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Kelly Brook was once left mortified after she farted in front of Madonna at the iconic singers house and was never invited back again.

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Turns out that Kelly once bagged an invite to have dinner with Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow at Madonnas home to try the macrobiotic diet they were following at the time.

Such a diet primarily focuses on eating local and organically produced vegetables, whole grains and beans.

Its associated with Zen Buddhism and balancing the yin and yang elements of food, and Madonna reportedly follows a very strict version of the macrobiotics diet which cuts out wheat, eggs, meat and dairy and is all about sea vegetables (basically edible seaweed).

Well, Kelly certainly wasnt going to turn down a dinner with Madonna, even if it did mean tucking into seaweed, and lets just say said dinner didnt exactly agree with her.

Speaking on Heart FM, she said: Honestly it was like it happened yesterday OK, so about 20 years ago I got invited to a macrobiotic dinner party at Madonnas house its basically like you eat whats in season, you eat whats grown around you.

Its all like vegetarian, vegan, its very healthy. Lot of pulses, lots of beans, chickpeas all that stuff. So Id known about this diet that Gwyneth [Paltrow] and Madonna had been doing for a while so obviously Im kind of in awe of them, Im only 20 years old so I want to be like them.

Kelly, who recently revealed she has lost two stone, continued: Id been doing the diet, probably like a week before, but Im like a real big meat eater, so my insides were just not liking this new diet you can imagine.

So I turn up, we had the meal, we had gone in the living room it was the first episode of The Sopranos so we put it on, so it was like a big screen and there was loads of people there.

I remember kneeling down talking to Madonna about something and I just remember my stomach gurgling and Ive let out the smelliest blow off, like honestly, it was so bad, it filled the room.#

Wow.

[Madonna], she just kind of , she just turned her head away because obviously it went straight up her nose, Kelly said. It was like something had crawled up there and died. I had never ever done anything like that in my life.

And I just remember like Jason [Statham] just looked at me and was like, was that you? and I was like, yes, I dont think this macrobiotic food is agreeing with me, and that was it, I was never invited back.

She knew it was me. I was mortified.

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Kellys revelation comes after Madonna was forced to cancel her first London show on her Madame X world tour.

Madge explained under doctors guidance she has been forced to rest for a few days and apologised to fans for not being able to perform.

The last thing I want to do is disappoint my fans or compromise the integrity of my show, she wrote on Instagram. So I will keep going until I cannot please know that it hurts me more than you can imagine to have to cancel.

Kelly Brook presents Heart London Drivetime with JK on weekdays from4pm 7pm.

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Up News Info Actress and model Kelly Brook He kept his face red after she passed the "more smelly" wind while attending a meeting in Virginis at home with the singer's friend Gwyneth Paltrow.

The "Piranha 3D" star remembers attending a macrobiotic dinner (diet based on Zen Buddhism) many years ago, but admits that the food did not agree with her.

"I knew about this diet that Gwyneth and Madonna had been doing for a while, so obviously I'm a little amazed at them, I'm only 20 years old, so I want to be like them," he said about the event on his iHeart Radio radio show. K and Kelly Brook, which happened decades ago. "So I had been on the diet, probably like a week before, but I am like a big carnivore, so my guts just didn't like me with this new diet."

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When Kelly and the other attendees settled for a previous screening of the pilot episode of "The Sopranos," her stomach began to rumble.

"One of the actresses of & # 39; The Sopranos & # 39; was there," he recalled. "Herb Ritts the photographer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, like, everyone was there. And I remember kneeling talking to Madonna about something and I just remember that my stomach was gurgling and I let out the most honest smell. Honestly, it was so bad, it filled the room. And she (Madonna) simply just turned her head because it obviously went up her nose. "

Her boyfriend at that time Jason StathamHe was also among the guests and definitely noticed the bad smell.

"And I just remember that Jason looked at me and said: & # 39; Was it you? & # 39; and I thought: & # 39; Yes, I don't think this macrobiotic food agrees with me & # 39; that was all. , I was never invited back. She knew it was me. She was mortified. "

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We look at why John Baldessari burnt his art and baked cookies with the ashes, Francis Bacon slashed his best paintings, and Robert Rauschenberg erased a work by Willem de Kooning

During the mid-20th century, the 'art of destruction' emerged as a theme in the work of many celebrated artists. Although this tendency has existed for centuries Claude Monet allegedly slashed at least 30 of his water lily canvases the 20th century heralded a new age for creative auto-destruction. Defined by artist Gustav Metzger in the 1960s, 'auto-destructive' art reflected the recent violence of the Second World War, the ideological nihilism of existential philosophy, and the rising tensions of nuclear warfare during the Cold War.

