Article Archive for Yoga & Pilates

Getting started with prenatal yoga, plus 3 beginners’ poses and do’s and don’ts

Prenatal yoga can be a wonderful way to prepare for the arrival of your baby. Besides getting safe exercise, you can meet other...

A primer for beginning yoga students, plus the benefits of a more advanced practice

The benefits of yoga provide both instant gratification and lasting transformation. In the fitness world, both are extremely...

Why and how to meditate

Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. But many...

3 ways to stifle hunger and keep your detox diet regimen alive

During a detox diet, you abstain from eating certain foods or all foods for a few days, allowing your body to flush out toxins...

Eco-friendly yoga clothes and accessories

Tired of pulling on the same old stretched-out T-shirt and baggy yoga pants? Invest in yourself, your practice and the planet...

Longing to have the lean muscles of a dancer but have about as much rhythm as Elaine on Seinfeld? Save the money you would spend...

Plus 2 poses to pump up the passion

You already know yoga can give you greater flexibility, better muscle tone, a surefire way to release stress, and maybe even...

Having a committed yoga practice helps, says acclaimed expert Seane Corn, but being a good instructor isn’t just about flexibility

Thinking about becoming a yoga teacher? Don’t worry if you’re not the bendiest person in class, advises Seane Corn,...

Want to pick the best yoga mat for you? Here’s what to look for.

Fifteen years ago, there was only one basic type of yoga mat — made of PVC and noted for its stickiness — and your only choice...

How Detox Yoga Helps You Deal with Unresolved Feelings

Seane Corn trusts yoga. After all, it was yoga that showed her who she really is. Somehow she managed to get through...