DO arrive early. If you can, try to get to class a couple minutes early. I realize sometimes life gets in the way and traffic and/or public transportation is slow. However, it is nice to get on your mat with a few minutes to spare so that you can mentally and not just physically "land." Lie down, close your eyes, stretch, breathe, and just get ready to practice. Read More >>

I think for the majority of us our lives start to pick up, schedules get more hectic, roads get more cluttered with traffic, your to-do list get longer. The shift in the season can certainly be stressful for all of us. Here in Boston it has been raining for a week straight, which is another thing that can wear on the soul. Read More >>

I talk to a lot of people who tell me that they are too intimidated to take a yoga class. They come up with all sorts of reasons why they don't want to try it. This is completely understandable, as the stereotypical picture most people have of yoga is a bunch of skinny contortionists in a room doing some crazy "legs around the head" poses. Read More >>

I know some of us feel as though we are chained to our desks, clicking away, blankly staring at our computer screens, and overall just sitting for way too long. Most of us need to relieve some tension building up in our back, neck, hips and shoulders. Read More >>

Even in the midst of fall craziness, it's important to be true to your yoga practice. Whether you're hitting the midpoint of your semester, slogging through your workweek, or simply in need of a break, making time in your day to stretch is essential and can assist your productivity. Here are some ways to keep yoga a part of your daily routine (without necessarily busting out a headstand in the office break room!). Read More >>

Practicing yoga on your own can be an enormous challenge. Without the structure of a class and a teacher there to cue, you may find yourself at a loss on your mat. It can be taxing even to devote the time to yoga outside the classroom environment. Home practices, however, can be a rejuvenating and highly rewarding experience. Read More >>

Let's be honest - even our favorite workouts can grow stale now and again. It's easy to fall into a pattern and attend the same yoga class week after week. Don't get me wrong - it's great to connect with a particular class, but practicing just one style of yoga or going to the same teacher's classes exclusively can put you in a yoga rut. Read More >>

Pilates can be very intimidating and overwhelming the first time you try it. Here's a few tips to help make your first Pilates experience a good one. Read More >>

Whether you need to lose those last 5 pounds or are stuck at another weight plateau, there's a lot we know about why the scale won't budge and ways to get it moving in the right direction. Read More >>

Food cravings may come and go with different levels of intensity, but one thing is for sure - we all get them. Sweet and salty are two of the top tastes we crave and chocolate probably wins as one of the most craved foods of all time. Read More >>

Life has a funny way of throwing obstacles in our path when we are trying to slim down and shape up. Factors such as time pressures, stress, diaper changing poor sleep, long work hours, shifting responsibilities, lengthy commutes or tight budgets can be enough to make your comfortable fitness routine less than comfortable - and maybe even nonexistent. Read More >>

The typical college dining hall diet is getting a makeover. Why should you care? Because this change can help you cut back on waste and overeating at home! Read More >>