Conceptual artists sabotaged, ruined or destroyed their artworks, either as a deliberate, artistic strategy, or as a result of malaise, anxiety, or displeasure with their work. To destroy an art object was not only radical but iconoclastic a gesture that disavowed the artwork as a material object that could potentially sell for vast amounts of money.

Contemporary artists, from Gerhard Richter to Banksy, have followed in the footsteps of their predecessors. Ironically, some of these artists have proved that destruction isnt always defeatist, or for the purposes of sheer vanity, but allows for liberation, which in turn, inspires new bounds of creativity.

Named the godfather of conceptual art, John Baldessari passed away on 2 January 2020, at the age of 88. An artist who irreversibly changed the landscape of American conceptual art, he worked across all artistic mediums, from installation to video art to emojis.

In 1970, he decided to destroy his entire body of work created between 1953 and 1966. Rather than throwing them away, he took them to a crematorium. Afterwards, Baldessari stored the ashes in a bronze urn (in the shape of a book), which he placed on his shelf. He also bought a bronze plaque inscribed with the birth and death dates of his deceased works, as well as the recipe to make the cookies.

Cremation Project was not only practical but strategic Baldessari was commenting on the cyclical process of the creative process, which could be conceptually recycled.

At one point I made cookies out of the ashes, Baldessari reflected, only one person I ever knew ate one.

By erasing his past oeuvre, Baldessari cleared his artistic slate. The following year, he gave instructions for a work titled I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art an oath to never create dull work again.

In 1953, Robert Rauschenberg arrived at the house of abstract expressionist Willem de Kooning, who at that time was one of Americas most respected and highest-earning artists. Then, a little-known artist, Rauschenberg asked de Kooning whether he could erase one of his works.

Reluctant at first, de Kooning eventually agreed. He offered the 27-year-old Rauschenberg a pencil, ink, charcoal, and graphic sketch. Over the following two months, Rauschenberg erased the artwork. When finished, he retitled it Erased de Kooning Drawing (1953)

Echoing the readymades of Marcel Duchamp and precipitating the arrival of appropriation art, Rauschenbergs gesture ignited conversations about the limitations of art (specifically, can art be created through erasure?), as well as questions about authorship.

In late 1954, at the age of 24, Jasper Johns destroyed all of his work. Later in life,he would reflect that it was time to stop becoming and to be an artist... I had a wish to determine what I was... what I wanted to do was find out what I did that other people didnt, what I was that other people werent.

Just as Baldessari found a new vision after destroying his work, the obliteration of Johns practice boosted his creativity as if freed from the intellectual shackles of his former self.

Not long after, Johns dreamed of painting an American flag. Shortly after, he made his dreams a reality and conceptualised his most famous work, Flag, 1954.

In 1967, the Canadian-born painter Agnes Martin one of the few female members affiliated with abstract expressionism decided to destroy her earlier works. Known as a reflective and quiet woman, her modular, muted paintings reflect a desire for tranquillity.

Before dedicating her energy to the motif of lines, bands, and the grid (her trademark) she experimented with biomorphic abstraction: pale-hued paintings influenced by organic, or geometric forms. Her mature style developed in the 1960s and moved towards restrained abstraction.

1967 brought about great rupture in Martins life. Not only did she experience the sudden death of her close friend, the artist Ad Reinhardt, but she also suffered from a decline in mental health, which would eventually lead to schizophrenia in her 40s. She retreated from New York and left for New Mexico where she followed the principles of eastern philosophy: Zen Buddhism and Taoism.

Martins decision to negate her former style could be read as a purifying of her former life as she embarked on a new journey, albeit one characterised by descending mental health. Her displeasure for her older work was so great, that she commented that if collectors wanted to sell them back to me, Id burn them.

Towards the end of Georgia O'Keeffes life in the 1980s, she purged works of art she no longer liked. But she also destroyed photographs by her former husband, Alfred Stieglitz.

Among many paintings, she attempted to bury Red and Green II (1916), an early watercolour that she documented as destroyed in her personal notebooks. Only publicly displayed once, in New York in 1958,O'Keeffes work despite her attempts to remove it resurfaced at a Christie's sale in November 2015.

After Francis Bacons death in 1992, hundreds of destroyed canvases were found in his cluttered studio in South Kensington. In total, 100 slashed canvases were retrieved from his home.

