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Yoga Yoga…Yoga!
August 20, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
I have only tried Yoga, maybe five times in my life! I have friends who are addicted to Yoga. They go at least 2-3 times a week and they tell me that they greatly benefit from what Yoga has to offer. So, I decided before I write off this very popular form of exercise, I would do some research of my own and find out what makes it so popular!
1. Meditation, I found is good for the mind. It puts you into a state of relaxation and deeper thinking.
2. I also discovered that there are different types of Yoga. At my last count, I had read about 15!
3. Yoga can improve your overall health and mental well-being. It’s good for flexibility, strenght and muscle tone.
4. There are different poses, each one done with precision and with a rest between each one.
5. And there are two categories of Yoga. Flow and Non-Flow. Flow raises your heart-rate and non-flow does not. I think I prefer the non-flow!
When choosing where to go to a Yoga class, usually its word of mouth from a friend. Or, there are many directories out there, it would be easy to find somewhere in your area.
I may give Yoga another go. What’t the worst that could happen? I could get healthy! Hmm, sounds good to me!
Photo by myyogaonline
Dancing the Night Away…
August 17, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town, Health & Fitness
People will always tell you that dancing is a great way to get exercise. I agree it’s a whole body workout and it’s an excellent way to have a great time. Recently I’ve been taking dance classes as my form of personal fitness. I’ve always loved dancing and when I take my dance classes I’m “hitting two birds with one stone,” I get to have fun and exercise. It doesn’t even feel like exercise while I’m dancing…but let me tell you afterward I definitely feel that I’ve been “working it.”
I’ve been going to the Dancing Around Studio to learn “couples dancing.” Here I can learn those great ballroom dances I’ve always seen on So You Think You Can Dance! Also it doesn’t matter what level you are, they are always willing to work with you and if you don’t get a step the first time all you have to do is ask.
You can check out Dancing Around Studio, it’s located off of 3960 South Pine Ave., call 352-690-6637 for more information on pricing and classes.
Photo by _Pixelmaniac_
Baseball and a Hot dog = Great Combination!
August 13, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be busy this month!! Have you seen a game yet? Are you planning on going back to a game? Buy your tickets online now and don’t miss out. Prices range from $8 and up!
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Aug. 15: Rays vs. Orioles
Aug. 16-18: Rays vs. Rangers
Aug. 27-29: Rays vs. Red Sox
Aug. 30-31: Rays vs. Blue Jays
A fusion of flavors with Sky Asian Fusion
August 2, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
This restaurant has a true mix of flavors, from Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and China you’re sure to taste them all. Sky Asian Fusion has blended all these cultures and techniques beautifully.
Some of my personal favorites from Sky Asian Fusion is the Mongolian Beef and the Filipino pancit (lo mein). The food is mixed so well and they bring in their own techniques to make the food special.
Sky Asian Fusion
Sixth Floor
Ocala, FL 34474
352.291.0000
Photo by happy via
Sitting in the front of the Movies!
July 30, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
It’s Friday! Our weekend is here! What do you do to start off your weekend? Personally I really enjoy going to the movies to start my weekend of relaxation. I like going to the Regal Cinemas Ocala Hollywood 16. They show great films! Are you planning on heading out to the movie theatre tonight?
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Dinner for Schmucks 12:05pm | 2:45pm | 5:15pm | 7:20pm | 7:50pm 9:55pm | 10:25pm |
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Charlie St. Cloud 12:10pm | 2:30pm | 4:50pm | 7:40pm | 10:00pm |
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Salt 12:15pm | 12:45pm | 2:35pm | 4:25pm | 4:55pm 7:25pm | 7:55pm | 9:45pm | 10:15pm | 10:45pm |
Regal Cinemas Ocala Hollywood 16
2801 SW 27th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 861-2699
Let’s Celebrate July 4th!
July 1, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
This weekend we get to celebrate our country’s independence! It’s one of my favorite holidays, I love the grilling, the hot weather, the red, white and blue outfits, the parades and mostly the fireworks! It’s a holiday that we can all celebrate and proudly! What are you planning on doing this 4th of July? Here’s an event going on at Ocala Downtown Square, check it out!
Red, White, & Blues
Saturday, July 3 6:00p to 9:00p
at Ocala Downtown Square, Ocala, FL
A patriotic festival in honor of our Country. Music, fun, and food (including FREE watermelon!) for the whole family. This event is free and open to the public.
Photo by stephen.moore
Hands in the Sand!
June 23, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town, Go Green
This Saturday, June 26 Hands Across the Sands will be at it again! In hopes to stop dependence on fossil fuels, this organization is once again joining hands across the nation’s beaches, parks and cities to stop the dangers of offshore oil drilling.
Hands Across the Sands was founded back in October of 2009. Dan Rauschkolb the founder organized a statewide event on February 13, 2010. All over Florida people gathered to send a message to their legislators and Governor Crist that they did not want the offshore drilling bans lifted in Florida waters. This Saturday it’s happening again but not only in Florida, all over the nation and the world!
Hands Across The Sand’s mission is to change our engery policy away from its dependence on fossil fuels and into the light of clean energy. The aim is to convince our leaders to abandon expanded offshore oil drilling and adopt policies that encourage clean and renewable energy resources.
This weekend beaches in Orlando are participating, so you can join hands!
Orlando, Lake Eola
Orlando Gulf
239-961-7315
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Orlando-Gulf/108089079238316
We will meet on the walkway at the theater, under the trees. – Kia
Photo by sean.flynn
BOGO for Baseball!
June 4, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
They say it’s America’s favorite past time, baseball. Knowing that Florida has many minor league baseball teams the, I try to catch a game every so often. It’s great living at the Estates at Heathbrook because I can just head out to a game whenever I feel like it.
Kraft Singles is holding a promotion, bring a Kraft Singles wrapper to your closest Minor League baseball box office and you can recieve Buy One-Get One Free Tuesday Tickets! The offer is valid until Sept. 7th! Can’t wait to see you at a game!!
Photo by adwriter
Ancient Arts
June 2, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
At the Brick City Center for the Arts comes the new exhibition Ancient Arts. The exhibition opens June 4th (Friday) and goes through July 5th. There is an opening reception on Thursday June 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy a night of Ancient Arts this Friday! Brick City Center for the Arts is located off of 23 SW Broadway St., you can call 352-369-1500 for more information!
Photo by SpecialKolin
A day at the Races!
May 28, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Around Town
Spend this weekend at the Races for Memorial Day!
Ocala Speedway will kick it off on Friday night with four exciting divisions. The Colortyme Modifieds will headline the show, and the Sportsman Division will be back in action. Fans can also expect action packed racing from the Tee Pee Tire Hobby Stocks, and also the fast and furious Gladiator cars.
Living in Ocala and at the Estates at Heathbrook allows us to have the quiet of a suburb but we’re also so close to everything. Ocala Speedway is right off I-75 and tonight the gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and the races will begin at 8:00 p.m.! The first race that I went on was definitely memorable! The atmosphere is relaxed and people are focused on the races as soon as they start!
Photo by tharrin
