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These takeaways from working with the most hard-working and exhausted of students may help you as well.

Practicing across the pond showed the ambassadors deeper insight into ways that yoga opens up new paths and transforms lives.

New to Sanskrit? Great—start here! We’ve handpicked the essential vocabulary words for beginners.

It seems paradoxical to preach philosophy over fitness before prescribing a boot camp-style class, but Stewart Gilchrist reveals why yoga needs both in its approach.

These DIY essential oil blends will help you finally break your scented candle habit.

Pick up these essential Sanskrit tips, and you’ll never mispronounce “hatha” again.

No bolsters, blankets, and blocks? No problem. This simple restorative yoga practice uses just one strap to help you drop into bliss.

Having one of those days? Sure, making a beeline for your yoga mat is a great idea. But for an instant hit of calm when you're on the go, try one of these simple practices that you can do anywhere, anytime.

What barriers are currently holding you back? What do you really want to do—but are too afraid to try? Read on for inspiration that’ll help you go after your biggest dreams, no matter how scary they feel.

Turns out, there’s not actually an English equivalent for every Sanskrit word. Find out which common yoga words you may not be fully understanding.

It can be tough to stop sizing yourself up next to everyone else in the yoga studio—despite knowing that yoga isn’t about comparing your poses to those of other yogis. Here’s how to finally let that go and start focusing on your own practice.

Before he was incarcerated, Marshawn Feltus had never stepped foot on a yoga mat. Now he runs his own studio and teaches yoga on Chicago's West Side. Here, the LBY team sits down with him to share the incredible story of how the practice turned his life around—so he could help others do the same.

Hate to break it to you, but if you find alignment of asanas more interesting than exploring their Sanskrit meanings, you’re missing out on some major benefits on the mat…

Going into your first yoga teacher training can be exciting—and daunting. Here are six must-haves to help make your experience even sweeter.

The secret to improving your practice? Don’t just hit the mat—hit the gym!

The pop star and frontwoman shares how her daily practice inspires her creativity and makes her feel protected.

Here's how Yin Yoga could help you find more balance in your practice and your life.

The next time you find yourself tossing and turning, try one of these yoga poses that top teachers around the world practice to help them start snoozing.

Ambassador Aris Seaberg experiences the power of a single mantra (and mid-class Savasanas) at a studio stop in Chicago.

This sequence, created by Yoga Foster founder Nicole Cardoza, encourages kids to be brave, own their bodies, and speak up for what they need.

Whether you suffer from an anxiety disorder or experience bouts of more mild anxiety, here are seven specific ways your yoga practice can help you find relief—both quickly, and over the long haul.

Add this breathing practice to your daily routine for a quick hit of calm that’ll leave you feeling happier and healthier.

Practice these three simple poses to feel rested and rejuvenated—immediately.

When it comes to Sanskrit, there are at least two camps of yogis—those who use it and those who don’t. Here’s why we’re with the traditionalists on this one.

YJ senior editor Meghan Rabbitt caught up with YogaGlo's Kathryn Budig and life coach Ash Cebulka to learn how to navigate change with grace. Plus, Kathryn shares four poses for embracing transition.

You go to the doctor for chronic pain and she hands you a prescription for a meditation regimen that you can access through an app on your phone. Sound like science fiction? It could be coming in the near future.

Follow these 5 steps to master Akarna Dhanurasana I, or Archer Pose I.

Deepen your forward bends and open your hips in these prep poses for Akarna Dhanurasana I, or Archer Pose I.

Try these modifications and props to find safe alignment in Marichyasana I.

Iyengar Yoga teacher Lucienne Vidah explains these 6 simple steps to mastering Marichyasana I, or Great Sage Pose I.

These 18 insanely dangerous spots are gaining popularity among yogis wanting picture-perfect Instagram posts. But are pictures like these admirable and inspiring—or an example of how yoga is getting further and further away from its roots?

Sadness and turmoil are universal. Learn how practicing deep concentration during tough times can lift the emotional burden.

Life in the spotlight is not all Instagram likes and rainbow sprinkles. Here, Kathryn Budig shares her thoughts on the ups and downs of "yogalebrity," including the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.

