This past Saturday, I ventured out to Cumberland Transit in search of a pair of  Vibram Fivefingers. The challenge right now is that there’s a supply issue with them due to high demand. I did luck out & found a pair of the KSO. Breaking them in, but so far I love them!

Also…thought this was an interesting read from Wired Magazine:

To Run Better, Start by Ditching Your Nikes

And lastly…some know that I’ve been on a bit of an anti-shoe kick for awhile…I found Yoga Sandals® Footwear last year & my feet have been happy ever since:

Thought I would share…

From: Yoga workshop aims to help singers

June 19, 2009 Yoga workshop aims to help singers By Angela Patterson THE TENNESSEAN As vocalists, both Robin Earl and Eve Fleishman know that there’s more to a good performance than a strong voice. The entire body works to deliver a song that will really connect with the audience. So Fleishman, who is also a certified yoga teacher, decided to create a yoga workshop especially for singers, one which the breathing techniques and physical demands of yoga are used to help singers establish a mind-body connection. In its third year, the workshop will take place 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Sanctuary for Yoga, 3902 Hillsboro Pike. The workshop is designed to improve posture and alignment, strength and flexibility, and breath flow. Earl, who will teach this year’s workshop, is a professional vocalist and private voice coach. She has taken yoga for 10 years and has found it helpful to both her singing and her teaching. “Yoga strengthens the ‘core’ trunk muscles that are so important to a singer’s support,” Earl said. “It also helps with posture and alignment issues, tight neck muscles, rounded shoulders. Singing is a whole-body activity, not just from the neck up. Having good posture and alignment is key. “Some singers breathe high in their chests and have frequently run out of air, while others breathe too low and have restricted rib cages. Learning yoga breathing technique is very helpful in helping singers coordinate their breathing in a natural and efficient way that can easily connect to their support.” Fleishman said past students liked the combination of sound and movement, and how the movements relieved stress. “The more vocalists can be in tune with their bodies, the better chance they have of giving a performance that resonates with their audience,” Fleishman said. “Yoga is a meditation which not only strengthens our muscles but also helps us relax. Singers know that feeling at ease on stage goes a long way towards the successful delivery of a song.” The workshop cost is $60. Register at Sanctuary for Yoga by calling 297-8797 or by visiting www.sanctuaryforyoga.com. For more information, contact Eve Fleishman at 306-3688 or efle...@comcast.net

So…I just completed my 50th Bikram (hot) yoga class tonight @ Hot Yoga Nashville. I can’t believe that it was just over 4 months ago that I walked into the Hot Yoga Nashville studio out of curiosity…& desperation. I had just about hit bottom & was suffering on all fronts: physically, emotionally, mentally, & spiritually. I was your typical American…running myself into the ground, giving in to constant distractions & was a classic corporate burnout…who had lost Self along the way.

So…glad to say that I’m making progress & moving forward. I still have lots to learn & explore, but @ least I’ve started the journey. And so far, I’m pleased with the results:

¤ I’m 20 lbs lighter…whew! LOL
¤ I’ve stopped taking/using all meds for allergies, asthma, sleep, digestion, eczema, etc.
¤ Eating habits are improving…slow change, but getting there. And my water intake as definitely improved.
¤ Sleep is regulating.
¤ Complexion & posture has improved.
¤ Less stressed, improved disposition & mood….learning to slow down a bit.

So, needless to say….I’m going to stick with it, I haven’t been this pleased with a fitness routine in years (& I’m a former athlete).

I’ll keep everyone updated, & feel free to ask me questions. I’ll do another post about another fun topic: acupuncture LOL

I send much love & gratitude to Cassie & the crew @ HYN

Hot Yoga Nashville

Until next time…y’all be easy…

Kai

Hey everyone! Well…I’m in the midst of celebrating my birthday week. This Friday (May 23rd) I’ll be happy to say that I’ve gotten to see another year. And some of you know that when I turned 30, I had decided to do something fun & different every year to celebrate my birthday. I’ve thrown a party & was the 1st to bring DJ Jamad to Nashville…relaxed in Nassau, Bahamas…had Lasik eye surgery…& bought DJ gear to name a few. So I have to say…I think I do treat mysef well from time to time

Well…this year I’m flipping the script a bit..& doing both something fun & something healthy:

Hot Yoga Nashville

¤ Earlier this month, I finally gave in to my curiousity & need to get my health under control. So I decided to try out hot (Bikram) yoga…and all I got to say is that it’s definitely no joke. Being a former athlete, I can say that I’ve never had a workout like this. Probably because it thoroughly works the full body & isn’t as stressful on the body. And the heat does help with relaxing the muscles & of course get you that lovely sweat so many of us shoot for. Besides the health benefits, it’s teaching me patience & concentration. I’ve enjoyed it so much that I’ve signed up for a year of classes…so will be reporting back on my progress as a new yogi soon.

¤ So you know that I play hard when I do…& 1st off, I will be playing host for The Red Sessions @ The Place tonight (May 22nd)…covering for Devine…I’m not spinning…but I get to act like I’m runnin’ things for a night

Also, peep the article from the City Paper earlier this week:

The Music Biz: Jump-starting dance music here gets some Devine intervention

¤ Then it’s off to Atlanta….and here’s the game plan for Saturday:

(1) The Atlanta Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 24th…making sure to catch Heather Johnson’s performance (one of the vocalists for Ananda Project)

(2) Next will swing by U*Space Gallery for ArtLab to check out The Wayne Fishell Experiment. Also doing so because I’m slated to do an “experiment” there some time this summer…so stay tuned for more on that

(3) And lastly on Saturday…I get to experience Soul Funktion finally…so get to hang with DJ Offbeat & Mike Zarin…& see what this Boddhi Satva guy’s all about And for those in the Memphis area…be on the look out for Soul Funktion Memphis on June 28th…more info to follow

Whew…& it’s not over

¤ Sunday I’ll be spinning with J-Finesse during an in store DJ set @ one of my favorite music shops, Moods Music in Little Five Points (1131 Euclid, 30307). Darryl’s going to let us spin a few tunes from 2ish to 7ish…& I think it’s fitting for me to spin in ATL for the 1st time in a store that has significantly shaped my listening habits over the years. So…you want to know where I shop…come on out & hang for a bit. And oh yeah…just got word today that J Rawls will be in town & he’ll be stopping through around 3 pm. So should be a wonderful afternoon of music & good vibes

¤ And to wrap it up on Monday, will be back in Nashville to spin @ Mama’s House @ Mad Donna’s in East Nashville (1313 Woodland St., 37206). So will join Mama Jude, Jane Dupree, & Sam-Me for a night of house music, from 10 pm until close. Ah yeah… Definitely check out this new restaurant & bar.

So…think that’s it…if anything catches your attention, definitely check it out…& if you need furthery info, please let me know.

Well, time for me to rest…I’ve got a lot ahead of me in the coming days. Hope to see some of you out & about.

Until next time…y’all be easy…

Kai
dj [at] misskai.com