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Element AM & PM Yoga for Beginners - DVD Review

Devotees of yoga are often divided into two schools -- those who practice for the physical benefit, and those who practice for the spiritual/mental ... Read More »

Fit for a Nap? Your Gym Might Have a Class

Raise your hand if a nap sounds pretty darn good right now. Yeah, I'm with you. But really, even though we all know it's good for our health, it just ... Read More »

Want to achieve your personal best? Relax

In order to be a superb athlete, we all know you need to work your butt off and practice as much as possible. You might be surprised, though, to know ... Read More »

Stress Less: A hammock

Hammocks are quite the old-school phenomenon when it comes to relaxation, although they were created to fill a need for sleeping quarters. Now, ... Read More »

13 ways to destress in 5 minutes or less

The other day, after a particularly stressful morning, I got into my car and suddenly took stock of myself. My heart was racing, I was breathing ... Read More »

Moms need "me" time, Mother's Day and every day

A few weeks ago, I went to a movie by myself for the first time ever. I was feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, exhausted. I needed a few minutes of ... Read More »

Jumpstart Your Fitness: By easing stress, pain, and bad moods

Swimsuit season is fast approaching! It's just around the corner so now is the time to uncover that beautiful beach body you've been keeping under ... Read More »

The "do nothing" yoga

Yoga is well-known for the flexibility it promotes, but the meditative and relaxation qualities are also beneficial. If the twists and turns of ... Read More »

Fit Factor: Take a breather

By now, we should all be aware of the importance of breathing. After all, it's what keeps us alive, right? So why is it that when we work out our ... Read More »

Music therapy

For me, turning up the soundtrack to Rent and singing (questionably well) along can just wipe all my stress away. Finding relaxation through music is ... Read More »