There's an App for That!

While I definitely don't recommend whipping out your cell phone during a yoga class, I'm a big fan of using my smartphone to enhance my practice. Here are some cool yoga and healthy living apps worth checking out!

MINDBODY. This app uses GPS technology to find yoga studios and classes in your area and allows you to sign up for them from your phone. You can use it to find classes at Awakened and sign up right from your phone; it's also really handy when you want to find a yoga class while traveling or after a move.

Mindfulness Meditation 2.0. This is a great app for guided meditation -- there are 5, 10, 15, and 20 minute options. Perfect for meditating anytime, anywhere.

MyFitnessPal. Dieters rave about MyFitnessPal, which is a calorie counter and food/exercise diary. Food journaling has repeatedly been proven to be an effective way to help take off pounds, and having your food journal at your fingertips makes it much easier.

Sleep Cycle. Place your phone glass-side down on your mattress and let the app analyze your sleep patterns and wakes you up during the lightest part of your sleep cycle, making it way easier to get out of bed. It also gives you soothing alarm sounds -- no more waking up to the blaring that makes you think AHHH IS SOMETHING ON FIRE?! It also tracks your sleep for you, letting you know how much sleep you're getting each night and the exact times you go from "Deep Sleep" to "Somewhat Awake."

Do you have a favorite app for healthy living?

- Rachel