Yoga-star Shiva Rea has released a new DVD geared especially for yogi/nis who wish to have a daily practice but don’t have much time. Seven 20-minute sequences can be practiced by themselves or can be stringed together and combined with two different meditations, a shorter core or forward bend sequence, and a guided shavasana. There are three options for choosing your practice on this DVD: choose a single sequence, choose a preset practice (2-4 sequences combined), or for the ultimate customization use the yoga matrix to mix together specific practices of your choosing. Continue reading…

This year, instead of making empty promises to yourself (otherwise known as New Year’s Resolutions), how about praying in “Thank You’s?” Especially for experiences that you want, but haven’t had yet? And thing

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Jump rope now with your bodyweight to burn more fat, improve your heart health and better lean and tone your body!

Jumping rope will also help improve your balance, coordination and overall core strength.

I was talking to a friend the other day about jumping rope to burn fat. She said, “I can’t jump rope, I’m too uncoordinated!” What? Who didn’t jump rope as a kid for fun and games? Everybody

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Photo Courtesy of Nick D./The Martha Stewart Show

Earlier this week, domestic diva Martha Stewart taped an episode of The Martha Stewart Show, dedicated entirely to the practice of yoga. During the show, which airs tomorrow, her guest Trudie Styler, a famed yogi and wife of musician Sting, leads the audience of 51yogis though an empowering Warrior workout. There’s also an overview of the different kinds of yoga.

Check out the promo video here.

Whether you’re a fan of Martha or not, it’s awesome to see yoga getting so much exposure on national television. Continue reading…