Find Your Center at Gap's Pure Body Studio on 5th Ave.
July 08 2009 - 9:32AM
PR Newswire (US)
Inspired by Gap Body's Newest Line of Layering Essentials, Gap
Opens the Pure Body Studio with Complimentary Yoga Lessons from
Well-Known Instructors SAN FRANCISCO, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- With the economy in the can, April showers lasting through June
and subway fare hikes, there has to be someway to find peace in
this city. Enter Gap's Pure Body Studio - Zen central where yogis
and yoginis can re-energize, or just shop for great layering tees.
Located in Gap's rotating New York City concept store on 5th Ave.,
the space has been transformed into a place for shoppers to find a
little peace in the big city, now through July 22. In addition to
Gap Body's newest line of ultimate layering essentials, the Pure
Body Shop will also offer complimentary Saturday yoga classes with
well-known yoga instructors, Ashley Turner and Sadie Nardini.
"Taking time to find peace, especially in a bustling city like New
York, is an important exercise for staying true to yourself and
yoga is a fantastic way to find that serenity," said Olivia Doyne,
director, Gap Marketing. "We are so thrilled to offer the new Pure
Body and bring a little piece of heaven to customer's wardrobes
that can be effortlessly mixed and matched with all their favorite
looks." About Pure Body: Pure Body is Gap Body's freshest line of
layering tees made from beautiful lightweight cotton spandex. The
soft and comfortable material fits close to the body without
clinging or creasing, perfect for downward dog, lounging around or
going out. The Pure Body collection includes the Pure Short-sleeve
Crew and V-neck T-shirts [$16.50], the Pure Tank [$14.50], the Pure
Modal Hood [$34.50], the Pure Foldover Pant [$39.50] and the Pure
Razorback Gown [$19.50]. Colors are primarily versatile neutrals
reflecting the soft, second-skin feel of the line. About the Free
Yoga Lessons: On Saturday, July 11 and 18, Gap is offering
complimentary, one-hour yoga lessons on a first-come, first-serve
basis. To keep the lessons intimate and provide a more one-on-one
experience with the instructors, lessons will be limited to 12
participants per class and pre-reserved by calling 212-330-8080. On
both Saturdays, classes will be held at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.,
2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. In addition to a free lesson, participants
will also receive a free Harmony yoga mat by JadeYoga. These
environmentally friendly yoga mats retail for $59.95 and will be
given to participants at each Saturday yoga lesson. Through its
partnership with Trees for the Future, JadeYoga will be planting
200 trees in connection with this event. For more information and
to sign up for a complimentary yoga lesson, call 212-330-8080.
About the instructors: LA-based yoga and meditation instructor,
Ashley Turner, will be teaching four classes on Saturday, July 11,
at Gap's Pure Body Studio. With a Master's in Psychology, Ashley
holds a bi-coastal private practice coaching industry leaders,
models, and Hollywood creatives. She also teaches public classes at
Exhale in LA and Pure Yoga in NYC. Recently named "Who's Who in
Power Yoga" by Yoga Journal for the 2nd year in a row, Ashley is
the creator of the new Element DVD "Yoga for Weightloss," as well
as a forthcoming 10-set DVD series of "LIVE" yoga classes. On the
faculty of Kripalu and Loyola Marymount University, Ashley is
frequently quoted as a mind-body expert in numerous publications
including Self, Women's Health and Outside, and she leads retreats
and workshops worldwide. http://www.ashleyturner.org/ Popular
Manhattan instructor, Sadie Nardini, will be teaching four
workshops on Saturday, July 18, at the Pure Body Studio. She is the
founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and the co-owner of The
Fierce Club, a top yoga studio in New York City. In addition to her
#1 on Amazon "Power Hour" and "Total Body Transformation and Weight
Loss" DVD's, she is the "Core Strength" columnist for GaiamLife.com
and writes a lifestyle and fitness blog for The Huffington Post.
Sadie has been featured in the New York Times, Self Magazine, Body
and Soul, Elle Magazine, Page Six and more. Her classes are
vigorous, transformative and accessible for any body!
http://www.sadienardini.com/ For more information on the
instructors, please contact Ava Taylor at Yoga Artist Management
Agency at 917-539-9659. Details about the Pure Body Studio: WHEN:
Wednesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Store Hours: Monday -
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Complimentary Yoga Lessons Saturday, July 11 - Instructed by Ashley
Turner 10:00 a.m. Pure Body, Mind & Soul (1 hr.) 12:00 p.m.
Pure Flow (1 hr.) 2:00 p.m. Pure Weight Loss (1 hr.) 4:00 p.m. Pure
Power (1 hr.) *Ashley's classes will be followed by a Q&A.
Saturday, July 18 - Instructed by Sadie Nardini 10:00 a.m. The
Fierce Club Flow (1 hr.) 12:00 p.m. Learning to Fly (1 hr.) 2:00
p.m. Bikini Boot Camp (1 hr.) 4:00 p.m. Total Body Transformation
(1 hr.) For more information and to sign up for a complimentary
yoga lesson, call 212-330-8080. WHERE: 680 Fifth Avenue (between
53rd and 54th Streets), New York About Gap Inc. Gap Inc. is a
leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories
and personal care products for men, women, children and babies
under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta
brand names. Fiscal 2008 sales were $14.5 billion. Gap Inc.
operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United
Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Ireland. In addition, Gap Inc.
is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements
in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more
information, please visit gapinc.com. Media Contacts: Katie O'Kane
Kim Terry SS+K for Gap Gap Marketing + PR 212.419.3374 415.427.4844
DATASOURCE: Gap Inc. CONTACT: Katie O'Kane of SS+K,
+1-212-419-3374, , for Gap; or Kim Terry of Gap Marketing + PR,
+1-415-427-4844, Web Site: http://www.gapinc.com/
http://www.ashleyturner.org/ http://www.sadienardini.com/
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