1. Love notes from NYC. The handy work of an NGO called Dept of Well Being, we’re seeing these happy street signs everywhere. (P.S. We love you, too, New York.)

2. These Merino wool legwarmers from lululemon, which are keeping us warm (and allowing us to continue wearing crops in 30 degree weather):

3. BariTEA Rev Blend is back in stock at Bari Tribeca! Get ‘em while they’re hot!

4. Bari field trip to see the contemporary art exhibit at Christie’s, which broke the record for the highest grossing auction last night!

5. The best thing you’ll watch all week: “Seventh Grade Softcore”

1. Warm, steamy showers on these chilly, hint-of-winter nights.

2. New BariBOUNCE sequences! Enjoy this sneak peek into yesterday’s Bari training innovation workshop:

3. Riding out the residual city-wide adrenaline rush and endorphin high from the NYC Marathon (without having to run 26.2 miles). Also, this round-up of the best signs from the marathon.

4. New Bari trainers: Sai, Jenny, Shannon, Kyle and Sarah! Give them a warm welcome to the Tribe by signing up for their classes and sweating with them!

5. Bari team outing to the Justin Timberlake concert tonight!

Photos via Bari Studio and Buzzfeed

1. Warm, steamy showers on these chilly, hint-of-winter nights.

2. New BariBOUNCE sequences! Enjoy this sneak peek into yesterday’s Bari training innovation workshop:

3. Riding out the residual city-wide adrenaline rush and endorphin high from the NYC Marathon (without having to run 26.2 miles). Also, this round-up of the best signs from the marathon.

4. New Bari trainers: Sai, Jenny, Shannon, Kyle and Sarah! Give them a warm welcome to the Tribe by signing up for their classes and sweating with them!

5. Bari team outing to the Justin Timberlake concert tonight!

Photos via Bari Studio and Buzzfeed

I’ve had the chance to get out of the city and spend several weekends upstate with my husband and some friends this fall. And it’s not until I get back to my computer on Monday that I truly appreciate what those 48 hours of unplugging really do for me. They reset me.

During these weekends upstate, I’m completely disconnected. The houses where we stay get no signal - so, for these weekends, phones serve as cameras. Not as communication devices, computers, social connectors or thumb workouts - just cameras (sadly, this does not include Instagram). Naturally, during the first hours of no connectivity, I’m on the brink of an anxiety attack. But, shortly(ish) thereafter, I let go (likely because I have no other choice, but it still works!). I let go of whatever is worrying me or exciting me. I let go of checking my phone or thinking about what else I could be doing to be more productive. And I really just enjoy the moment in front of me. (And maybe snap a picture.)

These weekends aren’t elaborate. We cook every meal and drink great wine. We go for walks and listen to music. We watch old movies, and we barbecue. We talk — really talk and really listen. And we have conversations that last hours and allow us to think big, grow and reassess with a refreshed perspective. Somehow, despite the simplicity of it all, this feels like pampering.

And then, all of a sudden, it happens. You’re unplugged, enjoying the moment and really using your brain to think (but not over-think), and it just clicks that all of this has allowed you to become more aware and more engaged with what’s going on around you. I soaked in the sunshine when the sun was shining and enjoyed the sound of the rain when it was raining. I took deeper breaths to really feel all of those beautiful trees changing colors around me.

I don’t know if this is yogic, or poetic, or just something flowery — but this is needed.

Taking a break and hitting reset doesn’t have to come in the form of a whole weekend. It can be an afternoon, a day or even just one hour you dedicate to something you truly want - but don’t have - to do. Maybe it’s a phone call you allow yourself to make to listen to someone you love or to catch up with someone you miss. Maybe it’s to explore something you’ve never done before or haven’t done in too long. Maybe disconnecting for you means turning off all electronics: no phones, no iPads, no TV. Maybe it’s playing with your kids or grandkids, or going for a walk with your partner. Or maybe you recharge by heading outdoors for an adventure - even if it’s to admire a work of architecture right down your block.

My biggest takeaway from the weekend was that even when it takes planning in order to do it, disconnecting is a gift we should give ourselves as often as we need it. These “breathers” are the reset buttons that charge us up and keep us going. Disconnecting - for however short or long you need to do so - allows us to fully connect to ourselves, to our day-to-days, to our loved ones and to our surroundings. And nothing can make you more productive, energetic or creative than that.

Photo via Bari Studio

I’ve had the chance to get out of the city and spend several weekends upstate with my husband and some friends this fall. And it’s not until I get back to my computer on Monday that I truly appreciate what those 48 hours of unplugging really do for me. They reset me.

During these weekends upstate, I’m completely disconnected. The houses where we stay get no signal - so, for these weekends, phones serve as cameras. Not as communication devices, computers, social connectors or thumb workouts - just cameras (sadly, this does not include Instagram). Naturally, during the first hours of no connectivity, I’m on the brink of an anxiety attack. But, shortly(ish) thereafter, I let go (likely because I have no other choice, but it still works!). I let go of whatever is worrying me or exciting me. I let go of checking my phone or thinking about what else I could be doing to be more productive. And I really just enjoy the moment in front of me. (And maybe snap a picture.)

These weekends aren’t elaborate. We cook every meal and drink great wine. We go for walks and listen to music. We watch old movies, and we barbecue. We talk — really talk and really listen. And we have conversations that last hours and allow us to think big, grow and reassess with a refreshed perspective. Somehow, despite the simplicity of it all, this feels like pampering.

