Mar

18

YPFW :: Tree pose

Posted by Sarah R

March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Tree Pose is also known as Vrksasana (vrik-SHAHS-anna), vrksa meaning tree. The Tree Pose helps strengthen your thighs, calves, ankles and back. It can also increase the flexibility of hips and groin area. With consistent practice, both your balance and your concentration can be improved. This pose is recommended for women with sciatica and [...]

Mar

17

Three women I’d like you to meet

Posted by Sarah R

March 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Image by Smabs Sputzer via Flickr I’m active online in a few different health communities, therefore I get to meet a handful of amazing female Health Activists. Today I wanted to introduce you to a few of them that have recently made a strong impact on my life as a women’s Health Activist! First I’d [...]

Mar

16

Gross places for your stuff

Posted by Sarah R

March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I read a really interesting article on Prevention.com today about some bad places we put everyday things. The Worst Places for Your Health – I thought I’d share some of them with you. Mostly you’ll have to go to the article to read why, but I’ve thrown in some of my own comments on some of [...]

Mar

15

Free fitness socks from lucy!

Posted by Sarah R

March 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

One of my favorite stores for fitness clothes is lucy. “We all know that when you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you go the extra mile. So at lucy, our passion is to design fashion forward performance apparel that inspires athletic women like you.” Not only does the fitness gear [...]

Mar

15

Keeping your purse clean

Posted by Sarah R

March 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Just yesterday I talked about the fact that women put their purses in some pretty gross spots. Don’t say you’re not guilty! How many times have you set your purse on the kitchen counter? The floor of a restaurant? The toilet paper holder in a bathroom stall? The public restroom floor even? There is a [...]

Mar

13

Personal Update

Posted by Sarah R

March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia For those of you who have been reading for a while, you know that I was accepted to the University of South Carolina for their master’s program in public health education. I accepted their offer and went to visit. I fell in love with the city, the people and the program. I [...]

Mar

12

YPFW :: Fierce Pose

Posted by Sarah R

March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Utkatasana Fierce Pose (also known as the Power or the Chair Pose) :: (OOT-kah-TAHS-anna) utkata = powerful, fierce Benefits: strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves, and spine, stretches shoulders and chest, stimulates the abdominal organs, diaphragm, and heart and reduces flat feet by lifting through the arches How to: Stand in Mountain Pose (Tadasana). Inhale and [...]

Mar

11

YPFW :: The Plank Pose

Posted by Sarah R

March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Plank pose :: The plank pose is the bane of many athletes existences. It’s hard for your abs – it works your whole body, but is so good for you. The Plank Pose Start in Downward Facing Dog. Inhale and draw torso forward until arms are perpendicular to floor and shoulders directly over wrists, torso [...]

Mar

10

Umbilical hernia

Posted by Sarah R

March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia As you’re reading this right now, I’m either still in surgery for or recovering from an umbilical hernia repair surgery. Not quite the way that I wanted to spend my Tuesday, but it has to be done. The pain was unbearable and annoying and eating only worsened it. People have to eat [...]

Mar

10

YPFW :: Warrior III Pose

Posted by Sarah R

March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Warrior III Pose :: (veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna) Virabhadra = the name of a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, described as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet; wielding a thousand clubs; and wearing a tiger’s skin. Type of Pose :: standing and balancing Benefits: Strengthens legs and abdomen, can improve balance How [...]

« go back — keep looking »