Known for his masochistic tendencies and emotionally-charged works, the cycle of creation and destruction was central to Bacons torturous, creative process. He allegedly referred to his art as an exorcism a cathartic, painful release of raw emotion. And once described the violent application of his paint as to do with an attempt to remake the violence of reality itself.

One of the destroyed works found in his studio Gorilla with Microphone used his repeated motif of a glass box, within which a central figure was cut out, leaving two white, negated spaces.

According to Jennifer Mundy, Bacon reflected that some of his destroyed works were among his best. He found it difficult to finish a work, and his canvases often became so clogged with pigment that they had to be discarded. He also routinely destroyed works he was not pleased with.

Noah Davis was a prodigiously talented LA-based painter who founded the Underground Museum. He tragically died aged 32 from a rare form of cancer in 2015, though he left an impressive artistic legacy.

A visionary and efficient painter who followed the mantra of less is more, one of his closest friends, Henry Taylor, described him as an artist who was constantly growing.

According to Bennett Roberts (the co-founder of Roberts & Tilton) The only problem with Noah, was that he would call me and say, Come to the studio, I painted 10 great new paintings. He was very fast when he was working. Id go in there and just be mesmerised. These are unbelievable, can we get them to the gallery? Ill photograph them. Two days later, he would say, Oh, sorry, I painted over every one of them.

Banksys self-shredding artwork dominated the headlines in 2018. When his most recognisable work, Girl With Balloon, sold for over 1 million at a London Sothebys auction,the artwork promptly began to self-destruct. Unbeknown to onlookers, the artist had previously installed an automated shredding device into the frame of the picture.

Shortly after, Banksy uploaded a video of the scandalous moment on his Instagram account, with the caption Going, going, gone Ironically, the destruction of the work was left incomplete; the work was supposed to shred entirely but stopped halfway through. To the surprise of many, the artwork increased in value after its public decimation.

In homage to Picasso, Banksy remarked: The urge to destroy is also a creative urge

One of the most prolific artists of the twentieth century, Louise Bourgeois left her New York townhouse in a state of bohemian disarray after her death in 2010. Known for her chronic anxiety, erratic moods, and sudden outbursts of creativity, the artists close friend and assistant, Jerry Gorovy once remarked, If she worked, she was OK. If she didnt, she became anxious... and when she was anxious she would attack. She would smash things, destroy her work.

If Bourgeois disliked a small sculpture shed been working on, she was known to push it off the end of her kitchen table and watch it smash and break into small fragments.

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An acupuncture pop up, stream New Yorks most cultish class, sky-high yoga and a way to pay it forward with a massage: Here are a few ways to keep on top of those wellness goals.

Elite Pilates studio Erika Bloom Pilates is launching its 2020 Master Practitioner Bi-Coastal Pop-Up Series next week by bringing Jill Blakeway to its Brentwood location: Blakeway is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, who has three clinics in New York and founded the acupuncture program at the NYU Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn.

Bloom said that inviting Blakeway to helm a Los Angeles pop-up was aligned with her own approach; her Pilates studios already offer acupuncture services.

A pop-up at Erika Bloom Pilates features New York doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture Jill Blakeway.

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Jill is evidence-based in her treatments, said Bloom. We want to offer alternative practices, but ones that have science behind them.

Blakeway, author of the 2019 book, Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, says her sessions offer an energetic version of acupuncture.

We diagnose within Chinese medicine and look at how one system of the body interacts with another, she said. Treatments encompass acupuncture, breath work, visualization and recommending herbal and dietary regimens and lifestyle changes. Blakeway will be in Los Angeles through Jan. 30, and again from March 9-13: $250 for an hour-long session. Private Pilates class before or after is $130 an hour.

Info: At Erika Bloom Pilates, 11611 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 545. For bookings and information, call (212) 288-3410 or email info@erikabloom.com, erikabloompilates.com

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Evening yoga classes 70 stories high will take place in February and March in downtown Los Angeles

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OUE Skyspace, the observation deck and event space at the top of the U.S. Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles, kicks off its evening yoga events in February.

The hour-long classes, run by an instructor from the neighboring Soho Yoga studio, will precede time to mingle, enjoy the views and take a ride on the SkySlide, a 45-foot, glass-enclosed slide outside the building, 1,000 feet up from the street. The classes are typically a yoga flow-type class, with a focus on breathing and flexibility.

Info: Classes are at 6 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 18 and March 17, on the 70th floor at the U.S. Bank Tower, 6333 W. 5th St. Tickets are $30 for class and unlimited SkySlide rides at oue-skyspace.com

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Taryn Toomey, the New York-based fitness trainer whose the Class workout has a near-obsessive fan base, is bringing her signature moves to living rooms everywhere.

