Darth Vader and Yoga: A Connection Through Breath


Updated 05/03/11 5:10 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Darth Vader and Yoga: A Connection Through Breath

Yoga is all about connecting your breath with your movements. It's called ujjayi pranayama (pronounced oo-jai pra-na-ya-ma). Some instructors call it "ocean breath," "victorious breath," or "Darth Vader breath." It is said that Yogis performing this breath alone can create enough heat to melt snow around them. If you walk into an Ashtanga yoga class, you will be overwhelmed with an amazing and Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Prom-asaurus"


Updated 05/09/12 2:47 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Glee Recap "Prom-asaurus"

It's prom time again on Glee, and this year's festivities contain just as much drama as last year's, plus infinitely more dinosaurs. That's right — Brittany decides to exercise her presidential rights in order to celebrate the peace that apparently once existed between cavemen and dinos. It doesn't make much sense, but it does give Brittany the opportunity to prance around in a Read more

4 Pranayama Techniques to Help You Breathe Easy


Updated 05/20/12 4:27 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

4 Styles of Yoga Breathing Explained

In yoga, pranayama is considered the art of breathing, and knowing different pranyama techniques will help support a strong practice and get you feeling all kinds of awesome. Because the Sanskrit can be a little confusing, here are explanations of four pranayama techniques to help you on your way to better breathing. Ujjayi pranayama: Integral to Ashtanga and many a Vinyasa class, ujjayi Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Goddess


Updated 05/17/12 12:36 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose: Goddess

Channel your inner goddess with this simple but bold yoga pose. Goddess pose builds your inner and outer strength; since it is like a wide squat you will be working your quads and glutes. Sanskrit Name: Utkata Konasana English Translation: Fierce Angle Pose Also Called: Goddess or Victory Squat To learn how to do this pose read more Read more