Journal

On Tuesday we gave you a little sneak peek into Figure 4 classes. Now, we’ve gathered a few moves so you can bring Figure 4 into your own home, regardless of where you live. Special thanks to Shape Magazine and Kate Albarelli for putting together this ab circuit for all of you to enjoy. Photos and instructions courtesy of Shape Magazine and Kate Albarelli. Cushion Curl Lie on the ground facing upward with a firm pillow under your back so that the bottom of the pillow lines up with your bra line. Put your hands behind your head and extend...

Have you ever walked on a broken bone, a sprained ankle or even just a sore foot? It’s not fun — we know that for sure. We definitely wouldn’t choose to do so on a regular basis. But, guess what? Injuries are just another part of the job description for ballet dancers. They dance through excruciating pain regularly. Many of the mats in our Josephine and Brianna collections feature ballet dancers, and we didn’t do that just because they’re gorgeous. If you haven’t noticed already, ballerinas are pretty freaking amazing. These individuals are some of the most talented and physically...

Contrary to popular belief, ballet is one of the most intense exercises known to man- (and woman-) kind. But for those of us who don’t want to try a full-on ballet class, there are tons of options around the world that mix elements of ballet with yoga and cardio. Figure 4 is one of these classes! Learn more about this exhilarating workout below: Download(If your browser doesn't download the image, simply right-click to save or drag it to your desktop!) Figure 4 is currently exclusive to NYC, but if you check back tomorrow we’ll show you how you can try Figure 4 at...

Our very first Freebie Friday! Every Friday from here on out we’ll be releasing a new piece of artwork that you can download to use as a wallpaper or even print out to put on display. Feel free to share with your friends! ~Namaste Download>(If your browser doesn't download the image, simply right-click to save or drag it to your desktop!) “The future depends on what we do in the present.” Mahatma Gandhi

You just walked in your front door and are now making a hasty beeline for the shower. Hot yoga is aptly named and you can feel the residual stickiness of all that sweat lingering on your body from head to toe.It’s easy to shower off all the grossness of a particularly intense yoga sesh, washing it all down the drain. But what about your yoga mat? It’s just as sweaty and worn-out as you are. Back in the day you probably just rolled it up and tossed it to the back of your closet, letting all the dirt and germs soak into...