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July 15, 2010
Day of wellness springs from a cause
Mix beauty, wellness and movies this weekend.
W3LL People, a toxin-free beauty concept store, and Creekside Whole Health Center, which specializes in acupuncture, massage and skin care, will be hosts for a day of wellness and beauty from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at W3LL (215 S. Lamar Blvd. 366-7963, www.w3llpeople.com).
A percentage of sales and donations will go to completing the documentary “Cancerpants.” (At 3 p.m., the film’s director Nevie Owens will screen a trailer of the film and discuss the film, which depicts the struggles, triumphs and joys that surround breast cancer.)
The day will include yoga, facial acupuncture, massages, and complimentary skin and makeup consultations.
Starting at 4 p.m., local musician Wendy Colonna will perform a live set.
Door prizes will include massage and artisan pottery. Other participating partners include Live Oak Pharmacy, Pink Avocado, Rain Lily and Farm House Delivery.
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June 10, 2010
More rooms, more technology at revamped cosmetic surgery center
Personique Surgery Center has revealed its “new face” with the completion of a major remodel and expansion of its entire clinic.
Noteworthy upgrades and additions include three operating rooms, seven additional patient beds and flat screen TVs in all rooms enabling patients to view on-screen presentations of before and after images of various procedures.
The Personique surgical facility is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.
The service list includes both surgical and non-surgical enhancements and reconstruction.
Personique Surgery Center (630 W. 34th St. 459-6800, www.personique.com).
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May 26, 2010
Yoga for all Studio builds a mind-body connection for moms, grandpas, teens and tots
In Sanskrit, Kula means community — and that’s just what Dana Wills and Meg O’Connell strive to create in their intimate Tarrytown yoga studio. Their method is to “meet all students on their mats” by offering yoga classes that resonate with every age and every need. From prenatal practices to a unique hip-hop yoga class, the studio manifests the athletic and dance backgrounds of these two owners who fell for yoga long ago. Because both owners are mothers, Kula is especially family friendly, encouraging a yoga practice appropriate for couples, newborns, teens, toddlers, children and seniors. While parents practice in one studio, kids can be introduced to yoga in the other - call it baby-sitting with a purpose.
Glossy: Describe the Kula philosophy.
Dana Wills and Meg O’Connell: It’s all about enjoying yoga. Our teachers say things like “have fun, move, explore - this is not hairspray yoga.” Since teachers are encouraged to have a unique voice and specialty, each attracts a different sort of student. We cater to athletes, beginners, kids, experienced and the spiritual. We love to see those 2-year-olds toting their own yoga mats and teens doing yoga to an unexpected beat.
How did you both come to yoga?
O’Connell: My mother dragged me to my first yoga class at age 20. I slept through shavasana and didn’t understand why anyone would do yoga. I still thought it had to hurt to do any good. Two years later, I went back to help recuperate from a back injury and knew I had found something. Now, because it can take awhile to find the teacher right for you, I advise students to try, try and try again - everyone has a teacher, everyone has a style, and you just have to give yourself time for discovery.
Wills: When I took my first yoga class, it felt like coming home. In yoga, I found something to challenge my athleticism and balance triathlon training, but more importantly something deep and spiritual to call upon. The more I learn, the more I realize there is more to learn. I continue to seek teachers who emulate a yogic lifestyle, promote safe practices and tap into our natural rhythms.
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