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Finding herself homeless and miles away from her daughter, Cleo Childress discovered abundance through yoga.

After building the perfect life in DC, debilitating anxiety drained Paige Pichler of her power and strength. Here, how yoga helped her start over and feel worthy again.

We asked readers to share stories of how yoga has impacted their lives. The response was overwhelming, to say the least. From helping to ease depression and suicidal thoughts to ameliorating physical pain, yoga has, without a doubt, the power to change lives. Here, five standout stories of recovery and renewal.

A trip to Salt Lake City reminds YJ ambassador Brandon Spratt of how one teacher's goodwill transformed his life.

Teachers, researchers, scholars, and activists weigh in on modern yoga and how we might practice with more integrity and respect.

Father’s Day is this weekend, and we’re celebrating some of the men in our community who are ushering in a new generation of thought leaders. Here are six yogi dads who inspire us to continue to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships with the children in our lives through their sacred fatherhood. Thank you, dads!

Tell dad you love him with thoughtful gifts that can inspire him to live a healthier, happier life.

Inspired by her conversation with Tiffany Cruikshank, YJ ambassador Lauren Cohen shares several thought exercises to help yoga instructors recommit to the path of teaching.

On our path to healing, we can seek to practice without as much appropriation. Here’s how.

If making a spiritual journey to the birthplace of yoga is on your bucket list—or, if you’ve been and want to return in a way that feels more authentic and connected— read on. From the must-see places and pilgrimages to top tips on how to stay healthy on the road, here’s what you need to know before you plan your trip.

Five days across Iceland via horseback forced me to slow down and focus on what was in front of me all along.

Being grounded in a compassion practice can help us witness harm and suffering, which lends itself to taking effective action to reduce pain and injustice.

Writer Jennifer Davis-Flynn joins hundreds in white garb for a day of meditation in which you hold eye contact with a partner.

The nonprofit Khushi Charitable Society offers free schooling, meals, and health care support to kids from low-income families in Rishikesh, India.

Executive editor Lindsay Tucker spent a week in Southern France with author Jen Pastiloff on her On Being Human Retreat. Here are a few ways she learned to open up and love herself more—and you can too.

From honoring the moon, prayer, meditation, and ritual fasting, these five yogis show us how they found the connection between yoga and Islam.

Exploring how your knees move can lead to a balanced relationship between stability and vulnerability, on and off the mat.

Interested in learning more about trauma-sensitive classes, but not sure if it's right for you? SoulWork shares their tips for making the decision.

A trip to Cuba taught me the importance, and deeper meaning, of Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga.

Yoga and Buddhism teacher Jacoby Ballard shares thoughts on travel and how the compassion and generosity that a yoga practice fosters can help create peace, regardless of where you roll out your mat. You don’t have to go far to feel connected to the world.

Schuyler Grant, co-creator of Wanderlust and founder of Kula Yoga Project, shares her sequencing strategies for inversions.

Our top picks for the holy cities, historical sites, and spiritual pilgrimages in India every student of yoga should consider.

Find harmony in your body, mind, and soul with this integrative sequence from Alive and Shine Center founders, Aadil Palkhivala and Savitri.

A scholar of critical race theory and a yoga teacher explore the problematic ways Westerners describe their travels to India.

Get deeper into your poses and stretches with a best friend or yoga partner.

A yoga, movement, and dance teacher examines her experiences with kirtan—from Sikh temple on Sundays with her family to concerts and festivals with hundreds of people in the crowd.

May is mental health awareness month, and we’re highlighting yogis who are ending the stigma associated with mental health.

What happens when a seasoned yoga teacher and meditation practitioner goes on a 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat? Lauren Eckstrom reports.

Plus, five things every yoga teacher training should offer.

I went to Mexico to rejuvenate, detox, and practice yoga with my boyfriend. Turns out, it would also be where I faced my fears about marriage.

Sometimes after a long day, all you want to do is chill out and not listen to anyone speak. This instrumental yoga playlist will do the trick.

We found three yogis who are destigmatizing abortion and creating healing spaces for those who have experienced medically induced pregnancy loss.

From being called “exotic” to hearing fellow teachers mock Sanskrit, a yoga teacher explores the hurtful things she’s experienced in the studio.

These yogis have used their yoga practice to help them battle life-long illnesses and fight cancer.

At his home yoga studio in Salt Lake City, Santosh Maknikar brought his community together for a complete yoga practice, including kriya and pranayama practices he incorporates into his daily life and trainings.

Let's honor and celebrate the moms, care givers, youth workers, and all the special women around the world working to make a difference in the lives of our next generation through yoga. Here’re 8 moms on Instagram who inspire us on and off the mat.

Figuring out where to go, what to see, and how long to stay can be a daunting process.

A myriad of historical information exists, so let’s start with building a foundation.

We caught up with her to talk about her burgeoning business and why Grenada will always be her baby.

Oprah Winfrey believes that living for yourself is honorable not selfish. In her new book, The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose, she shares what she’s learned about setting meaningful intentions, finding your flow, and embodying your most authentic self.

Sitting down with the LiveBeYoga ambassadors, the master teachers share decades of wisdom to reveal the essence of yoga and how it manifests in our day-to-day lives.

The secret to finding my equilibrium wasn’t in becoming more grounded, it was in the big Pacific Ocean.

We caught up with the accessible yoga advocate to chat about her new yoga app and why she’s taking it on tour as a multi-city conference event.

Learn more about the birthplace of Ashtanga Yoga and Iyengar Yoga.

A first-generation Indian-American yoga and mindfulness researcher and teacher reflects on what feels misrepresented and appropriative to her in modern yoga.

Are you in the mood to rock-n-roll? Enjoy these classic rockin' tunes on Yoga Journal's Spotify channel.

Their stories will empower to stand in your strength.

Follow these eight simple tips before you take off to optimize your time when you’re away.

There’s a good chance you’re not working your back side as often as you should be.

Do what you love and you never work a day in your life? More like do you what you love and you will work every day! Here’s how not to burn out.

This feel-good yoga playlist will make you feel bold and brave.