YOGA BRIDAL SHOWER

If your not into traditional wedding affairs... do yoga! 

Sculpere was honored to host a bridal shower for one of our original ladies, Sarah Caisse. Sarah's life long friend Kim Mellon  was the mind behind the great idea to give Sarah a shower she would absolutely love! The shower began with a yoga class I customized to be centered around sacred union and marriage. We enjoyed musical accompaniment by virtuoso musician Thomas Wave on Sitar and classical Guitar. The class was followed by great conversation with family and friends, healthy snacks ( sushi, veggies, and spreads from Whole Foods and Brown Betty's cupcakes), and champagne. On Sarah's wedding day the serene surroundings at Bartrum's Garden enhanced the ladies yogic ability to maintain a relaxed state of mind throughout the ceremony. They had been Sculpting their bodies for months in preparation for this day and they looked amazing! I love the authenticity of this group of ladies. No stress, just sweetness, love and gratitude! 

YOGA * JOURNEY * LOVE

A few months ago a neighborhood couple, Christopher and Stephanie Somers, yes of the Somer's Team blog.thesomersteam.com came to Sculpere. Initially Stephanie felt drawn to the idea of a work-out that can achieve balanced results in both body and mind so she decided to try Sculpere class. Quite unexpectedly she was drawn towards the yoga aspect and thought it would be helpful for Christopher as well. The couple has embarked on an amazing journey of self discovery through their yoga practice. It has been fascinating to observe as their bodies begin to let go of old habits and  they proceed towards their goal of optimal health. The experiences they have had in just a few months are inspiring and I am privileged to be a part of their journey!

SCULPERE LITTLE ONE'S

Check out Sculpere Little One's! It was a great year and the children celebrated their last day of classes with beach day fun!

Sculpere Littles One's offers Tumble for Toddlers, Pretty Toes Ballet, and Cutie Yoga
The summer session begins Monday July, 9th
See you all soon!!!

COCO~NUTS

I am nuts for coconuts! Anything and everything coconut is brilliant! This fruit is indeed a gift from the earth. We can eat it, drink it, moisturize with it, and cook with it. It comes in water, milk, powder, and oil. There is nothing this super fruit can't do.Coconut water is the most hydrating thing you can drink. It's great for replacing electrolytes after teaching a sweaty Sculpere class. I love to massage coconut oil on my skin then take a hot bath which allows the oils to seep into my pores and nourish my skin down to it's core. I do hair treatments with it also. Even Lola gets puppy massages with organic Coconut oil which leaves her fur super soft and shiny.

"HERBAN" GARDEN

I am literally swept off my feet when ever I walk past my new herb garden. The aroma of Sweet Basil, bushy Peppermint, and three different varieties of Lavender have such a calming effect on the mind. So... as the cars drive past and the sirens scream through the city, I can just take a deep breath and get lost in the fragrances, imagining myself in a secret garden olfactory vacation.  I am so excited to watch them grow throughout the summer months. They have each been potted in unique and unconventional ceramics instead of plant pots, which gives the look of the garden a contemporary edge. Once they have adjusted to their new habitat, I look forward to taking lavender baths, making fresh peppermint tea, and using as much basil as possible in every dish!

JAR BAR IS HERE!!!

Jar Bar is here, and we are all so lucky. I have heard all the rage about the Catalyst Juice Cleanse. It is well deserved because the juices are both delicious and effective. The Catalyst Juice Cleanse now presents JAR BAR, a cafe specializing in fresh pressed organic juices and raw foods. I was most pleasantly surprised by the creamy texture of the CARRACODO soup ( carrot and avocado) and the frothy sweetness of their GLOW juice blend ( no sugar of course). The best part of the whole experience is leaving the the cafe feeling neither full nor guilty, only satisfied. It is a must for anyone who is vegetarian, vegan or on a restricted diet. You will be thrilled when you realize you can eat everything on the menu! This never happens in my world so it is very exciting! Must, must, must try Jar Bar.www.jarbarphilly.com

WHAT IS SCULPERE???

Sculpere is a ballet based workout braided with yoga technique. I developed this concentrated regime to unite the rigorous physicality of classical ballet training with the enlightening practice of yoga. As the classes evolve, the relationship between yoga and ballet become more and more comprehensible to me. When I relax into deep, joint opening stretches in yoga, the focus of my mind turns internally and as the breathe slows down the mind is able to become quite. In ballet when practicing at the barre, I use the breathe as a guide to expand and contract as my body moves through different positions. Similarly my minds eye also travels inward to survey technique, integrate my muscles deeply, and challenge the limitations of my body. Connection of the mind and body in a workout is a critical component. Sculpere is a wonderful way to achieve a full body workout for both body and mind. Enjoy the video!