In an effort to relax and rejuvenate, I’ve been getting back into yoga. Having never been talented at sports, I’ve grown to really enjoy yoga as a personal uncompetitive experience. Though I love a good Hot Vinyasa class (traditional Hot Yoga is too hot), I’ve found that I just may not be as spiritual as I once believed myself to be.
In my last yoga class, the instructor announced that they were holding an upcoming yoga retreat in the Catskills. It would involve hiking, yoga, and other spiritual activities. My first thought was, “That’s perfect! Where do I sign up?” When I went to the instructor after my end of class meditation to get more information, she said that she forgot to mention that it was a silent retreat. As in you can’t talk at all for the entire weekend. As much as I love meditation, I don’t think I could comfortably be alone with my thoughts for that long. I really need more of a resort style yoga retreat where you wake up at noon, take a yoga class, drink a cocktail, and spend the rest of the afternoon tanning on the beach (with sunscreen of course).
I once had these awesome (healthy-ish) cocktails at Fashion Week that I’ve renamed The Yoga Cocktail. Consisting of a delightful mixture of Vitamin Water Zero and Organic Vodka, you should try one of these low-cal concoctions ASAP.
*Be sure to hydrate first before engaging in any activities after yoga.
Starting off the week with a socialite flair: Mondays don’t always have to be bland. In the world of elite socialites, they barely even exist. I blog with the belief that one day, my life will consist of one big weekend. In a city of black, white, and grey I took the liberty of brightening up my Monday with a pair of hot pink capris with the intention of making NYC more like Miami Beach. Just like any New Yorker, I really do enjoy the combination of dressing in all black with one unique accessory to stand out, however, once the weather gets warmer, it’s time to brighten things up a bit.