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I'm really happy that yoga is gaining in popularity these days, because it's so good for everybody. Whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic back pain, are pregnant, or just need to de-stress, the ancient practice of yoga can help. Apparently it's also good for celebs too.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree
When most people think of yoga, they imagine someone in Lotus pose or this pose called Tree. This pose is all about challenging your sense of balance, but it also promotes good posture and opens your hips.
Sanskrit Name: Vrksasana
English Translation: Tree Pose
Want to know my trick for staying in this pose?
Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree
This pose works mostly on your balance, without putting too much strain on your muscles.
Let's give it a try:
- Stand tall, with your feet together, arms by your side (mountain pose)
- Put all your weight in your left foot, and bend your right knee
- Using your hands, place the sole of your right foot against your left inner thigh. If that is too much for your knee...Just place your foot lower down on your left leg.
- Stay here, or work on lifting your arms above your head.
- Gazing at eye level in front of you, take 5 deep breaths - then try the other side.
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Partner Yoga Pose: Double Tree
Doing yoga with a partner (your sister, brother, friend, mother, child, or "partner") is an amazing experience, especially with balancing poses. It can be hard to stay up on your own, but when you do it with a partner, you can both support each other. Awwww....
Strike a Yoga Pose: Sage Tree
If you're looking for a new balancing pose to try, how about Sage Tree? This is one of my favorites because it targets your upper body, core, and hips all at the same time.
Sanskrit Name: Vasistha Vrksasana
English Translation: Sage Tree Pose
Also Called: Sage with Bent Knee
Want to know how to get into this pose?
Lily Cole is Saving Trees
Lily Cole recently launched a sheep-friendly knitwear collection which helped rescued animals. She has now upped her eco credentials by becoming part of the Sky Rainforest Rescue campaign. She was posing yesterday at Kew Gardens in West London to launch the project which is aimed at preserving more than three million hectares of trees in Acre, north west Brazil.
Video of Kellan, Ashley and Rachelle Getting Playful For Self!
Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre looked like they were ready to head out camping together during their photo shoot for the November issue of Self Magazine. The crew posed up in a tree like Edward and Bella while the cameras snapped away. Check out what Ashley has to say about her diet too — watch the PopSugar Rush Update now!
Dev and Freida Step Out on a London Date
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto followed their foray into Milan Fashion week with a trip out to dinner in London at the weekend. The adorable couple — who met working on Slumdog Millionaire — were pictured at the Mango Tree restaurant after they'd finished eating and posed happily for the photographers outside. They look so happy together — bless!
Jenny McCarthy Talks Autism, Instincts, and Jim Carrey
Jenny McCarthy is one candid cover girl. We'd expect nothing less from the passionate mother and autism advocate who posed with her son Evan, 7, for the September cover of Cookie. Check out a few of the highlights from the interview.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Sage
There are so many variations of Sage pose — Beginner's Sage, the tougher Sage Tree, and the even more difficult Half Bound Lotus Sage. Now you're ready for this challenging full variation known simply as Sage. It requires extreme balance as well as flexibility in the hips and hamstrings.
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