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FitSugar Singing Meets Yoga Circa 1944 I tend to think that yoga became a fitness trend in the late '90s, but these three yoginis were doing it way back when. 6 Comments Read Now »

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greenapple12 The Grammy 2010 : Best & Worst Dress Feb 3, 2010 1:34 PM Taylor looked ok but she could have looked better. Miley looks really good, she has the sleeves & it's still shot. I give u 5 stars Miley . Keep Rockin . I love those shoes. Imma tell u 1 time Justin U look Hot. Fergie U look ok looks kind like Sammie from the Jersey Shore. Worst It's not Cute And shorts on a dressey dress is not fatering . It looks like one of those dresses that be on a barbie doll well I think a barbie dolmwould look better. She is probably the only one who dreesed like it's winter so 2 stars 4 u knowing what season it is i like her boots but it dosent look right its a wrong. Now she looks crazy first when she startd singing she was tryin2 bel like Beoncye now she tryin 2 like Lady Gaga . She cant get that Lady Gaga swager only lady gaga can . THE OMG Lady gaga has some kind of spell she sngs so good & dresses crazy but yet we still love her. Go lady gaga. Lady Gaga is special in a very good way.

FitSugar Strike a Yoga Pose: Bound Extended Side Angle Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM Although yoga poses vary between different types of yoga, Extended Side Angle is a basic standing posture you'll see in most any class you take. This pose strengthens your legs, and makes you feel bold, yet relaxed. We've already tried the variation of this pose known as Twisting Extended Side Angle , so here's another variation you can try. I like this one especially because it opens the shoulders and chest. Sanskrit Name: Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana English Translation: Bound Extended Side Angle Pose Also Called: Bound Side Angle To find out how to get into it . Begin on your mat in Downward Facing Dog pose. Step your right foot forward between your hands, and rise up into Warrior 1 . Open your hips, arms, and chest into Warrior 2 pose. Lower your right shoulder as low as you can in beside your right inner thigh, and reach your right arm underneath your hamstring. Reach your left arm around your lower back, and bind, holding your left wrist with your right hand. Draw your upper shoulder back as far as you can, and gaze into the left corners of your eyes. Try to stack your shoulders, and lengthen through your spine as you draw your belly in. Stay here for five breaths. Then come back to Down Dog and repeat this pose on the left side. If you love yoga, you're not alone. Meet other yogis in the Yoga Stretch and Tell community group.

FitSugar Yoga Three Ways: Hamstrings Jan 25, 2010 8:00 AM If you've taken a few yoga classes, you'll find that depending on the instructor and the style of yoga, some poses are easy and relaxing, and some are better saved for those with incredible strength and flexibility. That's part of the beauty of yoga — there's a pose fit for everyone's needs and abilities. Since the backs of our legs are a common tight area, here are three ways you can stretch those hamstrings. Head to Knee A will be the easiest, and allow you to focus on stretching one leg at a time. The middle pose, Intense Side Stretch , is a bit more challenging, and the last pose, Split , is meant for those with very flexible hamstrings. Choose the pose that best suits you, or follow the entire sequence, moving from easiest to hardest. Head to Knee A Intense Side Stretch Split If yoga is one of your favorite forms of fitness, then check out the Yoga Stretch and Tell group.

FitSugar Singing Meets Yoga Circa 1944 Jan 16, 2010 3:30 AM I tend to think that yoga became a fitness trend in the late '90s, but these three yoginis were doing it way back when. Known as The Ross Sisters , this trio was big in the 1940s. They're adorable and boy-oh-boy are they bendy. They're also incredibly strong — check out how they can hold Forearm Stand Scorpion with what appears to be no effort at all. Although they were probably considered more contortionists or acrobats back then, many of the tricks they do you'd recognize in a yoga class. Watching this video makes me want to get myself to an Ashtanga class stat! What about you? 7132550

FitSugar Class Act: Vajra Yoga Jan 14, 2010 12:00 PM The yoga studio where I teach just started offering Vajra yoga classes, so I decided to try something new and took a class last week. The only thing I knew before heading into the studio was that this was a more meditative kind of yoga. Since the class began at noon, it was small: only four other students. The small group made for a calm and peaceful environment, and the teacher had a single candle lit in the front of the room, which added to the quiet ambiance. This 90-minute class began as I thought, seated in a comfortable position, as we were instructed to focus on our breath and quiet our minds. We only sat for about five minutes or so, which seemed like the perfect amount of time. To be honest, I have a hard time sitting and being still (it's something I need to work on), but this didn't seem too long at all. I actually enjoyed just experiencing the moment and following my breath. To hear about the rest of the class . After the short meditation, we began with small movements to awaken and warm up the muscles. We did some Cat Cow back stretches on our hands and knees, and some Cobra to Child's Pose . Then we eased into opening our hips with Pigeon, and some standing poses like Warrior 3 and Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend to open our hamstrings. Although the poses were familiar, the way we did them was different than I am used to. There were no vinyasas, and we didn't flow from pose to pose to pose. Each asana was carried out on its own, and to be honest, it didn't work for my body. My muscles never really had the chance to warm up since I felt like my body was just being thrown into poses. That's just me though. I prefer fast-paced flowing styles of yoga such as Ashtanga , Vinyasa, and Jivamukti , where there's a lot more movement. Slower forms such as Kripalu and Iyengar always leave me feeling unsatisfied and antsy to move. If you're new to yoga or prefer to move slowly, then Vajra yoga may be right up your alley, so see if a studio near you offers this type of yoga. As for me, I'll stick to my Vinyasa class most of the time and head to a Vajra class if my energy level is low or I need some quiet time to de-stress. Is yoga one of your favorite things to talk about? Then check out the Yoga Stretch and Tell group.

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