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Hey Ophra, are you still doing bodywork?

Hey Ophra, are you still doing bodywork?

I’ve been getting this question regularly enough in my inbox recently that I figured it’s time to air it out on the blog. The answer is, YES! In fact, I’d reckon I’m a more effective and effulgent bodyworker than ever these days. The caveat is that I’m… read more

Force and Flow wins 2013 Best of Brooklyn for Pilates

Force and Flow wins 2013 Best of Brooklyn for Pilates

Holla! A mere moment before completing a full decade of teaching Pilates, some sweet recognition arrives. Yup, Force and Flow was recently chosen for the 2013 Best of Brooklyn Awards for Pilates and I’m pleased as punch about it. There’s a rather dry… read more

Did I stop your train?

Did I stop your train?

Monday night I was on the A train around 8:30PM, coming back from rehearsal with Antititled, when a young man pulled his girlfriend near where I was sitting. I mean pulled forcefully. He was standing right in front of me now, shifting nervously and… read more

Sound Bath & Holiday Party Tomorrow Evening!

Sound Bath & Holiday Party Tomorrow Evening!

  Friends, it’s been a roller-coaster of a year, no? Time to breathe in and celebrate. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SOUND BATH @ 6:30 PM RSVP Below – highly recommended, limited space $20 Suggested Donation PARTY & TOAST @ 8:00 PM Homemade Moroccan… read more

Gift Certificates are Cool

Gift Certificates are Cool

These ones are also hot! Hand-made and full of healthy, loving goodness, they’re that special gift you won’t find anywhere else. Good for one year. Get yours now. Gift Certificates Option 1 $20.00 USDOption 2 $50.00 USDOption 3 $125.00 USDOption 4… read more

This is Exercise?

This is Exercise?

Happy Holidays, Friends! Before I go pour myself into the Russian Baths to celebrate the first candle of Hanukkah, my Hebrew birthday, and the launch of the new website, I wanted to share with you one of the best exercise regimens I’ve found to date. read more

Get Your Self-Care On

Get Your Self-Care On

In this season of shopping for things that bring us joy and happiness, may I suggest some tender touch and self-care? Two great immersions coming up – SELF MASSAGE & PARTNER STRETCHING – with only limited space in each. This Holiday Season, indulg… read more

Giving Thanks via this Fancy New Website

Giving Thanks via this Fancy New Website

When the future seemed bleak, I visited my Ancient Egyptian sisters in the Brooklyn Museum to ask for advice. There’s a good story behind how the new Force and Flow website came to life. Like any good story, it involves major challenges, failed… read more

Urban Harvest

Urban Harvest

The city has always been incredibly fertile ground for me, and has taught me so much about growing and nurturing what feeds me. This morning’s harvest brought 10 butternut squashes, two radishes, a very ripe pepper and a massive sweet potato. What’s… read more

New Year

New Year

It’s the evening of Labor Day and I’m drinking in the wind right now, which is finally dispersing the thick air, heavy with humidity and energy of over a million people at the West Indian Parade up the street from me. I love Brooklyn, for its diversity… read more

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