HOTTER IN HOLLYWOOD

HOT WHOLENESS: INTRUESSENCE

One of the best, if not the best spinning class in Los Angeles is taught by the ever inspiring and motivating (and HIH hottie) Nicholas Pratley. As the founder and director of holistic healing company Intruessence.com, Nicholas takes over a decade of experience from the world of wellness, meditation and spirituality to bring us a unique kind of spinning class at Easton Gym in Hollywood. His sold-out classes are a testimony to the loyal following of students who rave about these energizing, rejuvenating and expansive classes.

A very specific approach guides participants to connect deep within themselves and engage the breath in a way that most of never do. We were surprised how his guidance seemed to speak to parts of us that we were never aware of, and it was like he was speaking specifically to us (something his students say they often feel). He had us focus so clearly that all of our stress simply drifted away. Now we're not saying we didn't sweat; he kicked our asses! But by the end we didn't feel any pain. We felt alive and connected. He motivated us so intensely that we had one of the best workouts -- ever.

Take his class. It's dynamic and will be worth every second! And make sure to watch out for his upcoming Spirathon fundraising event which includes spinning and class time at Intruessence.com

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JOIN THE SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT

HIH's Leslie and Baylen Thomas check in to tell us about the new trend that's being adopted by restaurants all over town...

We loved her on Charlie Rose and now Alice Waters, founder of Berkeley's well-known Chez Panisse restaurant and proponent of the Slow Food Movement, can be seen in an interview with 60 Minute's Lesley Stahl.

“I feel that good food should be a right and not a privilege and it needs to be without pesticides and herbicides, and everybody deserves this food.” claims Waters. "People have become aware that the way that we've been eating is making us sick."

Take that Big Mac!

Isagenix: The Next Health Trend? Hot Wholeness by Hiko Mitsuzuka

Still looking for ways to detox yourself from all the crap you ate over the holidays? Our friend Grant McKaskle recently shared with us a little secret he picked up: "Three years ago my wife Laura introduced me to Isagenix. She wanted me to try the 9-Day Nutritional Cleansing Program to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle."

More tolerable than that maple-syrup-and-lemon concoction nearly everyone in Hollywood has tried out, Isagenix is an all-natural and all-organic way to replenish all the nutrients your body needs and starts you off on healthier eating habits. Three years after first using the cleanse, Grant says he's never felt so good.

If you want more information on Isagenix and Nutritional Cleansing please visit www.mckaskle.isagenix.com or e-mail Grant yourself at mckaskle99@yahoo.com.

Getting Fit With Mel B Hot Wholeness by Hiko Mitsuzuka

If you're already giving up on your New Year's resolution to hit the gym and eat healthier, wake up and drop the bag of Doritos...because it's not too late to get back into a fitness regimen.

Mel B, once known as Scary Spice in the biggest-selling girl group of all time, has now become a workout diva with TOTALLY FIT from Rhino Entertainment. The three-DVD set is now available exclusively at www.totallyfit.com and will be sold nationwide on February 3. Check her out:

TOTALLY FIT is definitely not your average workout DVD. Mel's presentation is fun, inspirational, motivating and presents the secrets to her success to anyone who wants to change both their lives and bodies, including all kinds of lifestyles and fitness levels. "For anyone with jubbily bits, I'm going to tighten you up, make you laugh and enjoy your workout no matter what level of fitness you are," Mel B tells HIH. While the first disc covers a full body workout, Disc 2 focuses on target areas (goodbye lovehandles) and Disc 3 offers nutritional tips (hooray for salmon salad!).

Feel the burn, kids.

THE FIRST ECHO

Introducing Intruessence Hot Wholeness by Michael Medico

As the holistic movement grows, people are becoming more aware of their energy and how it affects their lifestyle. The paradigm of health is now shifting, its not just about eating the right foods and looking good. Holistic health ('whole' health) includes a quiet mind and calm nervous system or emotional body. Intruessence.com is a fantastic new company that offers products that assist us in creating a whole-istic approach to mind, body and soul connection. Founder & Director, Nicholas Pratley established the company to provide an opportunity for people to raise their vibration. So much of our energy is depleted because our energy follows our thoughts. All the stress and running around depletes us energetically and that shows up in life through illness or fatigue, lack of motivation, missing a zest for life, stress, low libido. All our products are designed to help people find a balance, come back to centre, its all about feeling good. People have had awesome experiences with the products, its very exciting.

The Intruessence Flower Essence Synergies, the first of four product phases to be released, are designed to speak to that part of you that is not in alignment with your natural equilibrium. It is an accumulative process so over time you will see how the subtle changes get stronger. Nicholas says, "Soulful Trust is our rescue remedy, perfect for stress, so when you feel overwhelmed take the essence and you will see over time your ability to deal gets easier."

Another great thing about the products is that 10% of all sales go to the Intruessence World FundTM to raise awareness and money on the matters of equality, the environment and third world poverty.

