Ashtanga Yoga: Why Avoid Drinking Water?


Updated 03/19/09 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Ashtanga Yoga:  Why Avoid Drinking Water?

If you've ever walked into an Ashtanga Yoga class, I'm sure you've noticed that it's warm in the room, but not even close to as hot as Bikram. The warmth helps your muscles to loosen up slightly, but the quick-paced and strength building vinyasas between poses is what really heats up your body. Think of it as creating an inner fire that heats your body from the inside out, which helps you Read more

Class Act: Mysore


Updated 07/08/07 8:42 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Class Act:  Mysore

If you're checking out classes at an Ashtanga yoga studio, you may come across a class called Mysore. In a Mysore style yoga class, you lead yourself, following your own breath and a series of memorized poses, either First Series or Second Series. If you are an advanced practitioner, you may even do Third Series. No one speaks - they only breathe. Sometimes the instructor may whisper to someone Read more

Rewind: Who Will Play Christian Grey?


Updated 05/26/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of May 20, 2012

Amid all the speculation about Fifty Shades of Grey casting, we offered some humble suggestions for the role of Christian. We're also wondering who should play Anastasia. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez made a hilarious Fifty Shades parody for Funny or Die. Everyone is abuzz about Leonardo DiCaprio's '20s role after seeing the trailer for The Great Gatsby and the intriguing pictures. James Bond came Read more

Video: See Beyoncé Sing in Public For the First Time in Almost a Year!


Updated 05/25/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beyonce Singing For First Time After Blue Ivy (Video)

Beyoncé is back to work! The singer posted a behind-the-scenes video on her website, which shows rehearsals for her concert series in Atlantic City this weekend. In the footage, Bey gets into dancer-ready shape and warms up her voice for the first time since taking a break to give birth to Blue Ivy. Take a look in PopSugar Rush! Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

Tessa and Tyrell's Lakeside Glamour Wedding


Updated 05/24/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lake Wedding Inspiration

It's time to celebrate the most romantic season of the year with our first featured wedding! Each week we will be sharing an inspiring real wedding with insight from the bride on everything from the decor details to the honeymoon plans, as well as lots of gorgeous photos from the big day. Pin your favorites to take part in our Pinterest contest — you could win a romantic getaway! Kicking off Read more

What Did You Think of the Revenge Season Finale?


Updated 05/25/12 7:23 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Revenge Season Finale Recap

I'm still reeling from the first season finale of Revenge. Though I've been following the show since day one, my allegiance had slipped a little in the past few weeks because the plot seemed to be straying — until this week's episode. Color me happily surprised! At first, I thought the big shocker was when Amanda shows up . . . pregnant! I knew as soon as Victoria gets out of the limo and Read more

Rewind: Fall TV Fever


Updated 05/19/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of May 13, 2012

We couldn't be more excited for Fall after the networks showed off all their new shows this week. All the big networks — ABC , CBS, Fox, NBC, and The CW — also unveiled their new schedules. Still confused about the fate of your favorite show? We've rounded up renewal and cancellation news about every show right here. Before we start thinking about Fall, there are still finales happening, Read more

Growing Through Arts' Music Series: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?


Updated 05/17/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Opera and Musicals For Kids

We're all about exposing kids to fine arts, but is opera asking a bit too much? Not according to Growing Through Arts, a company founded by former pro dancer and Harvard grad Aleksandra Efimova, which creates educational children's books and toys. The company just launched its second series of books (the first focused on ballet), breaking down some seriously highbrow stuff for kids ages 2 to 6. Read more

Kristen Stewart Says She's "Dying to Make Another Movie With Rob"


Updated 05/17/12 9:07 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Today's Celebrity News May 17, 2012 Early Edition

Kristen Stewart talks working with Robert Pattinson again — Us Weekly Adele's latest huge career milestone — HuffPost Entertainment Lea Michele and Cory Monteith take their love to a hockey game — People Tia Mowry drops out of her BET series — Hollywood Reporter Why Cannes is even more important for Marion Cotillard this year — Lainey Gossip Seems like stars can't get enough hot pink! Read more