New Uses for Old Mats


Updated 04/20/10 5:43 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

New Uses for Old Mats

There comes a time when your yoga mat has seen its last downward dog and you may not feel that throwing it away is the best solution for you (or the environment). So what's a girl to do? Gaiam.com has an awesome list of fabulous ideas of uses for that old yoga mat: Tree ornaments -- just use holiday cookie cutters! – T.C., Arvada, CO Dog & cat dishes stay put. Cut to size required. – A. Read more

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: A Perfect, Price-Tag-Free Gift List


Updated 10/21/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: A Perfect, Price-Tag-Free Gift List

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Don’t look now, but here come the holidays (really, they’re just 10 weeks away!). This year, we’re going to make planning and budgeting for them a snap. That’s why we’re starting early to help you tackle the season step by step — and save time, money and stress. If you follow our Guerrilla Guide each week, we promise Read more

Mistakes You're Making in Yoga Class


Updated 07/13/11 12:01 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Prevent Injury in a Yoga Class

People love yoga because it's such a welcoming form of movement — there's something for everyone. Yoga is all about embracing your body's limitations and honoring the light and joy within you. With that said, you're not going to feel very blissed out if you pull a hamstring trying to stick your leg behind your head. Here are some no-nos when it comes to attending a yoga class. Not warming up: 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