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After a weekend of swimming in a lake and jumping in a pool, I was starting to feel like I should have gills instead of lungs. My legs and hips were feeling it, too. To get my body back into a relaxed and balanced state, I did a few stretches and yoga poses that have me in tune and ready to roll on my own two land legs. Incidentally, it was the Matsyasana that may have supplied the most Read more
There are some yoga poses that just about everyone has heard of or done. Down Dog, Tree, Seated Forward Bend — these are pretty standard poses that anyone can practice, so they tend to be included in many yoga classes. Fish pose is another pretty popular pose, and it's a counter-pose for Shoulderstand since it stretches out the throat, chest and shoulders in the opposite direction. It feels Read more
Sunny over at Body by Glamour knows we all love to try healthy brownie recipes. Yes, the words "healthy" and "brownie" are not mutually exclusive. Complete Running celebrates the new world marathon record. You will not believe how fast Haile Gebrselassie ran 26.2 miles! Diet-Blog poses the age old question, "When is a salad unhealthy?" Mark's Daily Apple goes au naturel when it comes to Read more
Reese Witherspoon and Matthew McConaughey were all smiles posing side by side today at their Cannes photocall for Mud. During a press conference earlier today, Reese talked about her supporting role in Mud, saying, "I grew up with my brother in a creek, riding dirt bikes, dirt fishing, everything you see the boys in the movie doing. When I read Jeff's script, it felt like home. It's a beautiful Read more
Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt teamed up for the premiere of their film Salmon Fishing in the Yemen last night at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Emily paired a tea-length Naeem Khan dress with Chopard jewels at the debut while Ewan suited up in Dolce & Gabbana. Her husband, John Krasinski, wasn't on hand to pose for pictures with her, but Ewan's wife Eve Mavrakis joined him on Read more
Scarlett Johansson wore a bikini under her tank top yesterday when she stepped out to get tacos for lunch at Ono Char Burger in Hawaii. She's off on a week-long getaway with boyfriend Nate Naylor and some of their friends. They've been spotted hanging out on the beach, fishing, and having drinks on a chartered boat. Scarlett's buddies also kept the good times going at a birthday bash a few nights Read more
Sometimes a "case of the Mondays" can follow us well into the work week. Looming deadlines, pressure from the boss, and a hectic day of meetings are enough to frazzle the calmest individual. Before you let stress take control of an otherwise productive workday, follow these tips for stopping stress before it takes full hold. Eat yourself to calm: While fatty junk foods may seem like the cure Read more
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Anne Burrell was the guest of honor last night as the Food Network and Wente Wines unveiled their "entwines" at NYC's The Kitchen. The four varietals, which are designed to make wine more accessible to new drinkers, include Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. They'll retail for $12.99 and soon will be in grocery stores across the country. The bottles come equipped with Read more
While teaching a Vinyasa Yoga class Saturday morning, I noticed three of my students shifting around while in Savasana (aka corpse pose), the relaxation pose done at the end of class where you lie on your back and just breathe. Afterward I asked if they were uncomfortable, and they all complained of an aching lower back. It seems like an oxymoron that a resting pose would be so unbearable, but Read more
