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Gear Review: Hyde Yoga Trieger Tank

Aug 18 2008 - 1:00pm by FitSugar
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Gear Review: Hyde Yoga Trieger Tank When I practice Yoga, I like to keep the girls in place. You know when you're in Down Dog and you notice your chest is slowing falling out of your top. Then have to stop to fix your shirt every five minutes.
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Your Favorite Yoga Pose Points to Your Personality

Jul 29 2008 - 9:00am by FitSugar
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Your Favorite Yoga Pose Points to Your Personality Even though you're not supposed to have favorites when it comes to Yoga poses (since all poses are seen as mentally and physically beneficial), I can't help but say a little internal "Yay!" when an instructor does Wheel pose in class. I assume you probably have a favorite pose too. Check out what it says about your personality, according to Gaiam Life.
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Which inversion is your favorite?

Jul 25 2008 - 4:13pm by FitSugar
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Which inversion is your favorite?
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Inverted Staff Pose

Aug 4 2008 - 1:00pm by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Inverted Staff Pose If you love backbends, it's because you are probably emotional with an open heart and tender nature, and hold excitement about the future. Here's a variation to the backbend called Inverted Staff. The base of this pose is actually a headstand, so it's a very grounding. Sanskrit Name: Viparita Dandasana English Translation: Inverted Staff Pose Also Called: Two-Legged Inverted Staff or Headstand Backbend There are two ways to get into this pose.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Scorpion

Jul 21 2008 - 5:30am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Scorpion I know this pose looks extremely difficult, but if you've practice doing it with a ball and in front of a couch, then you're ready to try it on your own. Scorpion pose will strengthen your shoulders, abs, back muscles, and improve your balance. Sanskrit Name: Vrschikasana English Translation: Scorpion Pose Also Called: Scorpion To learn how to get into this pose .
  • To do Scorpion, you first need to get into Forearm Stand.
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Gear Review: Lotuspad Eco-Friendly Mat and Strap

Jul 23 2008 - 2:30pm by FitSugar
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Gear Review: Lotuspad Eco-Friendly Mat and Strap If you're an avid yoga or Pilates girl, and you want a quality mat that's good for the earth and light on your purse then check out Lotuspad mats ($40). They're made of 100-percent biodegradable TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), and even though this mat is 5 millimeters thick, when it's all rolled up, it feels really lightweight so it's easy to carry. It resists bacterial and fungal growth and is reversible, so you can use both sides.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose

Aug 18 2008 - 5:30am by FitSugar
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Strike a Yoga Pose:  One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose So many people I know are always complaining of lower back pain and tight shoulders from sitting all day. We're either standing or hunched over a desk and we hardly ever bend our backs in the opposite direction. So give this One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose a try.
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Partner Yoga Pose: Supported Flying Arch

Aug 15 2008 - 4:00pm by FitSugar
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Partner Yoga Pose: Supported Flying Arch I'm all for stretches that increase flexibility in my spine, so if you're the same way, grab a friend and give this pose a try. Not only will you feel like you're weightless, but your partner on the floor will feel a nice release in her lower back. If you want to know how to get into it .
  • Partner #1 (on the floor) lies on the ground with her legs straight up towards the ceiling and her feet flexed.
  • Partner #2 (on top) stands on either side of Partner #1's torso, with her back facing Partner #1's legs.
  • Partner #2 bends her knees and leans her back onto Partner #1's shins.
  • Then Partner #1 bends her knees with control, guiding Partner #2 towards the ground.
  • Once they are stable, Partner #1 grabs Partner #2's ankles and brings them behind her head by extending her arms.
  • Partner #1 wants to support the weight of Partner #2 by keeping her feet flexed.
  • They stay like this for five breaths or more and then they switch positions.
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Partner Yoga Pose: Seated Butterfly Lounge

Aug 1 2008 - 1:00pm by FitSugar
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Partner Yoga Pose: Seated Butterfly Lounge Keeping your hips flexible helps prevent injury, and here's a great hip stretch you can do with a partner. It's similar to the Seated Straddle Lounge, but for this one, the person on the bottom is in Butterfly pose with her feet together and her knees out wide. 1799702 Music: "Shiva Shambho" by Namaste To see a detailed description of how to do this hip-opening partner pose .
  • Partner #1 sits on the ground, bends her knees, and places the soles of her feet together in Butterfly.
  • Partner #2 gently sits down on Partner #1's sacrum at the base of her spine (aka back of pelvis), and begins to lie down on Partner #1's back.
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Partner Yoga Pose: Massage Table

Jul 18 2008 - 1:00pm by FitSugar
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Partner Yoga Pose: Massage Table If your back is feeling sore or tight, you need to find someone to lean on and I mean that literally. Find a willing partner and give this double yoga pose a try. To be honest, when I first saw this pose, I thought it looked boring, but trust me – it feels amazing.
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