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Dec2010
Nov2010
The Ultimate Fitness meets Mind/Body Experience.
You'll have fun, sweat, and leave refreshed. Get worked-out by our very own NYC Fireman boot camp style, and then recover, with an hour Relaxed Yoga session with Tara Stiles. This is the ultimate in mind/body fitness. Come and get it! We're excited to serve this one up!
When
Saturday, November 13th. 12:30-3pm.
What You'll Be Doing
Bootcamp Fitness with Fireman Ed Dowling
12:30-1:30
This class is focused on high intensity interval training through the use of basic strength and conditioning moves that use your own bodyweight. No weights or apparatus necessary. Ed will take you through 60 minutes of training that combine a series of the most effective exercises designed to melt fat, increase your heart rate, and strengthen your muscles. This course is open to all levels of fitness and requires no previous training. Be prepared to sweat!
1:30-1:45
Resting!
We'll give you a 15 minute break to catch your breath, drink some water, and get settled for Recovery Yoga.
1:45-3:00
Recovery Yoga with Tara
Tara will lead you through a gentle yoga class that will be everything your body and mind are asking for after Fireman Ed is finished with you! Be prepared to Relax!
About Ed Dowling
A lifelong athlete, Ed Dowling has competed in over 20 triathlons and 3 marathons. At 35, Ed's style of training reflects his experiences as a triathlete and a member of the FDNY, where cardiorespiratory endurance and relative strength are critical. Ed works with clients leveraging the core principals and modalities of his own training style to achieve their fitness goals. His training methods combine the best of both traditional and contemporary exercises that can be applied to anyone wanting to increase their level of fitness, whether they are an athlete, weekend warrior, or just looking to change their aesthetics. Ed's credentials include: ACSM Certified CPT, CHEK Institute Scientific Core Conditioning Cert., Crossfit Level 1. Ed trains, works, and lives in the NYC area - in that order!
About Tara Stiles
Tara Stiles, author of Slim Calm Sexy, star of Yoga Anywhere DVD series, yoga expert for Women's Health magazine, and personal yoga instructor to Deepak Chopra, founded Strala to provide an authentic form of yoga that clears the body and mind, and brings you back to your self.
Tara has been featured in publications including Elle, InStyle, Esquire, Men's Health, Ascent, and Yoga Journal, and has inspired a wide audience around the world with her healthy and relatable approaches to exercise, awareness, nutrition and everyday well being. She's also the Yoga Master in Nissan's nationwide race program, together with Lance Armstrong and Ryan Hall. Tara is making yoga part of cross-training for athletes, preventive health care, and all-around feeling good. As Vanity Fair noted, "Tara Stiles has got to be the coolest yoga instructor ever.
Fireman Ed Bootcamp + Recovery Yoga with Tara
$35 in advance by paypal or in person at Strala
$40 day of at Strala
$20 for Strala members (anyone on an unlimited monthly plan)
Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 11am - 2pm Gourmet Ayurvedic Brunch and Farmers Market Tour RSVP in advance. Only 12 spots available. Meet at the corner of Union Square West and W 15th st near the Coffee Shop at 11am. Register Here: $50 (includes brunch) ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Join Nadya Andreva for a deliciously healthy brunch surely to satisfy your taste buds! You'll be guided on a fun filled farmers market tour that will turn any casual cook into a savvy farmers market expert who can prepare the most tantalizing wholesome treats for any occasion. After the farmer's market, we'll head to Bhojan for an ayurvedic gourmet meal. Lean to stay balanced during the fall and winter season, which can lead to dry skin and hair, brittle nails, sluggish digestion, bloating, and anxiety if one is not aware of Vata-balancing techniques. Nadya will show you how to choose and prepare fresh foods that keep your radiantly healthy and full of energy throughout all of the seasons. ABOUT NADYA Nadya is a yoga instructor and a health writer in NYC. Originally from Orenburg, Russia, Nadya grwe up in a family of doctors surrounded by ideas of health. At the age of 12 she started practicing Hatha yoga under the guidance of her father. Nadya studied philosophy of Vedanta and Yoga with Yug Purush Swami Parmananji Maharaj. She spent several months traveling and living in India to deepen her understanding of ancient traditions of yoga, pranayama, meditation, and Ayurveda. Nadya also studied yoga therapy with Vladimir Boiko in Russia and received her 200 hour Yoga Teacher's Certification in NYC. Pursuing her interest in Ayurveda, Nadya studied with Dr. Vassant Lad Vaidya Vasudha. She maintains a blog on Ayurveda and Yoga. Her articles on health and ayurveda have been published at MindBodyGreen and YogaCity. Nadya's blog is RealYogaNYC. ABOUT BHOJAN Bhojan. Voted among the top 10 Vegetarian restaurants in NYC by Village Voice, is a Kosher Vegetarian restaurant serving fresh, healthy and satisfying meals. Founded by Swami Sivananda's disciple Shiva Natarajan, Bhojan is the only restaurant in NYC where you can taste an authentic ashram-style vegetarian meals. Bhojan in Hindi translates to a simple, delicious and home-style meal that is hearty and satisfying. Bhojan is at 102 Lexington Street (at 27th street)
