Here’s What a Sound Journey Is — And Why You Need to Try One
A sound journey harnesses the soundscape to encourage a connection to intuition. Here's how to practice this soothing ritual.
A sound journey harnesses the soundscape to encourage a connection to intuition. Here's how to practice this soothing ritual.
Create herbal tinctures from your own backyard garden with plant-based medicine pro Brittany Ducham's first published book, "Radical Remedies: An Herbalist’s Guide to Empowered Self-Care."
From making the practice more accessible to forcing the community to slow down and reflect, there might just be a silver lining to the toll the past year has taken on our mental and physical health.
Scott Shute, head of mindfulness and compassion at LinkedIn, dishes on the value of finding joy in your work in his new book, "The Full Body Yes."
Free your side body and back—and find calm—with this accessible exercise from Jivana Heyman.
The yoga community has seen more than its share of guru downfalls in recent history. But what do we do about it?
Discover the physical and mental signs of blocked energy in the sacral chakra, svadhistana, and how you may benefit from aligning it.
This flow will help you activate and enliven your “whole-body core” and improve your balance and motor control.
Considering the many health benefits of stepping on the mat, everyone—and we mean everyone—should be jumping on the yoga train.
Star-crossed lovers? Hardly. Astrologer Jessica Lanydoo shares practices for using the cosmos to improve your relationships.
If you're searching for how to feel happy, aim your search at new and unfamiliar territory.
Injured? Tired? Sore? Sick? You might want to stay off the mat.
This fun practice from yoga teacher Carrie Owerko is a fun way to build strength and agility.
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It's hard to see a person you care about struggle with their mental health, and even tougher to know how to help. Here are some expert tips for how to broach the topic with different people in your life.
Feeling down? Try one (or more) of these small actions, and watch your outlook instantly brighten.
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations developed Little Guru to make learning the ancient language easy and entertaining.
Why you’re using the wrong neti pot, and other real-life tips from teacher and author Indu Arora on how to quell seasonal allergy symptoms.
Try these tried-and-true home remedies when tooth pain is driving you to distraction.
Psychologist, author, and yoga therapist Gail Parker’s yoga journey is a study in embracing every stage of your life with grace.
How practicing this ancient Chinese martial art sparked a new connection with nature and a profound sense of alignment.
Trying to conceive? Learning about your body—and trying these Ayurvedic practices—can improve your chances.
“Reverence,” a new yoga and meditation album by electronic dance music duo Tritonal, is an ode to Mother Earth that explores the relationship between trance and transcendence.
Observing your students will make you a more effective teacher. These practices will help you reflect what you see so that you can offer clear and compassionate feedback.
The transition from winter to spring offers an ideal opportunity to detox and clear out waste—whether you’re cleaning house or removing toxins from your body.
Yes, you can find relief for those tough-to-reach spots.
Hop off your bike and into these yoga poses to soothe and relax tight, sore legs and hips.
If the relentless stream of news has you in a spiral, you’re not alone. Here are seven tips on how to handle (and heal from) the stress.
Yoga Journal's parent company, Outside, has partnered with the nonprofit Sole4Souls for a large-scale shoe drive. Here's how to get involved.
Top yoga teachers share the creative ways they guide their students to achieve proper alignment in their postures—even through a computer screen.
Is sitting the new smoking? While it may not be quite as bad for your overall health as a tobacco habit, it's closer than you think.
Connect movement and breath in this creative (and accessible) yoga sequence.
Build strength, flexibility, and precision in your yoga practice.
When we are grounded, we are able to better engage in the present and forge deeper connections with the people in our lives. Here's how to use grounding in your mindfulness practice.
Here are eight asana-ready options that will make you rethink your idea of yogawear.
Your mood is closely linked to inflammation. If you're feeling less than your best, anti-inflammatory habits and foods may be able to help.
Here's what he learned.
A daily sweat session might be just what the doctor ordered for good health.
Follow these yogis (and YJ, while you're at it!) for regular inspiration in your feed.
By surrendering the coveted title of “yoga teacher,” I became the student I had always wanted to be.
Challenge yourself, boost your strength, and deepen your mindfulness with these preparatory pose drills.
Namaste puns = cultural appropriation.
Sukha means embracing where we are and reminding ourselves that it can be found everywhere.
Meditation may be an ancient practice, but it’s one that’s highly valuable for your health. Learn how regular meditation can boost your immune system.
More than just beautiful adornment, malas are a powerful and symbolic tool to enhance and deepen your meditation practice.
We de-stressed with this chill pill packed with vitamins and herbs such as Ashwaganda and Rhodioloa to help us sleep better and lower anxiety.
Yoga teacher and breath coach Janet Stone's meditation for embracing life’s ebbs and flows.
Why meditating at the end of the year can create powerful change.
Need a boost? A quick scroll on TikTok can put a smile on your face and encourage you to get moving. Here are a few favorites we found this week.
Here's some of what Yoga Journal has been doing to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the past quarter.
New research suggests there may be a reason that meditation starts with “me.” Depending on your worldview, mindfulness practices may make you less likely to act in a way that benefits others.
How to build a class your students will love.
If you’re thinking about starting a detox regimen, it pays to consult an expert first.
Try this spring-inspired, Ayurveda-based sequence to revitalize and re-balance your energy.
Common yoga postures may be stressing your spine and causing back pain. Dr. Kevin Khalili, author of "Preserve Your Curves," offers five back-friendly asana options that are both spine-sparing and back-strengthening.
When you’re feeling scattered, turn your attention inward and find your center.
Address imbalances in your body with these quick and easy healing elixirs made with dried herbs.
“I don’t have to struggle to do a handstand to be ‘good.' I feel my mind and body and spirit uniting, and I am content."
Noah Mazé and his wife created the Mazé Method to help teachers and students find what works for their unique bodies in a given moment rather than trying to fit themselves to a particular shape or set of postures.
There's a better way to find answers to your most essential and existential questions—trusting your own inner teacher.
In this excerpt from Ken Dychtwald's new book, "Radical Curiosity," he offers a glimpse into how our relationship with medicine has changed through the decades.
Sometimes you have to slow down, step back, and enjoy life. Start now with these simple tips.
This sequence combines detailed alignment and intelligent sequencing with vinyasa theory.
This Earth Day, shop sustainably and help the planet with yoga brands that are making an impact.
Very few people know how to make sense out of their dreamlife. Yet, these nighttime stories can be valuable guides to discovering our greatest desires—and what's holding us back.
Stress is a fact of life—but it’s also controllable if you attack it with exercise and diet. Follow these simple guidelines to help keep anxiety in check.
Simple stretches for headaches and stress relief.
The key to fighting off viruses, bacteria, and other invaders is to balance your immune system instead of boosting it. Here's how.
The key is balancing all that stretching with strengthening exercises.
Green your practice with a sustainable yoga mat made from all-natural and organic materials.
Friday, April 9 is International Kids' Yoga Day! Here's how to make yoga fun and approachable to get your little ones on the mat.
The bestselling author and spiritual and meditation teacher offers a reflection on creativity.
Check out Derrick “DJ” Townsel's author page.
Check out Derrick “DJ” Townsel's author page.
Check out Derrick “DJ” Townsel's author page.
Check out Derrick “DJ” Townsel's author page.
Check out Derrick “DJ” Townsel's author page.
Check out Derrick “DJ” Townsel's author page.