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 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

To get all these styles: Check out Athleta- http://www.athleta.com/

Breakfast Nook Reading

Here is my idea of a good morning. Some nice green tea, mixed nuts, and good fashion and photog books. I actually love this Fashion Now book- you can get different versions at Barnes & Noble. The fashion version has breakdowns on the most influential designers of our time. Gearing up to be good day today......

Blue Pearl Joy's Guide to 2012 Fall Fashion

This upcoming Fall 2012 is set to be one of the most spectacular I have seen in MANY years. The fashion runway shows were not only breathtaking but awe inspiring! Never have I seen such clean, adult like style that I felt so compelled to emulate. I am very excited to get out and scour my favorite shops and vintage abodes for the perfect "MUST HAVES" of the season. With my new inspiring city surroundings I find myself drawn towards "Strong Women" style. Which is perfect because Fashionista's this season predict this will be the go to term for not only designer goods but the occassional knock offs. The looks I am most drawn to drive home feminine touches, embellishments beyond our comprehension, western wear and colliding patterns.

Defenition of Beauty: having beauty; having qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.; delighting the senses or mind: And no one, no one does it better this Fall than BALMAIN.

The display of beauty and pleasure that Balmain gave to my senses, rejuvenated in me a sense of relief that fashion is truly "my art". Besides my love of Yoga and Travel, Fashion is the closest thing to visual stimulation than the new "Marina Abramovic- The Artist is Present" Documentary on HBO.

Other designer inspirations include: CARVEN

My interpretation:

CHLOE

ROULAND MOURET

VALENTINO

CHRISTIAN DIOR Coneflower pull over top-R.$88- When you need something easy, simple, well fitting and cheap check out the new MADEWELL Fall 2012 line-

I know I will!!!I have already been living in my new Madewell Coneflower pull over shirt and straight leg jeans.

On the accessory and shoe front I am LOVING stackable bangles in all colors & textures. My new go to bracelet is courtesy of a recent purchase from my friend Kathleen's new shop "Champagne and Shoes" www.champagneandshoesva.com/

I am living in my new Micheal Kohr's Carla platforms in Nude- R.$158

I love them so much I will be purchasing in black as well. Korh's has the ability to create heels for work and play that are practical, wide enough and feel like water slipping over your foot- HEAVEN! I will also be recycling my Chocolate Frye Jane boots-R.$297 These were a great buy, with great versatility to my wardrobe- not to mention a ton of compliments.