*Around the corner from where I live (in Southridge, Downtown Burj Khalifa) is a newly opened yoga studio called Zoga. Besides selling a cool array of yoga mats and clothes, it also has a juice bar, selling organic fairtrade coffee, gluten-free snacks and a selection of smoothies and fresh juices. When it comes to classes, there’s everything from ashtanga to kundalini and sivananda yoga and yin yoga. I recommend taking a vinyasa class with Sabeena, a talented teacher from Canada. To visit this bright and breezy space, go to zoga.ae or call 04 276 7657 to book a class.
*I can’t believe Christmas is only a few weeks away! The animal-friendly beauty brand, LUSH have produced another eye-catching Christmas-inspired handmade collection. I love their snowman shaped shower jelly loaded with carrageenan powder, Sicilian lemon oil and bergamot oil. When you open the pot of this vegan blend of shower jelly and soap, the jelly transforms itself into a shiny white snowman! I’m also loving LUSH’s new Pearl massage bar (brimming with antioxidant argan oil, calming rose and sago bubbles) which can be used to moisturize skin, hair and even nail cuticles. Hurry down to the LUSH store in The Dubai Mall or go to www.lush.com.
*Yesterday evening I popped into Urban Yoga for their one-year anniversary party. Thanks to the lovely owners, Kim and Yasmine, there was fresh fruit, brownies and a selection of raw vegan delights (due to their talented creator Lecia). The party had a neon celebratory theme going on and I experienced a Flow class with the lovely Camilla – doing vinyasa flow in the dark wearing glow sticks produced a collective feel-good energy and enhanced our sense of feeling each asana. Happy Birthday Urban Yoga! To book a class go to www.urbanyoga.ae or call 04 369 7882.
*Tomorrow (Friday, 5th December) is our Mind, Body, Soul Day (organized by Yogaway) at Anantara Resort & Spa on The Palm. The morning kicks off with some vinyasa flow yoga, followed by a heart opening chakra meditation (guided by myself) and then a delicious healthy al fresco breakfast. Afterwards you’ll experience a transformative workshop, so as to connect to your core/true self led by Ceri, a qualified life coach. This will be a fun, soulful day, with stunning beach views and access to the hotel’s pool and gorgeous sandy beach in the afternoon. There are still a couple of spaces left and we would love you to join us. To book text/call on 050 874 2229. And to get a 20% discount, simply quote On Cloud Zen.
Love,
