01.02.15

true confessions

This time of year is always wonderful and yet exhausting at the same time. Having a store means being crazy busy from Black Friday to Christmas Eve. I do my best with my […]
01.02.15

#fitforlife: hot pilates at mind the mat

It might not look like it, but I actually enjoy working out. From barre to boxing, there aren’t too many gym classes offered that I haven’t tried. So when Stylebook partnered with Fitness […]
01.01.15

#fitforlife: duet training at fitness on the run, part one

We asked both Angela from Bellacara and Alicia from The TulleBox to participate in and review a duet class at Fitness on the Run. This duet class is simply a personal training class […]
01.01.15

#fitforlife: duet training at fitness on the run, part two

We asked both Angela from Bellacara and Alicia from The TulleBox to participate in and review a duet class at Fitness on the Run. This duet class is simply a personal training class […]
12.31.14

#fitforlife: post-partum yoga at mind the mat

I like being active but would never describe myself as athletic; sports and weight lifting intimidate me. I’ve practiced yoga for 10+ years though and regularly enjoy pilates, dance, walking and hiking – […]
12.30.14

#fitforlife: personal training at fitness on the run

My fitness and overall health have always been important to me. I have always made a point to stay pretty active: walking, golf, skiing and tennis are my main sources of exercise. I […]
12.29.14

#fitforlife: flow yoga at mind the mat

I have always been a fairly athletic person. I played sports in high school and college and continued running and playing tennis throughout most of my grown up life. I have to admit […]
12.26.14

move of the week: breathing technique

Practice this simple breath technique during the holidays to relax your central nervous system so you stay calm and peaceful: IMG 4684 from Alexandria Stylebook on Vimeo.
12.23.14

ask stylebook: lower back pain?

Heather: Over the past month my back has been bothering me. What exercises should I do to help with my low back pain? Megan Brown PT, DPT, Mind the Mat: Ahh, the holidays. […]
12.22.14

love, joy, peace and yoga

Instead of love, joy and peace, many of us, particularly during the bustling holiday season, experience symptoms of stress, including anxiety, depression, exhaustion, insomnia, high blood pressure and more. Recent clinical research and […]
12.19.14

on making a plan and following through

There are only a couple more weeks left in December. How have you done? Have you stuck to your goals? This is the time to make a plan. Based on your success in […]
12.17.14

commit to getting strong

Sometimes achieving a healthier lifestyle can be as simple as adding one more workout into your schedule. Especially if you turn that workout into a training session where you build real muscle and […]
12.17.14

lululemon’s holiday gift guide

A note from the lululemon athletica Old Town Alexandria team: You have your lists, you’re checking them twice, Kelly wants Speed Tights, but was she nice? This holiday season we wanted to give […]
12.15.14

on giving yourself permission

Give yourself permission, but don’t punish yourself in the process. We give ourselves more permission during this season than most. We all lead hectic lives and it is nice to be able to […]
12.12.14

move of the week: sciatic nerve gliding

If you have suffered from low back pain or have had shooting pains down your leg, you may have experienced what is commonly know as sciatica. These sciatic nerve symptoms can occur at […]


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