Blue Pearl Joy: Bohemian

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Power to the She and Other Bird News

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Take a deep breath. Slide your knee forward. Slide other leg back as far as it can go. Breath out. Bring thighs in energetically together. Breath in. Sink deeper. Fingertips to the floor. Lengthen your back. Bend forward on elbows. Breath out. Release to the floor. It's ok to cry. That's just your emotions releasing. Breath in. Raise up. Smile bright and open your heart.

Ahhhhh Pigeon. That elusive bird that coo's in the wee hours of the morning hunting for food. The deliverer of culture changing information, with their little talons holding onto messages in times of war. Was that also the same bird that I saw living on that guy in Washington Square Park in NYC in the fall? Um Yeah.

I decided to conquer this pose in my newest Spring Fashion LookBook #2, and boy did it give me a new love of this yummy asana. I used to dread this in class, but now thinking of how grand one legged KING pigeon sounds and feels, I think I can hold this in Yin class a little longer. It's nice to face those mental challenges look at them as roads to tackle then head in the right direction. Don't always face the easy way just b/c it's so. Face your fears head on, and remember we are a culture of "doing. Getting things done. A culture of "Human Doing". We cannot just be-Human Beings.

When done correctly Pigeon can:

Stimulate the internal organs
Stretch deep glutes
Stretch groins and psoas (a long muscle on the side of your vertebral column and pelvis)
Relieve impinged piriformis and alleviate sciatic pain
Help with urinary disorders

For the lay person or yogi, pigeon pose elongates the back, opens the hips, groin, hamstrings, and relieves pressure on the lower back and sciatica.
Check out this link to practice your pigeon @ home:
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/863

Top: Breath Tank

Bottom: Skirts Got Legs- completely seamless!

Isle Legwarmers

Iona Scarf by Echo

Harmony Jade Yoga Mat in teal

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Image Beyond Fashion

As I have stated in prior posts, this Fall, I am more excited about fashion than I can remember in seasons past. Not just because of what is out there from Balmain, to Celine, to weekend bags, and gypsy styles, to color block scarves, and full on glitz- that is all well and good. The reason I wake up everyday anxious to layer on my trance worthy looks, is because I finally feel I am coming into a style all my own.

I feel like I have hit that peak of what my fashion and art is really all about- for me. I appreciate more than ever what it means to own a quality garment and what it takes to edit a look.
I think with age, crossing over into my 30's, I truly appreciate my own beauty and feel comfortable in my skin. When you finally realize that you have come into your own and found a way to express your creations, it feels like you are sharing something truly beautiful, and very personal.

I am obsessed with the cool style of London chic. Jane Birkin and Stella Mccartney are my muses for my Bohemian Smart looks for Fall 2012 and beyond. I am also enamored with Stella Blow. The Mcqueen mentor and eccentric stylist is best known for her dominating looks and "BLOW" inspired fascinators. Nicole Ritchie for her ever changing ability to mix prints and textures and still look like it was always meant to be paired together. I also love Cate Blanchett, Victoria Beckham and Dianne Kruger-fierce and actually the Olsen twins have a tremendous ability to own what they wear, and feel completely confident in their decision making.

So as we all cross over into fall together, I wanted to share my Fall Look Book. See if you can see these top fashion icons in the 4 following looks ahead.