In Honor of Yoga Month: Talk About Inspiration!


Updated 09/22/08 9:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

OK, OK, I know what you're thinking. This is some patchouli-smelling, long-haired, hippie-yoga dude who loves to practice shirtless. Try not to focus on that but watch what this amazingly strong and flexible man can do. See how he does Eight Crooked Limbs without even touching the ground, and then later gets himself into Hummingbird? This is two minutes of supreme yoga. Tell me, does this Read more

Open Your Heart: 10 Heart-Opening Stretches


Updated 02/13/12 4:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Heart-Opening Yoga Stretches

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 Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Her Annual Appearance at the Bent on Learning Party


Updated 06/16/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow Pictures at the Bent on Learning Fundraiser

Gwyneth Paltrow hit the red carpet in NYC last night to attend the Bent on Learning charity's annual fundraiser. She, along with yogi Russell Simmons, were on hand to receive honors from the organization, which Gwyneth has supported by attending its events in 2010 and 2009. Bent on Learning's aim is to bring yoga into inner city schools in the Big Apple. The bash was thrown by Alice + Olivia Read more

Know When to Bail: Sunk Costs


Updated 03/11/11 5:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Know When to Bail: Sunk Costs

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Picture the scene. It’s the evening of the Lady Gaga concert/Yankees game/yoga bootcamp. You bought the tickets months ago, saving up and looking forward to it. But tonight, it’s blizzarding. And you’ve had the worst week and are exhausted. And nothing would make you happier at that moment than a hot chocolate and Read more

January Jones Hits the Yoga Studio Following Mad Men's Big Emmy Morning


Updated 07/15/11 8:29 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

January Jones at Yoga in LA the Day of Emmy Nomination News

January Jones visited her favorite LA yoga studio yesterday afternoon, just a few hours after it was announced that Mad Men earned a whopping 19 2011 Emmy Award nominations. Not only was the show recognized in the best drama series shortlist, but her costars Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Elisabeth Moss, and Christina Hendricks are all up for individual honors. January may not have gotten a nod of her Read more

In Case You Didn't Know, Yoga Is the Secret to Longevity


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Yoga Is the Secret to Longevity

I've become a big fan of the OnSugar blog Yoga Off the Mat, but I think this most recent post is my favorite. My great friend / yoga colleague Cindy Storman told me a wonderful story recently. I just had to share this with everyone. I've known Cindy for almost a decade now, and she has not aged a bit. Good genes and longevity run in her family. So picture Cindy, at her Great Aunt Esther's 100th Read more