The Lady Gaga of Fitness and AntiGravity Yoga
4 Mar 2010
Cherie Lily is the Lady Gaga of fitness. She's a cheeky fitness diva...a true one-of-a-kind. She'll raise your eyebrows and heartrate with a brand of music that's truly her own, called Houserobics. Cherie defines Houserobics as "a high-energy, dance project blending house [music], fitness culture, and inspirational lyrics." Why house music? Because she grew up in Chicago and like most raging Chi-town hipsters, permeated the house music scene. She eventually moved to NYC as a fitness pro but her love of music never died. Cherie used her musical inspiration (Madonna), fitness hero (Richard Simmons) and life experiences (she fell deathly ill in India during yoga certification but pulled through) to create Houserobics and unleash her onstage alter ego. She puts on a hella good show. Watch the video below for a preview.
Off-stage and in class, Cherie Lily is an approachable and outgoing fitness pro who swears by Lululemon V Bras and Natural Fitness Yoga Mats. Her classes are all about adrenaline and fun. My favorite Cherie Lily class is AntiGravity yoga, taught at Crunch Gym on 59th street. This class is a blast because you'll laugh in anticipation and a bit of fear as you twist and invert with acrobatic silks (attached to the ceiling) into positions you never imagined yourself in before. AntiGravity yoga is all about suspension, concentration and balance. Your feet will touch the floor for yoga-inspired moves but expect to wrap the silk around your legs and dangle upside down a few times. Just relax...the hanging silks (or hammocks) are strong and can hold over 1,000 pounds.
The most challenging part of class is activating your core to hold each position. Flexibility isn't required but will definitely be enhanced as you stretch your muscles using the resistance of the silks. The most important element of AntiGravity yoga is listening. The moves are do-able and safe as long as you follow Cherie's instruction. AntiGravity is a popular class. Get there early, write your name on the sign-up sheet and ask for assistance adjusting the height of your silk before class starts.
ANTIGRAVITY YOGA - Mondays 6PM @ Crunch on 59TH St. NYC
Find all of Cherie Lily's classes and her website HERE. She teaches at Crunch, Equinox and Reebok Sports Club. Catch her next Houserobics performance at Santos Party House on March 27th.
Photo credits: Natasha Gornik (Cherie Lily), Crunch Gym (AntiGravity)
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#1. Chris - Reply to this
Mar 6, 2010 6:37AM
Cherie Lily is awesome! I saw her perform music at Santos in NYC. I’ve done training at her cycling classes and it was the best I ever felt! Thanks to your article, I’m gonna check out this hanging yoga too. Nice!
#2. sia - Reply to this
Mar 6, 2010 9:27AM
she is my personal trainer and absolutely magic pants! can’t recommend her enough! a total sweetie!
#3. MizzFIT - Reply to this
Mar 7, 2010 9:51AM
Totally agree! Cherie is inspiring and engaging in class, plus she brings something new to the table with Houserobics.
#4. Cherie Lily - Reply to this
Mar 12, 2010 4:25AM
I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH! THANK YOU! I’m looking forward to seeing you in class soon!
For more info on classes or to get free passes, you can email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit www.cherielily.com
With love - Cherie Lily
#5. Dan - Reply to this
Jun 27, 2010 12:23AM
Man she sure is a beautiful female bodybuilder.
#6. Nate Ellipticals - Reply to this
Jul 14, 2010 8:23AM
Wow that looks like an intense yoga workout.
#7. David - Reply to this
Jul 14, 2010 11:47PM
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#8. Jhon - Reply to this
Aug 24, 2010 9:36PM
It is truly said that if you waste a minute discussing to someone who is not interested in that, you haven’t wasted much of your time or theirs. Thanks for the nice post.
#9. Matt - Reply to this
Aug 26, 2010 10:34PM
Wow, she really is beatiful. I sure I would try a lot harder in the gym if she was my personal trainer
#10. Dame - Reply to this
Sep 29, 2010 12:16AM
i am a massage therapist and student of yoga, i have seen it at so many places that masters of yoga mix it with some other exercises and it will become more effective. this anti gravity thing is superb. Blog Literature
#11. San Jose DUI Lawyer - Reply to this
Oct 14, 2010 11:44PM
I have never heard of antigravity yoga, but now I really want to try it. I do yoga now, and am a big fan of inversions. This seems like the next natural progression. I wish I could try out one of her classes, but unfortunately I am on the other side of the country. Oh, and, the video was beyond awesome!
#12. MizzFIT replied to San Jose DUI Lawyer - Reply to this
Oct 20, 2010 9:36PM
Hi San Jose Lawyer,
Love that you love inversions! They’re great to get your blood circulating and sometimes it’s just good to view the world from upside down! A total bummer that you’re on the west side and can’t easily get to Cherie Lily’s classes but put it on your TO DO list for when you next visit NYC and I’ll make sure it happens! Yes, that video is quite the production. I love it and everything that Cherie Lily does. Stay well and fit and keep commenting!
#13. Massage Insurance - Reply to this
Jun 20, 2011 11:10AM
This is the first time I have seen this type of Yoga and Fitness practice. It can be very attractive to the new people who are never able to find time for fitness exercises.
#14. Wigs Blog - Reply to this
Aug 13, 2011 7:04PM
Houserobics and AntiGravity Yoga, this sounds interesting to me. A pity they don’t offer these courses in my hometown. I should move to NYC ;o) .
#15. SR22 Insurance - Reply to this
Oct 17, 2011 1:57AM
It looks that she is doing her yoga practice. She is looking awesome.