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“We live in a fear-driven, anxietyridden society that tries to say what we should look like and act like and be like,” Jessica says. “Yoga helps me on my path to understanding that there’s something more than just waking up every day and going through the grind.” www.karmayogaindy.com A C T IV E LIF E G UIDE .COM

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essica Gershman has determination written all over her—literally. On the underside of her left forearm she has a tattoo. “It’s Sanskrit for ‘determined one,’” she explains.

The Sanskrit word is avasita, and she earned that moniker from her 200-hour and 500-hour yoga studies at Shamrock Wellness in Carmel, IN. In fact, Jessica’s never been one to shy away from her pioneering spirit. At the age of 19, she jumped headfirst into the high-stress world of commercial real estate, working for her father’s business. When the recession hit and the real estate market crashed in 2008, she took the opportunity to earn a culinary certificate at the Art Institute of Indianapolis—even having her award-winning recipe for Brussels sprouts with duck confit published. In 2014, after years of taking yoga classes, teaching, and delving deep into the historical and spiritual practice, Jessica founded her own yoga studio, Karma Yoga, and teaches privately out of her home. And just recently, inspired by her own and her students’ experiences on the yoga mat, she’s embarked on a journey in fashion design with plans to release an 8-piece

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collection in the fall of 2016. Oh no, Jessica doesn’t do anything half-heartedly. “I was born with a take-the-bull-by-the-horns attitude,” she says.

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Jessica has an extensive background in health and exercise. “I taught fitness back in college,” she tells me. “I did spinning, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing—I’ve always been a hard-core fitness person.”

And kickboxing and wrestling somehow make sense as an outlet for a young woman working in commercial real estate. But yoga? Jessica describes the first yoga classes she took as torture. “I was a super-intense personality—I couldn’t slow it down for yoga,” she says. “I just knew it wasn’t for me.”

Yet something inside her kept Jessica going back for more. It was at the Yoga Studio in Broad Ripple that she finally found her yoga groove. “It was a perfect environment for me,” she says.

“It was hot, fast-paced, they played gangster rap, and I just got into that—I got lost in the music.” With each session, she felt a growing sense of accomplishment, and of inner

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peace. Soon she was there every day. And soon she realized that yoga was transforming her into a calmer, softer person. “There’s a girl who comes to my class who I used to work with at my dad’s office,” Jessica tells me. “I hadn’t seen her in eight years, and she came up to me recently and said it was amazing for her to see me before and after yoga.

It has changed me.”

Through her initial teacher training at the Yoga Studio, Jessica found herself desiring to know more about the history and spiritual practice of yoga. “It became less about the physical for me, and more about wanting to understand the deeper meaning of the practice,” she says. She earned her RYT 200 certification from Shamrock Wellness in 2014 and continued onto the 500-hour track. Last fall, Jessica had the opportunity to train with the famed Sri Dharma Mittra at New York’s Dharma Yoga Center. “It doesn’t have to be hot vinyasa with loud music anymore,” she says. “You get past those physical layers and really dig deep into those more spiritual elements. Yoga really has been my pathway to God, a connection to something greater than myself.”

CULINARY BONDING When she’s not working up a hot vinyasa sweat in her 95-degree studio, one of Jessica’s favorite things is to cook dinner with her children. In the process, she nourishes her children in both body and mind. “The girls love to cook with me, so that’s a good time we can talk,” she says. As a trained chef and a firm believer in cooking with pure ingredients, Jessica makes dinner a family event every night. (And every morning, for that matter. Jessica has an almost daily AM “conference call” with her dad, and the two exchange suggestions to help each other figure out what to cook that night.) “I’m not a fat-free cook—I use butter and heavy cream—but I balance it all with plenty of vegetables,” she says. “For me, it’s about using the best ingredients. We’ll still

eat mac and cheese, but it’s grass-fed organic.” She feels a certain pride in having a 3-yearold who eats Brussels sprouts and eggplant, and in dining out with her family and having her 7-year-old order scallops. She’s also empowered that same little girl to be their home’s designated Caesar-dressing maker. There’s a bonding game they like to play at the table, too.

“We’ll play Peak and Pits—what was the best part of your day, and what was not-so-good,” Jessica says. “It forces the kids to give you more information than, ‘How was school’?”

Jessica credits yoga with giving her a deeper understanding of herself and her place in this world, and her practice has led her to cultivate a culture of connectedness with those around her, including her husband, two daughters of her own and two stepsons. “As a society, we seem to have lost that personal connection,” she says. “Yoga has helped me to be present when I do things with my kids, or when I’m out on a date with my husband.”

A BRAND NEW PAIR OF PANTS Yoga has also inspired a new creative outlet for Jessica. Up until this past summer, she had always considered the confines of the kitchen to be the extent of her creativity, having always enjoyed experimenting with different foods and recipes.

