5 Yoga Poses to Strengthen and Lengthen Legs


Updated 05/02/11 5:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Yoga Poses For Legs

If you're counting down the days until it's warm enough to don a pair of shorts or wear a bikini, we've got the perfect leg workout for you. These five yoga poses will strengthen and stretch your leg muscles into toned perfection. Do them on their own, or mix them into your next flow sequence. Just be prepared for stronger legs that will have people wondering if you grew an inch (or two!). Read more

Donna Karan Fall 2012


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Donna Karan Fall 2012

Somewhere, Marlene Dietrich is smiling. Donna Karan's Fall 2012 collection gave menswear a seductive turn, somehow making the double-breasted suit look just as sexy as the fitted dresses. Whereas past collections felt loose and languid as a yoga pose, this latest collection was all about sharp tailoring and even sharper edges. Blazers had pointed shoulders, tops had extra wide, stiff cuffs, Read more

Open Your Heart: 10 Heart-Opening Stretches


Updated 02/13/12 4:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Heart-Opening Yoga Stretches

I can hear Madonna in my head singing "Open Your Heart," and in my mind's eye see her doing her yoga moves on stage. Why not celebrate Valentine's Day and American Heart Month with a little bit of yogic love? Physically stretching the muscles in your chest, shoulders, and belly can create a deep emotional release helping you to appreciate and honor of yourself and your loved ones. These poses Read more

Partner Yoga Poses For Friends and Lovers


Updated 02/08/12 1:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Partner Yoga Pose Sequence

This Valentine's Day, forget the chocolate and flowers. Spend some time together connecting with your favorite person by doing some partner yoga. Move through this eight-posture sequence, and not only will you experience a deep stretch in your muscles, but you'll deepen the connection with your loved one as well. Source: AcroYoga and Flickr User lmpicard Read more

Tummy-Toning Yoga Poses


Updated 06/07/11 2:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Poses That Strengthen Your Abs and Core

A strong core prevents back pain, improves your balance and posture, and hey — it looks pretty good in a bikini too. Try out this yoga sequence to tone your midsection just in time for the Summer. Read more

Do You Love or Hate These Popular Yoga Poses?


Updated 02/07/12 2:59 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Yoga Poses People Love or Hate

Pigeon is easily one of my top 10 favorite yoga poses, but my husband can't stand it — his tight hips scream to get out of pose. Here's a list of challenging yoga poses that people either love or hate. From backbends to inversions, tell us which ones you love, or love to skip. Read more

10 Awkward Yet Fantastic-Feeling Yoga Poses


Updated 10/17/11 6:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Do Awkward Yoga Poses

Yoga definitely involves some pretzel-like poses that look like they hurt really bizarre, but I assure you, these slightly contorted poses often feel the best. Here are some of my favorite awkward-looking poses that offer an amazing "ahhhh" factor. Read more

Be a Flamingo, Frog, or Boat: Yoga Poses to Do With Your Kids


Updated 09/10/11 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Poses For Kids

Here's a group of yoga poses your kids will love to try. Yoga and kids make such a great fit because children naturally love to move their bodies and use their imagination to act like animals and other things in their world. Just keep in mind that younger tots will prefer hopping and ribbiting in Frog pose rather than holding still, so encourage them to move around and make noise. Use these Read more

Before Popping Pills, Cure Your Headache With These Yoga Poses


Updated 07/01/11 9:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Yoga Poses For Headaches

I don't get headaches often, but when I do, I'm not a fan of popping pills. I do these simple yoga poses instead, which really helps put an end to the pain. Headaches can be caused by a variety of reasons like tension in your neck, tight shoulders, or back pain. These yoga poses are designed to gently stretch and open those areas, while circulating blood to your head. You can do one pose, a few, Read more