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May 2009

[above: Nikki Reed and musician pal Sage Dill exiting post yoga class] When she’s not practicing bloodsucking techniques for the new Twilight sequel, Nikki Reed is apparently cleansing her bodily fluids in yoga class. We’re not sure what style of yoga it was, but it’s probably safe to guess it’s not Bikram for the bloodletting [...]

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Splurging on luxury is a real no-no in this crap economy, but what if it’s for a self-helpy learning experience? If we’ve gained anything from the Recession, and the coinciding bubble of yoga in America, it’s that self-medication has no price tag. And a Reuters story like this is destined for syndication and a massive [...]

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Hot under the collar about being laid off? Burned out on job search? If you live in Scottsdale, AZ, that’s understandable, it’s going to be 100 degrees today! But, if you’re thirsty for stress relief, out of a job, and really in need of that extra sizzle, by like 10 degrees, stop on by the [...]

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For those following the Graspin’ Aspen case, Steven Roger, the CO yoga teacher accused of sexual assault, faced the judge this past for a preliminary hearing of lawyerly evidencey stuff presented for deliberation. The Charges: Two felony counts of sexual assault and related misdemeanors stemming from alleged incidents within the past few years. The incidents [...]

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Ahh! Did you just have a coronary? We did! Don’t freak out though, it’s not real! (sorry) Well, not exactly. Yet. But…What If? For now the Lulu-run Yoga Studio lives only as a pipe dream wished up by the conspiring minds at perfunctory PR firm JS2, who decided it was just OK to toy with [...]

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Oh goodie, lovely news for a lovely Wednesday (it’s Wednesday right?) Brooklyn elementary school PS 217 has added Yoga to the extra-curriculum! And everybody LOVES it. With a little help from PENCIL, the apt and academically titled non-profit org. (whose mission it is to unite and build relationships between businesses and schools), Principal Franca Conti [...]

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Now for your Celebriyogi News! More Brit-tastic… British songstress, Lily Allen, most known for her sassy lip and keen affection for the drink (and her music we suppose) has joined Team Yoga. Once referring to herself as “fat and ugly” on her Myspace blog, Lily has successfully shed some extra poundage with the help of [...]

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Here’s one for the devoted Brit-Pop set. Former Pulp frontman, Jarvis Cocker, will be taking over Paris’ Galerie Chappe with his band for “public rehearsals” over the next 6 consecutive afternoons starting today. Lucky gallery-goers will be treated to a special Cocker-conducted soundtrack to the Galerie organized yoga and Pilates classes. Patrons are also encouraged [...]

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First Grandma Brings Yoga To White House: First Lady Michelle’s Mama, the grand Marian Robinson, has finally made the move to White House living, but not without a fight! And lament for her Chi-town yoga class. [President Obama's Mother-in-law] moved into the White House “kicking and screaming,” said her son, Craig Robinson. She had never [...]

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Here’s a question for you, is World Laughter Day still funny the day after? As the NY Daily News points out there’s much to NOT laugh about: like recession, swine flu, and RAIN. Good grief! But even stone-faced NYers made their way out to crack a smile and a few ribs in Central Park yesterday [...]

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