This easy-prep dessert is a marriage of Italian (ricotta) and English (lemon curd)—a little like Giancarlo and me. It’s ideal in summer when raspberries and red currants are in high season and bursting with sweetness. You can either make your own ginger cookies or buy your favorite brand to crumble over the top.
Inspired by a Mexican salsa, this salad goes great with anything grilled. Lightly blackening the corn transforms bland kernels into caramelized nuggets reminiscent of homemade popcorn, imparting a sweet, nutty flavor. Tip: Before squeezing the limes, put them in the microwave for 15–20 seconds for easier juicing.
This classic French salad is a go-to at our house. We prefer canned, sustainably caught tuna in water, or fillets of tuna in olive oil, instead of fresh tuna, which is milder in flavor.
This Italian recipe for cold, colorful pasta salad pairs well with grilled meat or fish, and it’s hearty enough to fill you up all on its own. For variety, feel free to sub in other veggies, such as broccoli, fennel, and eggplant.
Part of our mission at Yoga Journal is to expand the conversation and include a more diverse group of yogis in print and on the web.
Take your meditation practice to the museum with this mindful exercise in art observation.
Part of our mission at Yoga Journal is to expand the conversation and include a more diverse group of yogis in print and on the web.
For anyone who has ever thought, “If only my partner were a yogi...,” we asked six top yoga teachers to share what it’s like to live, love, and teach together.
Live Be Yoga visits the Philly Yoga Factory, the first establishment of yoga in Philadelphia.
People with bigger bodies are discovering comfort and empowerment in yoga studios around the globe. Use these tips to help support yourself, or your students, on the mat.
“If you had told me as a child or young adult that I would someday feel at home in my own skin, I wouldn’t have believed you.”
"There I was, trying to keep my belly from popping out of my shirt and pretending that I had the confidence to pull off the tight workout clothing I was wearing. And there they were, svelte and toned, looking like workout clothes were made for them."
“The first time I heard those words, my response was, ‘You’re f--king crazy.’ I’m a dude. I’m a combat veteran. I don’t have yoga pants. I don’t need yoga in my life.”
“When someone walks out of my class before it begins, I often wonder if it’s because of who I am or what I look like,” shares Chelsea Jackson Roberts, who leads Yoga Journal’s new Inclusivity Training course.
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What if we started being more mindful about the options presented in class and offered pose instruction from the ground up? Yoga teacher and education expert Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD, shares one quick tip for how to realign your cues for increased compassion.
Wherever it started, however long you've been buying into it, you CAN change drop your limiting beliefs about yourself and your body. Use this exercise to get started.
So many yoga retreats and so little vacation time? We feel you. Or maybe you have all the time in the world and just need a nudge in the right direction. Whatever your planning predicament, this quiz can help you narrow your options.
In Yoga Journal's new online course, Finding Connection Through Yoga: A Workshop on Our Universal Oneness, Dr. Deepak Chopra and his yoga teacher, Sarah Platt-Finger, will share a seven-week yoga and meditation experience that will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and transform your relationship with the universe. Sign up here to learn more!
What a great way to kick off the tour ... in this clip, our ambassadors experience the Big Apple.
You know that boost meditation can give your day? Think what it could do for your night... Use this guided practice from our partner Meditation Studio to enhance your sensory awareness before heading to bed.
Tabay Atkins is not your typical 11-year-old boy. And being the youngest certified yoga teacher in the United States is only a small part of what makes him so special.
The Live Be Yoga team visits Martin Luther King High School in NYC to experience Bent on Learning, a yoga program for inner city students.
Yoga teacher Mary Clare Sweet is paving the path from bridezilla to bride-ZEN-a. Here, she shares the yogic wedding planning method she’s leaning on leading up to her big day.
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You may quickly pick up on outdated alignment cues, but what about common words and phrases that inherently single out gender, ability, race, socioeconomic status, or age? Learn how to realign your language in yoga class.
Indie-folk trio Magic Giant talks to us about the making of their upcoming album, their devotion to yoga, and how their music reflects their practice. Plus, practice to their playlist curated exclusively for YogaJournal.com readers.
In their second week on the tour, the Live Be Yoga ambassadors are getting ready for their first event … in New York City!
Get to know this year’s Live Be Yoga Tour ambassadors, Rosie Acosta and Brant Williams, as they capture a snapshot of the unique yoga culture in 22 cities across the U.S. In this clip, they visit Boulder, Colorado, and check out a prAna store. Rosie wants a lot more stuff, but will she be able to fit it all in her bag?
Tap into the healing power of nature this Earth Day, and every day, with these tips from the experts at the Omega Institute, a 40-year-old holistic retreat center that emphasizes sustainable living nestled in the wooded Hudson River Valley near Rhinebeck, New York.
Yoga teacher Rina Jakubowicz shares three poignant and personal lessons about love, life, and herself she learned from her divorce.
If you haven't been getting more involved in politics lately, AcroYoga teacher Deven Sisler says it's time and explains how the yogic principles of satya and ahimsa compel yogis to engage.
When you're going through a hard time, meditating on the moments of goodness in your life can bring peace.
What better relationship to practice unconditional love with than your mother?
Tap into your body's natural vibration using the Hamsa Meditation.
A mantra is a sacred sound used as a tool for meditation to quell the mind’s tendency toward thought. Mantra is often defined as “a thought that protects and liberates the mind of one who repeats it.” The Hamsa mantra takes advantage of the natural sound of the inhale and exhale, and helps you cultivate a vibration that connects you to your heart.
Learn about the power of pausing with the Introduction to the Space Between the Breaths Meditation.
Be guided through a simple practice of surrender and connection with this Introduction to the Great Heart Meditation.
