Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Half Marathon Prep

On Sunday I'll be running the More/Fitness Half Marathon - my fifth half marathon (if you count the Nike one I jumped into unregistered on a date back in 2007-ish). I was a crazy kid back then and could run 13.1 at the drop of a hat. These days, I actually have to train and put in some half maraton prep. To say I don't feel prepared to meet my goals for the first time ever is an … [Read more...]

Yoga for Detox and Empowerment at the Yoga Journal Conference

My early years as a yogi were spent practicing yoga for fitness' sake, what Jules Febre calls fitness asana. I liked that calm, relaxed feeling I had after, but let's face it, I was going for the toned arms and tight abs. Not so much anymore. Over the past several years, my practice has evolved. For me, now, yoga is part of my spiritual practice. Up there with healthy eating and sleep. I've … [Read more...]

Hot, Hip and Holy: Hip Hop Asana with Jules Febre at Yoga Journal Conference

Ever since my early days at Jivamukti, I've loved taking class with Jules Febre. So when I had the opportunity to take class with him at the Yoga Journal Conference last weekend, I signed up for his Hip Hop Asana class. I incorrectly assumed that this would be a vinyasa class choreographed to hip hop music. In a way it was, but it was also a lot more.   Jules grew up in the Lower East … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 5 Uses for Coconut Oil

  I'm obsessed with coconut oil. I use it for everything from cooking & baking to moisturizing my skin. The health benefits are through the roof and there are literally hundreds of uses for it. Grab a jar -- or two -- and keep it on hand for all your household needs. Watch the video to see some of my favorite uses for coconut oil, what you should look for when buying it and if it … [Read more...]

Lolë Women at the Yoga Journal Conference {what to wear and what to bring}

Two days, 12 hours and 6 classes. I spent the weekend at the Yoga Journal Conference and I couldn't have done it without Lolë Women, one of my favorite activewear brands for women. I stumbled on Lolë this summer when I wore their flattering, comfortable and functional tops both during my tri training and for the race. After that I was hooked on the fashion-forward, sophisticated brand. For the … [Read more...]

Simple Spring Vegetables

The sun is out, the temperature is finally above 50 degrees and I couldn't be happier. Last weekend, David and I spent some time in Vermont to squeeze in some final days of skiing before the season ends. I love Spring skiing because it means my hands don't get cold. Our delayed flight got us home well past midnight and the next day I was craving veggies. We were both immersed in catching up on … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: Spring Renewal Program

I'm taking a quick break from the regularly scheduled Tuesday Tips to share the details of my new 21 Day Spring Renewal Program. Watch the video below for some quick highlights before the full details are released later this week. To be the first to get the full details and registration links and the only to receive special enrollment offers, get on the list here … [Read more...]

Young Female Entrepreneurs (#YFENYC) March Meet-up: Clear Your Fear

In my many years coaching with Gabrielle Bernstein, I learned that "fear speaks first and loudest."  I know this. But that doesn't mean that when I want to do something or have an idea that I don't try to talk myself out of it or dream up a laundry list of reasons why it won't work. I've learned to catch myself in the act and recognize these moments as fear disguised in excuses. I know so many … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: Quick (3-Minute) Healthy Breakfast

If you're like me most mornings, you're pressed for time and breakfast has to be quick. Like quicker than quick. For all you oatmeal lovers out there, here's a new take on the stuff that lets you boil the ingredients the night before so they can do their thing overnight. The result is a healthy breakfast that will fill you up, not hold you up. Watch the video to see how it's done. (Recipe … [Read more...]