Would You Do Yoga With Your Dog?


Updated 08/27/09 4:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 32 comments

Doga Is Yoga With Your Dog

When I first heard about doga classes (yoga with your dog), I thought it was too bizarre to catch on, but it seems that classes are cropping up all over the place. Some people feel that it's a slap in the face to this ancient tradition, while others believe doga makes perfect sense since it coincides with yogic principles that encourage living in harmony with all living beings. Classes aren't Read more

Doggie Yoga: Downward Dog at its Best


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Doggie Yoga: Downward Dog at its Best

Yoga's increasing popularity has been leading folks to get everyone in the family involved from grandparents to children to dogs. Yup, you read that right, dogs. MSNBC is reporting the onset of "doggie yoga," which is being hailed as a new way for owners to interact with their pets as well as a way to get dogs to calm down. Part of the class includes gentle stretching and dog massage as well. I Read more

Would You Do Yoga with Your Dog?


Updated 04/05/07 11:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Would You Do Yoga with Your Dog?

Now that you know about doggie yoga, I am curious about your thoughts on it... I love my dog as much as the next dog lover, but I am still warming up to this idea. What do you think -- Would you sign up to do doggie yoga with your dog? Things to consider: Saint Bernards, Mastiffs and Great Danes, dogs with flatulence problems and dogs that enjoy chewing on rubbery objects. Source Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Awe-Inspiring Documentaries About Women


Updated 08/18/11 11:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out Aug. 18, 2011

10 great documentaries about women to inspire you Five tricks to making the best of a growing-it-out hairstyle Take a fashion cue from the geek-chic Mr. Rogers Don't let freekah freak you out . . . learn how to cook with this healthy, delicious grain Hot new pictures from Breaking Dawn show Bella and Edward in bed 10 beautifully photographed birth announcements 5 on-the-verge denim brands to Read more

Tips For Surviving Sweaty Summer Yoga Classes


Updated 07/14/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips For Enduring Hot Yoga Class

Summertime heat means practicing yoga in an extremely hot and humid room that can make breathing unbearable — especially when the guy next to you forgot his deodorant. Who can focus on their drishti when sweat is pooling in their eyes? If you're not used to practicing in super high temps, you'll need to take some precautions to get through the 60- to 90-minute class without passing out. First, Read more

Get Your Partner to Exercise: No Nagging, Bribing, or Insulting Required


Updated 07/12/11 6:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Ways to Get Your Significant Other to Exercise

Fitness may be a priority for you, but your husband, boyfriend, or partner might be another story. If you wish your better half would include more exercise in their day whether it's to relieve stress, drop a few pounds, or as a way to spend more time together, I'm sure you've discovered that nagging, bribing, or insulting them are surefire ways to get them to shun sweating it out. Plus, it won't Read more