Classes from Toomeys Tribeca studio are now being streamed three times a day, and in the next few months will expand to an hourly schedule. We want to cover both coasts and all time zones, said Toomey.

The Class variously described as cathartic and transformative, uses repetitive movements across plyometrics and calisthenics to a specifically curated playlist for a full physical and mental workout.

It took a long time to come to terms with the idea of creating a digital platform to get the work of the Class to as many people as possible, said Toomey. Theres something powerful about knowing that there are hundreds of people all over the country doing the same workout at the same time. It feels palpable, and it holds the student accountable.

Info: $400 a year or $40 a month. 30-day free trial. digitalstudio.theclass.com

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The idea behind Lifehood, a new massage studio in Culver City, is that youd feel so good when leaving that you will want to pass on the happy vibes to someone else.

The newly opened Lifehood in Culver City is a massage studio that encourages customers to love it forward by gifting a treatment, often anonymously.

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We are based on the principles of movement, kindness and loving it forward, said Amy Krofchick, founder of Lifehood, which opened this month. The 1,600-square-foot massage studio operates as others, offering a menu of chair or table massages be that Swedish, deep tissue and lymphatic drainage. Clients are then encouraged to love-it-forward by gifting a massage to anyone in their circle or to to celebrate unsung heroes from volunteer groups or nurses, said Krofchick. You can gift anonymously to someone who may be in need of some love.

The cycle can then continue, said Krofchick. We intend to spark a kindness revolution, from What do I get to What can I give.

Info: Prices start at $45 for a 25-minute chair massage, $35 to gift one and $85 for both. At Platform, 8810 Washington Blvd., Suite 101, thelifehood.com

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Even though he hasnt won one yet in his PGA Tour career, golfer Tony Finau is on the cusp of winning a major championship. Finau has a top-10 finish at all four of the majors on tour, including a career-best third-place finish at the 2019 Open Championship. With how hes played in recent years, 2020 could be his time to finally snag one of those trophies.

One place Finau is focused on is at the first major of the year, the Masters Tournament in April, where hes coming off of a top-five finish. The course also just happens to be one of his favorite places to play. (Finau and the tournament are also linked from the time he went viral in 2018 after dislocating his ankle while celebrating a hole-in-one during the Par-3 Contest; Finau was still able to tough his way through the rest of the tournament.)

Its one of the best-designed golf courses in the world, Finau tells Mens Journal. When you combine that with the history and the matches being played there, its definitely got to be at the top of my list.

For his MJ5, Finau spoke with Mens Journal about the way he tries to attack his workouts in the gym, his favorite lifts, the best advice hes received, and more. Check out the full MJ5 archives for more interviews with Chris Evans, Russell Wilson, Michael Strahan, Tony Hawk, P.K. Subban, Ewan McGregor, and more.

On the areas he focuses most in his training:The three areas I attack in my workouts are stability, mobility, and flexibility throughout the whole body. I believe those three areas are very important in the golf swing. I attack all parts of my body, just like I do with my golf game. I go pretty hard at the gym to get stronger every year. I try to gain an advantage by getting stronger and more fit than other players. At the end of the season, it makes a huge differencethe thing about the PGA Tour is its such a long season and we dont really have an offseason, so youve got to train and keep in shape throughout the whole year.

On his favorite workouts: I like to use kettlebells for power cleans, Olympic lifts and squatsbut thats about all the weights Ill use. Outside of that, I do a lot of floor work. Ill mix in yoga with pilates for core, and then Ill get on the bike. I also use a lot of bands.

On the best advice hes received: The best piece of advice Ive ever received is be yourself. Ive learned that if you can be your most authentic self, things will happen in your life the way theyre supposed to. I think we all learn things about ourselves, were all unique and have unique things about usand thats what makes everybody great. Thats probably the best advice I can give as well.

On his favorite courses to travel to: My favorite course is my home course I grew up on in Salt Lake City, the Jordan River Par Three. Unfortunately its not there anymore, but I just have so many great memories starting there and playing with my dad and my brother. Its my favorite course, and its the course Id love to play my final round on if I ever had the chance. As far as a golf course every golfer should play before they die, its Augusta National. Its such a treat to be on ground and play, and theres so much history there.

On his dream golf matchup: I had my opportunity last year with Tiger Woods at the Masters at Augusta National, and Id love that opportunity again this year. Hopefully I can have that chance again this year and have a different result.

