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6 MUST-PACK PRODUCTS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND By Handstand Trainer & Contributor Crystal F.

The unofficial start to summer is now–here’s what you need!

  May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month so it’s extra important to sun-proof your skin.  Be sure to bring these skin savers if you’re heading off on an adventure for the holiday weekend: They’ll protect and pamper your skin while keeping it safe from sun damage.

  1. COOLA Suncareproducts contain certified organic extracts, antioxidants and…

STOP, DROP & SQUAT: HOW TO MALASANA LIKE A PRO By Handstand Contributor Nikka P.

Have you ever watched as a child or toddler so beautifully, gracefully, and efficiently moves up and down from a squatting position as they play?

  Lately, there have been a ton of articles floating around about the importance of a seated squat position.  I am over here thinking “its about time! I have been telling people for years in my yoga classes about the importance of squatting.”  But I am…

5 HEALTHY NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK IDEAS By Handstand Contributor Serena S.

You don’t have to be holding a glass of champagne to party!  Maybe you want to save your calories for a special treat or maybe you want to be sure you feel refreshed the next morning.  Just because you aren’t drinking alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a fun time with friends.  This is something I’m trying to adopt more into my social life to be healthier.

  Going to a house party?  My favorite…

4 TIPS TO CREATING A SWOON WORTHY HOME GYM By Handstand Contributor Serena S.

One of the best advantages of working with a Handstand trainer is that they bring the work-out to you, whether that’s at work, your hotel, or even your home.   Follow these 4 tips to take your home gym to the next level.

  Making the switch from working out at a local gym to an at-home gym is easier than you may think.  Not only is it cost effective, it’s a way to get a little creative.  It’s all…

5 NATURAL WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HEALTHY By Handstand Contributor Cloe M.

Skin, one of our most important organs, should be one of our top priorities when it comes to taking care of ourselves, but unfortunately, it’s all too common to focus on the skin on our faces and pay little attention to the rest of it. Thankfully, you don’t need to use expensive products to keep your skin healthy – changing a few key aspects of your lifestyle can be all your skin needs to become…

A TASTE OF YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN THAILAND By Handstand Trainer & Contributor Brianna R.

I recently traveled to Phuket, Thailand to attend Sarva Rasa Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training with teachers Selena Garefino and Anwar Gilbert.  I have had it in my heart to become a yoga teacher for many years, so I was beyond excited to finally fulfill this dream!

  After landing in Phuket, my first impression was that it was way too hot and humid!  That soon faded, because the beauty of Phuket…

EPISODE 6: I #ADAIRYOU TO TRY SUP WITH THE LIQUID YOGI By Handstand Contributor Heather A.

Looking for new and different workouts has been one of the most interesting things to research, and luckily, there hasn’t been a shortage of activities yet.  From freezing cold Cryotherapy, to the flying trapeze, to sweating in a fancy sleeping bag at Shape House; LA is packed with new and exciting ways to take your workout; well, out of the box!

  I decided to take my next adventure out of the…

YOUR ULTIMATE LAST MINUTE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE By Handstand Contributor Crystal F.

On this Fresh Face Friday, let’s celebrate moms everywhere with these fabulously luxurious offerings! Treat her to one (or all!) of these products & show her she’s appreciated every day; not just once a year! 

    1.  She’ll be a perfect ten (with hair to match!) with It’s a 10! Haircare Potion Ten Shampoo, Conditioner & Conditioning Mask. The multi-tasking products cleanse, condition, boost…

IS YOUR SACRAL CHAKRA BALANCED? By Handstand Contributor Nikka P.

Let’s talk about chakras! All of the chakras are equally important and hold a key component in allowing you to function to your fullest.  We have seven chakras which are energy centers that run along the spine.  In an earlier blog post, I discussed the first root chakra, so today we will move along to explore the basics of the second chakra.  I have been procrastinating writing about this one…

3 TIPS TO OWN YOUR WORKOUT By Handstand Contributor Serena S.

We are more alike than you may think.  At the end of the day, I’m a girl who wants to maintain a certain level of health, flexibility, and strength. I want to workout often, understand how to eat well and have somebody else tell me what to do at the gym. I don’t want to have to think too hard about it, or else I won’t do it.

  On any given day I’m standing for 4+ hours at a time, moving,…

HOW TO HOLISTICALLY HANDLE YOUR HAY FEVER By Handstand Trainer & Contributor Nikka P.

Hello spring time! Beautiful blossoms, rain showers, and warmer weather headed our way! But for many of us this means lots of sneezing, burning itchy eyes, and irritation! I myself have been suffering from allergies horribly this spring! So here are some ways I have been combating the discomfort, and easing my allergies in a more holistic manner.

    Taking herbs

I have been taking Pollen Protect…

3 TOTAL BODY EXERCISES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WORKOUT By Handstand Contributor Serena S.

We are all tight on time.  It’s a challenge that prevents a lot of us from fitting in our workouts but is also something that can be overcome.  I always tell my clients to get away from the idea that you need to dedicate a full hour to the gym.  It doesn’t have to be this large chunk of time out of your day because let’s be honest; we’d rather be hanging out with friends or planning our next trip…

EPISODE 5: I #ADAIRYOU TO TRY SHAPE HOUSE

If you watched the very first episode of #AdairYou, you know I was terrified of the cold—but hey, Cryotherapy is 3 minutes in and out, and I took it like a champ.  Now, imagine the literal exact opposite of that, and that’s exactly what Shape House offers its clientele.

  I had so many questions and SO many nerves! 55 minutes?  Could I possibly last 55 minutes tucked away in a high-end heated…

#FRESHFACEFRIDAY - MOISTURIZE & REPLENISH WITH CHARCOAL By Handstand Contributor Mia E.

REVIEW: SUKIN OIL BALANCING MATTIFYING CHARCOAL FACIAL MOISTURIZER

  I think I decided to buy this particular product because I just love the packaging. The grey and white colour scheme is definitely my aesthetic and the product itself didn’t disappoint. It did for me what I expected it to; it is a slightly mattifying moisturizer.

  If you’re used to mattifying primers that are really strong at…

REVIEW: ANDALOU NATURALS MEYER LEMON CREAMY CLEANSER

REVIEW: ANDALOU NATURALS MEYER LEMON CREAMY CLEANSER

  This is the first product that I have used from Andalou Naturals and when I bought it I hadn’t realised that the product contains Manuka Honey.  The honey means that this product is not vegan and therefore, I won’t be repurchasing it.  I thought that I would write a review on it anyway as the brand is cruelty free and this is a cleaner…

SAFE CELL PHONE USE IS A THING - AND YOU SHOULD DO IT By Handstand Contributor Mia Everett

Long before Halo Top ice cream was made and Kim Kardashian West sold contour kits, the World Health Organization (WHO) put mobile phones in the same “carcinogenic hazard” category as lead, engine exhaust, and chloroform.   We all seemed to miss that news, along with suggestions made by the FDA to help cell phone users (every one of us) reduce exposure to radio-frequency energy.   SCOREBOARD…

HIIT YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHY HEART By Handstand Contributor Serena S.

HIIT training has been buzzing around the fitness industry for a while, and rightfully so! It’s one of the most effective ways to workout, speed up results and working out your heart, in a short amount of time.  HIIT is an acronym for high-intensity interval training.  In brief, this means that you’re working at a max level for a short interval and working at a moderate level for a longer…