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He is the author of the best selling book The Purpose Driven Life, now Pastor Rick Warren is focusing on

Late night talk show host and comedian Jimmy Fallon took-on the First Lady of the USA, Michelle Obama in a

Yoga is an ancient system for health of mind and body developed over the centuries by the Sages of India.

There is an oasis of tranquility for travelers in San Francisco Airport's Terminal 2. SFO has opened a Yoga Room

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Consider this: Here is a Lululemon Yoga video deriding the very creature the retail chain has helped to create -

Of the hundreds of thousands of youtube breakdancing videos this new one is right up there. The title is of

The relationship between green tea and weight loss has an ever growing number of studies of support it. The tea

As much as 64% of the United States adult population is considered either overweight or obese. This percentage is defined

Yoga for weight loss works in several ways. First all those stretching and postures aren’t just about flexibility. They build

The gentle art of baby massage has been a fundamental part of care-giving traditions passed from parents to children for generations. All over the world babies are held and rocked, massaged and caressed. Not surprisingly, cross-cultural studies have shown that in societies where infants receive the most positive physical attention, adults tend to be less aggressive and violent, and more cooperative and compassionate.

Parent/baby yoga classes are great way to adjust to the major changes that come with a new addition to the family, and to strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Don't let rising temps keep you from moving.

It is never too early to teach your child the importance and joy of conscious breathing. Not only is awareness of the breath considered the foundation of yoga, many feel it is fundamental to healthy living. Learning mindful breathing will improve your child's sense of self, powers of concentration and self-control.

Yoga is much more than just a series of exercises. In order to truly appreciate yoga, it helps to understand it holistically, as a mind-body practice that includes diet, meditation and breath work.

Teach your children yoga when they are young, and they'll be healthier as adults. A good children's class will introduce them to what may well become a powerful lifetime practice.

This basic pose stretches your feet, ankles, knees, thighs, hips and lower back.

The tree pose helps strengthen the thighs, calves, ankles and back.

The rabbit pose works against stress that can age you prematurely and deprive your skin of its natural healthy glow.

The half frog pose helps improve body posture, strengthens muscles and stretches out your whole body.

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Your guests will be shocked when you tell them there's no cream in this creamiest of asparagus soups. Serve with a whole grain roll and a salad for a light and healthy dinner.

A pretty and refreshing salad that also happens to be packed with antioxidants. Perfect for parties or as a side dish.

Bursting with Omega-3 oils, this salmon salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. And vegetarians can use tempeh instead.

Brown jasmine rice is a beautifully fragrant grain that lends an exotic aroma to any dish. Flecks of red bell pepper, carrot and corn give this rice a confetti look (as well as a healthy dose of vitamins).