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HONOLULU, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Because of the ever-increasing interest in the Science of Identity Foundation and world-renowned yoga spiritual master Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda, the Science of Identity Foundation recently published questions and answers with Jagad Guru on the subject of "The Science of Yoga." The article reveals the essence of yoga wisdom in a clear and logical manner, allowing people from any background or belief system to contemplate on and apply authoritative teachings in their personal lives.

Addressing a series of important questions, Jagad Guru first explained why yoga is called a science. He said, "Just like anyone with a microscope can observe the structure of a cell, anyone who applies the tools and techniques of yoga science has the ability to observe and experience the reality of their spiritual essence."

Jagad Guru also explained how, "through yoga, we realize that the physical body is a set of outer garments and the mind is like our undergarments. Beneath our clothes, covered by the body and the mind, there exists an eternal spiritual self."

After explaining how misunderstanding our true identity is the root cause of anxiety, Jagad Guru described how the practice of mindfulness can help relieve anxiety. He also explained the deeper insights and realizations the practice of mindfulness can bring about. The article concludes with a link to a mindfulnesstechnique that anyone can practice.

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Established in 1977 by Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda, Science of Identity Foundation teaches the practice of meditation and kirtanalong with the timeless yoga wisdom of Vaishnava Hinduismto help individuals achieve greater spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. Passed down for centuries through an unbroken line of self-realized teachers, this ancient and authentic process of self-discoverycan be practiced by anyone.

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Courtesy of Susan Mirbach Katie Sinnott, center, in white, poses with participants in a kundalini yoga class on National Kundalini Yoga Day, a tradition started a few years ago, April 27 last year.

Two local women are working to expand kundalini yoga classes to yoga studios throughout Silicon Valley. To start, theyre spreading the word about weekend classes at Yoga of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Town Hall.

According to teachers Susan Mirbach and Miki Duisterhof, kundalini yoga is for people intimidated by the perceived demands of yoga, and participants dont need any yoga experience.

Kundalini yoga goes back to the roots of yoga, brought to the United States by Yogi Bhajan, a man born a prince in what is now Pakistan. Known as the yoga of awareness, Mirbach noted that it brings some of the most traditional aspects of mindfulness to a society constantly bombarded with change.

One of (Bhajans) key philosophies was that this is yoga for real people with real lives, working real jobs, not going into caves and meditating, she said. It wasnt (meant) to pull anybody out of the real world.

Kundalini yoga is inspired by the philosophy that we are perfect as we are, Duisterhof added, and Bhajan saw everyone at their highest potential.

The ancient practice includes physical postural exercises, breathwork, mantras and meditation. Bhajan created thousands of flows, called kriyas, for teachers to guide students through, meaning students could go years without repeating the same one or even the same individual moves, Mirbach said. Bhajan, familiar with numerous types of meditation, took his environment and incorporated it into kundalini yoga. Surrounded by musicians, the yogi wrote music and the beats of instruments into his practice.

Although kundalini yoga is a workout, it isnt meant for those who seek strenuous and more physical-type yoga like bikram, according to the instructors. Kundalini yoga is just as much about the mind, if not more, than the body. The practice is a happy medium between bikram and meditation-based yoga like jivamukti; teachers focus on activating specific types of energy, such as the fire that comes from the core.

So you walk into class and you might feel frazzled, quite stressed or scattered, Duisterhof said. The way the classes work is through different sequences, and that brings you to a more focused point within yourself. It really focuses you and then it calms you. So people generally leave feeling very grounded, very centered and more at home with themselves.

Because kundalini yoga is a mix of bodily and spiritual strength, those who try the classes may feel simultaneously sore from the physical challenges Duisterhof said she sometimes ask her students to hold positions for more than 10 minutes and find satisfaction in slowing down and feeling a sense of calm.

Kundalini yoga fits even the busiest lifestyles, Compass realtor and yoga participant Susan Sims said. Sims attends Duisterhofs class before her open houses on weekends to help her prepare to seize the day.

Youre doing a lot of movements that help the different systems in your body, so you can feel them detoxifying you and moving the energy around to clear out any energy thats kind of stuck, said Sims, a student of traditional yoga for eight years before trying kundalini yoga. What I think is a little different is its a way to go inward, to take a check of where I am and what I am feeling. Its self-introspection, which a lot of times we dont take the time to do.

Kundalini yoga is an acquired taste, Sims admitted. A Google search of what the practice may encompass cues descriptions such as jumping, yelling and chanting. But moving past the comfort zone and embracing the practice is worth the variety of techniques.

Theres no right or wrong way (to do yoga), Sims said. Just go see if you like it. Its a good opportunity for people who feel like theyre not in this tough shape.

