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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

read more 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. Source

Oh Please! Worst Gym Pickup Lines

Jenny Sugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:51:19 PST

It's Valentine's Day and maybe you have found love at the gym (I met my hubby in a yoga class!) While there's nothing wrong with a little harmless flirting during a workout, some people take it a little too far. Sometimes Cupid's arrow really misses the mark. To celebrate these awkward blunders, we've rounded up some of the worst pickup lines overhead at gyms. Maybe one of these has been used on you?

Read on for some cringe-worthy come-ons:

I know milk does a body good, but baby, how much have you been drinking?
Your daddy must have been a baker, because you've got a sweet set of buns.
You look like a cool glass of refreshing water, and I am the thirstiest man in the world.
Do you have tickets? [you say, "Tickets?"] Yeah, do you have tickets? Tickets to the gun show. [he flexes biceps]
I know an activity that’s fun and burns 350 calories an hour . . .
Are your legs tired? Because you've been running through my mind all day long.
Do you squat here often?

Keep reading for more cheesy gym pickup lines.

Open Your Heart: 10 Heart-Opening Stretches

Jenny Sugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:15:17 PST

I can hear Madonna in my head singing "Open Your Heart," and in my mind's eye see her doing her yoga moves on stage. Why not celebrate Valentine's Day and American Heart Month with a little bit of yogic love? Physically stretching the muscles in your chest, shoulders, and belly can create a deep emotional release helping you to appreciate and honor of yourself and your loved ones. These poses also bring a feeling of lightness and contentment. Try these 10 heart-opening stretches to make you feel positively blissful.

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Yoga Secrets From Jennifer Aniston's Guru

FitSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:02:49 PST

Jennifer Aniston may be making her debut as a horrible boss, but she does have one hot body. Her secret? Yoga with Mandy Ingber.

Mandy recently schooled us on how to get legs like Jen and the philosophy behind Yogalosophy - DVDs of the yoga workout are available for $15. Watch this video to learn Jen's fave yoga pose, tips for relaxing with your mat, and poses Mandy's celebs try to avoid. What's your favorite yoga pose?

Healthy Dose Link Time: Brooke Burke's Full-Body Workout

Susi May — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:32:18 PST

Brooke Burke's totally doable and fun full-body workout - Fitness
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Poser health foods to avoid - Real Simple
Feeling low? Ten simple ways to improve your mood - Prevention
Red or white? Your wine preference could affect your breast cancer risk - The Stir
Get your health on and celebrate the Year of the Dragon - Fit Bottomed Girls
Cannabis-based mouth spray poised for OK by FDA - Newser
Work your way to full wheel and feel the glory of the back bend - Yoga Journal

Lil Links: Natalie Portman's Aleph Is a Farmers Market Cutie!

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:32:14 PST

Natalie Portman makes a farmers market visit a family affair - Celebrity Baby Scoop
10 things moms don't need in baby's first few months - Momformation
Toddlers and Tiaras mom dresses her tot in a meat bikini - The Stir
Tori Spelling's tots show their love of Yo Gabba Gabba - Celebrity Baby Blog
Meet your latest yoga buddy - FitPregnancy
A look inside the country's largest sperm bank - Parenting
Tips for telling strangers to keep their hands off your belly - The Bump
MotherKnows gives parents access to their kids' medical records - Tecca.com
Think you are seeing twins everywhere? You are! - Yahoo! Shine

Reese Witherspoon's "Om"-azing Arm Workout

Self — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:15:35 PST

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!

Reese Witherspoon may be one of Hollywood's most in-demand leading ladies, but don't expect the Oscar winner to solicit any special treatment during her tri-weekly yoga sessions.

"We've done private training a few times but she usually comes to the group class," says YogaHop owner Matthew Reyes, who has trained Witherspoon for the past five years. "I treat Reese the same as I treat everyone else but I'm glad she feels comfortable enough to come in with the general public."

Reyes enthusiastically endorses the 35-year-old's other passion (running) as a perfect complement to yoga but warns, "Women across the board, especially runners, have a much better developed lower body than upper body." That's why he pushes the actress to find her edge in every power yoga session. "My goal is, if someone were to work out until their arms were exhausted, take a day off then do it again, take a day off and do it again. You will see some really nice development in your muscular tone."

Want to get strong, sexy arms like the Water For Elephants star? Add these four moves to your regular routine three times a week and you'll be flaunting Witherspoon-like guns in no time.

See the moves after the break.