Do you have a minipanic attack when your yoga instructor says it's time to work on headstands? Whether you've tried inversions a hundred times and can't stay balanced for more than half a second, or are too intimidated to even try, here are five reasons headstands aren't happening for you and how to get started hanging upside down. You're scared of falling: This is a very real fear and a valid Read more

You've been practicing yoga for a while, and have mastered balancing in a basic headstand. Not only is it a great trick to whip out at parties to impress your friends, but holding this pose is an extremely effective way to strengthen your core and upper body and circulate your blood. Doing a headstand the same way every time you practice yoga is a little boring though, so have a little fun with Read more

Having survived the simple choreography and sequined costumes of my high school swing choir, I have tuned into Glee since the beginning. As a self-professed Gleek, I must tell you my choir teacher had nothing on Mr. Schuester, aka Matthew Morrison. Aside from our respective swing choir pasts, Matthew and I actually have a lot in common that might not be so apparent on the surface. One: we both Read more

Hi Fit, I have been practicing yoga on my own for years, and I love it all . . . sun salutations, backbends, forward bends, you name it . . . except for the inverted poses. Despite my best efforts, I have never been able to get into them! Can you recommend any exercises to strengthen my upper body so that I will be able to do them, or do you have any other tips to help me take my practice to the Read more