Not Content to Lounge? Our Favorite Healthy Vacation Destinations


Updated 05/23/12 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Fitness and Health Hotels and Resorts

Vacations are meant for relaxing, but sitting around all day can get boring pretty quickly. Whether it's a morning yoga practice on the beach, a spectacular hike, or biking through wine country, choosing a fitness-minded hotel or resort definitely has its perks. Planning your own vacation? Consider one of these fit destinations in your decision — all of which have been tried, tested, and Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/12/12 7:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Prenatal Yoga Sequence For Tight Hips and Hamstrings

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in 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

5 Yoga Bags For Bikram Yoga Enthusiasts


Updated 03/15/11 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Yoga Bags For Bikram Yoga Enthusiasts

Slipless towels for hot yoga? Check. But now that I have the perfect towel and mat, I need a fashionable bag that will effortlessly carry both. Fear not my fire breathing Bikram yogis, there are bags specifically designed to transport your mat, towel, and accessories to yoga class. I've rounded up some of my faves here. And if you're looking for a regular yoga mat bag that fits your unique style Read more

Yoga Poses to Say Goodbye to Back Bulge


Updated 05/02/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Poses to Get Rid of Back Fat

No one is a fan of having a layer of flab hang over their waistline or bra strap. Even though there's no miracle move to diminish it — only calorie-burning cardio decreases body fat — it's still important to strengthen and tone back muscles. As you begin to lose weight in that area, you'll reveal slim, chiseled muscles underneath. Here are eight yoga poses that will target all the areas of Read more

Branch Out With These Tree Stretches


Updated 04/27/12 4:44 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Outdoor Tree Stretches

Beyond just doing cardio outside, celebrate Spring (and Arbor Day) by getting your stretch on in the fresh air: a tree makes a perfect prop for targeting tight muscles. Learn some basic stretches in this slideshow, and if you're stuck inside, you can still do these stretches using a wall. Read more

Yoga Sequence to Build Your Best Bikini Body


Updated 04/28/12 6:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Sequence Bikini Workout

On days when you're so stressed out, you don't know if you feel like screaming or crying, yoga is great for settling your nerves and calming your mind. Aside from making you feel happy and relaxed, yoga can also give you a strong and sexy body. Here are 12 challenging yoga poses that will tone your tush, thighs, abs, and upper body, so you feel confident parading around the beach in a teeny Read more

What Celebs Have to Say About the Benefits of Yoga


Updated 04/24/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Quotes About Yoga

Yoga may be an ancient practice, but it feels like we're constantly hearing a new celebrity boasting about how yoga has transformed his or her health. If you still haven't tried out a yoga class, maybe seeing how these beautiful celebrities keep their youthful glow from yoga will be the push you need. From Ellen DeGeneres to Gwyneth Paltrow, these 10 celebrities have all praised the benefits of a Read more

25 Amazing Yoga Poses Most People Wouldn't Dream of Trying


Updated 04/17/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Advanced Yoga Poses Pictures

Yoga classes are meant to inspire, and when I see fellow students doing poses that require an astounding amount of strength or flexibility, I'm in awe. It gives me something to aspire to, but some poses are just flat-out out of the question. Click through and see some amazing yoga poses that most people wouldn't even think of attempting. Would you? Source: Flickr User Ron Sombilon Gallery and Read more