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Christian Leader Opposes Yoga and Meditation in Military
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Is Yoga Dangerous for Men?
Baxter Bell disagrees with New York Times writer William Broad that men are more prone to being injured in yoga.
Harvard Biz School Tackles Yoga Branding
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Resisting Resistance
Kelly Bonner has unlocked the key to growth in her yoga practice and in her life: To push back against fear.
A Meditation for Lasting Weight Loss
Keeping the weight off doesn't always mean eating less. Use this practice to change how you think about food.
5 Silent Yoga Retreats + the Benefits of Quiet
Discover the sweetness inside when you slow down and listen.
Why Indulging in Comfort Food Is Essential to Tranquility
What if eating feel-good food actually made you feel good? Explore what it means to indulge in "comfort food" and why it shouldn't make you feel guilty.
5 Revolved Seated Forward Bends
When you focus on simple actions, this challenging twist becomes charmingly calming.
Face the Internal Conflict of Warrior 1 Head On
Learn to embrace the opposing actions of Virabhadrasana I.
Lower Your Risk Of Heart Failure With These 6 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Utilize these 6 tips for a healthy heart to reduce your risk of heart attack and failure - and even lower your blood pressure.
5 Power Poses
For Erica Rodefer Winters, yoga infuses strength and power into every area of her life. Here she lists her favorite power-boosting moves.
Indian Offical Proposes Yoga to End Violence Against Women
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Space Odyssey to the Side Body
Take a journey toward greater flexibility and spaciousness with these supported side body stretches.
Kids’ Yoga the “Wussification” of America?
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Plank Pose: Your Ticket to Power and Grace
Build the power and foundation you need to transition between poses.
Live and Breathe Your Resolutions
At the beginning of this new year, Katie Silcox describes the tantric path toward making changes that last—and uncovering happiness.
Potato Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
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The Yoga of Poker
Yoga, it is said, helps you do everything better. Neal Pollack has found that this extends to his poker game.
Crowd Funding Engages Community
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Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Dropbacks, Part I
Kathryn Budig teaches us how to begin to prepare for dropping back into Urdhva Dhanurasana.
Foot Position in Upward-Facing Dog
Baxter Bell describes an alternative to the dorsiflexed position in Upward-Facing Dog for yoga students with ankle injury.
Dealing with Tragedy
After a tragic event, it's hard to feel positive about the world we live in. But we can use it to motivate us to be kinder, more generous, and more loving toward all.
Wild Rice Country Rolls
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Yoga Sequences Can’t Be Copyrighted
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4 Steps to Boost Your Willpower
Discover inner resources that can help you make healthier choices, meet your goals, and change your life for good.
Balance Flexibility in the Hips
We all experience flexibility in some areas more so than others. Sage Rountree discusses the importance of balance in and around the hips and offers poses that help to create opening where needed.
Passionate About a Cause? Hold a Yoga Fundraiser
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“How Yoga Got Me Through TRX”
Dropped into a fitness class developed for the Navy Seals, the author channels her yoga practice and soars.
Far From the Madding Yoga Crowd
A teaching gig yields just 8 students—and Neal Pollack wouldn't want it any other way.
Creating a Healing Space
YJ.com speaks with Xorin Balbes, author of SoulSpace and owner of Lumeria Retreat Center in Maui, about how to create an environment that supports your best life.
Amma Urges Nations to Acknowledge Differences
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Bikram Reaches Settlement
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Studio Self-Assessment Quiz
Is your studio ready for business in today's market? See whether you could be running it more efficiently.
Questions to Ask Before Choosing Studio Software
Consider these questions before choosing a software provider for your yoga studio.
Your First Time
The 2012 Yoga in America study revealed the main reasons people come to yoga, with flexibility, general conditioning, and stress relief, among them. Erica Rodefer Winters wonders why people don't know about the deeper benefits yoga, like more balanced emotional states and better relationships.
