BREATH All the soarings of my mind begin in my blood. –Rainer Maria Rilke Blood, as defined by Merriam Webster, is “the fluid that circulates in the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins…carrying nourishment and oxygen to and bringing away waste products from all parts of the body.” Oxygen fuels vital functions within us, as the trillions of cells we are …
LED Light Therapy Series
Acne? Hormonal Breakouts? Rosacea? Age spots? Lines and wrinkles? It’s spring, a time for new beginnings. Get started on your journey to the clear complexion you deserve with an LED Light Therapy Series. Developed by dermatologists, this light pulsation technology is truly rejuvenating. The blue light destroys bacteria. The red light encourages collagen production. The result? A smoother …
New Spring | Summer Schedule Starts
We've added more classes you've requested ( more vinyasa, pilates ) and welcome new teachers to Root: Meghan Bowen, Kate Sanderson, Kim Reis and Nikki Weaver. Click here for a printable copy of the schedule for your wall.
3 Week Group Cleanse – Starting this Sunday | No pre-planning required
This 3-week cleanse program is aimed at breaking harmful patterns and addictions around food, gently ridding the body of built-up toxins and giving your digestive system a much-needed break. And bonus? You'll increase your energy, lose weight and help your body start to crave nutritious foods. You'll also be able to compare notes and tips with a new supportive group …
Massage Benefits: First Impressions
I’ve see people in the halls of Root after a massage. They float, walking slowly, softly, like angles in their white kimono robes. Sometimes their hair is a tiny bit messy, but they don’t seem to mind, and it only adds to their attractiveness, like the loveliness of your children or your partner when they first wake in the morning …
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, …
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 …
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 …