style and lifestyle blog: August 2009

Pisces & Virgo Full Moon- Sept 04- 12.04pm

This Full Moon asks us to find balance between our daily routine and our spiritual practice. Use this period to meditate on what you need to do to create more harmony and peace in your life.

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iPhone app ~ Pilates for Pregnancy

Application webpage

iTunes series: Complete, 1st trimester, 2nd trimester and 3rd trimester optinal.

Need new ultra flattering pilates wear show www.luxualboutique.com

Enlighten Up! A Skeptic's Journey Into the World of Yoga

http://enlightenupthefilm.com/

Enlighten Up! opens today in Toronto

Giant Cushion ~ I need one!

What a great idea...I need one of these. Buy at Runway Coast

Ashley Olsen & Mary-Kate Olsen Holt Renfrew Toronto

Ashley Olsen & Mary-Kate Olsen for Elizabeth and James with Jeanne Beker at Holt Renfrew Bloor Street

Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan Collection

Maria Sharapova attends the launch of Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan Collection at the Cole Haan

Relax Chill Pill ~ Shower Steamer

You take this Chill Pill and you place it on the shower floor, indirect spray will activate the aromatherphy experience. Hydra Soap

Yoga Festival Toronto ~ Aug 21-23, 09

http://www.yogafestivaltoronto.org/about.html

Can-Fit-Pro International Fitness ~ Toronto

Visit the 2009 International Fitness and Club Business Trade Show
August 21 & 22, 2009

Who should visit?
With hundreds of booths to visit, equipment to demo, products to sample, educational tools and programs to test and fitness apparel and footwear to try on, the Can-Fit-Pro International Fitness and Club Business Trade Show has something for everyone!

The trade show is open to anyone with an interest in health and fitness, professionally or personally! This is your once a year opportunity to find the greatest deals on the latest products and services the industry has to offer! Click here for a list of our 2009 Exhibitors.

Hours:
Friday – 2:00PM to 7:00PM
Saturday – 8:30AM to 5:30PM

Sunday Session

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building – 222 Bremner Rd., Hall d & E.

Tickets can be purchased on onsite both Friday and Saturday on level 600, for $10 each, two for $15 or three for $20

http://www.canfitpro.com/toronto/default.asp

Gisele Bündchen, Gwen Stefani and Claudia Schiffer ~ mommies on the go!

Free Laughter Yoga in Toronto ~ Withrow Park

BREATHE ~ LAUGH ~ PLAY ~ CONNECT ~ Enjoy better health, greater joy, & zest for life!

When:

Starts: 5:30 PM on Tuesday, August 25th 2009
Ends: 6:30 PM

More info and to register:http://lynn.sites.toronto.com/

http://lynn.sites.toronto.com/page/15480/Events_Training.html

Gwen Stefani ~ ELLE cover Norway Sept 09

Amber Valletta & Linda Evangelista ~ V Magazine 61

Magdalena Franckowiak ~ Vogue China Sept 09

Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture

Louis Vuitton partners with artist Camille Scherrer to present the new "Louis Vuitton : Art. Fashion and Architecture" book.

Skinny Bitch Fitness: Booty Bounce

Kate Moss ~ Vogue Russia Sept 09

Noami ~ Harper's Bazar Sept 09

The IKEA catalogue is here ~

if you didn't get yours in the mail yet, visit www.ikea.ca to browse
better yet go visit and enjoy the 99 cents breakfast

YOGA in the PARK ~ FREE :Toronto

Park Yoga classes are being held at the following locations in Toronto's east-end throughout the summer and up until Thanksgiving weekend.

SATURDAYS: 10:00-11:00 AM - RIVERDALE PARK (north of Gerrard off Broadview Ave) by the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen statue near Bridgepoint Hospital

SUNDAYS: 9:30-10:30 AM - GREENWOOD PARK (corner of Dundas & Greenwood) off Alton Ave. in front of skating arena

SUNDAYS: 11:00-12:00 AM - WITHROW PARK (btwn Carlaw & Logan, off Withrow Ave.) under the trees southend of the soccer field.

