“Holiday stress is one thing…add in holiday travel stress and it’s a whole other sack of tinsel..So to help ease your mental and physical travel stress—well before you go through security—April Martucci from Fire Dragon Yoga suggests doing these moves first..”
LOS ANGELES, Calif. According to the Chinese Astrology calendar, 2012 is the year of the Dragon.. even if you’re not lucky enough to live in New York and be able to take April’s class – no worries – she’s shared with Healthy Hollywood 3 tush tightening moves.
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“A defining moment in my life was when I finished creating my yoga teacher training…It felt like all my years doing this healing work gelled into a unique training –which I created, my baby! Since that first teacher training, I continue to train potential yoga teachers- this brings me fulfillment and joy daily..”
“The difference with April is she embodies strength, serenity with a sense of style that makes one want to attain a higher place… it is a sheer delight to secure an interview with April Martucci.”
“April Martucci formerly of YogaWorks — my favorite NYC yoga instructors…”
She’s a looker so you’ll have to accept the fact your boyfriend will be impressed. But once you get over that, you’ll love the experience.. She says: ‘In couples yoga, you need to let the teacher act firmly as the teacher. Often one person (within the couple) usually the female, wants to teach her partner… The benefits are improved bonding on the mat and beyond..’
“While splurging at a party is OK, feeling crappy afterward is not. April Martucci — yoga instructor and creator of FireDragonYoga in New York City — says that yoga is a great way to help stimulate the circulatory, digestive and lymphatic systems and work at getting rid of impurities and toxic buildup that leaves us feeling heavy and sluggish..”
April shares the 5 beauty products, she cannot live without!
“I think it’s amazing that so many people are into doing this ancient practice. I love that people want to know themselves and realize that it’s the key to knowing others – you’ve got to know you, first! It’s about seeing clearly, awareness, and living life with an open heart.”
“Thinking I was in a for a small, intimate class, I was soon proved wrong, as within minutes the studio was teeming with students, a testament to Om Yoga-trained April’s reputation as a community Rock Star..
“Celebrate the start of summer with this cleansing routine created by April Martucci, founder of FireDragonYoga™, a practice that is vigorous yet calming, athletic, and healing, all at once. FireDragonYoga™ is where east meets west. Participants are encouraged to explore unknown territories by pushing out of their comfort zone, but in a compassionate manner..”
“Even a great teacher cannot avoid the troubles of his body, cannot avoid sickness, old age, and death. In the same way, we cannot do away with feelings or the messiness of human relationships. Even the Buddha had some relationships that were easier than others..”
“Should Yoga Qualify As An Olympic Sport?” “I’m definitely in Martucci’s camp…”
“Imbalances start to present themselves when muscles get fatigued from being in one position for too long,” says April Martucci, a Manhattan-based yoga instructor.
“I discovered April Martucci at YogaWorks Westside a few years back and while I do not take her class anymore, to this day she is still one of my favorite yoga instructors.”
“There is a fine line between having your preferences, sometimes being a real spoiled yogi(ni) and where the teacher steps in.
April Martucci of FireDragonYoga explores the issue..”
“April will lead you through a very special 2- hour super juicy and sweaty vinyasa class. Classes will focus on alignment + flow and you’ll get plenty of hands-on assists (she is also a massage therapist)..”
“Unlike The Standard hotels in New York and Los Angeles, the Miami outpost comes with a spa.. yoga led by in-demand instructors like April Martucci draw a toned crowd..”
While studies have shown that meditation lowers stress and improves attention, I chatted with Manhattan-based yoga teacher and meditation specialist April Martucci of FireDragon Yoga about specific tips to take into the holidays.
“Ask the yoga teacher. Why can’t I touch my toes?”Answered by April Martucci, RYT, LMT, head of Mind/Body programming for Reebok Sports Club/NY
“A ballet dancer, massage therapist, and yogi, April gets rave reviews.”
“April Martucci, director of the Mind Body Studio at the swanky Reebok Sports Club, finally got me to a lunch class yesterday. I really liked her website, and her yoga style is called “The FireDragonYoga Method” — how could I resist?”
April teaches this Vinyasa open-level class with the principles from her FireDragonYoga™ methodology – an examination of “East meets West”…
“To make it to the top of the mountain, it is crucial to have strong legs. Below are poses recommended by April Martucci — yoga instructor and creator of FireDragonYoga in New York City — to strengthen and stretch your legs for hiking..”
NYC yoga expert and the founder of FireDragonYoga, April Martucci, has some yoga poses for improving and stimulating digestion..
