Wrap it up and sweat it out! Cinch is the second class in our Lithe Method Wrap Star Series. We'll be toning in on the tummy, hips and just a touch on the tush while keeping in the heat with the help of our Lithe Haramaki!
Loosely translated, Haramaki comes from the Japanese words hara, meaning the center of the body, and maki, meaning 'to wrap up," much the same way a maki sushi roll is wrapped up.
The word Haramaki refers to what was historically a Samurai armor which gradually evolved into a special tubular garment that is worn around the midsection of the body as a belly warmer! Once worn mainly as an undergarment in Japan, the Haramaki has seen a resurgence in recent years in Japanese fashion, acting as both a fashion and health aide.
Why wear our Haramaki's while we Lithe? They help to increase the circulation in the internal organs, which generates warmth throughout the entire body (think Hot Legs) and allows you to get deeper into theose abs and sweat it out while the extra layer of fabric adds slight compression and support during our hot new floor and barre sequences!
Hi, is Cinch on Thursdays at 5pm at Rittenhouse? I signed up to try it!!
Thanks, Anna
Posted by: Anna G | Aug 27, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Yep, starting in Sept!
Posted by: Lauren Boggi | Aug 27, 2009 at 10:23 AM