The Yoga Stretch and Tell community group is a great place to connect with fellow yogis and talk about all things having to do with this spiritual practice. Recently I posted this question in the group. With so many different types of poses, from forward bends, to backbends, to balancing poses, to ones that require strength and flexibility, tell me, what's your favorite pose right now? If you Read more

The final resting pose in a yoga class known as Savasana is so relaxing, but FitSugar reader bigestivediscuit shared an especially relaxing experience in the Yoga Stretch and Tell community group. Last night I had a nearly orgasmic moment on the train ride home when the breeze coming through the hot subway carriage's window made the China gel my yoga instructor had massaged into my neck during Read more

Breathing and sweating it out in a group yoga class is my favorite way to practice, but at about $15 a class, it's too expensive for most of us to hit the mat as many times as we'd like. Following along to the same old yoga DVDs at home isn't exactly inspirational, so here's a suggestion posted in the Yoga Stretch and Tell community group by sassymolassy. She says, "I highly recommend Read more

Yoga has been a huge part of my life for over 10 years. I love practicing yoga, going to workshops, talking to people about yoga, and reading about it; I even dream that I'm doing yoga poses. If this sounds familiar, it's time to check out the Yoga Stretch and Tell community group. Here's what you'll find there: Posts about upcoming yogic events, like Salutation Nation on Aug. 7 News about the Read more

Barefoot chick from our Yoga Stretch and Tell community group wants to know what the practice of yoga means to you, and posted this: I know most people do yoga to relax and tone their body and I think that is wonderful just of itself. But yoga [as defined in Sanskrit, the language of origin] actually means a union of mind, body, and spirit. Besides the health and physical benefits does anyone Read more

FitSugar reader dresstoimpress posted this in the Yoga Stretch and Tell group. Can you offer some advice? Hello! I just joined this group so this is my first time posting! I'm planning on signing up for yoga at a studio nearby. It's inexpensive and they offer a lot of beginning classes as well as classes for all levels. I have done a few yoga DVDs in the past and I enjoyed it, but I never got Read more

Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is loving the third trimester of her second pregnancy and has no complaints. Without experiencing the usual discomforts of pregnancy, she told People magazine, "I feel really good. I love this pregnancy. It's been really easy. I haven't gotten really nauseous or anything." The VS Angel's secret to feeling great is keeping up with her fitness routine. Read more

Almost everyone in the gym shows up to work for a goal, be it overall health, bulking up, losing weight, or increased power and flexibility. Of course, there are a million different fitness roads you can take to get there and watching others work it out can be fascinating and (occasionally) giggle inducing. Whether you're attracted to the average man or a more muscular build, you've undoubtedly Read more

Perhaps signing up for yoga classes was one of your healthy New Year's resolutions? I have found that yoga can be practiced by anyone at any age and it does a body good . . . both inside and out. And contrary to popular belief, yoga is so much more than just stretching — it's a union of the mind, body, and spirit. Here are some tips I've learned after years of practice that should help you get Read more