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Pre-natal Yoga Classes at Yoga Works

Hey gorgeous... stay gorgeous by taking yoga at this fabulous studio with multiple locations throughout the city. And if you're expecting, this is a great spot for a pre-natal class. The mild hour-long class focuses on stretching and strengthening muscles used during delivery. You can't go wrong!

Posted at:: 04:29PM on 10/08/2012

There's a First Time For Everything

Why not explore the world of self stimulation at this wonderful sex toy emporium run by women for women. Try their new stock of toys, or some of the old ones, like the Leaf Vitality Vibe (pictured), which according to the Babes, "like a flower bulb emerging from the ground in springtime...promises great pleasures to come." Their words, not ours.

Posted at:: 12:08PM on 09/13/2012

Power yoga on St. Marks: relaxation never felt this good! Check it out at @YogaToThePeople

Listen up, yoginis: Thepower Vinyasa flow class at this St. Marks studio will relax you...while simultaneously kicking your butt. Helpful tip: arrive early! This popular class fills up fast. $10 donation suggested.Namaste! [Schedule]

Posted at:: 12:30PM on 08/14/2012

Our new favorite thing from @organicavenue:

Our new favorite goodie from Organic Avenue is the coconut yogurt made from real coconut meat, coconut water, and coconut sugar. Enjoy it plain or get it topped with blueberry puree ($7, pictured).

Posted at:: 12:00PM on 08/07/2012

Gear up for bathing suit season with fitness classes at @Streb!

Get in shape with dance, boxing, or even trampoline classes at this Williamsburg dance studio! Most fitness classes run from $15-$25, and are suitable for all ages, bodies, and levels. Sign up online or over the phone as schedules and instructors vary.

Posted at:: 12:00PM on 07/31/2012

Small Group Training Classes for $25! Hurry, 10 Weeks Only!

Hitting the gym this summer? You should be! This personable Chelsea gym is now offering small 30-minutes 3-person group training classes every Tuesday morning (7am!) for the rest of the summer for only $25 per person. Thru mid September

Posted at:: 10:40AM on 07/25/2012

This New Nail Salon Colors Us Happy

Relax in a leather loveseat while getting pampered and polished at this newly-opened Upper East Side salon. With over 300 of the brand's shades, from Adore-A-Ball to Wrapped In Rubies, manicures ($32) and pedicures ($65) all include their special warm deep-conditioning lotion. [info]

Posted at:: 07:30AM on 07/17/2012

Four Must-Have Fall Beauty Products From New London Pharmacy

It’s time to stock up on richer moisturizers and products like exfoliating body washes. We turned to our friends at New London Pharmacy in Chelsea for some guidance. Check out our list of must-have fall beauty items below. [buy now]

1. Hampton Sun After Sun Moisturizer ($30)
2. Ren Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm ($37)
3. Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream ($43.50)
4. D.S. & Durga Bowmakers Wood-Scented Body Mist ($110)

Posted at:: 12:50PM on 10/04/2012

One of our favorite nail salons is offering a fun August deal!

Nail art nymphos, listen up! This LES nail salon is offering a special Girls Night Out deal during August. On Fridays and Saturdays from 8-10pm, you and your gals can book the entire salon and receive 10% off all services. This is perfect for wedding parties and birthday celebrations! You can bring your own food and drinks. They provide a complimentary bottle of bubbly.

Posted at:: 06:15AM on 08/17/2012

I'm green, stylish, and boast organic locks. What am I?

This fume-free organic hair salon recently opened in Tribeca. Owner Joe Murray uses organic products that are void of ammonia, artificial fragrance, and parabens. For special occasions (brides!), there is a fume room that is sealed off from the rest of the salon where the use of hairspray is permitted.

Posted at:: 11:00AM on 08/08/2012

Find time to unwind at this East Village hidden paradise @greatjonesspa

At this East Village oasis, massages sound as delicious as they are soothing (Lemongrass Mimosa Body Scrub or Lemon Verbena Body Polish). They also offer facials, waxing, and detoxing & cleansing treatments. Spa packages offer combinations of services and access to their Water Lounge (sauna, steam, hot tub, and cold plunge pool). A full hair salon menu is also available.

Posted at:: 09:00AM on 08/07/2012

Scoop Up this Yummy Beauty Booty

This Flatiron marketmecca for all things Italian has added a new department: beauty. Find high quality beauty booty made from all-natural ingredients like BeeMyHoney body butter(pictured).

Posted at:: 10:00AM on 07/31/2012

Your Tootsies Deserve To Go To Heaven @ReflexologyNYC!

This West Village reflexology spa offers, well, reflexology for your hands and tootsies. Sink into a super-comfy chair and enjoy a 30-minute ($75) or 60-minute service ($115). Discounted packages are available as well. For appointments, call 212-924-3576.[more info]

Posted at:: 11:00AM on 07/24/2012

Mani/Pedi Good Enough To Drink

Lemon juice, sliced lemon, a splash of vodka. Finish with a sugar exfoliation and thats the recipe for the newest Mani Pedi soak at Sweet Lilys in Tribeca. Vodka is awesome for cleaning dirty feet, says Donna Perillo, owner of the spa that uses only natural ingredients. Its like a solvent for getting the grime out of cracked heels and toes. One-hour treatment, $68.

Posted at:: 09:00AM on 07/16/2012

Go To The Bathroom. It Feels Amazing.

Have you gone to The Bathroom recently? We have, and it's awesome. This West Village shop boasts fancy soaps, body lotions and age-defying products like Frownies, a sticky facial padding that reduces wrinkles.

Posted at:: 11:30AM on 10/03/2012

Get that super model body you've always wanted with classes at @crossfit212!

Want to look like a supermodel? We do too. Well, watch out Giselle, Miranda, and Lily, these hour-long classes at this Tribeca studio include exercises like squats, barbell presses, rowing, and more. The idea: you're given a specific exercise (all exercises target different muscles), then asked to do as many reps as you can in a certain block of time (usually a few minutes). [Schedule]

Posted at:: 07:00AM on 08/16/2012

Work your booty off with this awesome alternative to yoga! @UptownPilates

Pilates. You know: that limb-toning, muscle-lengthening, pound-shedding workout thats giving yoga a run for its money.On the Upper East Side, this is the studio to frequent.

Posted at:: 09:00AM on 08/08/2012

Dive Into Classes At This Upper East Side Scuba School

Learn to scuba dive in the PADI Open Water Diver Course on the Upper East Side. A PADI rating is the most widely recognized rating in the world and will allow you to dive without a professional (but always with a buddy).

Posted at:: 08:00AM on 08/02/2012

To look hot, one must first get hot by working out @Chaise23!

Hot workouts are all the rage right now, and we're dying to try the TRX Suspension Training (88 degrees) or Hot Pilates at this new Flatiron studio. Check out what the NY Times had to say about Chaise23 recentlyhere. [class schedule]

Posted at:: 07:15AM on 07/30/2012

Ooh, these compacts are making us blush!

These large swirl color compacts ($40) from this Park Slope makeup studio will liven up your face in no time. Use as a blush or even an eyeshadow. The light pastel compact is perfect for summer!