What inpires you? Music, Work, Food, Family? We all find inspiration differently. There is no golden answer to the question because the answer is often plural and/or ever changing. For me, a constant precense in my life has been my Yoga practice. My life up to this point has taken many turns and has changed a lot. Still, if I look over the last 7 years yoga has been a way to track how I have changed. Yoga has been a positive focus in my life to help me cope with my erratic lifestyle and career.

In 2007 I started shooting for a Taiwanese yoga brand called Easyoga. Easyoga was a local company when I became their spokes model but now, in their 10th year, they have expanded their stores in beyond Taipei to Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul. Easyoga’s great success has led them to expand into sportswear.

Check out Easyoga’s website www.easyoga.com and their facebook page www.facebook.com/easyoga for more information and how to order!!!!

I am wearing the LAVEDA line Free Flow Tank and Stream Capri

I am wearing the LAVEDA Accel Tank top and the LAVEDA Engage Capri bottoms

I am wearing the LAVEDA Frill Tank top and LAVEDA Rhythm Trim Pants

Yoga means “union of body and mind” so while you are exercising the physical body you are also exercising the mind. 

It takes perseverance and dedication to keep up in this world.

A health or emotional difficulty will affect your mind, body, and your practice.
Easyoga has supported my lifestyle. 

Why not challenge yourself to do something new and exciting? We can learn and experience something new everyday! Check back for model secrets to healthy and happy lifestyle, diet, and health with you all on this blog. Stay tuned for more:)

XOXO,

Liv Lo

I went to the H&M press room to preview the new Marni collaboration collection, but the towering billboards in the Shibuya flagship H&M store grabbed my attention. If you are a footie/Beckham/Posh fan like me you will get caught up with the new Beckham Body Wear. The “David Beckham” label, not superb, but definitely a label I would rather see than “Fruit of the Loom”. The body wear line offers standard boxers, boxer briefs, tank tops, and long under wear in the standard white, grey, and black. Check out the full collection here

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is not the top destination for Tokyoites. The beaches of Phuket or the party happening cities like Hong Kong or Taipei are the more popular destinations for weekend travelers. Still, if you have the chance to visit Malaysia you may find there is just as much fun to be had within KL itself.

As some of you may know I have been dating travel host and Malaysian heartthrob Henry Golding. While Tokyo and KL is a long distance to have a relationship my frequent trips have led me to discover some of the most intimate secrets about KL. This photo of Henry and I was taken by friend and photographer Anna Rina during out trip to Paris last year. Check Anna’s fun photographs on her site here

Let me introduce my saviour. Low cost airline AirAsia . Although this flight is stripped of comfort like televisions and blankets, influctuation, fuel surcharges, and last minute bookings do not apply to AirAsia airlines. At the moment they fly once per day on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday; however, a little bird told me that from March 2012 they will be flying to Haneda and from KL everyday!

Upon arriving in KL check yourself into Villa Samadhi. A retreat in the city that offers complete relaxation and pampering. Even if it is just for one night their quiet facility will put you at ease and their delicious food gives you reason not to leave for a drink or a bite.

While KL may not be the smartest place to shop, the local food and activities are one of a kind. Ever tried banana leaf rice? Traditionally a South Indian dish where curried sauces, fried fish, or chicken is served on a banana leaf along with sides of assorted vegetables, pickles, and papadum. Because this is an Indian dish remember to eat with your right hand and not your left. After the meal, fold the banana leaf towards you when you are finished to indicate that the meal was satisfying.

I prefer to eat my meal with a local pancake, roti canai.

Another local delicacy is durian. Famous for its’ pungent smell durian is a love it or hate it kind of fruit. I have never found fans for durian quite like Malaysians. Honestly, have you ever seen an all-you-can-eat fruit buffet, much less a durian buffet? Durian is a guilty pleasure kind of dessert many people eat as a family or group due to the unmistakable odor that lurks on your breath and hands. As I learned, there are many grades to durian which vary in creaminess and sweetness. The top of these is Musan King which I am now a BIG fan of. Next time you smell durian lurking around try it, you just might like it!

Liv Lo