We thought we'd seen it all when Goat Yoga became a thing. But this Sunday, the new "docu-soap" Yoga Girls premieres on Z Living, aiming to highlight the dramatic dichotomy in the yoga community.
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Meet our YJ Influencers — fifteen expert yoga teachers and social media giants who are dedicated to changing the world through their practices. Get their expert tips, exclusive practices, must-try retreats, and how-to video right here on YJ.com.
Yoga teacher Meagan McCrary spoke to a handful of prominent vinyasa yoga teachers about the current state of the practice and their concerns for the future of the flow. Here, she highlights some of the top-line thought and conversation starters for teachers.
Sure, you could teach yoga to communities in need. But this year’s Good Karma Award winners exemplify the many other ways to practice seva, or selfless service. Here are their inspiring stories, plus advice to help you find your own path to giving back.
A sequence to help you ride the wave of life, knowing that you have everything you need within you to move through changes and challenges with grace.
Whether you're new to restorative yoga or a seasoned pro, little tweaks can help you get more relaxation out of your practice.
Master teacher Amy Ippoliti interprets Sutra 1.3 as a way to meet your thoughts and feelings with self-assurance.
A strategically placed chair can help support, elongate, and rotate all the right places in Utthita Parsvakonasana.
The team meets up with the Phoenix Suns to talk about how yoga brings them together “beyond basketball."
"At the end of the day, the technical aspects of Trikonasana are not enough. And you cannot get enlightened doing a fancy pose—no matter how perfect it is. It’s just not gonna happen."
Yoga and Pilates teacher Trina Altman shares why she practices and teaches a lot more than basic asana. Here, three big ways she’d love to see asana practice advance in the near future.
Yoga and daily life involve a lot more pushing movements than pulling. Teacher Trina Altman fills in that gap with moves like these yoga blanket slides to balance strength and prevent injury in the shoulder girdle.
Yoga tends to focus more on hip opening than hip stability. Teacher Trina Altman fills in that gap with these yoga blanket slides to strengthen the inner thighs, a common weak link in hip stability.
Another study adds to the body of research showing how yoga is a boon for the aging mind as well as the body.
There is power in getting in touch with our hearts through meditation; but we can never think our way into this connection. We have to humble and quiet the arrogant brain and speak the heart’s language.
You might think that sequencing magic starts with your warm-up poses, but it really begins with your breath.
As the yoga community continues to transform, we look to the next generation of leaders for clues about what’s next. These 15 rockstar teachers, all age 30 or under, have their mudras on the pulse of the millennial yoga scene.
“In the next decade, I hope that yoga engages in what we might affectionately call svadhyaya, or self-study.“
Learn how to listen with compassion to your body, breath, feelings, and thoughts. This deep listening helps you cultivate the kind of conscious relaxation that allows you to stay open, present, and curious in situations where you normally wouldn't.
Yoga teacher and social justice activist Hala Khouri explains how years of service have led her to reinterpret and redefine the word “seva.”
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a loved one, these products make for good karma—they’re all made by companies that give back in meaningful ways.
Four yoga teachers share ideas for incorporating acts of selfless service into day-to-day activities.
Yoga Teacher Amy Ippoliti talks seva, yoga trends, and cultivating happiness.
From aerial yoga to delicious, healthy eats to some of the nation’s best coffee, we had a terrific time getting to know Seattle. Here are our top 10 must-do’s for yogis when you’re in town.
“At the heart of yoga, there is awakening through direct realization, transformation, and regeneration from within. The more we wake up, the greater our power as a whole. We genuinely practice for the benefit of all beings.”
"We are in crisis. Yoga is here now because we desperately need it in our lives. It isn’t accidental that we have more and more people teaching and more and more people practicing."
“For long-term yoga teachers and practitioners, sankalpa (intention) is naturally moving away from individually focused goals of self-discovery, mastering advanced poses, and transformational yogic pilgrimages, and turning toward community-oriented support.”
One of the most powerful ways to feel more OK mentally and emotionally is to learn how to relax the body. Here, Jillian Pransky breaks down how to release one of the most chronically tense muscles: the psoas.
One of the greatest joys of being on the 2017 Live Be Yoga Tour has been getting to travel around the U.S. The best way to make these memories last? Taking the perfect photo.
Suffer from headaches? Lauren Walker shows you how to open up the channels in your head to release stuck energy.
In Boise, the team takes a yoga class mixed with Native American spiritualism—a great example of how the people here have made yoga fit what they need.
Our ambassadors felt so welcomed by the loving yoga community in unique and beautiful Seattle, where people did things “a lot more intentionally.”
The team takes a great class at Be Luminous in Seattle and enjoys healthy organic snacks provided by Made in Nature.
With our community more than doubling in the last decade, yoga is quickly evolving. (Goat yoga gone mainstream? Couldn’t have called it.) This National Yoga Month, we asked respected teachers across the yoga spectrum: what’s happening now and what’s next? Despite wildly different styles, many shared unified perspectives—and predictions.
Still dread back-to-school time? Try these tips and a guided practice with Coby Kozlowski to break free of your end-of-summer blues.
Spiritual seekers are those who follow a path of self-discovery. Here, Diana Raab, PhD, author of Writing for Bliss, explains how writing can be a powerful tool transformation.
Curious how you might benefit from our Restorative Yoga 101 course with Jillian Pransky? Five students of Pransky's students share how her restorative classes transformed them.
You probably already practice Child’s Pose, but adding a few props will allow you to pause, stay for a minute, and let go of excess tension.
In our society we value “six-pack abs,” but a tight belly can actually inhibit breathing and interfere with our ability to feel relaxed. Here’s why.
Yoga Journal Senior Editor Meghan Rabbitt volunteered to play pincushion in the name of journalism—and beauty.