This 15-year-old Californian yoga teacher does what she loves: yoga, surfing, and hanging out with friends. Her secret to a healthy, happy life? (Besides asana, that is!) Sanuk sandals. They're as comfy as a yoga mat, and slip off easily to practice or play in the sand.
As B.K.S. Iyengar turns 90, he talks candidly about his life and this thing called Iyengar Yoga.
Forget everything you thought you knew about yoga history. Writer Matthew Remski reviews the new book Roots of Yoga and (spoiler alert) shares 10 of its biggest surprises.
Learn how to achieve Downward-Facing Dog, a beginner's pose that both opens and strengthens the upper body—making it a great preparation for inversions.
Alexandria Crow discusses the yoga you can and can’t see in an Instagram.
This pose stretches the front hip and leg muscles, which can get tight from sitting all day and create pain and tension in the low back.
If you've been slouching at your desk, this pose can improve alignment in your upper arms, shoulders, and head—softening neck tension and gently opening the shoulders.
If your heart hurts, this powerful meditation can help you transform that energy and let it go.
This contemplative meditation can be practiced regularly or whenever you feel overwhelmed, unstable, or emotionally shut down.
Learn how Kundalini Yoga incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras.
How much can you REALLY learn from a yoga mentor in three days? You might be surprised when you read about two teachers' experiences.
Yoga might be the secret to better sex. Teachers, doctors, experts, and studies say it can be. Discover here how what you do on the mat is practice for what you do in the bedroom.
The right yoga tank gives us the flexibility and freedom of movement we need to transition effortlessly from downward dog to half moon to headstand—and everything in between—without feeling restricted. Being able to move freely and easily is key for a positive, rejuvenating yoga practice, so we’ve rounded up three of our favorite men’s yoga tanks to help you find a new one to add into your rotation. When selecting a tank top, you’ll want to look out for material, style, fit, and design.
DJ Taz Rashid created this playlist for Kathryn Budig's class, UnF'withable. Play it at home when you need a good sweat and rock-solid self-acceptance.
If, as a yoga teacher, you feel unsure how to teach in a way that includes and resonates with everyone in our diverse community, you're not alone.
Last year’s Live Be Yoga Tour was so inspiring, we’re doing it again—only this time it’s all about capturing a snapshot of the unique yoga culture in each city we visit. To help us out: our intrepid new ambassadors, Rosie Acosta and Brant Williams.
We can’t stop the waves from coming in and out of our lives, but we can learn to skillfully surf them when they do roll our way. Here are yoga and meditation teacher Coby Kozlowski offers tips and a meditation for navigating rough waters.
Curious how you and your partner match up between the sheets? Here is astrologer Debra Silverman's cheat sheet of each sign's turn-ons and turn-offs.
Author LiYana Silver explains why she thinks Cate Blanchett got it right and women ought to begin trusting their innate feminine genius and looking to their yonis for guidance.
In day 7 of our Spiritual Laws Challenge, Deepak Chopra's yoga teacher Sarah Platt-Finger explains how Eye of the Needle Pose illustrates The Law of Dharma.
Sarah Platt-Finger explains how Parsvottanasana illustrates The Law of Detachment.
Move into backbends more safely, knowing you can consciously engage the muscles needed to protect the lumbar spine.
Want to unleash the true potential of your middle? Turns out crunches—yes, the exercise you’ve avoided for years in favor of holding Plank—are key to a stronger core and more stable yoga practice. Discover how they can serve you in every pose.
How to protect one of the most vulnerable joints in the body.
Practice these four poses to heal an injury or strengthen your shoulders to prevent one.
Meditation isn't a short-term prescription. It's a practice that continues day in and day out for the rest of your life. Here's how to play the long game.
We vet everything from kitchen essentials to must-reads so you can get straight to the good stuff.
Senior Yoga Medicine teacher Rachel Land says don’t worry if you’ve never considered the health of your fascia before. As a yogi, you may already be taking good care of it anyway. Here, she outlines what it takes.
Use this mudra anytime you need to detach from daily life, anchor yourself, and plug in to your untamable feminine power.
Deepak Chopra's yoga teacher Sarah Platt-Finger explains how Warrior II demonstrates the The Law of Intention and Desire.
It’s no secret that life can feel hard at times. This is especially true for empaths, who tend to be deeply affected by the energy of those around them, says Judith Orloff, MD, a Los Angeles–based psychiatrist and author of the new book The Empath’s Survival Guide.
Deepak Chopra's yoga teacher Sarah Platt-Finger apples the Law of Least Effort to Plank Pose.
Deepak Chopra's yoga teacher Sarah Platt-Finger explains how Tadasana illustrates The Law of Karma, or Cause and Effect.
For day 2 of our Spiritual Laws Challenge, Deepak Chopra's yoga teacher Sarah Platt-Finger explains how Cat/Cow pose illustrates The Law of Giving and Receiving.
Get ready for your jump start your Friday night out with this vinyasa flow playlist. You'll come back to this Friday night yoga playlist time and again!
For 7 days, Deepak Chopra's yoga teacher, Sarah Platt-Finger, will offer you a pose that illustrates one of Chopra's Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga. Take the challenge and practice with us for a week.
Suffering from a pounding head? Learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent headaches the Ayurvedic way.
Come into Kali Mudra, named after the fierce goddess Durga.
This mudra represents unshakeable self-confidence, inner strength, and faith in something greater.
Binds are a wonderful way to open the shoulders, create a safe, stable haven in a pose, and build prana in the body. Within these 5 binds, you’ll find some of the most elegant, graceful shapes that ask you to rise to the occasion.