Summer might be over, but it's still September so there's a little time to get your "om" on in celebration of National Yoga Month.
Thanks to their zen disposition and laid-back style, we consider yogis a source of awesome inspiration. This month we decided to profile some of our favorite yogis and get the rundown on their must-have fashion and beauty picks. Today we're highlighting the amazing Bre Scullark.
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Bre Scullark
Name: Bre Scullark
Age: 30
Location: Harlem, New York
Yoga practice: You might recognize Scullark from her stint on Cycle 5 of "America's Next Top Model," and while the New York City beauty is still modeling she's also spending her days as a Vinyasa Flow yoga instructor at Black River Studio and the Manhattan Detention Complex. ("It's a men's jail facility, I am the person who helps you 'woosah' before you see the judge.")
Favorite yoga pants?
"I actually love practicing in Ekineyo Classic Biker shorts. I can flow comfortably in and out of postures in them. I also love onesies! I usually flea shop in Williamsburg at Artists and Fleas for vintage sporty one-pieces. No specific brand necessary -- just cool and colorful. Onesies really define my personality."
"I have very small breasts so I usually skip the hassle of a sports bra, but if I'm feeling busty, I grab my Nike Pro Classic all black sports bra."
Best yoga accessories?
"My mat is my life! It is a zebra-printed mat from the Target and Diane von Furstenberg collaboration a few years back. My mat has seen better days, but it has all of my entire yoga journey on it. I carry it everywhere with me."
"Students stare at your toes. LOL! I love wearing Essie's "Rock At The Top." It's packed with glitter and shimmers when I move through Asanas. How fun!"
Post-yoga muscle fatigue remedy?
"Essential oils are like liquid mood rings. Ylang ylang or geranium are two of my favorite oils to massage my students when in Svasana. After class, I like to sprinkle a few drops of rosemary on my pillow before I nap."
Post-yoga snack?
"I love oranges! Navel, pink, and blood oranges. Citrus helps me maintain positive thoughts and emotions after a great class."
Also on HuffPost:
10 Of The Best Yoga Poses For Sleep
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)(01 of08)
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To perform this pose, stand with the feet about six inches apart and fold the torso to the ground, reaching toward the ground or bending the arms and grabbing opposite hand to opposite elbow. In addition to helping to relieve headaches and insomnia, the pose can also be helpful for lowering stress levels, according to Yoga Journal.
"Sway a little side to side and breathe," says Bielkus. "Bend the knees as much as needed to ease any strain. Tension in the legs and hips will start to release." (credit:Hero Images via Getty Images)
Plow Pose (Halasana)(02 of08)
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Yoga Journal recommends staying in the plow pose for one to five minutes to fall asleep easier. Lie down on your back, lifting your legs over your head and then to the ground behind you, with your hands either on your back for support or on the floor.
"By turning the flow of blood around, you bring new vitality into the body," says Bielkus. (credit:Kolett via Getty Images)
Legs Up The Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)(03 of08)
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This simple pose, performed against a wall, is excellent for evening relaxation and stress relief. Bielkus recommends staying in the pose for as long as five minutes, with the eyes closed and using a soothing eye pillow if desired.
"When we flip the legs up, the blood can rush back down to the heart," says Bielkus. "It has a soothing quality." (credit:Yuri Arcurs via Getty Images)
Corpse Pose (Savasana) (04 of08)
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Get your body into sleep mode with a simple corpse pose, focusing the attention on the body and breath, and letting go of the day's worries.
"By focusing the mind and bringing awareness in, you take the mind off of what is causing stress or restlessness," says Bielkus. (credit:Alamy)
This reclining twisted pose can easily be performed in bed before you fall asleep. Lie down on your back and bring the right knee into your chest and then across your left side. Extend the right arm out and gaze to the right, taking several deep breaths and then repeating on the other side. You can also try bringing both legs up and then over to each side, as pictured at left.
"Gentle twists relieve tension throughout the whole spine and also aid in digestion and help us rinse out some tension from the day," Bielkus says. (credit:Alamy)
Like the supine twist, the seated spinal twist (also known as the half lord of the fishes pose) can create a sense of relaxation in the body while gently stretching the spine. The stretch can be practiced with both legs bent or with one outstretched. (credit:Alamy)
A variation of the basic butterfly pose (pictured at left), the reclining butterfly can help the body get into rest mode. Lie down on your back -- on your bed or on a mat -- and bring the feet together, splaying out the knees in a diamond. If your hips are tight and the pose feels too intense, Bielkus suggests putting a folded blanket or cushion under each of the knees.
"Bring one hand to your heart and one hand to your belly," Bielkus says. "Breathe deeply observing the breath move in and out of the body." (credit:Getty)
Left Nostril Breathing (Surya Bhedana)(08 of08)
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To try this relaxing breathing exercise (pranayama), you can either sit up crossed-legged or lie down on your right side. Cover the right nostril with your thumb and extend the fingers out. Then take five to 10 deep breathes out of your left nostril.
"If I can't sleep ... As soon as I've done three left nostril breaths, I'm out," says Bielkus. "It's really, really effective." (credit:Alamy)
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