WEDNESDAYS: 7-8:30 PM - RIVERDALE PARK (same location as above)

Classes are weather permitting. Go to: www.atmashaktiyoga.com/ParkYoga for alternate times and locations in the event of rain.

*Although there is no charge to participate in these classes, donations are happily accepted. A portion of the proceed will go toward supporting the work of LOVECRY, a non-profit Toronto street kids organization that provides aid and guidance to those still homeless and/or suffering from abuse.

SOURCE:http://torontoyogaguide.org/events/free-park-yoga-0

Gisele Bundchen ~ Dansk

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Inspired by the movie ~ Julie & Julia

A few weeks ago I went on a Yoga retreat with Yogagurl.com Toronto and learned many great new meals to incorporate. French cooking is another passion of mine so when I went to see this movie I laughed, cried and got even more inspired to cook... I am making a huge shopping list for this week and I am going to make some great dinners for my husband this week.

FREE popcorn and pop
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Yoga at home

If you are interested in trying yoga but have no time to go to a studio, there are free options. If you have a library card I suggest going online and putting a few yoga DVDs on hold to try out. You Tube is great source. I really enjoyed the following:http://www.youtube.com/user/yogatic

Once you get familiar with the poses, you might want to get some music Cd's. There are plenty you can download from free online as well from You Tube or iTunes. Ask friends, someone will always have some good meditation/yoga music.

What you will need to purchase:

Good yoga mat, and if you find that you are slipping while practicing, you can purchase yogi toes skid less towel to help you.

Yoga clothing must be lightweight and comfortable. You can do fitted, easy layered clothing or something more baggier.

Check back for some more info on breakdown of the different styles of yoga.

Prenatal Yoga: Toronto

Prenatal yoga is designed for pregnant women that want to do yoga and make sure it is safe for them. It is very important that the teacher is certified or at least understands prenatal yoga.
Yoga breathing, posture and toning of muscle is a huge help to getting your prepared for the delivery. Here are few studios that offer prenatal yoga in Toronto (please comment if you know of any other):

Spynga The Yoga and Cycling Studio ~www.spynga.com
Moksha Yoga ~ www.mokshayoganorthyork.com
889 Yonge ~ www.889yonge.com

The Style Strategy: A Less-Is-More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart

NINA GARCIA
"This book is written to help propel you forward, into that place where style and shopping are one. Neither can thrive without the other pulling its proper weight. Effortlessly balancing the two is your mission."

Exercise Is Healthy for Mom and Child During Pregnancy

According to study author Capt. Marlene DeMaio, M.D., M.C., U.S.N., Research Director, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, data shows that the pregnant woman's body can compensate for the changes with no harm to the fetus during low to moderate intensity exercise.

"It is important to remember that pregnancy is a temporary condition, not a disease, and that the musculoskeletal and physiologic changes that happen are normal in the majority of patients," she said.

Physicians may recommend exercise for pregnant patients in the following categories:

Prenatal: Patients should begin or continue low to moderate exercise. The goal is to maintain fitness and adapt exercise as needed as pregnancy progresses. (For example, runners might switch to running in a swimming pool later in their pregnancy.)
Postnatal: Continue exercising at low to moderate levels. Lactation is not negatively affected by exercise. There are fewer reports of mothers having post-partum depression or mood changes when they are exercising.
Older: Exercise is even more important if the patient is older, according to Dr. DeMaio. The risk for high blood pressure and increased glucose goes up the older a patient is, but exercise can help reduce these levels.
Obese: Physicians should discuss pregnancy as an opportunity to improve overall health and suggest the patient start exercise for life-long health and as an example to the child when the child is older.
Infertile: Even if a woman is under treatment for infertility, she can exercise under the supervision of her obstetrician.
Athlete: For a pregnant woman wanting more strenuous exercise, or who wants to increase training from moderate to high intensity, a qualified doctor should direct her exercise program.