Now that his warm-up is complete, Ari Vendemmia demonstrates Cobra yoga pose.
I think that they all have benefits. It’s just nice to be able to offer people more variety.” She is planning to do just that. She and Phil plan a January 2015 opening for their new studio, Annapolis Power Yoga, located on the corner of Chinquapin Road and West Street. Buti will co-exist with other kinds of yoga, and all classes will last approximately 60 minutes. The new space will have childcare. “I’m hoping that will help moms,” explains Emily. “With the new studio, students can come in late or early to class. They can stay for the next class. The important part is for the student to come to class.” As a working mother, entrepreneur, and athlete, Emily realizes what we all need most: to just get there.
Under Emily’s guidance, Annapolis Power Yoga will be a place to power up and also slow down. “If there could just be some way we could get everybody to slow down, they would automatically be healthier. They’d be more aware of what they’re eating, how much they’re eating. That’s why I love yoga so much. Because it makes you slow down. I think it gives you perspective too about what is important and what is really not important. Maybe that’s why I can just stay chilled out the majority of the time—I’ve done so much yoga, it’s kind of built up in my system. I feel like you kind of bank it, you know? So sometimes you may not be able to practice so much as you want, but if you practiced a lot before, it’s still there.” So take Emily’s advice, slow down, enjoy what you eat, and by all means, get to yoga.
To learn more and to sign up for classes, go to annapolispoweryoga.com. As of this writing, Annapolis Power Yoga is scheduled to open January 3, 2015. Bikram Yoga Annapolis, Severna Park, Crofton: bikramyogaannapolis.com Christine Fillat is a freelance writer who also practices Bikram Yoga. 32 LOOKING GOOD