Duisterhof echoed Sims sentiment, noting that it is OK if kundalini yoga isnt everyones cup of tea.

I tell everyone its wacky and wonderful, Mirbach said.

Duisterhof teaches kundalini yoga 8:30-10 a.m. Saturdays through May 23 at Los Altos Hills Town Hall. To register, visit bit.ly/2RiagW6.

Katie Sinnott teaches ongoing classes 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Yoga of Los Altos. To register, visit yogaoflosaltos.com/schedule.

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Ready to try a new workout, and wondering whether you should take the advice of your friend who swears by her yoga class or the one who never misses a Pilates session? If so, you probably have some questions, including: What's the difference between yoga and Pilates, anyway? And would either of them help you slim down, if that's your goal? Here, answers to your biggest questions about Pilates and yoga.

Pilates has a rep for being kind of intimidatingbut its actually a low-impact way to build strength in your core muscles. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, its an energetic and mindful total body exercise method that emphasizes strength, muscle control, and stability. The exercises are either done on the floor with a mat, or on special equipment, including a machine called a Reformer.

Its estimated that yoga has been around for thousands of years. The practice consists of a series of physical postures, and also focuses on breathing as well as inward attention and awareness. According to the Yoga Alliance, the largest non-profit group supporting the practice, yoga is a comprehensive system for wellbeing on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual[its] a system not of beliefs, but of techniques and guidance for enriched living. Hatha yoga, a system of postures and breathing techniques, is probably the most well-known in the U.S.

Experts point to the fact that both yoga and Pilates involve a flow of movesbut the emphasis is different. Pilates focuses on core strength, while yoga is more focused on flexibility and has a stronger spiritual connection.

Yoga has a spiritual component and comes from a long lineage of teachers and sages in India, and Pilates was created by a man who wanted to help dancers breathe and move better to maintain a healthy spine, says Mel Russo, a certified yoga instructor in New York City. In my view, a main difference is that yoga has many variations and styles and Pilates has stayed pretty true to what its creator intended.

Pilates focuses on core strength, while yoga is more focused on flexibility and has a stronger spiritual connection.

Jennifer DeLuca, a master teacher of Pilates and the owner and director of BodyTonic, Inc DeLuca, says: They both ask you to use your mind with your body. They both strive to be total body conditioning and have movement in all planes. They also both have a breathing exercise component to them and focus on proper alignment and posture. She adds, In some yoga practices the emphasis is on holding postures, while Pilates has a brisk movement component. In yoga the spiritual is obvious, while in Pilates it is an after-effect of your exercise and comes in the form of a deep sense of well-being and renewed energy. Even though they both incorporate strength and stretch, yoga focuses more on stretch, and Pilates more on strength. But with all of this out there now, the lines are really blurring. It's getting more challenging to take a yoga class that hasn't picked up on the benefits of a Pilates exercise and vice-versa.

There are so many! says DeLuca, youll strengthen your core, gain muscle tone, increase flexibility and coordination, increase postural awareness and respiratory function, and even improve both your sleep and digestion. There are mind-body benefits as well, DeLuca adds: Youll have a brighter mood, clearer thinking, and more confidence.

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I don't think anyone should avoid Pilates, says DeLuca. I do think that some people should be in private Pilates training with a seasoned teacher, while others would be fine in group settings. I always encourage people to do at least three private sessions before joining a group. One other caveat that she points out: There are also many different forms out there calling themselves 'Pilates' when they're not the tried and true version, says DeLuca. Consumers should do their homework and find the right fit.

Losing weight is a mathematical equation, says DeLuca. You have to burn more than you ingest. What Pilates can do in that equation is help you to feel better and stay motivated. If you learn the method well enough, there is a cardio component, but it's nothing like running for 55 minutes. However, it can improve how easy it feels to run, bike, or go out dancing with your friends.

There are many benefits, depending on what youre looking for, says Russo. If you're looking to physically challenge yourself and become stronger and more flexible, then a more physical practice like Vinyasa flow will help you achieve that. If you need to move a little and connect to your mind and body, then a slower more restorative yoga practice would benefit you. The big benefits of yoga are that youre creating a good habit of moving your body, strengthening your joints, and becoming aware of your physical limitations. Experts mention that yoga classes can bring greater flexibility, strength, and coordination, as well as a healthier heart. But like with anything, you have to be consistent, Russo adds. You need to do the work to get the physical benefits. If you do that, then you slowly start to see changes. You get stronger and more flexible, and for many people their back pain goes away. But I cant emphasize enough how important it is to do your research. Finding the class style, level, and teacher that's right for you is paramount.

