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Photo: Open your heart with Pilates

Open your heart with Pilates

Feb 6, 2010 | Discuss

By Kristen Matthews
When I was 22 years old a massage therapist told me that if I didn’t do something about my posture I would be hunched over by the time I was 30.  Now at 34 people think I am two inches taller than I am and I owe it all to my Pilates practice.  It’s one of the reasons I chose to become an instructor. We live in a society where most of our days are [...]

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Photo: CHILL OUT LA LAUNCHES REVIEW FEB 2010

CHILL OUT LA LAUNCHES REVIEW FEB 2010

Feb 4, 2010 | Discuss

We loved hosting Chill Out LA for a Press to Impress Retreat Package. See what they had to say in their review:
http://www.chilloutla.com/chill-out-la/getaways/

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Photo: A SOMA Experience Video: Edward Farwick

A SOMA Experience Video: Edward Farwick

Jan 14, 2010 | Discuss

Check out our latest retreat experience video with our most recent Guest Edward Farwick. It will certainly get you wishing for a retreat of your own.

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Photo: Perfect Exercises For Those Stuck at a Desk All Day

Perfect Exercises For Those Stuck at a Desk All Day

Jan 13, 2010 | Discuss

Need a workout you can do anywhere? Try these simple exercises daily to keep you moving in all planes of motion courtesey of Scott Crawford Soma Get Fit.
Dynamic flexibility – hip twist, repeat other side

This exercise targets the hip flexor which when sitting is tight, this opens it up in turn releases the low back.
1-split stance
2-back toes turned in slightly, hands on hips
3-feel stretch in hip flexor as you lean back slightly and bend into front [...]

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Photo: A Review in Vital Juice for Soma Get Fit

A Review in Vital Juice for Soma Get Fit

Jan 13, 2010 | Discuss

Check out our most recent press in the daily healthy online magazine Vital Juice.
We hosted the LA editorial team here for one of our weekend retreats and they absolutely loved it.
Click below to read the full review and save 20% off your next retreat.
http://vitaljuice.com/entry_detail/la/1037

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Photo: Foundation – Returning to the Basics

Foundation – Returning to the Basics

Jan 12, 2010 | Discuss

by Nina Bennett
Upon completing my through hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, I found myself in a peculiar situation. I had no major ties to anything. No job, no relationship, no responsibilities. The world was my oyster, so to speak, yet I found this to be an overwhelming and stressful position to be in!  I would oscillate between dreaming about all the amazing places I could settle down, jobs to pursue, potential relationships to be cultivated, and [...]

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Photo: Wine Enthusiast Gives Soma a Shout Out for Equestrian Wine Tours

Wine Enthusiast Gives Soma a Shout Out for Equestrian Wine Tours

Jan 12, 2010 | Discuss

The Wine Enthusiast gives Soma’s Equestrian Wine Tours a mention in their lastest review. If you love horseback riding in the beautiful Santa Barbara wine country you should certainly join us.

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Photo: Keeping Fit When the Motivation Gets Tough + Soma Get Fit Retreat Giveaway

Keeping Fit When the Motivation Gets Tough + Soma Get Fit Retreat Giveaway

Jan 11, 2010 | Discuss

Each New Year, many of us re-discover our motivation to get in shape, only to have it wane and disappear come spring. Well this year is going to be different—seriously. Rather than setting unrealistic goals, I’m focusing on the day to day and what I can actually.

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Photo: ORGANIC MAGIC-SOMA GET FIT

ORGANIC MAGIC-SOMA GET FIT

Jan 11, 2010 | Discuss

by Scott Crawford, MABS, MABC, LMT, MFTi
People have very different views of magic.  The commonality of magic is the ‘wow’ factor, how did they do that, how did that happen.
This company (SOMA GET FIT) or concept organically develops magic.  The magic I allude to is one of synergy relating to inspiration, love and connectedness.  The common Denominator: Health-Wellness-Nature-Love-Full-Potential-Release-Beauty-Creativity-Giving-Sharing and much much more.
Susan Aposhyan described SOMA-atic psychology as the ‘body experienced from within.’
Original thought was to bridge a [...]

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Photo: Why eating close to bedtime may actually help you lose weight!

Why eating close to bedtime may actually help you lose weight!

Jan 10, 2010 | Discuss

by Rich Fahmy
Tis the season of resolutions so I thought a little discussion on a popular weight loss myth would be a nice blog post for January. The myth is one we hear a lot, especially in the form of random advice people start dispensing immediately upon hearing that your resolution is to lose weight. It comes in a few different forms but it usually sounds something like this: “Don’t eat past *insert favorite time [...]

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