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Where is my body right now?
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How far to stretch?
How much to let go?
How fully to breathe?
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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Closing (5 minutes)
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Deep Release (15-20 minutes)
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Jordan High Heels
What’s your backstory?
I grew up in Mexico City and studied mass communications. I thought it wasn’t enough, so I went to London, where I studied fashion and journalism for two years at London College.
What was your first mag gig?
I was a correspondent for Televisa, which is Air Jordan Heels Shoes biggest publishing company here [Ed. Note: titles include Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and Vanidades]. So when I came back to Mexico City from London, I already had a job. Everybody says I have a dream job now. I’m like, “yes, I do." I mean, it was my dream job. I love it. But I work so many hours.
How crazy is it, exactly?
We work a lot! It’s less glamorous than everyone would think. I spend so many hours at Jordan Heels office. But I really don’t care; I don’t mind it. It’s worth it because I love doing my job.
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Who’s your dream editrix mentor, living or dead?
Diana Vreeland! She didn’t have a proper education in [magazines], so she had another point of view. And sometimes I like to have a fresh point of view because, even if you are really motivated, really into this, you know your thing. You’re spending too much time just ‘in it’. Sometimes you need a fresh eye, someone who dares to do something different.
Where do you find fresh perspectives?
My interns; I always talk to them. I ask them what they think about things.
Are your interns usually frank or a bit censored when giving you feedback?
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Enlightened Motherhood
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The country has space and quiet and blue sky. Time and room for home practice, for contemplation, for nature walks and relaxed conversations.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Can Michael Kors become a great power?
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