Children have a natural proclivity for letting go of distractions and being in the moment. Teaching them how to harness it offers them access to their own resiliency, which they can use throughout their lives.
If you’re squinting at street signs more than you used to or if you’ve started experiencing eye exhaustion from staring at a computer all day, bilberry extract can support your eye health. The bilberry plant is a European cousin to the blueberry, and it can help with an assortment of issues associated with eye health. Besides improving night vision, it can also address retinal disorders and cataracts. Improved vision while taking bilberry isn’t unusual, as it supports connective tissue and improves circulation in the eyes. When adding a bilberry supplement to your daily routine, consider the strength of the extract in the pill, whether it’s part of a complex or a single extract, and the servings per bottle.
The Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been a source of yoga expertise, Ayurvedic wisdom, and wellness inspiration for more than 40 years. Experience some of it for yourself with these calming and cooling tips for surviving late summer.
On August 11th, YogaWorks, Inc. held its initial public offering, becoming the first yoga "chain" to be publicly traded. To get the scoop on what this means for the company and for yoga going forward, we chatted with YogaWorks CEO Rosanna McCollough.
Well-propped restorative poses can offer us the experience of being cradled and protected while releasing deep-held tension and providing the opportunity for true relaxation. Learn how to set yourself up for your most rejuvenating practice yet.
Have you ever wondered whether you should ask students to sign a liability waiver? Here, attorney Jessica Passman breaks down why the answer is yes and what else you can do to protect yourself.
The team has a blast touring the EO Products facility and making their very own custom essential oil. Learn more about this all-natural, sustainable body care company.
Our tour ambassador Brant tries aerial yoga for the first time on behalf of wholesome snack company goodnessKNOWS.
Monday, August 21, 2017 marks the day the first total solar eclipse will grace North America in more than 25 years and a powerful day for yoga.
Feeling heavy and unmotivated? Sometimes the best thing you can do is make a momentary shift in what you’re doing, do something special for yourself, and that can change your mood. Here are some ideas.
If you’d love to write but something’s holding you back, follow Elena Brower’s tips for finding your flow.
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When an asana is out of reach, yogis frequently blame their flexibility. But Bernie Clark explains that one pose simply doesn’t fit all. So he’s laid out a road map for getting to know your own unique anatomy and determining what actually is stopping you from doing a given pose.
Your practice is inevitably going to change as you age, but whatever you do, don't give up, say the authors of Fearless after Fifty: How to Thrive with Grace, Grit and Yoga.
Until recently, I had never broken a bone in my body. Last month, for the first time, it happened. This has been extremely tough, but yoga has taught me how to find good in every challenge life throws your way.
Flexible and strong, hamstrings are key to a healthy, happy yoga practice. Here's what you need to know in order to lengthen and strengthen these muscles.
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Set yourself up for restful nights by padding your diet with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that support serotonin, a brain chemical that contributes to relaxation and sleep, as well as foods that contain natural melatonin.
Aside from being delicious, tea is a hydrating and simple way to give your body the extra little something-something it needs. Plants and herbs have been used medicinally for centuries, and teas are a soothing vehicle for their therapeutic power. Take our quiz to find out which tea you most need in your life.
You’ve seen prenatal, postnatal, and mommy-and-me yoga, but Stroga? New moms may never look at a stroller the same way again.
Live Be Yoga Tour ambassador Rosie Acosta shows us around Portland and explains what makes the city such a unique and special place for yogis.
Try this simple meditation with Nadia Narain of London's TriYoga to focus on the breath and settle the mind.
Practice with Nadia Narain of London's TriYoga to get a complete practice offering strength and stability for your entire body in 20 minutes.
Have you been eyeing yoga bodysuits and rompers? Here are 5 we tested and loved, plus how to pull them off!
You may diffuse essential oils in your home or dab them on your body, but have you tried vaping them? YJ intern Jentry Womack tried it.
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Curious about competitive yoga? Don't think it should be a thing? A new film delves into the controversy.
Need a minute? How about 30. Take time to center yourself with this calming playlist, designed to help you really drop in.
The Live Be Yoga team explains why they love the “effortless cool” of San Francisco, and how the yoga “changes completely” from one neighborhood to another.
The first total solar eclipse visible from North America since 1979 is happening this month, and the "souled-out" Oregon Solar Eclipse Gathering plans to make the most of it.
For our fourth annual natural-beauty awards, we vetted winners with our trusted advisors (naturally). Their extensive ingredient knowledge added up this list of the year's must-haves.
Aesthetician and natural nail-care specialist Jodi Shays shares her secrets to avoiding nail polish chips, keeping cuticles moisturized, and more.
Who better to share natural-makeup must-haves than someone who uses them both professionally and personally? Here, hand-picked faves from Colorado makeup artist and licensed aesthetician Beth Walker.
Steal this advice for optimizing face and body oils from Kim Rossi, director of Shankara Ayurveda Spa at the Art of Living Retreat Center in North Carolina.
Harness the influential energy of the deities with yantras—geometric diagrams composed of shapes such as triangles, squares, circles, and lotus leaves, which often represent the energy fields of specific deities.
Carrie Owerko calls herself a nontraditional Iyengar Yoga teacher. While the lineage of Iyengar has a reputation for being strict and methodical, Owerko is driven by a love of exploration. A certified senior Iyengar yoga teacher with 20 years of study and work in movement and theater, Owerko chooses to focus on the playful experimental side of the practice.
Use this sequence to check in with yourself, quiet fears and negative mental chatter, and ultimately move into a place of deep trust.
This pose lengthens your hip flexors and stabilizes and strengthens your gluteals.
Modify High Lunge as needed to find safe alignment in your body.