Posts Tagged ‘Laughing Lotus’

Yoga is good–and it’s good for you! Don’t take my word for it, tho’, Stop in and visit my friends Kim and Svia at Laughing Lotus here in Anchorage.

Laughing Lotus, in addition to a full schedule of regular classes, hosts  a series of workshops. Hey, people. Branch out in your Yoga-ness. Try something new. I did! HA!

When you visit the studio, buy a square in the pool to guess the time/date/gender of Svia’s baby-to-be. In this picture, she bares all in her quest to raise money for the charity (I forget the name). Something to do with kids–I remember that part.

Our friends at Laughing Lotus are taking their yoga on the road with them! I can promise you: Yoga makes me a more flexible flyer–in more ways than one!

NOTE: You do NOT have to do the pose above in order to participate. For illustration only!! HAHA! (more…)

Don’t you love being scrunched up in a  tiny middle seat for hours while traveling on a small plane? How about the long line at security? Don’t forget long delays and tight connections. Sometimes the deck is stacked against you. How do you cope?

Sometimes only a double martini will do the trick–I’ll agree with you there. But I’ve found a regular Yoga regimen helps me navigate the nips and tucks of air travel.

My friends at Laughing Lotus here in Anchorage have a variety of regular classes throughout the week (see below for SPECIAL Solstice workshop). My favorite? Bikram Yoga. That’s where they turn up the heat and you get a real workout! But there are several other styles: Ashtanga, Forrest (heck, I don’t really know the difference), etc.

Here’s what I do know: after practice, I feel better–ready to tackle Seattle traffic or LAX or an unscheduled border crossing. (more…)

Tell the truth. I know you get tied up in knots when you’re flying. Who doesn’t? Take advantage of Laughing Lotus in Anchorage. Owners Kim and Svia have a host of yoga classes available for everyone: Moms-to-be, Moms-with-kids, beginners like me and advanced-level workshops.

Lately, my favorite is the Bikram Yoga. That’s the HOT yoga that was featured a couple of months ago in the Anchorage Daily News. Actually, I thought the story, written by Julia O’Malley, was pretty good. I also liked the slide show by Erik Hill. Check it out.

I have a FREE PASS to a yoga class. To win, just drop me an email  (zoom@gci.net)with the name of the instructor featured in the Anchorage Daily News story. From the correct entries, I’ll pick a winner.

Actually, don’t wait to see if you win. Head on over to Laughing Lotus in Anchorage before you travel. Or after. Or both. They have a number of options, including one-time drop in rates, a punch card or “unlimited classes” for a month.

Namaste!

Just got done skiing the Tour of Anchorage. Whoo-boy. First, a big shout-out to my friends at Laughing Lotus Yoga Studio here in Anchorage. Here’s a photo of me with Star, one of the lunchtime instructors.

Without the stretches and bends in class–I would be in a  WHEELCHAIR after my 25K ski (more…)