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Training @Equinox – Fit Physique

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I often call Fit Physique the training of the future. It’s a perfect blend of body and mind manifested as freedom of motion and is drawn from traditional strength training, dancer’s conditioning and Pilates inspired movements with the goal of long lean toned body. No bulky muscles. Extra stretching geared for perfect posture and you’ll leave feeling like a work of art! You’ll love it.

– Skip

I teach it twice a week @Equinox #Pasadena and #CenturyCity locations. Please note that an Equinox membership is required.

Fit Physique @ Equinox Pasadena

Mondays from 8:30am – 9:25am

Fit Physique @ Equinox Century City

Tuesday from 8am – 9am

Friday Affirmation – Remembering Memorial Day

We end this week with the beginning of Memorial Day Weekend. For many it’s the official start of summer with the pools, trips, bbq’s and fun. Memorial Day was once called Decoration Day for the placing of flowers on fallen soldier’s grave after the Civil War. The practice of decorating soldiers’ graves with flowers is an ancient custom. Many towns throughout the country still celebrate it like this. Traditionally celebrated on May 30th, Memorial Day officially moved to the 4th Monday in May in 1967.

I would like to wish you all a terrific Memorial Day and start of summer, please drive safely where ever your journey takes you to family or friends. I also ask you as your Friday affirmation to send a prayer to those Veterans who have lost there lives in the service to our country.

Peace and Blessings,

-Skip

Movie X-Men Days of Future Past

I can’t wait to unleash my inner geek with this weekend’s opening of the new @X-Men movie: Days of Future Past. Who’s going to see it? If you saw it what did you think?

-Skip

Vegan Recipe Corner – Spicy Eggplant Caponata

Today’s recipe we continue the theme on “Spicy” with eggplant as our star veggie. As always it can be strictly Vegan or you can add your choice of proteins too. Let us know what you think or better yet, send us your photos enjoying your creation!

– Skip

Spicy Eggplant Caponata

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds eggplant (1 large)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, inner stalks, diced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1½ cups Pomi chopped tomatoes
¼ cup red wine vinegar (make sure your vinegar is gluten-free if you are gluten-sensitive)
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch cinnamon
½ teaspoon fresh thyme (optional but good)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
8 chopped pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup minced roasted red peppers (optional)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons golden raisins, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

PREPARATION

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score once or twice with a knife (not hitting the skin.) Roast face down on a baking sheet, covered in foil and sprayed with oil, until tender – about 20 minutes. Let drain in a colander for 10 minutes, cut side down. Scoop the eggplant out of the skin and chop coarsely.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onion, celery and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, cinnamon and sugar and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the remaining oil, eggplant, capers, red peppers, olives, pine nuts, raisins and parsley and cook for 5 minutes more. Add garlic. Season to taste. Cool to room temperature.

Total Woman Gym + Spa Giveaway…

Total Woman is Giving Away 3 Sets of My DVD’s

Check out the Total Woman Gym & Spa official Facebook page for their latest posts this week and next for your chance to win a set of my “Yoga Zen Elevation ” and “Cardio Zen Elevation ” DVD’s. Winners will be announced via their pages in two weeks time. #SkipJennings #YogaZen #CardioZen

You can also check out the gym here at http://www.totalwomanspa.com.

Wednesday Spiritual Journal Assignment – Something New to Learn

Today’s Wednesday Spiritual Assignment: Stay open to the possibility that we built on Monday’s meditation that there is so much more to learn. In you morning meditations, create a space of learning for the day. Declare that you are open and ready for insights.

Shift With Skip Radio – Introducing my new co-host

Skip’s Co-Host and Love

Say hello to the latest addition to The Shift With Skip–Angel! We love animals here at The Shift and are so excited about having Angel on board with us. Angel adds just a little something extra to the show, she makes every episode a little happier with her puppy love and patience. Do you have a photo of your little co-host? We would love to see it! We may have some fun prizes for those who share coming up.

Click here to link to the show page and or post a photo to our FaceBook or Twitter pages using #PuppyLove.

This Week’s Health and Fitness Tip – Ginger, Rosemary and Stretch…

The Shift’s Health & Fitness Tips

Try Some Ginger:
The volatile oils in ginger have long made it a useful herbal remedy for nasal and chest congestion. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over a 1-inch piece of peeled, grated ginger; steep for 10 minutes; and strain.
Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the water and drink as needed.

Sniff Rosemary:
According to some research, catching a whiff of this aromatic herb may increase alertness and improve memory. To stay sharp, try smelling fresh rosemary or inhaling the scent of rosemary essential oil before a test or meeting.

Stretch Often:
If your back is in pain constantly, try and work on morning stretches or little cat stretches throughout the day. We love little stretches since they help align your back and ease the pain off of your muscles when you’ve been in one position all day.

Find a Workout That Works for You:
No matter what you want to try, whether it’s Piloxing, Yoga, Pilates, Kick Boxing or Running, there’s something for everyone. We’re not all going to love jogging or cycling, but we do have to learn to love to move. When you get moving there are so many amazing things that happen: your mood is better, your eating habits change and your life begins to fall into place when you feel good. Don’t take this lightly, everything can change if you allow it.

Why All Calories are NOT created equal

This weekend on Evan Kleiman KCRW’s show “Good Food”, Evan’s guest Dr. Robert Lustig shares how sugar has infiltrated every aspect of our food production and how a shift away from “FAT Free” has accelerated this phenomenon. Click Here to listen.

Dr. Lustig is also the author of Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease and is also prominently featured in the new documentary Fed Up, a powerful film about America’s obesity epidemic directed by Stephanie Soechtig and co-produced by Katie Couric and Laurie

Monday Meditative Thought – Something New To Learn

Monday’s Meditative Thought:

As we start our week, I would like to focus on one of the definitions of humility which is to be teachable. When we remain humble, the Universe will teach us everything we need to know. In every situation we can expand our consciousness and awaken divine knowledge that is within us. As a spiritual counselor, it is fulfilling to help someone activate personal growth. But the truth is we all have our own guides within ourselves. Your greatest teacher is you. When we do the spiritual work of meditation, prayer, study, fellowship, and service, we strengthen our relationship with God, which opens our teachable space. The knowledge of the Universe is within; it just needs to be cultivated. Any decision or question that needs an answer has a direct connection to your personal guide. It’s like having your own “Bat Phone.” Have faith in your own revelations. Trust that the Universe within you speaks words of guidance and love. Stay open and set the intention to learn something new everyday.

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