Yoga for Your Face...Seriously


Updated 04/04/07 12:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Yoga for Your Face...Seriously

I showed you all that Naked Yoga does really exist, and now I bring you a new trend - Yoga for the Face. It goes by many names: Revita-Yoga (NYC), Happy Face yoga facial toning (Atlanta), and the Yoga Face Lift (Northern CA). Muscle tension in the face contributes to lines and wrinkles while sagging jowls are caused by weak muscles. Face toning regimens have appeared for years in ladies Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Cool Looks Inspired by Classic Summer Movies


Updated 05/29/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 28, 2012

Five outfits inspired by classic Summer movies Fast, easy grill-friendly meals to make this week Beat the heat with these face-powder application tricks Every outdoor dating idea under the sun See Keira Knightley's engagement ring Artistic ways to display your family tree Go inside Ford Lininger's marvelously mod NYC showroom Charities that support our troops Get your yoga on — no mat Read more

Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

Which Yoga Pose Would You Choose?


Updated 05/10/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Favorite Yoga Poses

Yoga is supposed to be about feeling open and blissful, but let's face it, some pretzel-like poses don't make us feel that way. It's only natural to prefer certain poses and despise others, but not everyone agrees. While you might be a huge fan of inversions, your best friend might be petrified to go upside down. Keep reading to vote on which yoga poses are your faves. Read more

Energize Your Morning with 4 Wake-Up Moves


Updated 05/09/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Energizing Morning Yoga Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Can't get through your morning without your daily java fix? You're not alone. According to a survey conducted by the National Coffee Association, Americans spend an average of $164.71 on coffee per year. That's almost enough for a monthly car payment or a couple of weeks worth of groceries! Want to wean yourself off Read more

Get Moving and Say I Do: Ways to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding


Updated 04/26/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding

Fitness fanatics have a tough time separating workouts from life, so why should their wedding be any different? Here are some ways to bring an active lifestyle into your big day. Send out fitness-themed save-the-date cards with you and your partner doing something active, like standing on surfboards with a sign that says, "Water you waiting for? Put this date on your calendar!" Or use a play on Read more

5 Exercises to Ditch Arm Flab Forever


Updated 04/19/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Arm Exercises From Celeb Trainer Jay Cardiello

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! Ah, that infamous area along the back of your arms, the nemesis of so many women. How do you tackle the jiggle? First, I want to tell you what not to do, as people are often tempted to take the wrong course of action. And that is the concept of spot Read more

Nip Slips and Other Things That Can Ruin a Yoga Class


Updated 04/13/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Have a Good Yoga Class

Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class. Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent Read more

7 Reasons Your Yoga Instructor Might Yell at You (and How to Handle It)


Updated 04/06/12 4:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Yoga Instructors Don't Like

Yoga instructors are often the calmest people you'll meet, but when their beliefs are grounded in strict yoga principle and technique, they may sometimes put their foot down during practice. Here are some reasons your yoga teacher might reprimand you during class. Drinking water: Practicing yoga is about building your energy or prana, otherwise known as your fire. Some by-the-book instructors Read more

7 Ways to Get Stronger Arms in Yoga Class


Updated 04/10/12 10:18 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Get Strong Arms in a Yoga Class

Practicing yoga is one of the best ways to relieve stress, but since you're holding yourself in challenging positions, it's also a killer workout for your upper body. Superstrong, sculpted arms not only look good in a strapless dress, but also enable you to do more advanced yoga poses. Here are some ways you can build a stronger upper body with yoga. Practice, practice, practice: Taking a class Read more