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Yoga poses as Olympic sport

Is that a stretch?

Updated: Fri, Mar 9, 2012 The judges were watching — were the competitor's knees locked? Were the wrists straight? Did the forehead and the knee connect? If not, points are going to be lost. Seeking the perfect pose will be the order of the day at the National Yoga Asana Championship, that was put on March 2-4 by an... Read More

Twisted sisters have designs on yoga Updated: Fri, Jan 20, 2012 Many people live in yoga pants, whether they're working out or not. Minneapolis designers Kaja Foat and Zoe Foat Naselaris, both 37, have been bending out of the black-yoga-pant stereotype for about a decade through their Foat Design line of colorful and playful organic cotton yoga clothes. The identical twins and... Read More

Alternative therapies get high marks for some ills Published: Tue, Aug 30, 2011 Done anything alternative lately? If so, you have a lot of company. When Consumer Reports surveyed 45,601 subscribers online, it found that three out of four were using some form of alternative therapy for their general health. CR readers rated prescription drugs as helping the most for the majority of 12 health... Read More

Exercising in style Updated: Fri, Mar 4, 2011 Those vows to hit the gym more often or adopt a new exercise regimen seem to be part of the human condition. And although your choice of outfits is secondary to the search for motivation, the right clothing can't hurt. "Women want to look good while exercising," says Kelly Cooper, vice president of merchandising,... Read More

Donna Karan's tips for a moment of zen Updated: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 Want a moment of peace and quiet amid all the end-of-year bustle? Take a walk, drink greens and touch someone, according to Donna Karan. Karan is well known in the fashion world as the zen master — all yoga, healthy eating, feng shui and cashmere. She tried to put a little of that into each bottle of her... Read More

Unemployed get additional benefit: free yoga Published: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 With national unemployment just below 10 percent, $20 yoga classes don't qualify as necessities for many unemployed people who've pruned luxuries from their budgets. Read More

Staying fit on the road: Let the Web be your guide Published: Fri, Apr 16, 2010 Matthias Morel, an airport marketing consultant who travels a lot for work, likes to stay in shape. So Morel doesn't care to check into a hotel only to discover that the gym is in a converted guest room crammed with out-of-date equipment, or in a windowless basement cell with no air-conditioning. Hoping to spare... Read More

Yoga can benefit people of all sizes Published: Thu, Mar 11, 2010 Pretzel-thin and fully flexible folks aren’t the only ones who can benefit from yoga. Abby Lentz has been bringing her “HeavyWeight Yoga” to overweight and obese people since 2004. Lentz recently released her second DVD, “HeavyWeight Yoga 2: Change the Image of Yoga.” The video puts people of size on the... Read More

Stars stress out, too Updated: Thu, Sep 24, 2009 Recently, tennis star Serena Williams threatened a line judge at the U.S. Open; rapper Kanye West stormed onstage, interrupting singer/songwriter Taylor Swift's award acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards; and U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson yelled "You lie" during President Barack Obama's health care speech. Is... Read More

Class benefits moms, babies Updated: Mon, Jun 29, 2009 Postnatal yoga classes are a great way for moms and babies to bond while mom regains her pre-pregnancy fitness. The classes rebuild strength and flexibility in muscles after birth and help mothers relax with their babies. The stress women often experience when a new baby enters their family can be compounded by lack... Read More

Green your fitness routine Published: Thu, Jun 11, 2009 Gym rats love the Earth, too. As you work to reduce your carbon footprint, your workouts don't have to suffer. Here are some tips from fitness guru Ashley Borden for making your workouts more 'sustainable.' >Buy a 32-ounce, reusable water bottle. This may seem obvious, but just imagine how many bottles you will... Read More

Best Workouts for '09 Updated: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 2009 is all about budget-friendly, time-efficient and fun workouts, according to fitness experts. Here are their predictions for how we'll be getting in shape in the new year. THE TREND: Ballroom dancing From Jeanette Jenkins, "Jeanette Jenkins Hollywood Trainer — Sexy Arms, Abs & Legs" DVD... Read More

Jennifer Lindsey-McClintock Published: Sun, May 25, 2008 Name: Jennifer Lindsey-McClintock, 31 Residence: Edmond McClintock is the public information and marketing director for Oklahoma City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Read More

Yoga class teaches toddlers basic poses Updated: Wed, Apr 12, 2006 Instructor hopes to instill exercise mindset early NORMAN - Toddlers sit in a circle, soles of their little bare feet together, giggling. "We're going to do our butterfly pose today," said Julie Sondag, the class leader. Ian Ellis, 4, holds onto his ankles, bounces his knees up and down and laughs. "Look at... Read More

Pregnant women, moms striving to stay in shape Updated: Mon, Mar 21, 2005 SEATTLE - Stylish maternal fashions and lots of exercise advice for expectant and new moms mean there's no excuse not to look great -- even sexy. But when your hormones are haywire, you're exhausted and you feel like a house, is that a good thing? Magazine covers feature beautiful, pregnant and new-mom... Read More