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Modify Dandasana if necessary to find safe alignment in your body.

Experience a surge of energy as you move step by step into Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, or Upward-Facing Dog.

Strengthen your arms and core in these prep poses for Urdhva Mukha Svanasana.

Find lift and expansion by strengthening your back, hip flexors, and quadriceps.

In this sutra, the power or practice Patanjali describes is “samyama on the navel.” This concentrated meditation on your midsection opens the door to a vital understanding of your body’s constituent parts and subtle-energy channels (nadis).

It's more than a chart-topping song. Find out what the current astrological era means for you.

Finding clarity in a yoga or meditation practice is more difficult than ever, with thousands of teachers constantly inventing new systems and philosophies. These tips from an Indian yogi who grew up in a monastery will help you feel more grounded in your practice.

In this stunning gallery of photos by Robert Sturman, the acclaimed yoga photographer captures yogis practicing in their natural element in honor of Earth Day. "As an artist, I often think of Rumi’s words, 'I can’t stop pointing to the beauty.’ That feels right to me,'" he says. In the following slideshow, Sturman asks yogis—both renowned teachers and "regular" practitioners—what the Earth means to them in their practice and their lives.

Meditation can help you clearly see the small but mighty steps that are within your power to reduce your footprint and celebrate the Earth in a meaningful way.

If you've tried to meditate and wound up feeling frustrated or disappointed, a Yin approach can help.

What you can do as a teacher to create a safe and open space for all of your students.

More teachers are taking a hands-off approach to assists—and more students are wondering where the line is between helpful and inappropriate. Here, master teachers share their thinking on this touchy debate and offer expert advice to help keep everyone safe.

If you use props innovatively, you can give yourself the same kind of adjustment at home that you’d get in class.

Get inspired.

Crystal essences can be applied topically as part of a skin-care routine, ingested as a drink, added to a bath, or used as room spray.

Because crystals are conduits of energy and intention, it is important to cleanse your new finds to rid them of any previous intent.

We could all use a little magic in our lives. That’s why YJ is having a love affair with crystals—beautiful objects infused with the earth’s healing energy. Not a believer? Read on to learn more about their secret powers.

Straight talk about Yin Yoga and clear and safe instructions on how to practice it are part of our new Yin Yoga 101 course. In the meantime, here are seven of the biggest misconceptions out there about this yoga style.

Yoga is thousands of years old, but it's also constantly new and changing, as creative teachers discover genius ways to enhance or modify traditional poses. We asked 9 of our #YJInfluencers to share their favorite "new" or innovative pose, why they love it, and explain how to get into what may be a somewhat unfamiliar shape.

Props aren’t just for beginners; they can be used to develop and even deepen dimensions of asana practice. The humble yoga block, for example, gives us countless ways to vary our practice—highlighting sensations that help us experience a pose in a new way. Here are 10 to try.

Join Josh Summers, founder of the Summers School of Yin Yoga, for our new online course Yin Yoga 101—a six-week journey through the foundations and principles of Yin Yoga, along with asana practice and meditation.

Meditation has amazing benefits, but it's also capable of unearthing painful memories and general unease, which can be frightening or unnerving. What do you need to know to avoid being blindsided by meditation′s potential negative effects?

The change in weather calls for a new pair of sunglasses and next-level hydration.

Find out how YJ's May cover model Erika Halweil tapped the power of tapas and "came home" to Ashtanga Yoga.

YJ's May cover model offers guidance on how to navigate the commercial yoga craze.

Earth Day is almost here ... want to make a difference? Start by reading the labels on your yoga clothes, says British sportswear designer OHMME.

Creating pure and honest essential oils requires care in each step of the process. From the farmers around the world, to distillation and quality testing, here is how essential oils are expertly crafted for you.

Feel like you have a cold coming on? Nip it in the bud with these immunity-boosting tips.

Spring is a time of regeneration, growth, and expansion. However, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring can also be a time when feelings of irritability, frustration, or anger sink in. This free-flow sequence can help.

A practice to help you live your truth.

Restore your sparkle with this nourishing DIY Ayurvedic face wash recipe to deeply cleanse, purify, and soften the skin.

Dropping all my inhibitions changed my yoga practice.

The traditional Ayurvedic beverage is celebrated by the Kundalini Yoga community for its detoxifying, healing properties.

Yogic degree programs are popping up at universities across the country. Here are four to try.

Kundalini Yoga is a powerful practice, but should its potency give you pause? Here, Karena Virginia demystifies the common concerns about this ancient practice.

Looking to feel inspired and motivated? This playlist from #YJInfluencer Denelle Numis has your back.

This empowering sequence from #YJInfluencer Denelle Numis will help you overcome fear and take on your next big challenge.

