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Sara Ivanhoe
A yoga teacher since 1995, Sara Ivanhoe began her in-depth study of yoga while receiving a BFA from New York University. She went on to complete teacher training with Erich Schiffmann, YogaWorks, and John Friend in the Anusara style and will graduate from the Yoga Philosophy Program at Loyola Marymount University in 2009.
She uses this training in her work as a contributing editor to Health, Shape, and Fit Yoga magazines. Sara is the instructor on DVDs including Yoga for Dummies, Crunch Yoga, and Russell Simmons’s Yoga Live, selling more than 4.3 million units worldwide. She is currently on Fit TV’s All Star Workouts and recently appeared on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew as well as the self-produced new video series Yoga on the Edge.
Recent Posts by Sara Ivanhoe
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Trouble spots/flabby upper arms
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 - For firming the back of the arms, I recommend Dolphin pose. Begin on hands and k ...
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Yoga positions
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 - It sounds like yoga has been really helpful to you, and I'm glad you've started ...
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yoga for bad back and hip loss
Wed, 3 Jun 2009 - Losing weight will almost always help relieve back pain, so good for you for get ...
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Good home yoga video for an athlete/runner?
Mon, 18 May 2009 - I think one of the best yoga DVDs ever made is Ali MacGraw's Yoga Mind and B ...
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flab inside knee
Mon, 11 May 2009 - There is a mulititude of things this could be from, but the good news is that it ...
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Yoga with Arthritis
Wed, 6 May 2009 - i'm so sorry you've been experiencing discomfort. There are some new supplements ...
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What should I look for in jogging shoes?
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 - Funny you should ask. I just found out that for my entire life I've been wearing ...
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Which Yoga is the best exercise?
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 - The style of yoga that gives the best cardio workout is called "vinyasa." The wo ...
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Exercise Balls
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 - The way to measure an exercise ball is that you should be able to sit on the cen ...
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hot yoga?
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 - Bikram Choudhury is the founder of Bikram yoga. He came up with a set series of ...
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Spinning Vs. Running
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 - I love spinning too! I actually think you do work harder much harder. It is a ...
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Running Shoes
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 - I walk or hike everyday as well, rain or shine. I recently tried a shoe called ...
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can bikram yoga make you bulk up?
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 - You probably won't wind up looking like a body builder, but you may see signific ...
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De-stressing at the office
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 - My favorite office stretch is to push your chair back away from your desk and pl ...
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Yoga during your period
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 - Yes, just make sure you take it easy. Don't push yourself too hard, and remember ...
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Smelly feet during yoga
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 - On behalf of all yoga teachers, thank you for paying attention! This is an "on t ...
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Yoga for IBS
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 - It can, but IBS is tricky. Mostly it is considered a stress-induced condition, s ...
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Bathroom break during yoga class
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 - You don t need to ask for permission, but just be sure not to make a drama of it ...
Recent Stories by Sara Ivanhoe
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How Yoga Can Relieve Back Pain
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 - Many people start practicing yoga to help alleviate back pain, and Locust Pose i ...
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Banish Holiday Stress With This Simple Yoga Stretch
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 - It seems like all the yoga we do these days is to strengthen our abs and tighten ...
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Relieve Stress Naturally With Eagle Pose
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 - One of the best yoga postures for stress relief is Eagle pose. It opens up your ...
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Forget Your Morning Coffee—Get an Energy Boost With Dolphin Pose
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 - Aside from getting a flu shot and stocking up on vitamin C, yoga inversions are ...
