Here's the latest Yoga Challenge for you to try. Sanskrit name: Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana A English translation: Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose Also called: Standing Hand to Big Toe A This balancing pose is great because it's a lot less scary than balancing inversions like the last challenge called Double Arm Headstand. This pose stretches out the hamstrings, shoulders, and Read more

Have you tried the latest YOGA CHALLENGE? The pose is a Double Arm Headstand, and since this is a pretty difficult pose (this is a challenge isn't it?), I thought seeing a video would help you figure out how to get both in and out of the pose. If that's too challenging, you can try Double Arm Headstand in front of a wall - using the wall for balance and support. To see the video, read more Read more

Remember the YOGA CHALLENGE called Twisting Extended Side Angle? I love this pose because it makes me feel strong and dainty at the same time. FitSugar user lissagarden sent in a picture of herself doing this pose and it's my favorite. Doesn't she look powerful yet graceful? All that with a smile too. I also noticed that she's using a Yogitoes yoga towel on her black mat to prevent her from Read more

Are you ready for the latest YOGA CHALLENGE? Oh good. Since you've been practicing Bound Headstand, here's a variation for you to try called Double Arm Headstand. It just takes a little practice to distribute the weight evenly across your arms and head, but once you get it, you'll say "Oh, this is just like Bound Headstand!" Sanskrit Name: Baddha Hasta Sirsasana B English Translation: Read more

The last challenge was called Balancing Wide Squat and my favorite was posted by rugeorge. She even got her friend to do it with her and they're wearing matching outfits (it wasn't planned, but it's still adorable!). Now don't forget about the newest challenge called Twisting Extended Side Angle. Get a camera ready when you're practicing this pose, so a friend can snap a picture and you can Read more

Here's the next yoga challenge for you to try, practice then conquer. Be sure to get a friend to snap a picture of you doing it. Then go to the YOGA CHALLENGE group. If you're not sure how to post your picture to the group, check out this explanation. Now onto the challenge. This pose works your quads, your hips, and is a great shoulder opener. Begin in Warrior 2 with the right knee Read more

Spring has gotten me excited for the newest yoga challenge - Balancing Squat. This pose is great for stretching out the tiny muscles in your feet that have been cooped up in big clunky boots for much too long. This is also great for feet that get so stiff and sore from walking in heels and running. Just as the name of this pose suggests, it's also great for working on your balance as well as Read more

Remember our last Yoga Challenge? It was called Goddess Pose. Check out yogini doing it. Not only do I love the beauty and strength I feel emanating from her in this pose, but I LOVE her name. Yogini means "a woman who does yoga." Doesn't she look so comfortable in this pose? I bet she could hang out in it for hours. Thanks for sharing it with the FitSugar world. Are you psyched for the Read more

Hey folks. Ready for the new yoga challenge? It's called Standing Half-Bound Lotus. You can practice with Tree pose first, and then you can work on this pose. It really opens up your hips, one at a time, while challenging your balance. When you reach your arm behind you, you'll also feel a stretch in the chest and front of the shoulders. Don't forget to get those cameras ready. Go to the Read more

One brave woman posted her amazing morning Eagle pose. Her name is celebrity_soup and she did it at 7 am, with no warming up! It amazes me that she has so much energy right when she wakes up. Nice! Are you ready for the latest challenge? It's called Goddess pose. It also involves balance like Eagle pose, but requires a little more strength and endurance to stay in it. Just like Read more