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."
Traveling to a yoga festival this summer? These picks will keep you comfy and stylish—and your luggage (and spirit) light.
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.
Your spine is a few inhales away from freedom! Create space in the tissues with simple exercises you can do in a chair.
Learn how to incorporate sun salutations, meditation, and healthy eating to optimize your happiness.
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.
The move with the dowels will feel like an amazing deep tissue massage.
"When you can calm yourself down, you can calm other people down."
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.
Aris and Jeremy visit the headquarters in the Blue Ridge Mountains to discover the process.
You don’t need a juice cleanse or cabbage diet to detoxify this summer. This sequence will improve your digestion, boost your strength and flexibility, and leave you feeling great.
If you already have a steady SUP yoga practice, you might be eager to try more challenging postures on your board. Enter this sequence, which is filled with familiar postures that have unexpected variations.
It's World Oceans Day! To celebrate, yoga teacher Amy Ippoliti and photographer Taro Smith are highlighting one of nature’s rare success stories: Misool Eco Resort and Misool Foundation in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Learn how to master your desires and tap into creative forces through Tantric philosophy.
This rain-inspired playlist will put a spring in your step and add vigor to your yoga practice.
This tantric breathing practice from Sarah Platt-Finger can help you achieve a state of oneness, also known as samadhi.
Learn how to move from Padmasana to Urdhva Kukkutasana safely with these prep poses to strengthen your shoulders and abdominals.
Set the foundation for a receptive state of mind with Urdhva Kukkatasana. Plus, learn how to find stability, balance, and focus in this pose.
Try these tips for adjusting Padmasana (Lotus Pose) to find safe alignment for comfortable hips and knees.
Open your hips and help center your consciousness with teacher Ty Landrum as he walks you through these 6 simple steps to Padmasana (Lotus Pose).
The team uses the tools of yoga to dive into difficult conversations on diversity, discovers yogic intentions at the Gaia Herbs farm, and gets salty for self-care.
Yoga Journal's June cover model Chrissy Carter shares her 5 best tips for being a better partner in your relationship.
The team gets a respite from traveling and discovers the healing benefits of salt.
What if you could take a yoga class in the comfort of your home or office with a LIVE teacher, who sees you in real time the same way you see them? This is totally possible now with two-way live streaming yoga classes.
Follow these steps and learn how to ensure the proper safety protocol when teaching this energizing inversion.
Pema Chödrön explains how stepping out of your cocoon and extending compassion to others is the key to lasting joy and happiness.
Need a little change of scenery? These 14 beach yoga retreats offer sunrise vinyasas, wave-assisted meditation, and days spent hiking, swimming, and surfing (or simply lazing in the sun).
When yoga teachers and practitioners come together to confront difficult conversations, the Live Be Yoga team joins and looks beyond its own lenses to understand how to foster inclusivity in classes and studios.
It’s easy to get discouraged when you slide back into old patterns. Encourage patience for yourself and others with this balancing sequence.
You don't have to force yourself. Here, Alan Finger shares a no-pressure, take-it-or-leave-it approach to the beneficial practice.
You don't need to neglect yourself to be there for the U.S. military service member or veteran you love. Take five to get back into your body, breath, and mind with Pamela Stokes Eggleston's practice.
Pamela Stokes Eggleston lost herself when caring for her husband, a U.S Army veteran and Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. Now, she’s on a mission to teach other caregivers the yogic practices that helped her find her soul again.
Her journey, documented on Instagram, empowered thousands of people to get on the mat. Here, she shares her wisdom with the Live Be Yoga team.
Looking for a little wellness-in-a-box? Read on to discover 4 of our favorite yoga-themed subscription gift box services, perfect for grads, yogi dads, or a little shameless self-gifting.
Alan Finger digs into the science of the sleep cycle to explain why you need meditation if you aren't getting enough shut-eye.
Understanding where movement should originate is key to keeping the body safe in Yin Yoga and beyond. Here, Josh Summers workshops Swan Pose to help you explore.
This relaxing "fourth trimester" yoga sequence can help you reconnect with your body and calm your mind in those early months with a new baby.
The answer lies in an exploration of how the postures in Yin Yoga and vinyasa yoga impact your connective tissues.
Every yogi in a Yin class looks different in the postures, so it's a good question. Josh Summers explains the difference between aesthetic vs. functional alignment.
Artist Julia Cameron reveals how her morning writing ritual helps her contemplate life and access her truth.
Practice this hip-opening sequence regularly to help you release energy from unprocessed grief.
Stay on course with this sequence to help you break habitual patterns and develop the strength and courage to face life's challenges.
