This past Sunday I took a candle lit yoga class at Yoga To The People in St. Marks Square. YTTP is a donation based studio that lives by a rare manifesto - " no correct clothes, There will be no proper payment, There will be no right answers ... no pedestals.” The class was hands down the best vinyassa class I've taken in the city. I got a spot right up front and was quickly surrounded by another 50 people (in the picture above the students are in rows of 6, we had 9!!). Our mats might have been 3 inches from the next person. Thinking this was going to be a little claustrophobic, our teacher guided us through an hour flow series but allowed us to adjust the postures to our own practice and at the same time kept us as one flowing unit. I'm offically hooked. I left with a nice sweaty glow and loving everything that this place offers.
After class, I saw a girl wearing a pair of harem pants and don't know why I've never thought of that before. Typically I'd think the low slung crotch was rather unflattering but these were adorable on her. The ones above are from Athleta and unfortunately they are sold out in my size. I now have a new mission.... I figured on a Sunday morning this outfit is much cuter than my standard oversized sweatshirt and jeans to make my first coffee run of the day. And yes, there are several....
What's up for the weekend? The weather is supposed to be beautiful in the city.... I'm looking forward to catching up with some friends, working on my leather bag and finally using my Zipcar. My college roomates are in town this weekend so we're going to dinner at Pio Pio tonight, a Peruvian restaurant in the city. It's supposed to be this awesome Peruvian chicken feast, let's hope they have some sweet rice for me. I've been dying to take a walk up to Bouchon Bakery in Columbus circle to check out their macaron and Easter selections. Maybe practice some Bikram. And Sunday is my Nana's birthday so I'm hoping to take a drive see her. I don't think she'll let me take her out for a manicure, but I'm sure going to try!
Have a lovely weekend xo
Check out these Japanese moss balls on Design*Sponge. How cute would these look hanging in your bathroom or kitchen window? love, love, love it
A couple yummy recipes I have to give a whirl.....
My mom and I love french Madeleines, the ones above are from Once Upon a Tart. (lets be real, these are not going to happen in my 3 by 5 kitchen)
Ginger coconut ricotta pancakes thanks to Apartment 34
Avocado Fries from A Cozy Kitchen
I've been making my own almond milk lately with a nut bag I got at One Lucky Duck. I've been looking to change up my standard almonds and dates, this recipe from Joy the Baker should do the trick
