Au Naturale, baby

• Turn down the heat and relax •

 Spotted @  PYC Etobicoke
                  1092 Islington Avenue

                 

 Who:  Jen, Mica, Carla, Mara, Steph and Alison attended Michelle's packed Au Natural 60 class. Michelle Taylor is one of our newest ambassadors at lululemon Sherway Gardens and we can always count on her for a rockin' class! A past member of our lululemon Sherway Gardens expo team, she brings forth a LOVE of music and a passion for dance. A competitive dancer growing up, she has been practicing yoga for 8 years now and is inspired by people creating change in their own lives. Michelle is motivated to share yoga with as many people and communities that she can and is well on her way as a teacher at a number of studios and organizations throughout the city. Life quote? "Paradise is where I am" (..psst Michelle, I always find paradise when I'm in your class!!)

 What:  Au Naturale 60 with Michelle

Au Naturale is a power vinyasa taught in natural heat. This power yoga practice will take you through a flow of sun salutations, balance poses, heart openers and meditations influenced by the Baron Baptiste style of teaching. Michelle loves to add music to her practice and continually gives pointers to assist her students in getting the most out of their practice every step of the way - I love how she focuses on gradual improvements while also pushing us to elevate our practice!

 Wore:  Alison was excited to put her loose Free Fall Crops made of luon light to work in this lower heat, less sweaty practice. She paired it up with the lightweight Practice Freely Tank (tied at the side to keep it in place! #stylepoints). Her fellow lemons sported their favourite CRB's, Power Y's and Singlets paired with Wunder Unders. Teaching? Michelle rocked our newest Light Hearted Tank to teach in and looked great! A soft, breathable tank, the lightweight Burnout fabric allows for an easy transition to and flow - super versatile and perfect for this beautiful weather!

 When:  PYC has Au Naturale classes daily. Michelle leads the class Tuesday's from 5:30-6:30 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm.

 Why Au Naturale: 

Au Naturale classes are the perfect compliment to the hot yoga classes that PYC offers. The non-heated room is the ideal solution for beginners, students uncomfortable at heated temperatures, or yogis that just want to change things up! The Au Naturale practice mirrors that of the heated studio, so don't let the name fool you, because it's still the same power yoga routine you've come to know and love! A.K.A. you'll get just as great a workout, but without the assistance of the heat, you'll feel a different sensation in your muscles and find a great stretch! What I loved most though, is that Au Naturale classes are less demanding mentally allowing you to relax and focus on your practice as opposed to the pool of sweat at your feet ..but don't be naive like I was, you will still work up a mean sweat!