Invigorate yourself with these must-haves, from a heart-healthy herbal tea to the latest app that will jump-start your day.
Upgrade your lunch with this refreshing veggie soup from Kia Miller, founder of Radiant Body Yoga.
Try these feel-good tools along with your yoga practice to set a positive spin on your day.
Asana, pranayama, and meditation are key tools for combatting everyday stressors. Learn how taking care of yourself can create a ripple effect of positivity in your mind and body.
The master teacher and disciple of B.K.S. Iyengar says it takes 5 steps.
These simple postures from Josh Summers will also help enhance the circulation of this vital energy.
Our writer never thought she would participate in one of those social media yoga challenges, but she found it surprisingly rewarding. Here are 7 things she learned from the experience.
A "mind-blowing" day of equine subtle energy work leads to a larger lesson about how we all impact the world.
If there's one high-pressure profession that demands calm, it's in the U.S. Department of Defense. The team gets an inside look.
Improve your drishti (gaze) and deepen your practice with these 4 simple steps.
Happy National Meditation Month! If you haven't already made meditation a regular part of your yoga practice, here are four more reasons to try it.
Sophie Jaffe, yoga teacher, certified raw food chef, superfood entrepreneur, and mom of two boys (with a baby girl due this summer), defines inner beauty as honoring your inner wild woman—all your amazing gifts—and being true to them.
Our writer Adam Carney took a great idea and relocated to Bali, Indonesia, to launch a yoga business. Here, his powerful story, and 4 tips to start a successful yoga company abroad.
It seems like just about everyone is practicing yoga in the Big Apple. Here, Jeremy and Aris reflect on the diverse ways ancient tradition has evolved in one of the most modern cities in the world.
Join Emotional Detox author Sherianna Boyle for this 10-minute yoga sequence to help you let go of negative emotions.
Pack your favorite yoga bag and grab a friend. It’s festival season! Here's our round-up of 11 summer celebrations you shouldn't miss.
The Live Be Yoga team discovers the roots of a yoga legend and the timeless Buddhist concept that empowers every practitioner, on and off the mat.
In this Instagram blowout between Alo, Cody App, and teachers Dana Falsetti and Kino MacGregor, the yoga community revealed—in both supportive and damning comments—how complicated yoga business and social media can be.
Yes, the teacher can see you in your living room ... here are the pros and cons of taking a two-way live streaming yoga class.
It will cultivate compassion and kindness. Plus, Josh Summers explains the key differences between Yin and Yang meditations.
Think Yin is easy? Josh Summers dispels the common misconception and explains why it isn't a restorative style of yoga.
Practice at home on the regular? We do, too! While this is a great option, streaming yoga without a live teacher can lead to common mistakes. Top online teachers share what they think we do wrong and give their tips on improvements we can make.
Yoga teacher Meagan McCrary's injury forced her to roll up her mat, but it helped her remember and return to many of the things she loved about yoga to begin with.
Alison West is blending ancient yoga traditions with modern kinesiology to create a therapeutic program for a healthy spine. Here, the Live Be Yoga team talks to her about the future and gets a taste.
Seeking out the future of yoga, ambassadors Jeremy Falk and Aris Seaberg begin their cross-country road trip aboard an innovative bus offering a serene hideaway amid the hustle of Manhattan.
Nine leading yoga teachers give us an inside look at how they pray, manifest what they want in their lives, and more.
Fueled by visions of a strong and sculpted ballerina body, our writer signed up for 30 days of barre classes at The Bar Method in NYC. Here's what she learned about her yoga practice, plus 5 barre moves every yogi should try.
Josh Summers explains the science behind how both practices help you release stagnation and stress.
When his regular practice began triggering tension and agitation, Josh Summers turned to Yin Yoga—and discovered deep results.
You may be experiencing an injury and all that comes with it, but you are not your injury. Here are 5 ways to recover mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Learn what muscles are activated when you jump back to Chaturanga or Plank Pose, and how to do it safely.
While physical adjustments are a very direct way to correct your students’ alignment, a number of teachers are taking a hands-off approach to adjustments in asana classes. Here, top yoga teachers share their go-to noncontact strategies.
How we weather the storms of our lives is the key to surviving and thriving, according to Pam Butler, author of the new book Return to Life. Here are her 12 steps to getting back on track, including yoga, meditation, and pranayama.
If you're still trying to get to a creative place in your practice, or if you've fallen into a rut since that initial spark of inspiration, here are 3 ways to be more innovative in your practice. Plus, read on for 3 ways to be more innovative in your life beyond the mat.