Recently, I was asked by someone as to what to expect from her first yoga class. This person, oh, I'll call her..."Petunia", really wants to go... More»

When I first started doing yoga, I had no idea how important it was to buy a superb, high-quality yoga mat. I had never heard of brands like Gaiam, and thought lululemon was some type fancy salon, not a... More»

It's that time of year again; the time when we reflect on our previous year and set goals for the upcoming one. Many of us re-dedicate ourselves to our health during this time, often experiencing the high that comes with... More»

Those of you that know me have heard about my first yoga class. For those of you that do not (yet), I'll spare you the nitty gritty and just say this -- it was comical, and torturous. I arrived with... More»

Thinking about eating a more plant-based diet? Our friend, Kathy Freston, who has a great new book Veganist, talks about the benefits of going vegan (including a... More»

My wife Tara has people in their 60s in her classes, right next to people in their 20s; people who have just started yoga, right alongside very seasoned practitioners. We don't call one class "Advanced" or others "Level 1" -- because once you learn a few basic positions... More»

Cow Face pose is an addition to my Yoga Poses for Beginners library here at MindBodyGreen. It's a great restorative pose that many find helpful in dealing with back pain, as well as deep hip opening. Here's how you can get started. More»

Want to evolve your home into a greener sanctuary, but not quite sure where to start? Look no farther than New York Times bestselling author and Oprah guest, Sophie Uliano's latest book, Do it Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive and More Beautiful Products. More»

If you're looking to get your wellness on in New York City, then look no further than the founders of Well+Good NYC, Alexia Brue and Melisse Gelula. I talked to these wellness mavens about some of their favorite wellness spots in NYC, including beauty, brunch, spas... More»

Perhaps you read Rip Esselstyn's The Engine 2 Diet or Jonathan Safran Foer’s Eating Animals and want to reduce your risk of lifestyle related diseases and avoid factory farms, or perhaps it's the recent U.N. study that said eating less meat is better for the planet... More»

Yoga or Pilates -- how do you know which practice is right for you? I talked to celebrity yoga & Pilates trainer, Kristin McGee, about what each practice offers. Kristin shares her favorite yoga poses for abs, Pilates mat versus the reformer machine, and even Pilates with supermodels on the beach!


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Hot yoga refers to many yoga styles practiced in a room heated between 95-115 degrees Fahrenheit, with up to 60% humidity. There are many advantages to... More»

The Yoga Poses for Beginners library serves as a comprehensive intro guide to the most popular yoga poses and sequences, featuring images and videos with how-to instructions... More»

These energetic poses provide a straight line to shaping our best body. They are also great for strength, balance, and focus. More»

Earlier today, we posted the Environmental Working Group's 2010 list of the 12 fruits & veggies that contain the highest amount of pesticides. Now, here's the "Clean 15" list of the fruits & veggies that have the lowest amount of pesticides. Drum-roll please... More»