Baby Love Party, This Thursday

By lil omm , 2:31 PM

lil omm-ers are invited to a fab party celebrating this great cookbook, Baby Love by Chef Geoff and his wife Norah O'Donnell - and a great cause, BabyLove DC!

Chevy Chase Bloomingdales and BabyLove DC
Cordially invite you to a
Private Reception with and Book Signing
special guests
Norah O’Donnell and Geoff Tracy

Co-Authors of the cutely and coincidentally named book
Baby Love: Heathy, Easy, Delicious Meals For Your Baby And Toddler:

Thursday, September 30
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Bloomingdales, Friendship Heights
Level 2

10% of sales from all purchases during the event
will be donated to BabyLove DC.

R.S.V.P. required.
Please call 240.744.3806 by Monday, September 27
Space is limited

Baby Love is a non-profit, grass roots organization dedicated to providing our
Nation’s Capitol’s infants and children in need with essential clothing and gear.

www.babylovedc.org



My Body Rocks!

By lil omm , In , , 2:20 PM

What a creative, empowering way to share your birth story or meditate on the experience...My Body Rocks workshops start Tuesday 9/28.

All classes are taught by critically-acclaimed playwright, yoga nidra teacher and mother Karen Brody. http://www.mybodyrocksproject.com/page05.html

The My Body Rocks Project's Fall Workshops for moms and moms-to-be include:

My Body Rocks Pregnancy Circle

Mondays @ 6.30-7.30pm starting September 27

My Body Rocks Storytelling/Performance Workshop
on Cesareans and VBAC stories
Tuesday nights 5.30-7.30pm starting September 28

Private Guided Meditation Sessions for Moms
Bethesda and Chevy Chase, DC locations

For More Information: visit our website or call 646-460-9924.



DC Global Mala

By lil omm , In , 6:07 AM

The DC global mala is an amazing celebration of yoga, community and peace -- all for a good cause. Not to mention our very own Sarah Walter is helping to organize it. Read more to learn what it's all about...

Join DC yogis and activists of all traditions in 108 Sun Salutations for peace and healing. Composed of 108 beads, the mala is symbolic of the prayer for peace, hope and charity. The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a “mala around the earth” through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108. This year's Mala will include a Dharma Talk, Demos, Fundamentals Clinic, 108 Sun Salutations, Yoga Nidra, Family Fun Activities and more!


Sept 26, 2010
10:30 – 2:30pm
Josephine Butler Center and Meridian Hill Park

11:00 – noon Dharma Talk and meditation @ The Josephine Butler Center
12:30 – 2:30pm 108 Sun Salutations and more in Meridian Hill Park


The Global Mala is open to everyone. You can buy tickets for individual portions of the day, or fundraise to $108 for 108 Sun Salutations. All proceeds will support the work of Anahata Grace.



BESO FIT!

By lil omm , 4:41 AM

Our favorite personal trainer and former lil omm "TOUGH" teacher Elleni has her fall schedule posted....

What: Boot Camp, $15 per class
When: Thursdays 9:10-10:10 am
Where: Turtle Park
What Do I Need: A mat and one set of dumb bells

I lead a number of in and out-door fitness classes around the DC and Norther VA areas. I specialize in circuit training and bootcamp style classes, as I am a firm believer in total body conditioning every time you work out, even if you only have 20 minutes a day. Interval training is the foundation for every program I create as it is the key to transforming your metabolism for sustained fat-burning through out the day. All of my routines have a strength training and cardio component each designed to shape your physique, raise your metabolism, and improve your energy. We generally work both core and accessory muscle groups using bands, weights, stability balls, and the BOSU. We also perform a variety of bodyweight exercises that work the core, quads, glutes, shoulders and chest such as planks, lunges, squats, and push ups. The cardio components are always changing and can include anything from jumping squats to jumping rope and mountain climbers.

What: In Home Personal Training, $75 per session
When: Whenever You Want
Where: Your Home
What Do I Need: All equipment is provided

I use a holistic approach in assessing your needs and creating a fitness program that is specific to your goals. Before creating a program, we would have a consultation and do some assessments to learn more about your diet, sleep patterns, current exercise patterns, you goals, as well as your past injuries and areas of concern. From there, I would create a fitness program that is specific and unique to you! Regardless of your individual goals, all of my fitness programs are designed to increase your metabolic rate, build strength and increase your cardiovascular endurance. My goal for all of my clients is to FEEL better and stronger and to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

About Me: I am an NSCA certified personal trainer and ACE group fitness instructor. My area of expertise is in boot camp/circuit training and outdoor fitness programs. I also work one-on-one with clients at Fitness on Run in Old Town Alexandria, VA and have created individual running and strength training programs for endurance sporting events. For more information on me check out my blog at
http://www.besofit.blogspot.com.