NATURAL DEODORANTS WORK!

I know many women who still wear regular deodorant. Although proven risks of Aluminum toxicity remain in a scientific/governmental wormhole, I'm not willing to take the risk. 

Risks include:

Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, Kidney Problems, Breast Cancer, and Bone Formation Disorders.

Aluminum free deodorant should consist of therapeutic-grade essential oils and all natural ingredients. This is much better for your body, since your not overwhelming your lymph nodes with all the toxins present in regular deodorants and antiperspirants. My friends and I have been on an ongoing search for the perfect natural deodorant for years! We have come to the conclusion that there isn't just one for all of us. We are not cookie cutters, every body is different, thankfully there are many options available these days. After many trials and uncomfortable failures, I have found two that work well for me. 

     
Enjoy your search for the best natural deodorant for you!

IN THE STUDIO.

Winter is a great time to learn to listen to your body and be super nice to yourself. It's cold outside, so cardio is that much more exhausting. Focusing more on toning during these cold months is much more enjoyable and efficient, as your body needs more energy to sustain good health in the winter. Staying in a warm studio sounds great to me!

Sculpere has created the answer... Two new classes with fresh, innovative moves created by dancers ~ for everyone. Core Sculpt, taught by our Gina Toscano BFA ,and the newest member of the Sculpere family, former ballerina Barette Vance Widell from the Pennsylvania Ballet who has created our second new class, Bunhead Sculpt. 

 Gina Toscano

 Barette Vance Widell

 

See Result * Stay Warm * Stay Sculpted
SCULPERE

LIGHTER BODY * LIGHTER MIND

I am so excited for this weekend's event, Lighter Body * Lighter Mind yoga workshop weekend with Kelly Smith!  I much enjoyed her afternoon classes when she taught here in Philadelphia for many years. Now she is coming to Sculpere to offer two amazing workshops. Power Yoga and Yoga for Cleansing and Clarity. She has extensive knowledge and training, and I cant wait to soak it all up!!! 

One of the things that I love the most about Sculpere is learning with my students and from my students. I'm looking forward to participating in this weekends workshops as a student among my students.

Kelly Smith

CARROT ~ GINGER SOUP

 

FRESH * SIMPLE * DELICIOUS

Carrot ginger soup is one of my BF's specialties. When he treats me, I never have to worry about calories, or guilt. It is always super fresh, creative, and nutritious. Here is how he does it.

1 bag of organic baby carrots

Fresh organic ginger root

Sea salt

Garam Masala

Filtered water

Boil carrots until soft

Put carrots into blender add filtered water & puree

Grate ginger (about a tablespoon) add to mixture 

Teaspoon of sea salt 

Half teaspoon of garam masala

Blend 

Add more carrots for thicker soup.

Simple & made with love <3<3<3

BALLET GLAMOUR

I am a huge fan a blending creative art forms to create a new beauty.

 Sculpere is a blend of yoga & ballet, here is a blend of ballet and high fashion.

Beautiful & Glamorous in every way.

Do you think more people would watch ballet if the dancers were wearing top designer costumes?

PALO SANTO WOOD

 

The new year is upon us and I am all about cleansing! I have cleaned, reorganized, and refreshed my apartment from head to toe, and when I was ready to cleanse the energy of my home, I decided to switch from my usual sage, frankincense, and myrrh to a mystical and even more powerful incense. Palo Santo wood is related to frankincense and myrrh but comes from the coast of South American and is also found on  the Galapagos Islands.

Palo Santo is traditionally burned in ceremonies by Shamans and Medicine people for it's energetically cleansing and healing properties similar to sage. It smells warm and spicy and its scent raises your vibration in preparation for meditation. It allows for a deeper connection to Source and enhances creativity. I have definitely been enjoying it during my meditations.

Here are some purposes Palo Santo serves :

*To cleanse the aura
*To remedy cold and flu symptoms
*To relieve stress, asthma, anxiety, depression 
*Reduce inflammation 
*Ease emotional pain! 

Palo Santo is my cleansing incense of choice...At least for now.

HONOR THE STILETTO!

Maybe it’s just me, but I get the feeling, in “certain circles” the Stiletto is actually shunned, as if toxic.  Did I miss the day in school when my yoga instructor told me not to wear high heels? I do however remember the day when my yoga instructor spoke about non- judgment.  Unlike many of my yoga instructor colleges, I feel amazing in heels. Maybe it’s because of all the years I stood on my toes as a ballerina? Good style is something to be grateful for, it is a means to express your self and release creative energy, another voice, if you will. 

Here are two women who I admire. They are both deep and spiritual and also chic and fashionable.

Gabrielle Bernstein is a very well known author and a motivational speaker. Is she any less of a “Spirit Junkie” when she’s wearing fabulous outfits? Ummmm no… It just makes her more astonishing. 

Kimberly Wilson is an artist, author and activist from Washington DC, and she is the creative director and founder of Tranquil Space. She is in Eka Pada Kapotasana, (pigeon pose) in heels!

Then there is me... I am a yogi ballerina, and sometimes I where stilettos. I am not any less deep or spiritual or because of my shoes. I am taking a stand for all stylish yogis in the world. Be your most SEXY, be your most AUTHENTIC, do what brings you JOY, and honor the STILETTO!

“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world”

 Marylin Monroe

BALLERINA BOOST!

BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO... I LOVE ALL OF YOU!

***URBAN HIBERNATION***

Winter is full on here in Philly and I am in major hibernation mode. Cooking, cleaning, & delving into creative home improvement projects are just a few of my hibernation activities this season. Anything to stay off the cold city streets! Having recently rid my home from the toxicity of cable television, my new favorite hibernation delight is curling up in bed with a cup of tea, my Lola, and Netflix! Here is my top 10 list.

1. Romeo & Juliet ( Franco Zeffirelli)

2. The Buddha

3. The Art of Living

4. The Science of Dogs

5. First Position  

6. Vegucated

7. Never Stand Still

8. Into the Universe with Stephen Hawkins

9. The Secret

10. Christmas Classics