Who says you can’t relax and recharge at the same time?

Meditation teacher Sally Kempton shares her tools for finding peace—even during life's most overwhelming moments.

When one yoga teacher traveled to Mysore, India, to study Ashtanga yoga for a month, he brought his wife and baby daughter with him. Here’s how the experience became his biggest teacher.

Six weeks in, six lessons learned in Nashville: Jeremy and Aris discover how yoga makes room—for themselves, for others, and even for different styles of practice.

Are you a yogi looking for inspiration off your yoga mat? Yoga Journal’s Editorial Producer Bee Creel hit the tread running with Orangetheory Fitness and found a new way to get in touch with her heart.

Looking for a fun summer challenge? Here are 10 advanced poses perfect for tackling on the beach, or wherever your summer takes you.

Aris Seaberg reports on discussions about the not-so-pretty side of the practice, acknowledges how she has contributed to the problem—and ideas that will help create progress.

Traveling can make you feel cranky and stiff—the opposite of how you feel after a yoga class. But it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to beat the tiny-seat, stiff-leg, jet lag blues.

Starting to slouch? These stretches will help.

Yoga teachers, we want to see your best sequence! Find out how to submit yours for a chance to share it with our readers and win a gift card you can spend on new clothes, props, and more!

For Jill Miller, years of hypermobility led to picture-perfect yoga poses—and overuse injuries that ultimately prompted a total hip replacement. Here’s what the experience was like, and how it’s forever changed her practice.

For one yoga teacher, trying something that felt like the complete opposite of her alignment-focused asana style turned out to transform her yoga practice—and her life.

These simple moves will powerfully balance your legs, pelvis, and spine whether you're at your desk, out and about, or on the mat.

Yoga and I have been together for almost four decades. Here's how we survived infidelity and finally tied the knot.

From mats to lockers, our experts share their 5 best tips to get your yoga studio clean—fast.

With donation-based classes and booming outreach programs, Small World Yoga has a bold business model that can bring healing to a wide range of communities. Here, the Live Be Yoga team sits down with executive director and founder Liz Veyhl to find out how she made it happen.

The right props can help you do everything from improve your alignment to making formerly awkward or uncomfortable poses easier. Read on to find out what some of the top yoga teachers around the country reach for when they practice.

Whether you have chronic low back pain, herniation, osteoporosis, or trouble with your SI joints, these supported variations will help you enjoy the benefits of Triangle Pose with ease.

Practicing this immersion into nature will help you center and reconnect with what matters most to you—and you can do it in your own backyard.

When I tell friends that I went on a silent meditation retreat, 95 percent of them say they couldn’t handle not talking. Yet when you commit to quiet stillness, you have the space and time to discover things you fail to see or may have even forgotten about yourself.

Neal Goyal was riding on a wave of success after starting his own hedge fund at 24—until his lies caused investors to lose $10 million. Now in prison, he explains how the Purusharthas, or the four aims of life, are helping him make sense of his crime.

This Pride month sequence cultivates self-compassion and self-acceptance. Not only will it help you heal, it will inspire you to help others in their journey toward self-love.

Relax and unwind with these divine, sultry tracks, ideal for mixing up your yoga practice.

Seems like there's no better time than International Day of Yoga to remember our interconnectedness with all human beings—and do something to help promote the well-being of everyone. Here, master teacher Amy Ippoliti shows us how.

“Rigidity doesn’t seem like the right answer to a life in constant flow."

If the news of these recent, high-profile suicides has you feeling down or wondering what to do—or, if the news is bringing up memories of how suicide has touched you on a deep and very personal level—here’s how to turn to your yoga practice.

If you struggle to some degree with body image issues, you're not alone.

This smooth collection of ballroom plus yoga beats will make you want to add a little tango to your yoga practice.

Considering a pilgrimage to the birthplace of yoga? These 9 awesome ashrams and retreats in India are ideal spots to deepen your practice.

Cultivate compassion, embrace your imperfections, and find more ease of being by using props in this supportive sequence.

Feeling sluggish? Boost your energy and your brain power with these 3 Ayurvedic recipes.