Lilac & Ivy

Ever since my yoga instructor moved to a new studio pretty far from home, I’ve been on the hunt for somewhere to practice. Since I wasn’t quite sure what I needed, I contacted her for a recommendation and was told about Yoga Palace which was to open “later in the summer”. Well later this summer is finally here and I attended my first class on Monday.

People, I loved it. The Vinyasa class was a great pace and boy am I feeling it, even today. I’m excited to try classes with the different instructors and find out who is the best fit.

And the specials for their opening month. Wow, amazing!

If you’re searching for a new studio in center city (it’s on East by the Harris Teeter) with moderate sized classes I definitely recommend.

P.S. Yoga Palace has given me no financial contribution for this post. I simply loved them and thought you might too!

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I tried a new mat pilates class yesterday and loved it! I’m super sore in all the right places which to me is an indication of a great workout! This working out thing is getting easier and easier…

The studio holds a maximum of seven students so I really felt like I had individualized attention. Even better, it’s walking distance from my house. Definitely check out Pilates4U if you’re in Charlotte. I think you’ll love it!

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As many of you know, one of my New Years Resolutions was to start and maintain a realistic workout routine. So, in order to help meet this goal, I signed up for a 4-week introduction to Yoga class. I think both paying for the class and knowing I have a non-refundable commitment, will help me stay motivated.

I’ve enjoyed pilates for a while now, but think I would benefit from the mind-body-soul aspects of yoga. And as a more practical reason, my neurologist suggested it as a way to help me relax and hopefully prevent migraines so I can eventually get of the preventative medication. Plus, have you ever seen a yoga body? They’re so long and lean- beautiful!

The class starts the Tuesday after I get back from Greece– I hope I’m up for it! Fingers crossed that I love it, I really want to!
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