We asked 6 of the most social media-savvy yogis about how they brush off haters, cope, and keep on posting.

Everybody has the ability to awaken Durga, the Hindu warrior goddess. This playlist from #YJInfluencer Sofiah Thom will help you access your inner Durga.

If you practice Kundalini Yoga, you know you have 10 bodies, not one. Here's the lowdown on all 10 bodies, plus a sequence to awaken them.

Even a few minutes of fascial-release work can have a profound effect on your practice and well-being. Yoga teacher and model Ariele Foster walks you through this simple lower-body routine to target common trouble spots and feel instant release.

Maintain a neutral pelvis, and quiet your mind as you move step by step into Hanumanasana.

Stretch your hamstrings and hip flexors in these prep poses for Hanumanasana.

Modify Parsvottanasana as necessary to find powerful alignment and stability.

Stretch your hamstrings, tone your glutes, and maintain a balanced pelvis with these alignment principles and actions.

It's hard to find stillness in the face of life's ups and downs. Cultivate equanimity by practicing mindfulness meditation and calming breaths.

Mindfulness teacher, cover model, and #YJInfluencer Sara Clark talks haircuts, power, and cultivating a connection with your higher self.

Learning to love our bodies through all of its stages is at the heart of this sequence. Let yoga teacher and model Erica Mather walk you through this self-love practice, and find out how to work through your body's limitations—whatever they may be.

Yoga teacher and YJ cover model Sara Clark shares her journey toward courageousness, plus an asana practice and mantra to help you feel confident in your own skin.

While experiencing the near-death of his wife, Aadil Palkhivala channeled meditation to release ignorance, ego, and attachment.

Yoga is for every body, yet sometimes it feels like the industry surrounding the practice ignores the plus-size woman. But that might be starting to change. Here are 11 fashionable yet functional yoga pieces for the average American woman.

Feel like you need a life change, or to craft better, healthier habits and a more consistent practice? Consider Kundalini. Here's why it really works.

Neuroscience now supports what yoga has taught for centuries—mantras are a potent tool for relaxation.

Searching for a meaningful mantra to use in your practice? Here are four powerful pieces to get you started.

Tom Myers explains what it means to practice with a "neutral" pelvis and spine, why it's important, and how to know when you're there.

From practice inspiration to books, jewelry, yoga mats and more, gear up with these hand-picked favorites from YJ editors.

Fifteen years ago, yoga teacher Max Strom traveled to Varanasi, India. What he witnessed there sent him on the road to emotional transformation.

This year during YJ's six-month cross country excursion, ambassadors Jeremy Falk and Aris Seaberg explore the trends that will shape the future of yoga in the West.

Do inversions make you anxious—and excited to try them? Work through those nagging fears and you’ll reap all the juicy benefits. Here, 8 top yoga teachers share their best tips for how to find the courage to go upside down, or to try a new inverted pose.

Are you ready for your next trip to yogic euphoria? Whether you’re jet-setting to Bali or simply strutting across town to your favorite studio, this stellar lineup of yogi travel gear will make your journey as blissful as your destination.

What's the difference between a 300-hour and a 500-hour YTT? You're not the only one who's confused. Whether you’re an experienced yoga teacher looking to deepen your practice or just beginning to think about teaching, this quiz can help you figure out which yoga teacher training format is the best fit for you and your goals.

Here are five ways to be a more authentic leader.

Prenatal yoga teacher Allie Geer demonstrates a self-myofascial release practice to relieve tension and pain during pregnancy and enhance mobility.

Still buzzing from Frances McDormand's empowering speech at the Oscars? Even if you're not an A-list actor who can request an "inclusion rider," there are plenty of things you can do to take action in honor of International Women’s Day this Thursday, March 8th.

NYC yoga teacher Kat Fowler shares her perspective on where yoga is headed, her hope for the future, and her tool for motivating her practice. Watch the full interview at yogajournal.com/katfowler

Sophie Jaffe, yoga teacher, certified raw food chef, superfood entrepreneur, and mom of two boys (with a baby girl on the way), opens up about her journey to and through finding yoga, and how holistic health extends to every aspect of her self-care, from beauty products to occasional indulgences--even couple's massages.

When overcome by feelings of powerlessness and inadequacy in response to hard-to-swallow current events, yoga teacher (and mom) Nancie Carollo turns to the potent practice of surrender.

Yoga teacher Nikki Myers shares the sequence she finds most effective for recovering addicts.

Want a mind-body reboot closer to home? Dan Wilf, cofounder of Yogascapes, a company that curates 50 worldwide retreats annually, recommends these yogi hot spots in the States.

Strengthen your legs and core and improve circulation with these prep poses for Ubhaya Padangusthasana

Modify Paschimottanasana as necessary to find safe alignment in your body.