FitSugar Readers Name Their Top 5 Yoga Poses


Updated 11/04/10 11:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Top 5 Favorite Yoga Poses

Last week I asked you to tell me what your favorite yoga pose is, and even though the results varied, a few poses were mentioned over and over. Keep reading to see what poses FitSugar readers love most, and make sure to click through to the end to see what the all-time favorite pose is. Read more

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .


Updated 07/16/09 7:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .

I'm really happy that yoga is gaining in popularity these days, because it's so good for everybody. Whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic back pain, are pregnant, or just need to de-stress, the ancient practice of yoga can help. Apparently it's also good for celebs too. Madonna, Brooke Shields, Adam Levine, Drew Barrymore, and Naomi Watts are all Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree


Updated 06/06/09 5:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Tree Pose

When most people think of yoga, they imagine someone in Lotus pose or this pose called Tree. This pose is all about challenging your sense of balance, but it also promotes good posture and opens your hips. Sanskrit Name: Vrksasana English Translation: Tree Pose Want to know my trick for staying in this pose? Then read more Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree


Updated 06/03/08 11:42 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose:  Tree

This pose works mostly on your balance, without putting too much strain on your muscles. Let's give it a try: Stand tall, with your feet together, arms by your side (mountain pose) Put all your weight in your left foot, and bend your right knee Using your hands, place the sole of your right foot against your left inner thigh. If that is too much for your knee...Just place your foot lower down Read more

50 Geeky Date Ideas For Valentine's Day (and Beyond)


Updated 02/12/12 5:56 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Geeky Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more

Drew Barrymore Goes Bright to Talk "Pushing 40" and Her "Positive" Relationship


Updated 01/11/12 7:43 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Drew Barrymore InStyle Pictures 2012

Drew Barrymore posed in a crisp white dress for the cover of InStyle's February issue, which hits newsstands this Friday. She's promoting her new movie, Big Miracle, and sharing excitement about the project with her fans in our latest I'm a Huge Fan contest — enter for a chance to meet Drew! Press for the big-screen release will be even sweeter since Drew is also celebrating her recent Read more

6 Mistakes You're Making on Your Yoga Mat


Updated 12/31/11 5:31 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Mistakes You're Making in Yoga

Yoga is supposed to be all about serenity and bliss, but there's no way you'll feel relaxed and at peace with the world if you're making these major no-nos on the mat. Not connecting breath with movements: For every movement in your yoga practice, there is a breath pattern that goes along with it. For example, to start a Sun Salutation, you inhale to raise your arms up, and exhale to fold Read more

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Pick Up a Christmas Tree With Haven and Honor


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Jessica Alba Christmas Tree Shopping With Family Pictures

Jessica Alba held on tight to her youngest daughter Haven during a fun outing on Saturday. Jessica, Cash Warren, Haven, and Honor visited West Hollywood's Mr. Greentrees lot to pick up their Christmas tree. The foursome is just one of many celebrity families getting into the holiday spirit and they have an extra special season ahead of them since it's Haven's first. The 4-month-old might be too Read more

How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas


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How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Ray-Bans aren't the only piece of the past worth revisiting. There are also old-school photos, discreetly boozy drinks and Judy Garland. Let's go ahead and combine all three: It's Retro Christmas. This year, we're planning to enjoy what we call "Retro Christmas": A return to holidays past, when the season was about togetherness Read more

SJP Talks Holiday Wrapping Madness and Matthew Broderick's Childlike Love of Christmas


Updated 12/08/11 1:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sarah Jessica Parker on Late Night Jimmy Fallon Pictures

Sarah Jessica Parker sat down on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to chat up the ensemble comedy, New Year's Eve, last night. Talk turned from SJP's big-screen holiday film to her own family's Christmas plans. She admitted to being the resident gift wrapper in the household and said that her husband, Matthew Broderick, prefers to just hide presents inside of cooking pots and leave them under the Read more