Stephanie Valente lives in Brooklyn, New York, and works as an editor. One day, she would like to be a silent film star. She is the author of Hotel Ghost (Bottlecap Press, 2015) and Waiting for the End of the World (Bottlecap Press, 2017). Her work has appeared in dotdotdash, Nano Fiction, LIES/ISLE, and Uphook Press. She can be found at her website.
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The grave of W.B. Yeats in Drumcliff, County Silgo.
I fell in love. Fell in love with the sadness and the mystery, the make believe and the darkness, the dead and the living, the monuments, the reverence for the lost, and the eternalness of myth.
Follow me through this photo diary of just a few of my favorite sites from my recent travels—places of heartbreak and glory, mist and fog, warrior queens and poets.
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Photo Credit: Perfume Shrine
There is no remedy for the spell of fragrance. To me the most haunting aspect of scent is not the conjuring of someone else but of a former self—the ghost of you. I recently stumbled on a box of tiny perfume bottles that I collected as a child. As I pulled them out and dusted them off, I suddenly became overwhelmed with emotion. At first it was holding the bottles, seeing their colors and shapes and arranging them on my dresser that made me remember the little girl that did the very same thing decades ago.
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BY LISA MARIE BASILE
I can think of nothing worse than the gym. Full disclosure: I do GO to the gym. And I hate every second of it. I'm also wickedly allergic to the self-righteous proselytizing of pseudo-yogis and workout buffs who believe their workout is the best workout or that I MUST go Paleo, like yesterday. No, thanks, I'm good. Here's the simple reality: everyone is different in their workout goals and abilities, and everyone likes different things. You may love barre, but I find that shit unbearable. And that's OK!
If you prefer to be reading a book (or writing a book) or casting a spell, you can still get your blood going (so, you know, you stay alive). I rounded up some of the workouts I like because the instructors are down-to-earth and fun to listen to. I also tried to include instructors who are body-positive and forgiving, because if you can't do the high kick, don't do the damn high kick.
Adrienne is great because she's calm, chill and encouraging — and she even cracks a few jokes here and there. She's still pretty serious, so you'll learn a lot from her and you'll learn how important it is to do this for you. And her 30-day yoga program is the best.
Join Adriene on Day 1 of The 30 Days of Yoga journey! Ease into your 30 day experience with an open mind, kindness and curiosity. Use this DAY 1 practice to take stock, check in with the body and mind. Begin the practice of slowing down, noticing, stretching and moving with ease.
I love Blogilates. Cassey is the most lively, lovely, inspiring woman — and every single video she makes is SO thoughtful and quality.
I'm super excited to share with you the June 2015 Workout Calendar as well as THE STRETCH PROJECT. It's going to be 30 days full of prizes and poses! You ready? Here's how to participate: 1. Follow @blogilates and @poppilatesofficial on Instagram 2.
It's so important to remember that working out and ableism often go hand in hand. Here's a great, high-energy workout that people can do in their seats if they have some mobility.
This is a Part 2 to my "Rehab Workout" video (link:http://youtu.be/IhGrk_FRhr4) to acknowledge my viewers who are working with the added challenge of a disability or injury. Many people have written in asking me what they can do while rehabbing a knee or ankle, and others have asked what can be done from their wheelchair.
Jessamyn Stanley is amazing. She's super friendly and she busts misconceptions about yoga, making sure her viewers are comfortable and inspired. She has a bundle plan and an app — and you can get it all here.
This is a preview of Jessamyn Stanley's Hip-Opening Yoga class. You can get her full course of EveryBody Yoga classes online here: https://www.codyapp.com/plans/everybody-yoga?utm_source=cody_youtube_preview_everybodyyoga&utm_medium=cody_social&utm_campaign=everybodyyoga In this beginner yoga class by Jessamyn Stanley, she shows you how to unlock your hips through instructional stretches that covers the correct positioning and technique so you can practice your hip opening stretches safely.
I love this woman! She's really fun to work out with — she keeps your energy high, her workouts are easy to do in a small apartment and she will WORK YOU.
Time to get your sweat on! All you need is this video- no equipment. Follow me on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter: @kymnonstop
Ashley Graham is incredible — she's been working super hard to prove that size is NOT an indicator of fitness or health. She's strong, powerful and super down-to-earth. All you need here is a low-resistance workout band.
Read The Edit now: http://bit.ly/1vG2h0A The first in a new series, model of the moment Ashley Graham reveals her fresh approach to fitness with an exclusive workout video for The Edit. The secrets to her personal regime include moves that are designed to strengthen and tone while protecting your curves.
This workout is SO fun. Veena and Neena Bidasha, sisters, show you how to do some basic moves and then incorporate them into a workout. I also included another video I love.
Visit the website http://www.freebellydanceclasses.com Like the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/freebellydanceclasses Get the latest videos on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/tiazza Follow me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/tiazza Love this channel and the website? Help keep it alive by making a small donation: http://www.freebellydanceclasses.com/p/buy-me-coffee.html For step by step combinations, go to to the website: http://www.freebellydanceclasses.com/2012/07/absolute-cardio-bellydance-workout.html
If you're in bed all day and NOT getting up....this is it.
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As someone with an autoimmune disorder that causes arthritis, I know the importance of keeping those knees healthy and strong. This video can help.
Our 10 best exercises for osteoarthritis of the knee, in the most effective combination to relieve knee pain. We prescribe these exercises to our patients and encourage frequent participation. Follow the exercises in Real-Time, simply repeat what you see as you watch our model go through the full routine.
If you hate to workout and are bored by crunches, this workout is relatively easy and fun.
No more floor abs. You can get a great ab workout standing! You will need a light dumbbell for this workout. Follow Us: Website: http://www.brickbuilt.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brickbuiltapparel Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/brickbuiltapparel Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/brickbuiltapp
Lisa Marie Basile is the founding editor-in-chief of Luna Luna Magazine and moderator of its digital community. Her work has appeared in The Establishment, Bustle, Bust, Hello Giggles, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and The Huffington Post, among other sites. She is the author of Apocryphal (Noctuary Press), war/lock (Hyacinth Girl Press), Andalucia (The Poetry Society of New York) and Triste (Dancing Girl Press). Her work can be found in PANK, the Tin House blog, The Nervous Breakdown, The Huffington Post, Best American Poetry, PEN American Center, The Atlas Review, and the Ampersand Review, among others. She has taught or spoken at Brooklyn Brainery, Columbia University, New York University and Emerson College. Lisa Marie Basile holds an MFA from The New School. @lisamariebasile
