I was going to write about food today. I have a lot to say about food because I like it so much. For example, despite what Ms. Chast has to say here, I could write a novel starring the glorious banana as hero. I could write poetry about soup. I could write a tragedy about the way our fast food …
Sleepless in Stumptown
I heard a story about how tea came to China. A monk was praying in cave. He fell asleep and slept for many hours. When he woke up, he was so angry with himself for falling asleep and neglecting his prayers, that he tore his eyelids from his face and threw them to the ground. From where the monk’s eye …
Staying Cleansed
This winter Dianne DelReyes, Nutrition Director and LAc, led a three week Detox Cleanse. Maybe you were there. (You brilliant, beautiful person you) Or maybe you were busy still catching up on the more-addictive-than-chocolate-covered-pretzel Twilight series. Or maybe you had your own detoxifying New Years resolution. But then, there was life. Busy, busy life. And then there was Valentine’s Day, …
group cleanse with Barbara Birke + Dr Vida Talebi
thursday april 5th 7:30pm group cleanse with Barbara Birke + Dr Vida Talebi
Mountains, Muscle, Surrender: A Tadasana Lesson with Jay Fields
Sunday was living up to its name for once, sending afternoon light softly through the window to golden the faces and shoulders of the students gathering there, forming a semi-circle with their mats, gathering blocks and straps from the closet, speaking quietly amongst themselves. We came to learn about Tadasana, Mountain pose, standing. We stand and walk every day, and …
Rhythm Yoga with Chia Rafelson
Thursday February 9th, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Come for an uplifting hour and half of asana led by Chia Rafelson accompanied by live drumming! Every 2nd Thursday. $17pp, free to members. Register online now
Qi Gong with Monica Rudestam
I’ve been learning about slow. I left New York City, the fastest place on Earth, to take a few deep breaths and maybe a long stroll or two that no one would interrupt with an elbow, briefcase, or soggy umbrella in my side. I’ve been enjoying the space, even if it means if I drop something on the street, there might …
Good Vibrations: Yoga + Vibes! February 23rd at 7:30pm
Are you a vibration-craving, yoga-loving, singing in the showering, whistling while you’re working blog peruser who has no plans Thursday night? Never fear! Yoga Vibes is here! Check out what Daniel has to say below, then make your way to Root Whole Body Thursday night! See you there! Learn more about Daniel here.
The Qi Workout with Daniel Espiritu LAc
Remember my post about Sunset Park? Well, I’m finally learning tai chi and qi gong, and maybe someday I’ll go back to that high hill in Brooklyn and practice in the early morning like I always wished I could. For now, I’ll just practice at Root. We have three classes in which you can move your qi, get in touch …