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Yoga Blog with Ann Pizer November 2006 Archive

By Ann Pizer, About.com Guide to Yoga since 2004

Arm Balances Are Fun!

Thursday November 30, 2006
While taking a yoga class this week, I was reminded how much fun I have doing arm balances. There are probably other ways to go about it, but I found ... Read More

Get Jennifer Aniston's Yoga Workout

Wednesday November 29, 2006
Many Hollywood stars are avid yoga practitioners (including Gywneth Paltrow and Madonna). Now Jennifer Aniston is singing yoga's praises. She is also helping to promote a book by her teacher, ... Read More

Plow Pose - Halasana is the Pose of the Week

Sunday November 26, 2006
I often see students rush through Plow Pose on their way to Shoulderstand without taking the time to really get into it. Taking a few moments in Plow is the ... Read More

Happy Black Friday

Thursday November 23, 2006
Ah, the holidays. You're traveling, you're splurging, your routine is out the window. That's all good, but trust me, you will feel better if you get to a yoga class ... Read More

Yogi Fashionistas, Take Note

Tuesday November 21, 2006
Adidas recently announced their Stella McCartney-designed line of athletic wear will include yoga gear for Spring 2007. If McCartney's previous Adidas clothing is any indicator, it looks to be both ... Read More

Awkward Chair Pose - Utkatasana is the Pose of the Week

Monday November 20, 2006
Looking to change up your basic Sun Salutations? Try adding in Utkatasana between Urdhva Hastasana and Uttanasana (see the above Sun Salutation link for a visual). You'll soon be feeling ... Read More

Introduction to Prenatal Yoga

Thursday November 16, 2006
This Introduction to Prenatal Yoga covers all the basics you will need to know about practicing yoga while pregnant. It includes links to in-depth information on yoga during each trimester, ... Read More

Holiday Weight Management Survival Guide

Tuesday November 14, 2006
This great holiday survival guide from Exercise Guide Paige Waehner is full of ideas on how to keep the pounds off this season. Doing yoga is one of her stress-management ... Read More

Lotus Pose - Padmasana is the Pose of the Week

Monday November 13, 2006
Lotus Pose is a classic and is one of yoga's most recognized poses. However, it is an advanced pose and should be approached with caution. Although this pose is often ... Read More

Yoga Gift Guide

Tuesday November 7, 2006
The holidays are fast approaching- what do you have for the yogis on your list? From inspiring books to basic gear, find something for everyone using the newly revamped Yoga ... Read More

Supta Padangusthasana is the Pose of the Week

Sunday November 5, 2006
Supta Padangusthasana is the latest pose in my ongoing collaboration on Yoga and Back Pain with Anne Asher. This pose is a hamstring stretch, which helps relieve one of the ... Read More

Easy Pose - Sukasana

Thursday November 2, 2006
The name says it all - Easy Pose is all about finding the most comfortable cross-legged position for yourself. The key alignment point it to have the knees below the ... Read More

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