Practicing yoga makes your muscles lean, limber, and strong, but that's not the only benefit. You're bound to feel calmer, have more energy, sleep better, and reduce your stress if you practice regularly. We don't always have time to make it to the studio for a class, so here's a fluid sequence you can try on your own. These nine poses will tone and strengthen every part of your body, so hop on Read more

I have shown you all many yoga poses throughout the year. Some have been simple and relaxing, but others can be seriously challenging. Let's review these poses that challenge both your strength and balance. They will have your muscles quivering and the sweat dripping off your skin. Read more

For some reason, people have a false impression that yoga is easy and relaxing. Try these yoga poses that strengthen and tone your thighs and you will learn that yoga can bring on the burn. If you run and have weak quads, these poses will help get the muscles on the front of your thighs strong. Since they work your legs with the knees bent, the quad will also be in a lengthened position, which Read more

My intro to yoga was six years ago; I was dealing with some ongoing back pain and enrolled in Yoga for Back Care at my neighborhood studio. The eight-week series was a total game changer; I walked away stronger, more flexible, and my back pain was gone. Most importantly, my instructor taught me poses, stretches, and breathing techniques that I still use whenever my back feels a little tight or Read more

If you've been to a few yoga classes, there's no doubt you've done your fair share of Sun Salutations that include Down Dogs and Chaturangas galore. These basic poses all work your upper body, but if you're in the mood to try something new and more challenging, give these advanced yoga poses a whirl. Once I started practicing them regularly, I noticed a huge difference in my upper body strength Read more

Summer is here, which means showing a bit more skin. Our tushes can never be too toned, so here's an intermediate yoga sequence that will strengthen your seat and make you feel proud prancing around in your bikini bottoms. After going through all eight poses with the right leg, repeat this sequence again on the left side. Source: Thinkstock Read more

We all know that yoga can increase your flexibility, but it turns out that many poses work your bum too — making asana, the Sanskrit word for posture or pose, seems like a double entendre. If your backside could use a little tightening, try this yoga sequence. Work through the entire series with your right leg first, and then repeat on the left side. Read more

We have suggested that stylish gym bags make great holiday gifts. But if you're more of a do-it-yourself kind of gal, why not make one? You can easily transform an old pair of jeans into a bag perfect for hauling a yoga mat around town. I would never call myself an accomplished seamstress, but I was able to make this bag in an afternoon while baking some hazelnut cookies. I call that being double Read more

I hate to admit it, but I'm cheap. There's no doubt that expensive fitness clothes have their place, but who can afford an entire wardrobe when each item is so pricey? It's a good thing so many companies offer affordable clothes for those of us who don't own a money tree. Check out my favorite tops — all under $40. Read more

It may not be the safest idea for an expectant momma to train for an ultra-marathon, race through the lake waterskiing, or hit the trails mountain biking, but she can and should still do moderate exercise. During my pregnancy, prenatal yoga was my saving grace. It strengthened my muscles, increased flexibility and balance (which I lost as my belly grew), and helped me mentally and physically Read more