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18 BRAVA MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014 THRIVE FASHIONISTA AMANDA GINTHER UPHOFF YOGI, OWNER OF BLACKBIRD FAMILY YOGA AGE: 38 HOBBIES: Singing loudly in the car, dancing in the kitchen and embarrassing my children as often as possible. Oh, and yoga! PERSONAL STYLE: Comfy chic. WORK ATTIRE: Tights and top, and a scarf and sweatshirt for when I'm between classes. FAVE POSE: Dancer's pose. I think we could all stand to dance through life a little more. GO-TO OUTFIT ON DAYS OFF: Leggings, boots and a soft long top, probably all from Neena. WHAT NOT TO WEAR TO YOGA: Any- thing with buttons, zippers or a belt; too much perfume or cologne; clothes that DONmTǠTPROPERLY NUMBER OF YOGA PANTS AT HOME: Too many to count, but I only love/wear ǠVEPˬIRS FAVE ACTIVE-WEAR TREND: Brightly colored yoga tights! Tie-dyed tights are even better. FEELS NAKED WITHOUT: Earrings or a scarf. BEST COLOR: Purple, always! Ginther Uphoff's cozy look: Legging by Beyond Yoga, $80, multicross bra by Beyond Yoga, $56, open-back tunic by Rese Kris, $82, necklace by Just the Two of Us, price varies; Neena, 1827 Parmenter St., Middleton. shopneena.com. Learn about an upcoming yoga workshop facilitated by Ginther Uphoff targeting those affected by eating disorders on p. 24. PHOTOGRAPHED BY BOBBI PETERSEN