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Guess Which Celebrity Was Spotted Leaving Yoga Class?

FitSugar — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:37:46 PDT

Can you guess which mom-to-be looked pretty in pink after her yoga class?

A Love Affair With the Mat: 10 Celebrity Yoginis

Michele Foley — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:51:29 PDT

Once seen as a fitness trend, yoga has situated itself as a mainstay in healthy living - especially amongst celebs. And while Jennifer Aniston and Madonna remain the most famous celeb yoginis, they are definitely not the only ones. Find out who else in Hollywood is spending time on the mat, what their practice of choice is, and why they've stuck with it after all of these years.

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Guess Who Just Finished Hot Yoga?

FitSugar — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:05:27 PDT

Which celeb spent the day sweating with her husband in a yoga class?

If It's Good Enough for Madonna . . .

FitSugar — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:30:00 PST

Then it's good enough for us. Madonna and other celebs have gotten on the yoga bus. But why yoga?

Madonna was introduced to yoga by Sting, who invited her to sit in on a session with yoga guru Danny Paradise. She was hooked. Paradise taught Madonna the practice of Ashtanga yoga. It's physically strenuous, and requires discipline and consistency, which she learned from dancing all those years. Madonna also follows a strict Macrobiotic diet. So now we know she wasn't just born with that amazingly strong body. She's worked hard to look as good as she does.

Not only can she do really advanced postures, but she can do forearm stands on stage and in high-heeled boots.

Want to know what Madonna has learned from her yoga practice? Then

Madonna is not just doing it for fun or a cute butt. She told ABC's 20/20 "I want to be liberated from my ego, less concerned about what other people think of me." She also said,"I remember that I couldn't sit still for a second. I was always on the move. I was often pretty aggressive, wild and unpredictable, but all that's changed."

Well, there you have it. Not only does yoga keep your body healthy, but it does even more for your mind. It's mentally cleansing, clearing, and calming which we could all benefit from.

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Get Brooklyn Decker's Bikini Bod With Yoga

Zelana Montminy — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:59:22 PDT

Brooklyn Decker knows how to rock a bikini, and yoga plays a big part in her fitness routine. Tara Stiles, Brooklyn's yoga go-to, shared two poses that helped the blond bombshell get into swimsuit shape. Learn how to do the poses when you watch the video.

What Celebs Have to Say About the Benefits of Yoga

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:06:05 PDT

Yoga may be an ancient practice, but it feels like we're constantly hearing a new celebrity boasting about how yoga has transformed his or her health. If you still haven't tried out a yoga class, maybe seeing how these beautiful celebrities keep their youthful glow from yoga will be the push you need. From Ellen DeGeneres to Gwyneth Paltrow, these 10 celebrities have all praised the benefits of a solid, consistent yoga practice.

Victoria's Secret Model Erin Heatherton's "Golden Combination" For Staying in Bikini Shape

Zelana Montminy — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:38:00 PDT

Erin Heatherton is the face of VSX, the fitness line from Victoria's Secret. She models swimsuits for the company too, and with bikini season fast approaching, we sat down with the athletic model to learn her secrets for staying fit. Watch the video to learn what Erin considers the perfect workout and what she eats on cheat days.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Load Up on Omega-3s With This Easy Salmon Recipe

Michele Foley — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:07:37 PDT

Your easy weeknight dinner: balsamic-glazed salmon - Eating Bird Food
A protein bar battle royale: Nature Valley vs. Clif Mojo - Fit Bottomed Girls
Time to celebrate -a cookie you can have for breakfast! - The Fitnessista
7 reasons to start every day with hot water and lemon - Mind Body Green
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The healthy trends that are actually worth buying into - FabFitFun
Disabled one day, running the next; how yoga changed one man's life - Prevention

Should You Cleanse Before Pregnancy?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:04:46 PDT

Every mama wants to give her baby the best start possible, but just how clean should that beginning be? Anna Getty, the organic living expert and founder of Pregnancy Awareness Month (which happens to be now), recently wrote about her thoughts on preparing the body for pregnancy on the Healthy Child Healthy World website. She shared her year-long, pre-conception plan to whip her body (and soul) into shape for baby, saying:

I cut out all forms of caffeine including black or green tea and (gulp) chocolate, all refined sugars, gluten, dairy, and alcohol, any form of pharmaceutical drugs like aspirin or Ibuprofen and ate a mostly raw diet. I also included acupuncture, colonics, meditation, yoga and juicing. I had planned on cleansing for a year, however, somewhere in the middle, maybe five months, of my pre-conception cleanse the spirit of my unborn daughter decided I was "clean" enough and graced my womb with her presence.

It seems everywhere I turn these days, I hear someone talking about the latest juice cleanse. Friends, colleagues, and celebrities are busy touting the weight loss and detoxifying benefits of the drinks but I never thought about using them to prepare for pregnancy. You clean baby's linens and clothes before she uses them, but do you need to clean your womb before she enters it?

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Sugar Shout Out: Your Guide to Summer Concerts

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:55:09 PDT