Posted on June 30th, 2010 by Francesca
A few years ago, you might have said “Lulu who?,” but the name Lululemon has now entered the yoga lexicon.
Even if you’ve never heard of Lululemon, chances are you’ve seen their clothing if you’ve been to a yoga class recently. Find out more about this Canadian company and why ladies love their pants.
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Posted on June 25th, 2010 by Francesca
Though the world record for largest yoga class was set this week by Yoga at the Great Lawn, not much yoga was done before the event was shut down by a thunderstorm. Though some in attendance were frustrated by this turn of events, most seem glad to have participated and felt the enormity of the [...]
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Posted on April 10th, 2010 by Francesca
You can go at your own pace, in your own living room, and you don’t have to worry about having chic yoga pants.
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Posted on March 16th, 2010 by Francesca
When you take a vinyasa-style yoga class, you place yourself fully into the hands of the teacher. He or she decides what postures you will do and in what order. Most of the time, I enjoy this surrender of control, but I do have one pet peeve (try as I might to rise above pet [...]
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Posted on January 28th, 2010 by Francesca
The first month of the new year is drawing to a close. If you didn’t accomplish all your goals this month, don’t worry, because you get a chance to start again with a new month. In fact, why even wait for February first? Each new day offers up the opportunity for a fresh start. So [...]
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Posted on January 28th, 2010 by Francesca
The yoga blogosphere and twitterverse were a-chatter today over this article in the New York Times: When Chocolate and Chakras Collide. The article describes a yoga/foodie event where people pay to have a gourmet dinner after a yoga class, and then segues into a discussion of various yoga teachers takes on what yogis should and [...]
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Posted on December 20th, 2009 by Francesca
Yoga has been tested to ease stress by employing exercises that unify the mind, body, and spirit. If you are brand-new to yoga, these seven points of advice will start you along the route to a more balanced and centered life.
1. Speak to your physician and talk about the types of yoga poses that you [...]
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Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Francesca
Dear Aunt Yoga,
I go to my yoga class at least three times a week. Unfortunately, I’ve caught a cold with a cough that’s lasted about a week. To be on the safe side, I haven’t gone to any yoga. Do I have to wait until my cough is completely gone or can I continue to [...]
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