Yoga

Britney Spears tells Shape how she got a bikini body after kids

Kim Grundy — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:20:00 -0700

Britney Spears is back and better than ever as she flaunts her bikini body on the June issue of Shape magazine. The mom of two shares her exercise and diet secrets for looking amazing after kids.

5 Yoga poses to help you release stress

Mary Fetzer — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Stress is a killer. It increases the likelihood that you'll develop both physical and emotional problems. We can't always avoid stress, but we can alleviate its effect on us.

The yoga butt-lift

Alexandra Bruin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:45:00 -0700

Do your cheeks hang low, do they wobble to and fro? This non-traditional yoga set is based on yoga pulse moves that target the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. It’s a kick-butt yoga set that will lift, sculpt and tone your sweet bee-hind!

Practical eating tips from a professional yogi

Guest Author — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:41:00 -0700

Yogalosophy author Mandy Ingber offers her 10 tips on how to be healthy and fit by incorporating body-positive healthy eating habits into your daily routine.

Moksha: A new kind of hot yoga

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:08:00 -0700

If your favorite Bikram yoga class isn't meeting your mind-body needs, head over to a Moksha yoga studio. We talked with Moksha Yoga co-founder Jessica Robertson to learn more about this form of cardiovascular hot yoga practice.

Mind-body boot camp: the new fitness trend

Cristina Gibson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:22:00 -0700

There's a new breed of boot camps in town that infuse yoga and Pilates elements. See why this workout could be right for you!

Women unite to bring yoga to children with special needs

Maureen Wallace — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Sometimes, you can’t help but credit fate with bringing two people together. Jackie Currie has worked with children with special needs for close to 40 years. Lisa Tendler has introduced yoga to thousands of people over the course of 20 years. Those 60 years of experience combined to bring yoga to parents and their children with special needs in a unique class developed with peace in mind.

Splurge vs. steal: Celebrity yoga pants

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Most of us look like tomato-faced sweat balls when we work out, but celebs somehow keep their smokin' hot good looks, even when they're running a marathon. Maybe it's genetics. Maybe it's their entourage of stylists. But maybe, just maybe, it's their yoga pants.

5 Affordable yoga retreats

Tracy E. Hopkins — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:21:00 -0800

Yoga classes have become a staple at most luxury spas and hotels. But if you’re in the mood for a less glamorous and more mindful yoga practice experience, these rustic and reflective retreats certainly fit the bill.

What to eat after yoga

Aimee Fortney — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:15:00 -0800

Focus on your breathing in your yoga class and your food selection, afterward!

Yoga for a healthier heart

Elaina Verhoff — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:20:00 -0800

Whether you suffer from heart disease or simply want to maintain a healthy heart, you might want to give yoga a try. A growing body of research shows yoga can significantly boost heart health. M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., Founder and Director of Cardiac Yoga, explains how yoga can help both prevent and reverse cardiac disease. She also shares a few gentle yoga poses to try at home.

Fitness trend alert: DDP YOGA created by wrestler Diamond Dallas Page

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:16:00 -0800

Whether you’re bored with your current workout routine or just need something new to kick-start your health and weight loss goals, consider this new fitness program: Introducing DDP YOGA, created by wrestling icon Diamond Dallas Page.

Stand up straight: Stretches that improve posture

Elaina Verhoff — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Of course standing up straight makes you look better, but did you also know it can make you feel better? It's time to step away from your keyboard and strengthen your back and core. Here are three stretches that will help you harness the power of good posture.

Jenny McCarthy's favorite workout: Bikram Yoga

SheKnows Diet & Fitness Experts — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Jenny McCarthy, one of our favorite alpha women, doesn't just successfully balance motherhood and her career, she also finds time to stay enviably fit. What's her secret? Her favorite workout: Bikram yoga. We talked with Kristyn Birrell, manager of Bikram Yoga Bozeman in Montana, to find out what's so hot about hot yoga.

Get limber: Do the splits!

Elaina Verhoff — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:44:00 -0800

When was the last time you did the splits? High school? Never? No worries. If you're seeking increased flexibility, working toward the splits can actually be an enjoyable process and not an exercise in torture! We asked yoga instructor Rina Jakubowicz to show us some stretches that will help improve your flexibility and move you closer to the splits. Remember to approach these stretches gently and to never push your body too far.

The best mind-body workouts for the New Year

Dr. Isaac Eliaz — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:50:00 -0800

The new year means starting a fitness program to slim down and shape up. But after a few weeks, the New Year's resolution to work out peters out. Why is it so difficult to find effective workouts that are sustainable for the entire year? Most of the problem may lie in the workouts themselves — perhaps they aren't what your body really wants.

Yoga: Avoid beginner’s mistakes

Karen Hawthorne — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:56:00 -0800

Yoga has all sorts of benefits that are supported by research — mental and physical stress relief, mood improvement, slowing the aging process, along with peace and relaxation? Beginners often tackle poses and exercises without proper guidance, however. Mary Jo Ricketson, a Boston-area yoga practitioner and author of Moving Meditation, discusses safety and best practices for your sun salutations.

5 Yoga essentials for National Yoga Month

Katie Owen — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:16:00 -0700

Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean tossing in the workout towel. If you're feeling like you need a change in your fitness routine, now is the time to get fit with yoga. September is National Yoga Month, and we've got five must-have yoga essentials to help you get the most out of your mat workouts.

Yoga poses that awaken the senses

Christy Pogorelac — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:06:00 -0700

The benefits of yoga are numerous. Though it is often most associated with relaxation and meditation, yoga also helps to tone, improves balance and it increases strength and flexibility. Yoga also offers a number of stimulating poses that help to boost energy naturally.

Exclusive: Helicopter crash survivor takes first yoga class

Whitney English — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:15:00 -0700

Four years ago, mother-of-two Laura Sharpe and her daughter were in a devastating helicopter accident that claimed the life of three of her close friends. After 43 broken bones, 30 surgeries and intensive rehabilitation, Sharpe is back on her feet, returning to an activity she once loved, and sharing the experience with SheKnows.

5 Mind-body workouts for wellness

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:24:00 -0700

To actively enhance your wellness, make the mind-body connection part of your workouts!