Author Archives: Kimberly Russell

About Kimberly Russell

A student of yoga since 1995, Kimberly has studied and taught in New York, Spain and southern India. She holds advanced international TUV ISO 9001 certifications in Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic Nutrition through the Desikachar Hatha lineage. Kimberly also holds a Masters in Education and a Masters in Health and Healing as a Nationally certified Nutritional Counselor specializing in traditional Eastern and Western philosophies. 

Kimberly’s practice is steeped in the traditional values of yoga as taught to her by her teacher, but is also informed by the energy and pace of New York. 

Kimberly holds office hours in Park Slope Brooklyn and in Manhattan for yoga and/or nutritional therapy.

Sleep Better

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

When your mind feels swamped with, “tomorrow i need to….why haven’t i already…oh! I forgot about that…” Try these 3 rituals to quiet the mind and get better sleep. 1) 30 Minutes before bed: Turn off the TV. Believe it … Continue reading »

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Simple Ways to Detox for Busy People

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

There are a million ways to detox, but when you can’t slip away to a resort or spend hours preparing organic meals, add these 2 simple activities to your life and feel better immediately. Both products can be found in … Continue reading »

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Simple Yoga Poses for Complicated Problems

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Pawanmuktasanas, a series of traditional yoga postures have been used for centuries to relieve chronic health problems like arthritis, chronic sports injuries, digestion issues, and much more. Pawan: Air Mukta: removal Asana: posture These postures are in part named for … Continue reading »

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Miracle Salad

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Ugh! I ate too much/ate the wrong things/have indigestion/feel gassy!!!! A simple fix to the occasionally off tummy caused by a variety of mealtime experiences including a strange combination of foods from a sunny day picnic, a late night out … Continue reading »

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Balance Your Thyroid and Balance You

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Sleep, Weight, Hormones and Nutrition: All the things your Thyroid Does Did you know that your thyroid and parathyroid, located in the base of the throat is responsible for a number of important bodily functions including: balancing your weight, regulating … Continue reading »

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Why do we binge eat?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Over eating and emotional eating is just another sign that you are in fact human. You’ll see a lot of articles about how to fight the occasional eat-fest, in fact I dare you to find one woman’s or man’s magazine … Continue reading »

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Nature’s Hydroxycut…revealed…in a flower!

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Yes you read it right, hydroxycitric acid (HCA, or “hydroxycut” used in many diet formulas that are otherwise dangerous to the body, bad bad bad) has a natural safe original source: the Hibiscus Flower! Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is effective in … Continue reading »

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Cardamom and why it’s amazing

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Did you know that Cardamom, that secret spice in many Indian and Mediterranean dishes is nature’s Ricola and Pepto bismal all in one? Ever taste the earthy vanilla undertones in Chai or that gloopy Indian milk dessert and wonder what … Continue reading »

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No more cold sores

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Yup, cold sores. One of the best euphemisms ever for the “gift that keeps on giving” if you ask me. But! Cold sores are just as easy to prevent and heal in a natural way as they are to freak … Continue reading »

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Yoga and Nutrition Programs

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Kimberly Russell

Let’s be honest. What’s the best part of personal therapy sessions of any kind: psychotherapy, physical therapy, nutrition therapy, personal training? It’s the personalized attention. Great. And what’s the worst part? How do you know when you’re done?!?! When you … Continue reading »

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