Zen Mind, Buff Body

Kathleen Kaster

Kathleen Kastner used to be all about cardio, but she looked so muscular that she felt unfeminine. When she made yoga her sole source of exercise she dropped 10 pounds and discovered a new long, lean look. Beginner or pro, she can help you lose weight and feel great using this science called yoga.

Getting Over Guilt

Apr 23, 2008

Sometimes, guilt can be a useful motivator, but I love that it just doesn’t belong on the yoga mat.

When circumstances conspired that I wasn't at the studio for the last few weeks, I felt so guilty. I squeezed in one or two home sessions, but not anything resembling a regular practice.

How to Quit Coffee

Apr 9, 2008

It took me three years from my first yoga class to commit to a daily yoga practice, and oh how I wish I had begun sooner….but now, as I prep for my wedding, I’m enjoying a moment to reflect on how far I’ve come…on how yoga has helped me change for the better to bring me to today.

Yoga found me

Apr 2, 2008

Then I met Moksha

I took my first yoga class when I was 25, living in San Diego, while working as a personal trainer to Dr. Deepak Chopra. One of his very zen staff members was kind enough to pull me aside at my gym job to show me a few Sun Salutations.

Finding Balance On and Off the Mat

Mar 27, 2008

It took me three years from my first yoga class to commit to a daily yoga practice, and oh how I wish I had begun sooner….but now, as I prep for my wedding in two weeks, I’m enjoying a moment to reflect on how far I’ve come…on how yoga has helped me change for the better to bring me to this happy place.

Yoga for Every Body!

Mar 9, 2008

There are many styles of yoga for various fitness levels and personalities, so don’t fret if someone recommends a specific type—say Power Yoga—and you discover it isn’t your thing!

Just Do It

Feb 28, 2008

You won't lose weight if you don't show up!

The Nike adage says it all: Just do it!  If you want to lose weight, improve your yoga practice, or excel at anything in life, it just takes practice -- daily practice -- which requires self-discipline.

Gotta Love Yoga!

Feb 12, 2008

Are you ready to get more fit than you’ve ever been before? Maybe you even made a New Year’s resolution to get fit this year. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual to have lost your enthusiasm for exercise by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around. But rest assured, yoga is an amazing and effective tool to help you implement your new healthy habits, permanently! 

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