What’s New?

Last week someone asked me if I felt as though I was effectively sharing my message of the joy of movement. My answer was an enthusiastic yes! I have been very busy this last month, and have lots of great news to share with you!

Press

Looking for a 5 minute Yoga practice to awaken your body in the morning? No caffeine necessary for this one! Check out my routine on the Self magazine website by clicking here.

Boost your metabolism with a kick booty workout! This is a great routine for intermediate exercisers who are ready for a new challenge to rev your metabolism and burn fat and calories. Click here for another great Self.com workout.

New Book for Mamas

Recently I consulted for Gaiam and Simon and Schuster on a wonderful new Prenatal Fitness tracker. The book has amazing, safe exercises for expecting Mamas, and I was thrilled to be a part of it.

Yoga Video

Tired shoulders from sitting at a desk or carrying your beautiful baby in your arms? Dia for Life is a beautiful, healthy lifestyle website that offers great information to help effect change. Click here for a 4 minute sequence to relax your shoulders, and open the heart space.

New Online Magazine

My dear friend Victoria Dodge has just started a great new online magazine called Nourishment Now. Click here to read my tips on how to reclaim your core strength.

In Person Events

Join me for an outdoor Yoga class on Saturday, November 3rd at 9am for an invigorating Yoga flow class hosted by the Marina del Rey location of Lorna Jane. All class proceeds will go directly to the WME Foundation who will donate the funds directly to Stephen C. Foster Elementary and Whaley Middle in Compton, CA. For more information, or to reserve your space in this special class, please email me at desibartlett@gmail.com

DVD Success Story

Recently while at my local dry cleaners, the beautiful woman who helps me all of the time stopped me to chat. She wanted to let me know that she has lost over 50 lbs dancing with my DVD’s! Thank you Mary for the words of inspiration. People like you are the reason that I do what I do. For more information on my DVD’s, click here.

Inspiration

Each season I choose a new mantra, a guiding phrase to help anchor my consciousness. My new mantra is quite simple, it is the word ‘YES!’ May your autumn season be full of lots of opportunities to say yes; yes to life, yes to happiness, yes to health.

Namaste~

With love, Desi

Press

Check out my tips on Self magazine’s website to learn how to salsa dance your way to a stronger, leaner, and sexier lower body. Click here. Look for me again later this month on the Self.com site with tips on how to combat cellulite!

Events

I am excited to be presenting a fun Yoga demonstration at Century City Mall through OperationFitness.com. Attendance is expected to be greater than 20,000 coming through the expo this Saturday, February 25th. Stop by at 4:15pm for my class. The first 3 participants will receive a free Yoga for Beginners DVD.

Social Media

Check out my brand new page on Facebook. Each week I have tips on fitness, Dance, Yoga, and Pre & Post Natal Fitness. I am dedicated to sharing information that I have learned over the years and love to post and tweet lots of great info.. You will also find fun contests to win DVD’s, inspiration and motivation, and you can always send me a fitness question that you would like to have answered.

https://www.Facebook.com/DesiBartlett | http://Twitter.com/desibartlett

Your Best Body

At the beginning of each new year, many magazines, clients and friends ask me the best way to stay in shape. Consistency is the key, so even on those days when you know you only have 20 minutes, use those 20 minutes wisely. DVD’s are a great way to get in a quick workout when you do not have time to get to the studio or gym. My 3 in 1 Total Body Fitness DVD is a great tool for getting in the type of workout that you need for the day. The DVD has 20 minute segments of Cardio, Body Sculpting and Yoga, so that you can customize your workout to meet your goals.

Click here to purchase your copy today.

Classes

I am currently teaching public classes at Exhale’s Center for Sacred Movement and Gold’s Gym Venice. For those of you who do not live in the City of Angels, I currently have 7 DVD’s to choose from and many of my workouts can be found on Time Warner Cable and Netflix. For more information on my schedule and classes, please click here.

More

This month I had the opportunity to work with an amazing photographer named Natiya Guin. Natiya practiced Yoga with me when she was pregnant with her beautiful daughter. My son accompanied me to the shoot and here is a photo of us from that day.

www.natiya.com Natiya Guin Photography

Namaste~ The Divine Light in Me, Recognizes and Bows to the Divine Light in You
With love, Desi

I have been on Facebook for a while now, and I love connecting with everyone about what’s new in their lives. I have a lot of folks who ask my advice on everything from nutrition for pregnancy to how to get a flat belly. My new blog is an opportunity to answer questions and share information from other experts in their fields as well. Please email me your questions and let’s make 2010 our healthiest year yet!