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One of the big differences between yoga and other physical modalities is that it asks you to pay attentionthere is a huge emphasis on being present and on breathing, says Russo. If youre taking a yoga class with a good teacher, they have a way of sneaking in psychological or spiritual benefits. If youre not connecting to something deeper than how physically strong you are, then youre missing the point of having a yoga practice. Yoga asks that you listen to what your body is telling you; a good yoga teacher will remind her students that pushing and muscling their way into a yoga pose is not the point, and has the potential to injure them. I like to remind my students that who you are on the mat is who you are off it. So if youre learning how to be kind to your body and how to slow down, be present, and breathe, my hope is that you take that with you, and the benefits will show up in ways you least expect it.

Says Russo, The biggest drawback is that yoga, for better or worse, has become very mainstream, and in many studios its turned into a workout much more than a full mind/body practice. A poorly trained teacher who is not proficient in anatomy can easily injure someone. Also, if you have a long list of injuries and need special attention, opting for private one-on-one yoga is a safer option than a group class. Its hard for even the best trained teacher to give someone with serious injuries the attention they need in a group class.

This is a common question about yoga: Can it help you lose weight? Yes, but indirectly, says Russo. I get this question often, and unquestionably the best solution for weight loss is the food you eat. Be aware of the calories you take in and make sure youre mobile. But absolutely yoga can help. If you have a consistent practiceat least two or three times a weekthen youll start to see and feel changes in your body. Peoples appetite for fatty foods, their addictions to caffeine and alcohol, often lessen with a consistent yoga practice. The teachings and the breathing and the self-awareness start to kick in and you take better care of yourself.

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Yoga has gained immense popularity over the years, and there's no surprise why. Ask most practitioners, and they'll affirm that yoga is more than a typical exercise. Not only does it provide you with a highly effective workout without complex machines and wear and tear on your muscles and joints, but it also promotes harmony between your brain and body. Whether you're looking to sculpt a specific physique or searching for peace and tranquility, yoga is beneficial all around. Not many exercises can offer both wellness of the body and mind, but yoga is diverse and powerful, despite its simplicity.

While some may feel inclined to write-off yoga as just another health fad that will fade into oblivion given time, Yoga Teacher and Fitness Coach, Jolene Cherry, assures you this is not the case whatsoever. In this article, we review Ms. Cherry's list of mind and body benefits readily available to those willing to commit to regular practice.

Increased Flexibility

Have you ever seen a dancer kick their foot straight into the air, their leg nearly touching their ear, and wonder how they could do such a thing? Flexibility allows your body to flow like it was designed to. Unfortunately, many find it hard to reach their toes, so the idea of doing a high-kick or twisting themselves into a pretzel-like shape seems far out of reach, if not impossible. However, with regular yoga practice, improved flexibility becomes a reality. Over time, you'll notice your body begin to loosen and find your body naturally sliding into poses that were once entirely out of reach.

Flexibility does more than allow you to position your body in tricky poses. As stated earlier, your body was designed to flow, but without proper exercise and movement, it becomes stiff. For many, sitting at a desk five days a week for 40 hours is the primary culprit. A rigid body is a strained body. Tight hips, for example, can prevent you from proper alignment and cause damage to your knees. Back pain is also a common side effect of tightness, poor posture, and lack of movement. According to Jolene Cherry, yoga is a remedy for all of the above. As it helps loosen your body, it can provide relief for aching joints, and improve your alignment as well as posture in the process.

Improved Bone Health

Workouts that involve weight lifting are proven to be beneficial to your bone health by increasing your bone strength and helping protect yours from physical ailments such as osteoporosis. Conversely, you might envision a yoga mat and wonder how a peaceful yoga flow can improve bone health or compare in any way to a workout with dumbbells. It's simple. While practicing yoga, several poses you encounter will require you to physically lift your own body, meaning you must carry your weight. Sound easy? Even the most skilled weightlifters may struggle to properly balance and utilize their body weight in more advanced yoga poses. Even if you don't invert yourself fully into a handstand, poses like the crane and downward-facing dog strengthen the bones in your arms.

Less Stress, More Happiness

Yoga isn't only an exercise for the body; it's an exercise for the mind. It involves a lot of deep breathing and focus, which can help center you and quiet a busy mind. During certain yoga poses, you'll be encouraged to set your intentions for the day, be mindful of your mental health, and be grateful to yourself for showing up and doing something good for your body and mind. As a result, your ability to concentrate will improve and even carry over into other aspects of your life, such as work. Yoga is also believed to help with symptoms of depression since it increases serotonin levels, which can help boost your overall mood and increase feelings of happiness and positivity.

