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Looking for a way to connect with fellow yogis and yoginis? Well, FitSugar has created Yoga Stretch and Tell - a group dedicated to sharing your yoga stories, questions, tips, and celebrations. We'll chat about anything and everything having to do with yoga. Need an answer to a burning yoga question? Want to share a tip that helped you open your back? Do you have a secret embarrassing Read more
I did a double take when I first saw this striking image on interior designer Amanda Nisbet's website, I couldn't tell from the first split second if the pink pattern was a wall treatment or an elaborate headboard. I suppose it's both, really. The architectural details of the ornate, wooden facade mimic a headboard brilliantly. I'm convinced, though, that a similar look could be achieved with Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I learned some valuable lessons about how to succeed in the "real world" while starting out at my first full-time job, and you can, too. I never expected my social circle, at age 22, to use the phrase "I feel so old" so much. We know we still have our whole lives ahead of us, but making the transition from college to career can Read more
If running more was on your resolution list, right on! We love running, and to ensure that your body can handle all the miles, we suggest adding these five yoga poses to your weekly fitness routine. Yoga and running are very complementary: yoga is perfect for stretching out all those muscles worked, and often overworked, while running. Here's a short yoga series created especially for runners by Read more
Perhaps signing up for yoga classes was one of your healthy New Year's resolutions? I have found that yoga can be practiced by anyone at any age and it does a body good . . . both inside and out. And contrary to popular belief, yoga is so much more than just stretching — it's a union of the mind, body, and spirit. Here are some tips I've learned after years of practice that should help you get Read more
Going to the gym is more than just walking in and jumping on a treadmill: there's etiquette to follow. With so many of you making good on your New Year's resolutions and hitting the gym this month, make sure these gym-going tips are fresh in your mind. Gyms are ridiculously busy in January. Check out our tips for navigating when yours is overcrowded. No one wants to get sick from exercising. Read more
The holidays are always a little hectic, and there's definitely some added pressure for those of us who volunteer to play host for a Hanukkah celebration, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve party. We caught up with entertaining expert Katie Lee as she toasted her role as Clos du Bois wine ambassador in LA, and couldn't resist asking for some advice on how to make throwing a successful seasonal Read more
Here is a hilarious yet totally embarrassing hot yoga story from reader FunSally, who shared her wardrobe malfunction in our Yoga Stretch and Tell group. This is a little story of my first hot yoga class. I was surprised to see mostly men there and, out of a class of 20, only three other women. I was already sweating before we even got started. It was really hot, and it wasn't long before Read more
Once Oct. 31 rolls around and not until the last day of the year, Hilary Swank isn't one to turn away scale-tipping holiday foods. Her secret to staying slim during the holiday season is no secret at all, because she tells Us Weekly: "Eat away! Starting on Halloween, all the way through New Year's, I'm eating. That's why elastic waistbands are a must. So that you can eat a lot and let it stretch Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Lindsay Weiss about the most popular baby names of 2011. Drum roll please…Babycenter just released the results of its highly anticipated annual Top 100 Baby Names of 2011. (Note: am I the only one Read more
