Celebrate Summer- Solstice in Times Square 2010

For the past two years, I have been trying to go to the Solstice in Times Square- the public yoga workout right in the heart of New York City- Times Square!

This year, it takes place on Monday, June 21st. Hurrah! In the past they provided yoga mats, but this year, you'll have to bring your own. Participants will get a Solstice gift bag while supplies last and take part in an exhilarating workout.

There are five time slots open, and already waiting lists for the 7:30 AM (Bravo to them for waking up so early) and 6 PM. So hurry and sign up now at: http://solsticetimessquare2010.eventbrite.com/

This free yoga-fest is a can't miss event for fitness enthusiasts!
Join NYC and Celebrate Summer!




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Solstice Yoga in Times Square June 21, 2009

One of first event posts was the Solstice Yoga in Time Square. (Read the original article here.) Unfortunately I was not able to go last year because of my friend's wedding, but I will be attending this year!! :) I noticed a few changes based on last year's info/my blog post. First: SOYJOY, among many other brand names like Danskin and Snapple, is not their sponsor anymore. Hence they cannot brag about it when they mention the goodie bag. Second: This year they will be giving out 1500 gift bags and yoga mats, as opposed to only 300 last year. Third: Classes this year do not have instructor names already specified and do not require a certain level of experience.

In preparation for this exciting and healthy event, I have been practicing stretching exercises as well as the Wii Fit Yoga routine. Some of my favorite poses include the Tree pose, Bridge pose and Warrior pose. It's all about strengthening your core and keeping your balance. The Boat pose is one of my least favorites and requires a lot of your core strength. It is the pose where your body creates a V shape..

Practice ahead.. If you will be attending and need a few yoga exercise moves, check out slideshows from Women's Health magazine's website. Click for the slideshow on 10 great poses here and an At-Home yoga routine with 18 steps here .

Health Magazines.. Women's Health is one of the several women's health magazines that I read. Of course, I read SELF (read about my recent trip to the SELF Workout in the Park this year here) , SHAPE, and Fitness magazine. My favorite part is that these magazines have tear-off cards/or step-by-step routines that I can easily rip out of the magazine (either cards or the entire page) and take me with me (to my living room.)

For more details on attending the event...

Go to the website: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/about_us/events_solstice.html

Basically, the event will be held in the heart of Times Square all day on Sunday, June 21, 2009. The 6pm class is available for registration, while all other times are full.

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Solstice Yoga in Times Square

It's time to celebrate the start of the summer with Solstice Yoga in Times Square, New York City!
How? By waking up early in the morning and reserving your spot in the center of New York City. It's a yoga-fest so you will be healthy and happy by the end of the day :)

REASONS to go:
1) Participants will also receive free SOYJOY eco-friendly bags filled with gifts from SOYJOY, Snapple Antioxidant Water, Yoga Journal, Danskin, Body Shop and coupons from yoga studios located throughout the New York City area. The first 300 arrivals will also receive a free Danskin Yoga Mat.
2) health




You can still register here but it looks like the only time slot left is at 3-4pm or 5-6pm.


SCHEDULE for the open classes left:
3PM - 4PM (JUST ADDED! Open to All Levels)

Learn the traditional Hatha Yoga postures in a given sequence allowing you to stretch and strengthen your body to maximize your real potential. You will learn how to revitalize your yoga practice using the same sequence on a daily basis. We will continue to expand our awareness of breathing throughout the session and end the session with a brief meditation.

INSTRUCTOR: Nishit Patel

5PM - 6:15PM (Open to All Levels)

If you are looking for a more energetic and athletic yoga experience, oflow yoga is the perfect high-intensity vinyasa flow for you. The dynamic sequences combine power with creativity and core conditioning with energy work to get your body moving. Fueled by sexy, body-rocking music, oflow will conquer mind over madness in the middle of Times Square.

INSTRUCTOR: Joschi Schwarz



All pictures/information courtesy of TimesSquareNYC.org