And then, all of a sudden, it happens. You’re unplugged, enjoying the moment and really using your brain to think (but not over-think), and it just clicks that all of this has allowed you to become more aware and more engaged with what’s going on around you. I soaked in the sunshine when the sun was shining and enjoyed the sound of the rain when it was raining. I took deeper breaths to really feel all of those beautiful trees changing colors around me.

I don’t know if this is yogic, or poetic, or just something flowery — but this is needed.

Taking a break and hitting reset doesn’t have to come in the form of a whole weekend. It can be an afternoon, a day or even just one hour you dedicate to something you truly want - but don’t have - to do. Maybe it’s a phone call you allow yourself to make to listen to someone you love or to catch up with someone you miss. Maybe it’s to explore something you’ve never done before or haven’t done in too long. Maybe disconnecting for you means turning off all electronics: no phones, no iPads, no TV. Maybe it’s playing with your kids or grandkids, or going for a walk with your partner. Or maybe you recharge by heading outdoors for an adventure - even if it’s to admire a work of architecture right down your block.

My biggest takeaway from the weekend was that even when it takes planning in order to do it, disconnecting is a gift we should give ourselves as often as we need it. These “breathers” are the reset buttons that charge us up and keep us going. Disconnecting - for however short or long you need to do so - allows us to fully connect to ourselves, to our day-to-days, to our loved ones and to our surroundings. And nothing can make you more productive, energetic or creative than that.

Photo via Bari Studio

That’s a wrap, Tribe! Our #bariddicted Sweat Challenge has come to an end, and we’re so proud of all of your hard work this month!

The commitment and drive that accompanies a sweat challenge is infectious; we watched as each of you inspired your fellow Tribers to push harder, sweat more often and show up ready to work every time you walked into the classroom. As a team, we were personally inspired by your dedication; you made us want to push our boundraries, stick to our goals and, believe it or not, love our jobs more than we already do.

Now, let’s do a drawn-out, dramatic slow clap for our incredible challenge winners!

Triber to earn the most sweat tallies: Meral (40 classes!)

Our #bariddicted social media winner: Vicki (who, for the record, was the runner up with 37 classes!)

Tribers to complete 21+ classes in October: Heather, Tammy, Kyle, Emilie, Barbara, Sara T., Melissa, Elena, Renu, Myriam and Alexandra A.

Let’s keep the momentum going into November!

• Challenge yourself to use this month’s actions as a baseline for next month’s habits. Say you came 25 times in October but know that 5 to 6 classes per week isn’t realistic for you on a month-to-month basis. Be honest with yourself about how many classes per week you can commit to, and then stick to that! Signing up for a Bari Monthly is a great way to commit to x classses per week!
• Check out Alexandra’s post on setting yourself up for success for some great tips on how to solidify the habits you’ve kick-started this month.
• Celebrate Accountability Mondays with us! For the entire month, we’ll be offering complimentary measurements every Monday. Email tribeca@thebaristudio.com to set yours up!

Amazing work, Tribe! Cheers to an amazing November!

Photos via Bari Studio

That’s a wrap, Tribe! Our #bariddicted Sweat Challenge has come to an end, and we’re so proud of all of your hard work this month!

The commitment and drive that accompanies a sweat challenge is infectious; we watched as each of you inspired your fellow Tribers to push harder, sweat more often and show up ready to work every time you walked into the classroom. As a team, we were personally inspired by your dedication; you made us want to push our boundraries, stick to our goals and, believe it or not, love our jobs more than we already do.

Now, let’s do a drawn-out, dramatic slow clap for our incredible challenge winners!

Triber to earn the most sweat tallies: Meral (40 classes!)

Our #bariddicted social media winner: Vicki (who, for the record, was the runner up with 37 classes!)

Tribers to complete 21+ classes in October: Heather, Tammy, Kyle, Emilie, Barbara, Sara T., Melissa, Elena, Renu, Myriam and Alexandra A.

Let’s keep the momentum going into November!

• Challenge yourself to use this month’s actions as a baseline for next month’s habits. Say you came 25 times in October but know that 5 to 6 classes per week isn’t realistic for you on a month-to-month basis. Be honest with yourself about how many classes per week you can commit to, and then stick to that! Signing up for a Bari Monthly is a great way to commit to x classses per week!
• Check out Alexandra’s post on setting yourself up for success for some great tips on how to solidify the habits you’ve kick-started this month.
• Celebrate Accountability Mondays with us! For the entire month, we’ll be offering complimentary measurements every Monday. Email tribeca@thebaristudio.com to set yours up!

Amazing work, Tribe! Cheers to an amazing November!

Photos via Bari Studio

Bari Team November Birthdays:
Kat: November 27

Bari Team November Birthdays:
Kat: November 27

Happy hump day, Tribe! In need of a little mid-week inspiration and positivity? Here’s a round up of the little things that are making us happy this week:

1. This video of Sarah Levy’s dad learning Rodeo. Just a little proof that dads can Bari, too:

2. Swoon‘s incredible Hurricane Sandy mural at the Bowery Wall:

3. Crochet with a cause! We love these beanies because they’re warm, cozy and cute — and we love the company, Krochet Kids, because they leverage their products to empower impoverished communities.

4. The best Kodak moment of all time — also known as that time Beyonce photo-bombed this girl’s selfie:

5. Pancakes in the Bari fridge! Namely, Bari’s new Mighty Oat Pancakes — so good and so good for you:

Photos via Bari Studio, Krochet Kids and Buzzfeed