Better Blood Flow

If you have a job that requires you to sit for large portions of the day, you might struggle with poor circulation and blood flow. The good news is, yoga can yet again help. Yoga gets your body moving and your heart pumping without causing massive amounts of exertion. The diverse array of poses, especially inverted ones that elevate your legs, can promote healthy blood flow between your lower body and your heart. Regular yoga practice has also been proven to increase the amount of oxygen in your blood and boost levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells. As such, practicing yoga daily, or at least weekly could significantly reduce your risk of blood clots, which will decrease your chances of heart attack and stroke.

Increased Muscle Strength and Tone

Yoga is a full-body workout. It doesn't require you to run around or deadlift weights, but don't underestimate its ability to help you lose weight, tone your body, and increase your muscle strength. With regular practice, you can define your arms as well as your abs, and tighten your thighs. Not only will this boost your confidence during swimsuit season, but it will also help protect yours from conditions such as arthritis and back pain, which are often the result of weak muscles.

Improved Respiration and Increased Energy

Mindfulness of your breathing is one of yoga's core components. With many transitions (switching from one pose to another), you move on the inhale or exhale and concentrate on deep breathing as you feel your lungs expand. By practicing yoga flows consistently, you'll experience improved respiration and gain some excellent breathing techniques that can help alleviate stress. This is especially helpful if you're naturally a shallow breather. Yoga poses also help raise your cortisol levels, which, when low, can leave you feeling groggy and worn out.

Based on Jolene Cherry's professional experience, in most cases, a balanced and diverse active lifestyle coupled with proper nutrition is the ideal structure in the pursuit of health and wellbeing. However, if you only have the time and resources to focus on a single exercise routine, consider yoga. It's fun, rewarding, easy to learn, perfect for beginners, and you can do it at a studio or home. With dedication, persistence, and regular practice, you can truly achieve life-changing benefits, be healthier, happier, and push yourself beyond your previous physical limitations.

About Jolene Cherry: Jolene Cherry is a certified and experienced yoga instructor and personal trainer based in Portland, Oregon. She has always been interested in fitness, meditation, and nutrition and decided to help others reach their desired levels of physical fitness. Her international training and experience, ranging from Hawaii to Thailand, along with her nurturing one-on-one sessions have helped propel her to a prominent personal trainer and yoga instructor in the Pacific Northwest. She excels in a variety of yoga styles, especially Vinyasa Yoga, traditional Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga, as well as meditation-oriented Yin Yoga.

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Wellness vacation retreats are all the rage lately. From traditional spiritual exploration like tai chi and hot yoga to unorthodox alternatives like rage yogaand Deepak Chopra-flavored, pyramid crystal energy chanting, theres a wellness niche for everyone. Next month, one Mexican resort is launching a one-of-a-kind yoga-centric getaway where cocktails are just as important as Sun Salutations.

The New Year, Do You (get it?) Drunk Yoga getaway includes everything you might expect based on the name. Guests will spend two full days focused on self-care and spiritual well-being through multiple yoga sessions with a cocktail in hand, astrology readings on the beach, a personal character development workshop, and sober sunrise beach yoga to maintain the veneer of a legit wellness retreat.

According to USA Today, January 17 is the specific day when most New Years resolutions are abandoned. A full 80% of all resolutions dont last into February. In collaboration with Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, CheapCaribbean.com planned the retreat for next month as a way to reboot health-minded resolution-makers to get back on the horse. Thats the hope anyway.

Instructor Eli Walker founded Drunk Yoga in New York City as a way to introduce yoga to non-yogis. On the surface, it might seem like a pure gimmick. Indeed, Walker admits to receiving a fair amount of hate mail. But, shes up front that its not about the booze. Because her sessions add an element of familiarity (happy hour boozing) to something many people find unfamiliar and intimidating (stretching in yoga pants with a bunch of strangers), its a great introduction to yoga. Shes quick to point out that she sees a lot of people trying yoga for the first time, and yogis falling in love with the heart of the practice all over again. Not because of a few glasses of wine, but rather, a new perspective.

The New Year, Do You Retreat starts at $899 per person, including airfare, three nights all-inclusive resort accommodations, and, of course, boozy yoga and one-on-one birth chart reading sessions. The package is only available between February 20 and February 23, 2020, and must be booked through CheapCaribbean.com (with promo code DOYOU).

If Downward (Hair of the) Dog sounds too advanced for your liking, check out our guide to beginner yoga poses for mento get started.

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