6 Ways to Keep Celebrating National Yoga Month


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

6 Yoga Sequences to Burn Calories and Tone

As September draws to a close, so does National Yoga Month. However, that's no reason to quit challenging yourself to learn new postures. Here's a quick look at some of our favorite yoga videos and slideshows. Lay out your mat, and get sun saluting! Work Your Abs With Yoga! Yoga Series For Runners Yoga For Jennifer Aniston's Abs How to Do a Headstand Advanced Yoga Moves Tush Toning Yoga Read more

Yoga Studios Across the Country Offer Week-Long Passes For National Yoga Month


Updated 08/05/11 12:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

September Is National Yoga Month: Free Classes

If you've always wanted to achieve Standing Bow pose with grace, now is the time. September is National Yoga Month, and to celebrate, over 1,200 yoga studios nationwide are offering one week of free yoga through October — registration is already underway. The hope is to inspire more people to try yoga so they can reap all the physical and emotional benefits of regular practice. All you have to Read more

Name That Yoga Pose!


Updated 09/08/10 4:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fun Yoga Pose Quiz For Yoga Month

It's September! To many that means college football and baseball pennant races, but for meditation lovers, it's time to celebrate National Yoga Month! Before you run off to your next class, take my quiz to jog your memory on some yoga poses! Question 1 of 5What is the Sanskrit name for this basic pose? Balasana Anantasana Garudasana Ustrasana Read more

Fit For September: Must Haves


Updated 09/09/10 10:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Fitness Products and Gifts For the Fall

Say hello to September! This month is all about squeezing in your last bits of Summer, while also making a smooth transition into Fall. I love this time of year, it's the perfect weather for an outdoor workout, and I start to see signs of new produce at the farmers market. It's also National Yoga Month, and what's not to love about that? Here are our picks to make sure your September is a perfect Read more

Name That Yoga Pose


Updated 09/01/09 3:11 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Name That Yoga Pose

In honor of September being National Yoga Month, let's test what you know about some common and not-so-common yoga poses. Question 1 of 8What is this hip opener called? Grasshopper Lizard Cricket Monkey Read more

Fit for September: Must Haves


Updated 09/16/08 4:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fit for September: Must Haves

Now that Labor Day has passed us by, it's time to kiss the dog days of Summer good-bye. Just because you're putting away your bathing suit does not mean that you should also put away your motivation to stay fit. Being healthy is much more than looking good on the beach. Use my September Must Haves to welcome the first day of Fall, and of the rest of your life. Source Read more

Would You Pay to Take a Spin Class?


Updated 10/22/11 5:44 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Rise of Indoor Cycling Spin Studios

Judging from the latest trend in fitness, what's old is new again. Indoor cycling is all the rage, and it's moving beyond drop-in classes at the gym. Contributing to the hybrid fitness craze is a new wave of classes that combine spin with either yoga or strength training. LA-based Yas is a hybrid of yoga and spinning, while New York's SoulCycle turns indoor cycling into a total body workout — Read more

How to Create a Serene Yoga Spot


Updated 09/18/11 3:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Create a Calming Yoga Room at Home

September is National Yoga Month, and if you're unable to take advantage of the free classes yoga studios are offering, don't fret. With a little elbow grease you can transform a corner of your home into a dedicated yoga zone. I learned a few things while recently converting part of my guest bedroom into a yoga space. It would normally take me a while to tackle a home project like that, but Read more

Best of Yoga: Hybrid Classes


Updated 09/14/11 4:30 AM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

The Best Hybrid Yoga Classes

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Still think yoga is for hippies? Think again! Instead of chanting, there are lots of yoga styles that fuse elements of other workouts to make a killer two-for-one workout for any exercise personality. Since you've never been one to play by the rules, why should your yoga practice? Think of this as your yogi cheat sheet of Read more

Celebrate National Yoga Month With Salutation Nation


Updated 09/06/11 9:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Salutation Nation 2011

This Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m., head outside to celebrate National Yoga Month by unrolling your mat and joining thousands of people for Salutation Nation. Hosted by Lululemon, the event encourages people across the US to practice yoga simultaneously. The yoga apparel giant is also hosting complimentary classes at locations across the nation, so yogis can practice together, too. Find one near Read more