Wednesday May 16, 2012
My yoga FAQs are based on actual frequently asked questions that I get in my email, plus things I wish someone had told me when I first started yoga. You'll find basic info like "what is yoga?" to weight loss to what to do about a slippery mat. If you don't see your question here, check the Ask Aunt Yoga archives. And if you still don't see it, find out how you can drop Aunt Yoga a line here.
Monday May 14, 2012

I learned a cool transition last week: king dancer to sugarcane pose. Basically, you just tip forward in king dancer until your hand reaches the floor, et voila, you're in sugarcane. For extra credit, try coming back up.
Thursday May 10, 2012
The latest yoga video to go viral (over three million hits!) is this inspirational YouTube clip featuring Gulf War veteran Arthur Boorman, a former paratrooper who was severely overweight and could not walk unassisted. Boorman started doing a yoga program created by pro wrestler "Diamond" Dallas Page and, within a year, had dramatically transformed both his body and his outlook on life. For those wanted to know more, Boorman was featured on Good Morning America today. I'm curious about the cardio portion of the program mentioned in the GMA clip and the "eating guidelines" referred to on the DDP Yoga website, both of which are essential for weight loss. Anyone tried any DDP Yoga?
Tuesday May 8, 2012
Prenatal yoga is a popular way to forge a mind-body connection, plus get in some stretching, for expectant moms. If you take a prenatal class, your teacher should be trained in the best poses for pregnancy, but if you are practicing at home or trying to adapt a regular class, it helps to know which poses are to be avoided and why.
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