After spending countless hours sweating through yoga clothes, though, Jessica recognized something was missing from the line of options for women’s athletic attire. “As a yoga teacher, you have a thousand pairs of pants, teaching in a hot studio, rotating them out,” she says. “As women, after we work out, we don’t want to put on denim—we want to put on another set of yoga clothes or fitness apparel to run around our day in. What I’m designing is a transitional line that bridges your move from athletic wear to denim.” Jessica’s goal in finding “the perfect pant” was to create something comfortable and supportive, but also high

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fashion. And so she checked out high-end lines such as Balmain, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent. “I wanted to understand what makes their items stand out—the emotions they evoke, and their attention to detail,” Jessica tells me.

Her own line reflects her modern, minimalist style, and she’s on track to release an eight-piece collection of four pants and four tops in the fall of 2016 that will be the culmination of more than a year’s worth of research and design work. “I’ve basically taken all the yoga pants I love and looked at what I like and what I don’t like,” Jessica goes on to explain. “I’ve brought up the waist and added some compression. I’m developing a butt-lift in the back, so I’m working to create a fabric that’s just right for that.” As with anything Jessica believes in, she’s bringing the heart of that avasita, that “determined one,” to her latest passion.

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WALKING THE PATH Life has carried Jessica Gershman along a number of diverse paths—and her determined soul will undoubtedly encounter more opportunities for growth in the years ahead. But she believes her greatest accomplishment so far is the person that the practice of yoga has helped her to become. “So much of the time, we create unrealistic expectations for ourselves,” Jessica says. “It’s all about finding balance in all things so that you can be okay with whatever your best is in a particular day. And knowing that your best changes from day to day—and being okay with that, too.” While she admits that balance is still something she’s working towards, Jessica couldn’t be happier with the person she’s becoming. “Yoga has allowed me to foster some beautiful relationships,” she says. “I was a really high-stress, high-intensity person, and my ability to soften through my practice has allowed me to be a better mother, friend and wife.”

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4 Life Hacks to a “New You”

1. FOCUS ON THE PROCESS AND NOT THE OUTCOME. Say you want to make more money or improve your finances this year. Don’t place a dollar amount on it. Focus on the process and the things that financially sound individuals do. This may mean forming a budget, tracking spending, educating yourself or working towards a promotion. Then emphasize not quitting and committing yourself one day at a time.

2. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. “I’m not an athlete.” “I have a hard time losing weight.” “I don’t interview well.” “I can’t dance.” “I am not a runner.” “I can’t cook.”

Placing yourself in these boxes limits your growth as an individual and sets yourself up for failure. Believe in yourself and go back to life hack 1: Train like a runner and athlete, practice interviewing or take cooking or dance lessons. The start to better health, or a better life, or a better future is simply our belief that it is possible.

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Learn from them, conquer the obstacles or move in a different direction if necessary. “Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it is built on catastrophe.”

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Practice these two yoga moves daily to open the heart chakra and to help cultivate self-compassion, self-love, equanimity and a new you in 2016.

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2 CAMEL POSE How to do it: Kneel on the floor with your legs hip-width apart and your shins and the tops of your feet parallel. Place your hands on the back of your hips. Lift your sternum and front hip bones up and out while pressing evenly into your shins and feet. Draw your shoulders back as you breathe. Take 3 to 5 breaths and then spend a few seconds in child pose.

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How to do it: Lie on your stomach with your legs extended behind you. Place your elbows next to your shoulders and your forearms parallel to each other. On an inhale, keep lengthening through your tailbone as you lift your head and torso off the floor. Lightly draw your belly away from the floor, rounding it toward your lower back. Hold for five breaths, then release. Repeat 1 to 2 more times.

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BRUNCH IS ONE OF THOSE TRADITIONS THAT EVERYBODY LOVES. WEEKEND MORNINGS ARE MADE FOR ALL THINGS DELICIOUS: MIMOSAS, BLOODY MARYS AND EATING AS MUCH FOOD AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN WITHOUT ANY REPERCUSSIONS. BECAUSE BRUNCH CALORIES DON’T COUNT, RIGHT?

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LIFE MAGAZINE A COZY, COMFORTABLE KITCHEN MAKES FOR A WARM AND INVITING HOME.

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KITCHEN Innovations for 2016

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t’s that time of year again to look ahead and see what design trends are expected to surface in the next 12 months. From counters to cabinets, we anticipate some exciting and groundbreaking innovations in 2016.

COUNTERS Engineered stone countertops have sparked more interest lately than in years past, and they’re expected to be used more often than ever before. It used to be that many engineered stand-ins lacked design appeal and appeared unrealistic. However, after many years of development, engineered stone manufacturers are now providing product that gives the illusion of real stone, but without the added upkeep or maintenance associated with the natural material.