Finding Light in Winter’s Darkness
In celebration of the winter soltice, Katie Silcox offers some tips for bringing more joy and light into the season.
Jane Fonda Releases Yoga DVD
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Okra With Mustard Seeds
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Does Headstand Cause TOS?
Baxter Bell describes the symptoms and causes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and explores how a yoga Headstand practice might affect it.
Yoga Journal Releases 2012 Yoga in America Market Study
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New Study Finds More Than 20 Million Yogis in U.S.
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How to Deal with SI Joint Discomfort
You can resolve sacroiliac joint discomfort in the same place it started—on the mat.
Meditation in the Workplace
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Yoga Police
Erica Rodefer Winters takes on the yoga police, anyone who thinks that the style of yoga or the way they practice is the only correct way.
Yoga for Neck Pain
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The Reason for Hip Stretches
Hip openers increase flexibility and range of motion, which benefits athletes of all kinds. But too much looseness in the hips can a detriment. Sage Rountree explains.
Sesame Twists
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New York-Style Pizza Dough and Sauce
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Public Displays of Yoga
Neal Pollack considers whether the occasional urge to do yoga in public is for him or for show—or a little bit of both.
Making a Different Choice
Having to choose between schoolwork, social life, or sleep shouldn't be a choice students face, says Kelly Bonner. The trick is learning how to keep it all in balance.
5 Poses for Extra Energy
Erica Rodefer Winters recommends five poses to add to your day for extra energy during this holiday season.
How to Stay Healthy this Winter
Tips for boosting your immunity and staying healthy this winter season. Just because it's cold out doesn't mean you have to get sick.
Aspiration Love
Appearing with his partner for a YJ story presents Steven Thomas Saftig the opportunity to model the kind of relationship he wished he saw growing up.
Fear Not: Overcoming the Many Faces of Fear
Uncertainty is part of life, but these tips will help you understand the intricacies of fear and release yourself its clutch.
Use Intention to Harness Your Mind
According to the Vedas, your soul has four distinct desires, collectively described as purushartha, "for the purpose of the soul."
Lululemon Settles Lawsuit
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Sweet and Spicy Pecans
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Slow Yoga in a Fast World
Aaron Davidman discovers that slowing down his yoga practice is key to helping him stay centered even as the world around him seems to move ever faster.
Prenatal Yoga at Obstectrics Office
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Why Athletes Need Handstands
Sage Rountree explains Handstand's physiological and psychological benefits for athletes.
Tap Your Higher Power
When life doesn't go as planned, try this guided meditation to connect to surrender to a source bigger than yourself.
Cauliflower, Green Peas, And Potatoes In Spicy Herb Sauce
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Home Practice Promises Greater Benefits
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Lead With Your Heart: How to Practice Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti yoga can help you transform moments of heartbreak into a romance with life itself.
Wring Out With a Twist
For the best benefits, learn to work twists like Half Lord of the Fishes Pose deeply in two directions.
Karma Tribe Brings Yoga to People in Need
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Sleep Like a Baby
Katie Silcox offers Ayurvedic tips for getting a good night's sleep.
Salad of Shaved Fennel, Oranges, and Candied Pecans
A refreshing salad full with fennel bulb, baby arugula, Valencia orange slices, red onion, and candied pecans.
Brain Power Pita Pockets
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Corn Chowder with Green Chiles
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie
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Holiday Gravy
Browning the vegetables before making the gravy stock is what sets this rich gravy sauce apart.
Morning Pumpkin Coffee Cake
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Heritage Lane Cranberry Sauce
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Sweet Potato Bourbon Pie
Pumpkin pie may be a holiday dessert, but similarly-seasoned sweet potato pie is a beloved Southern specialty year-round.
Roasted Pear Salad with Chèvre and Fig Vinaigrette
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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
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Truffled Mashed Potatoes
Truffle oil provides the same complex flavor as the mushrooms themselves, at a fraction of the price. Your family will love these truffled mashed potatoes.