Go to the gorgeous website @ Intruessence.com for further information and purchases - AND for all our Hot in Hollywood peeps - if you purchase 3 you receive 2 FREE to complete the set if you order before the end of this month.

Monday Satsang with Sri Shambhavananda Hot Wholeness by Jason Adams

Hey guys, I'm going to open this up to anyone who wants to join me next week...

Mondays at 6:30PM, at my studio (For studio location, email me at jason@adamsapproach.com).

Satsang with His Holiness Rishi Maha Mandaleshwar Sri Shambhavananda followed by our regular meditation session 7:15PM-8:15PM

What is a satsang?

There are differences within various organizations, but usually a satsang is a session with a guru in a "question-and-answer"-type format. Very simply - people ask the guru questions, and he answers them. People ask for specific guidance to problems in their everyday or spiritual lives; or ask for guidance in how to improve their meditation practice.

Satsang on Wikipedia

Sri Shambhavananda is in the Colorado Rockies, so these satsangs are aired live via an internet video/audio feed. I can chat with the moderator, but the audio/video is only one-way. So basically these satsangs will be watching a video of Babaji answering questions. (And sometimes the video/audio quality isn't the greatest, but usually it's good enough to understand what he's saying.)

Many of Paramahansa Yogananda's books - his collected talks - are transcripts taken from many of his satsangs. I also have other books which are collections taken from satsangs with Sri Shambhavananda and Swami Muktananda (Shambhavananda's guru, and if you've read Eat, Pray, Love... the guru discussed in that book).

THE ADAMS APPROACH

The Mystical Self Hot Wholeness by Fran Nichols

Linda P. Brown presents MYSTICAL SELF – MYSTICAL POWERS Workshop.

For Info: (909) 621-2816 or www.lindapbrown.info, lindapbrown@mac.com

In this unique workshop Linda will help you discover the mystic within and teach you how the mystical manifests itself. Incorporating esoteric truths you will not only learn about mysticism, but also you will tangibly feel the mystical part of your authentic self. We'll end the evening with a beautiful meditation that will assist you to develop innate powers, so you can bring sacred mysticism to all that you choose to manifest in life.

What: Linda P. Brown presents MYSTICAL SELF-MYSTICAL POWERS

Where: Enlightenment Room

When: Saturday, June 21, 2008 • From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Many Paths Bookstore 5152A Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood

AMMA is in Los Angeles! Hot Wholeness by Tiffany Ragain

Amma is doing her North American tour and is in L.A. June 16-20. Please take the opportunity to go and receive a hug from her, meditate, take her retreat or just quite simply be in her presence. Amma is known as the divine mother and the 'hugging saint'. Amma says, " My sole mission is to love and serve one and all. Amma's only wish is that her hands should always be on someone's shoulder, consoling and caressing them and wiping their tears, even while breathing her last."

Los Angeles June 16 ~ June 20 Location: Hilton Los Angeles Airport 5711 West Century Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310.410.6055

http://www.amma.org/

Conscious Indulgence Party in LA Tonight... Hot Wholeness by Tiffany Ragain

 

Come and check a cool New Edge Event hosted by The Selfcentered Tour. If you're lookin' to do a little meditation, breath work, play a little, connect with people, hear some awesome music and eat some healthy food then this is the place for you.  Come flow, groove, learn, explore and party like a conscious rock star.  The date June 5, 2008, TONIGHT!! What time:  7pm. The cost:  $20 love donation.

Location: YogaMates.com Studio 1200 S. Hope St. 3rd floor, Suite 300 Downtown LA, CA 90015

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SPIRITUALITY CAMP Hot Wholeness by Nina Weinman

Canyon Ranch Spa and Health Resort in Tucson is the life.  If only every day we could have three fantastic, healthy meals prepared for us, our beds made and tightly tucked, unlimited new and innovative fitness activities, informative lectures and then, top it off with a glorious 9pm massage from an adorable guy named Damien.  Like I said... the life!  **

For the past 9 years, I've spent every Memorial Day at the Ranch and I can assure you, after an 8 day, 7 night vacation, you just want more. More pampering, more classes, more hikes, more education.  But the biggest benefit always seems to be the self-realization.  For instance, I learned in one lecture that I am not psychic at all.  Not even a little bit and if I close my eyes really tight.  I also learned in the Fit Strip dance class that the dance training of my youth could've made me quite the stripper in my adulthood.  Please place dollar bills in my leotard...
But most of all, Canyon Ranch is bathed in peace and serenity.  When you reach the top of the mountain on a hike and look out at the painted desert, you can't help but feel great into the depths of the soul.  It is the ultimate gift to yourself and don't let the rates on the website scare you away.  Group rates, first-timer rates and other specials are always available.  You work hard all year.  Don't you owe it to yourself??  www.canyonranch.com

** this is Canyon Ranch, not Thailand... their massage therapists are consummate professionals.  Get your mind out of the gutter!