TEXTURE Make your kitchen more stylish by creating depth and interest through the use of different textures. Use textured tiles, wood, glass or metal on your backsplash to add dimension and visual interest to your kitchen. Textured laminate cabinet fronts are anticipated to gain popularity as well. Other ways to incorporate texture could include adding a partial wood countertop to a kitchen island or opting for stone or timber flooring. Either way, texture will add a warm interest to any kitchen in 2016.

CABINETS Horizontally-oriented cabinets with top hinges have been making a surge in popularity, too. Until recently, standard vertically-oriented and square cabinets have been the traditional choice; however, horizontal cabinets offer other options for functionality and design aesthetics. Shaker doors are also coming back into style. Their clean, sleek appearance, along with the versatility to compliment almost every design style continues to make the Shaker door the preferred choice. Regarding cabinet finishes, paints, dark-toned stains and fun textures will also be seen more often.

VINTAGE FLAVOR Bringing older, vintage looks into the kitchen is also appealing to the 2016 consumer. Whether it is a farmhouse sink, retro appliances or period pendant lighting, adding a vintage look to a kitchen can bring interest to an otherwise ordinary room.

In order to stay somewhat modern, we recommend blending vintage flair with other contemporary touches.

For the homeowner who may be more interested in hi-tech offerings versus a vintage style, there are plenty of options. Wi-Fi enabled refrigerators that allow you to order pizza and connect to social media are just the beginning. Cabinet companies are also taking notice of this trend and including built-in charging stations, hands-free functionality and tablet holders.

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LIFE MAGAZINE SHORTS AND FLIP-FLOPS IN WINTER? A SHORT PLANE RIDE GREATLY EXPANDS YOUR WARDROBE OPTIONS.

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lobsters, or Mr. Fabulous, who will prepare a seafood beach barbecue for you.

ACCESS: Fly to Grenada and charter a boat to the Cays, or arrange for transportation with Dennis’ Hideaway.

TROPICAL BREEZES FLOWING THROUGH YOUR HAIR. THE WARMTH OF SUNNY, SANDY BEACHES. PALM TREES AND BRIGHT, BLUE OCEAN VIEWS. WHAT BETTER WAY TO RECHARGE AFTER THE CRAZY HOLIDAYS THAN TO REALLY GET AWAY?

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inter has arrived.

While that may be good news for skiers, it means the beginning of months of confinement for beach bums.

Fortunately, for the colderblooded among us, warmer weather is just a plane ride away.

So as the cold sets in, get ready to head south with the birds to these winter island escapes.

There’s something here for every snorkeling enthusiast, casual fisherman and super surfer.

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TOBAGO CAYS, THE GRENADINES There may be no better place than the Tobago Cays for pinballing among a cluster of Caribbean islands on a sailboat.

Grab some friends and book a crewed yacht for a five-day cruise ($12,000 all-inclusive for six people). You’ll anchor in deserted coves, like tiny Petit Tabac’s, and wake up to the voices of locals from nearby islands surrounding your vessel, selling just-caught fish and freshly baked bread from brightly colored runabouts. Ask for Tuffer, who has the tastiest

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CABBAGE KEY, FLORIDA Turns out you don’t have to fly halfway around the world to disappear. In the early 1930s, the family of mystery novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart built a sprawling home on a 28-foot shell mound amassed by the Calusa Indians on an island off Florida’s west coast. Not much has changed on Cabbage Key since. In 1976, the Rinehart home was turned into the Cabbage Key Inn, the only lodging on the island (from $119). The front porch looks out onto Pine Island Sound; there are no roads, cars, or even room keys here.

ACCESS: Fly to Fort Myers, taxi 20 miles north to Pine Island,

and catch a 20-minute water taxi ($32) to Cabbage Key. ISLA BASTIMENTOS, PANAMA Unlike the nearby party town of Bocas, hardly anybody knows about Isla Bastimentos. A water taxi will drop you in Old Bank, where most of the island’s residents live. Head straight to Al Natural, an eco-lodge on the western tip with seven seaside open-air bungalows (doubles from $310 all-inclusive). Spend your days hiking nearby jungle footpaths to the long swaths of beach at Wizard and Red Frog’s, or grab one of the resort’s kayaks and paddle 30 minutes through a mangrove tunnel to the village at Salt Creek.

ACCESS: Fly to Panama City, taxi over to Albrook airport, and fly Air Panama to Bocas Town on Isla Colón. Then catch a water taxi ($3 to $5) at the Bocas Marina for the 15-minute ride over to Bastimentos.

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Contact us at 317-881-8888, if you’re interested in touring or booking the facility for your next event.

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