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Baxter Bell, MD, explains how yoga helps tackle the most common causes of insomnia and can lead to better sleep.

Yoga clothing retailer Lululemon announced this week that its controversial founder is leaving his position as board chairman and that a new company CEO has been hired.

Have a flight planned? Here's your go-to guide for what to eat no matter what you encounter in the terminal.

Erica Rodefer Winters demystifies 5 expressions overheard in yoga class.

Cutting back on alcohol? Whip up one of these healthy mocktail recipes for your holiday celebrations instead.

Yoga teachers Yamuna Zake and Tara Stiles are among those teaching women yoga techniques to help minimize the discomfort of high-heeled shoes.

Learn how to safely open your heart wide.

The celebrity and culture magazine does a deep dive into the legal woes of Bikram Choudury.

Pattabhi Jois called family life the Seventh Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Over the holidays, Neal Pollack tackles this most challenging practice of all.

Our top picks for presents that you’ll feel good about buying, and that won’t break the bank.

Yogitoes has filed lawsuits against Lululemon and Under Armour for alleged infringement of no-slip yoga-mat towel technology.

Yoga on social media is great in so many ways, but it will never allow you the tangible sensation of smelling the crisp air after the first snow, holding your love's warm hand, or breathing deeply and fully into your center.

Skin got you down? Foster these 8 habits for a natural, healthier glow.

Sage Rountree shares 3 steps for creating a home yoga practice to get you through the holidays and beyond.

A Harvard Medical School psychiatrist investigates the impact of yoga and meditation on gene expression related to stress and immunity through a new NIH-funded study.

Yoga helped them, and now three California teens want to share the practice with their peers.

"While a [drop-in] vinyasa class might fit better into my lifestyle, I can’t help but think I’ve been missing out on something important by practicing a newer, less traditional version of yoga," writes Erica Rodefer Winters. How do you balance tradition and innovation in your practice?

Try this 3-step approach to work your way from Handstand into Wheel Pose.

Some yoga students in Vancouver feel that a class held in front of a Beluga whale exhibit at the city's aquarium violates the yogic precept of ahimsa, or non-harming.

The best cookbooks with recipes for healthy living and eating—these must-reads make healthy living not only accessible but absolutely scrumptious.

Tired of the basic black? So are we. Here are some fun options to brighten up your yoga wear.

Sometimes the best gifts of all are those made with someone you love in mind. Here are some ideas to inspire creativity.

Ayurvedic chef Talya Lutzker shares her favorite recipes for a divine vegetarian T-day meal.

A regular yoga practice is one of your best defenses against illness and remedies when a bug does strike.

At synagogues and Jewish community centers, yoga and meditation complement the spiritual life.

When Jessica Berger Gross discovered yoga, she fell in love. But after dedicating herself to becoming a yoga teacher, she realized that she still had much to learn.

Ideas, tips, and recipes for the perfect holiday soiree. Follow this list of guest-pleasers and you won't go wrong.

"Your time on the mat can be like a language lab, giving you opportunity to listen to your body, to make mistakes, and to correct them compassionately," writes Sage Rountree. Find out how to tune in and respond to what your body has to say.

A dedicated Bikram yogini finds freedom and a deep connection to herself when she embarks on her own practice.

Through Wari Om's radiant photos, practice along with this sequence ending in Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose).

Don't underestimate the art of relaxation. Corpse Pose can be the most difficult pose of your practice.

Yoga gives pro snowboarders 
a leg up—and can improve your ride too.

Here's how to cultivate compassion for others—and why opening your heart helps you too.

Go from the mat to the town in these 4 ultra-comfy, cute yoga wraps perfect for apres class.

Yoga Alliance and Prana are offering two scholarships for yoga teachers who work with underserved populations and who want advanced training.

Put down your holiday to-do list and try these tips for staying grounded and feeling serene all season long.

From instant calming to greater self-awareness, Erica Rodefer Winters has found pranayama to be an incredibly important part of her regular yoga practice.

After controversial comments about who can wear Lululemon yoga pants sparked threats of a boycott of the brand, Chip Wilson issues an apology.

Kathryn Budig walks us through the first steps to creating the exhilarating "wheel" action in Ashtanga Yoga known as Chakrasana.

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson stirs up more controversy when he comments on the size of the women who should wear the company's yoga pants.

Overindulgence is easy this time of year. But Katie Silcox explains that when you pay attention to your cravings, they begin to change.

In a new article, New York Times science writer William Broad contends that women's natural flexibility is a risk-factor for hip-related injury when doing yoga. Ladies, have you experienced hip problems from your practice?

Erica Rodefer Winters is tired of the "super yoginis" out there who make life look effortless. Where are the real examples of people who use the practice to make their normal ol' lives a little better?

Learn how to maintain momentum and control in dynamic transitions with a move borrowed from Pilates: The Rolling Ball. Sage Rountree explains.

A new study finds that twice-weekly yoga helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Neal Pollack wants to follow the principle of ahimsa, or non-harming, even in his diet, but he can't seem to give up meat.

Yoga's sister science goes mainstream with new bottled beverages made from traditional healing ingredients.

It took Erica Rodefer Winters a long time understand the importance of connecting with her local yoga community. But now it's one of the most gratifying parts of her practice.

Yoga Dudes for Movember, an online photo contest, aims to promote men's health and get more men to try yoga.

Tap into flexibility and strength to take your splits off the ground and let them soar.

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A new free software program offers instruction for basic yoga poses to people with vision impairment.

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In the second part of this series, Baxter Bell describes how to improve balance and agility through your yoga practice.

A new study finds that people who practice restorative yoga can lose significant amounts of weight.

At the first sign of a cold, try grabbing some props for a supported, restful yoga practice to deeply nurture body and spirit.

When life gets complicated, yoga can be a safe haven. But sometimes the practice isn't enough to pull you through a dark time. A well-known teacher urges yogis to ask for help when we need it.

"Intention serves to inspire and focus you mentally and spiritually. Goals, on the other hand, help you apply the right physical effort to the task at hand," writes Sage Rountree. Do you have an intention and goals for your practice?

San Francisco studio chain offers majors to students enrolled in its advanced teacher training, joining ranks of other academic-style training programs for yoga.

The Palestine Yoga Movement aims to support the growth of the practice in the region.