We all hear to eat mindfully rather than emotionally. And though sometimes it can be difficult, mindful eating is essential to staying fit. In a new research follow-up study at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (prompted by initial reports by Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H. four years ago), they found that regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating.
“In our earlier study, we found that middle-age people who practice yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not. This was independent of physical activity and dietary patterns. We hypothesized that mindfulness – a skill learned either directly or …read more

If you are an avid cyclist, you might oftentimes finish a bike ride with tightness in your back and other parts of your body. Many cyclists have found that a yoga program will help reduce your aches and pains, as well as help strengthen your core.
Whether you are bicycling across the country or using an indoor stationary bike every day, Beth Shaw’s YogaFit for Cyclists is a fabulous workout created just for cyclists. With this yoga-based DVD, you can:

Reduce stress and pain in the lower back
Increase flexibility in the hamstrings, glutes and quadriceps
Built a stronger core center and upper body
Balance …read more