Jun 29, 2009 -
Standing poses not only strengthen your legs, but they make you feel powerful and calm. One of my favorites is Extended Side Angle because it opens the hips and stretches the sides of the body. Here's a variation that involves twisting the torso, so it also opens the chest and shoulders and strengthens your core.
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Jun 29, 2009 -
Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima is pregnant with her own little angel. The supermodel is thrilled to be pregnant with her first child, but she's had to modify her fitness routine because of her growing belly. Adriana was a boxing enthusiast before she had a bun in the oven, and the fatigue and sickness she's endured have pushed her toward a form of fitness she used to shun — yoga.
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Jun 26, 2009 -
Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced yogini, practicing yoga is a wonderful way to take care of yourself and your growing little one. Not only will you experience peace and relaxation, but so will your babe. Many gentle types of yoga are appropriate and beneficial during pregnancy, but here are some things you should know if you are expecting .
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Jun 23, 2009 -
Can you guess who said this about her vinyasa flow yoga class?
"It hurts so good, and I feel euphoric after."
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Jun 22, 2009 -
Yoga calms your mind and increases your flexibility, but it can also strengthen your core and tone your midsection — just in time for bikini season. Try these five yoga poses that target your abs and back muscles.
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Jun 19, 2009 -
If you're continuing your yoga practice into the warm Summer days, you may be thinking you need to purchase some shorts since the temperature has risen. Before you make the splurge, I'm here to tell you to save your money. I know it's tempting to ditch your pants since yoga can make you so hot and sweaty, but you actually want to wear pants instead of shorts.
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Jun 15, 2009 -
It's so important to include backbends in your stretching routine. Not only do they increase flexibility in your spine and neck, but they also stretch your abs, hip flexors, shoulders, and chest. This pose is a combination of Bow and Cobra and it's one of my favorites.
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Jun 12, 2009 -
If you're looking to increase flexibility in your neck and spine, half wheel is the pose to do. It also tones your glutes, hamstrings, and quads, so it's a great pose to include in your stretching routine. To make it slightly more challenging and offer support to a friend doing a modified shoulderstand, do this pose called double bridge.
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Jun 08, 2009 -
After channeling your inner strength with Goddess pose, it's time to try this variation. Not only will it tone your quads, glutes, and core, but it will also increase flexibility in your shoulders.
Sanskrit Name: Parivritta Utkata Konasana
English Translation: Revolved Fierce Angle Pose
Also Called: Revolved Goddess or Twisting Goddess
To learn how to do this pose read more
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Jun 05, 2009 -
If you're expecting a baby, hopefully you've heard about the benefits of yoga for pregnancy, labor, and delivery. If you can't find any prenatal yoga classes near you, then try a prenatal yoga DVD, like this one, Prenatal Yoga With Desi Bartlett ($15). This flowing, gentle, 45-minute yoga practice is designed to be used through all three trimesters.
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