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Mapping out what you want to teach and how you're going to do it sets you—and your students—up for success.
Mapping out what you want to teach and how you're going to do it sets you—and your students—up for success.
Dawn M. Rivers, founder and owner of Daybreak Yoga in Bedford, Ohio, guides a 12-minute meditation on letting go as the path to empowerment.
Unlock muscles and ease upper body aches.
While not a substitute for professional help, yoga asana relaxes the body and restores the brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters to help mitigate symptoms of depression.
Yoga connects my body, my mind, and my spirit. And it brings this sense of calm, that everything’s going to be OK and all is well in my world.
Lifestyle prescriptions to boost mood and ease depression.
In this episode of the Yoga Show, host Lindsay Tucker talks with Sahara. Rose about how to overcome roadblocks to fulfill your purpose.
If yoga is about honoring where we are at, then why do so many of us contort into the most extreme expression of a shape?
You need to think beyond just your abs.
In this episode of The Yoga Show, Tracy Davis talks with host Lindsay Tucker about how yoga is transforming the lives of prisoners.
And what it means for your health.
One yogi's story about how backbending helped her heal from a traumatic loss.
An essential guide to releasing energy for the times you can't "just calm down" and rest.
Join Adrianne “Ajax” Jackson for a live hatha class focused on setting your desires on fire by giving them breath and a place to grow.
These beginner yoga poses build core strength, strengthen your legs, sharpen your mental focus, and improve your balance.
When you think of the benefits of yoga, better brain health probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind—but maybe it should be.
Take a deep breath. No, really. Connect to your inner calm with these powerful anxiety-banishing breathing exercises.
On this episode of The Yoga Show, host Lindsay Tucker chats with Ginny Hogan about wellness, sobriety, and finding love during COVID-19.
Yoga Journal's first Mental Health Survey found that the majority of our readers reported increased feelings of anxiety and anxiousness. Here are some steps to help you reclaim a sense of wholeness.
Yoga has long been used to ease anxiety—and science supports its efficacy, so much so that health care providers are incorporating it into their care plans.
When it comes to safeguarding your brain from the effects of depression and anxiety, yoga and meditation are key players.
Expert-approved ways to manage stress, fight anxious thoughts, and address your fears.
The next time you find yourself doom-scrolling, consider weaving some of these mindfulness practices into your daily routine.
Move through this chest-opening variation of Surya Namaskar A—a sequence we lovingly refer to as “Sun A"—to stimulate your immune system and cultivate more vibrant health.
with NOW® Expert DJ Townsel.
Sure, we all love Calm and Headspace, but these lesser-known mental health apps will help you manage your symptoms, track your mood, and improve your quality of life.
Instead of hitting snooze (again), start your day off with these energizing morning yoga sequences.
Tap into your inherent abundance and prosperity with this practice from Kundalini teacher and author Karena Virginia.
On this episode of The Yoga Show, host Lindsay Tucker talks with yoga teacher and wellness consultant Anusha Wijeyakumar about how to return yoga back to its roots.
It’s time to make your practice and teaching more accessible. Learn how from De Jur Jones and Jivana Heyman.
If you're an athlete, yoga can help prevent injury and aid in recovery and strength-building. Here's how to add the practice to your training regimen.
Psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and author Dr. Gail Parker shares a bit about herself while answering rapid-fire questions in our 108-second interview.
Curious about cork? Learn how this sustainable material benefits the environment—and your yoga practice.
Trisha Fey Elizarde, a yoga, dance, and movement instructor in Portland, Oregon, joins our 6th Annual Live Be Yoga Experience to connect you with our diverse yoga communities.
Researchers at Arizona State University determined that daily use of the Calm app improved sleep quality in subjects with insomnia.
One way to culturally appreciate yoga's roots? Rethinking the way we talk about our practice.
When you're stressed to the max, your adrenal glands suffer the most. Natural therapies can come to the rescue.
These handy, colorful card collections are like a yoga class you can carry in your pocket.
Yogis who cycle: Try these poses post-ride to release tension in your entire body. (Number 4 might surprise you!)
Reclaim your energy and sleep better with these tips and rituals from leading yoga teachers.
Too busy to get to your mat? Think again. These quick yet calming yoga practices will revitalize your day and get you moving.
This 30-minute sequence is like a long exhalation at the end of the day. Trust us: Your hips and shoulders will thank you.
Our monthly planetary invitations help you find embodied alignment in your daily life through perspective, reflections, and inquiry. Here's what's in store for May 2021.
In this restorative sequence, Dr. Gail Parker suggests using affirmations to deepen the healing power of relaxation.
In this episode of The Yoga Show, host Lindsay Tucker talks to Shayla Stonechild about her nonprofit and the importance of amplifying Indigenous voices.
Plants will drastically improve your health and wellness. Here's how to buy—and care—for your indoor greens.
Got cranky hips or less-than-stable legs? Try this dynamic yoga practice to stretch and strengthen your lower body.
Holistic health solutions + practices and rituals for feeling resourced, promoting calm, and finding joy.
Are your knees feeling rusty? Here are some joint-lubricating ideas to keep you moving, pain free.
Feel more alert and serene with these pranayama techniques that are perfect for spring.
An afternoon snooze can make you feel stronger, more creative, and less stressed. Here's six ways to power nap like a pro.
Over a year of lockdown, I fell in love with the meditative art of patterns, dots, and lines.
Last May, after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, Shankari Goldstein, a yoga instructor, activist, and farmer in Virginia, knew she had to respond.
A new book from Mallika Chopra teaches kids mindfulness and helps them embrace their unique stories.
Join Dr. Gail Parker and YJ Senior Editor Tamara Jeffries for a conversation about yoga’s role in healing racial wounds and how to engage in spiritual activism as a path to inner awareness and social peace.
We challenge you to look away from this in-depth look at how yoga mats are made.
6 Mother’s Day Gifts to Help Mom Live Her Best Life
A sound journey harnesses the soundscape to encourage a connection to intuition. Here's how to practice this soothing ritual.
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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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.
Take a break from the whirlwind of the day with this 12-minute meditation to cultivate calm.
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.
“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.