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Modify Parivrtta Utkatasana, Revolved Chair Pose, if needed to find safe alignment for your body.

Strengthen and ground your legs and hips, bring length and lightness to your spine and expand your chest in revolved chair pose.

Juice fasts and extreme elimination diets are trending again, despite potential health risks. We asked yoga students, teachers, and medical professionals if cleansing in any way, shape, or form can be 
beneficial.

Arm balances are only partially about the arms. Learn how to really take flight in Bakasana and beyond with Kino MacGregor's core-activating sequence.

Yoga Journal readers share the yoga they practice in the kitchen.

Learn more about the personal journey and vision of Melody Moore, PhD, RYT, who founded the Embody Love Movement in 2012 to use yoga as a transformational tool for embracing inner beauty.

A clinical psychologist shares how yoga can help people embrace their emotions and embody self-love.

According to Ayurvedic theory, it is better to drink warmer water after strenuous exercise. Drinking cold water on a hot day can disturb your digestion.

During class, our bodies will experience muscle shaking in response to hard work in a yoga pose. Be mindful of proper alignment and focus on the breath.

New Hampshire clocks in as the most emotionally healthy US state. It has people that face new experiences, share close moments with loved ones and engages in healthy activities.

Protect your skin and hair from the sun’s damaging effects with these natural lotions and conditioners.

Make summer dinner parties easier by taking advantage of sake's wow factor—both in your meals and alongside them. Try these sake-infused recipes with pairings.

Zoe Mantarakis of the Austin, Texas, studio Yoga Illumined has six reasons why every child would love Yoga Camp—and a new camp for Austin kids.

Tailor your practice to the season. Work these Ayurvedic tips into your sequences now to boost energy in preparation for your best summer yet.

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No time to meditate? Bryant Park Yoga teacher Sangeeta Vallabhan doesn't buy it. You make time for Surya Namaskar, don't you?

As yoga teachers, it’s our job to make these postures as docile as possible. Here, 3 simple tips to help your students overcome their fears.

Think you don't have time for yoga? Add this vinyasa right into your next workout, between sets of any exercise, to keep things interesting.

A good dressing can transform even the simplest salad into something sublime. To keep your routine interesting, try this easy yet memorable combination.

If you have questions, confusion, or general discomfort with chanting, San Francisco bhakti yoga teacher Janet Stone can answer them.

Yoga Journal Brand Director Kristen Dollard was Bryant Park Yoga's featured teacher this week—until her class was rained out. Here's how she still got into a yogic state of mind.

The master teacher and Goddess Yoga Project creator shares the possessions that elevate her spirit and practice.

Author Michael A. Singer went from a penniless yogi in the woods to CEO of a billion-dollar public company—almost against his own will. Get a preview of his story in this interview.

When there's no time for a wardrobe change between class and plans with friends, these stylish yet comfy tanks have you covered.

“Soft,” “relaxed” glutes never had an inspiring ring to Alexandria Crow till she understood the anatomy behind the alignment cue.

Do you sit down for meditation and wonder if you're doing it right? Learn all about the universal meditation posture here.

YJ LIVE! presenter Rolf Gates walks us through the nuances of designing a 7-part yoga sequence that touches on each of the seven chakras.

Matthew Sanford teaches with a focus on subtle inner sensations, rather than physical actions. Reverse-engineer your hands-on adjustments.

Bryant Park Yoga is back for its 12th season in New York City, featuring instructors curated by Yoga Journal. This week: Bethany Lyons.

Master teacher Sianna Sherman created this short sunrise sequence integrating the physical and spiritual to take your practice to another level.

Of all the “superfoods” on the market, chia seeds are undoubtedly worthy of their reputation. Try this 3-ingredient jam for a quick fix.

Surfers may be stereotyped as all mellow and relaxed, but the intense demands their sport puts on the body can leave muscles feeling anything but.

Athletes balancing their mind, body, and soul with yoga can facilitate the transition from competition to surrender with adaptable gear.

Get inspired by stories of yoga's power to heal the wounds of grief, physical disability, emotional trauma, and disease.

The Mediterranean diet’s heavy-duty antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers may lead to a longer, healthier life.

Turn to this pranayama practice in times of transformation to invoke Kali and free yourself from anything that's holding you back.

Masumi Goldman reveals the trick to mastering the overhand grip in Dancer and One-Legged King Pigeon Poses is often in (surprise!) the psoas.

For stability when your feet leave the ground, Kathryn Budig steals tricks from martial arts.

The breath is just as essential for athletes as it is for yogis. Spend a few minutes with your breath to rebalance after exercise.

New research shows Bikram Yoga can lead to potentially dangerous high core body temperatures. Learn how to stay safe.

To outsiders yoga appears to be all about flexibility, but teacher Alexandria Crow says it’s so much more. (And yes, there is such a thing as too flexible.)

The name Bobbe Norrise might not ring a bell, but to the yogis of Oakland, CA, she’s been a cornerstone of the community for four decades. And today, we celebrate her.

Those wristbands worn to support favorite charities 
may one day double as a bellwether for environmental chemicals.

Practice mindful anger management and open the door to better relationships with author Lama Surya Das’s “six Rs of intentional responsiveness.”

Anger is not synonymous with aggression and violence. It is merely an internal, organic energy and emotion. Learn how to simply experience it.

Rose Freerick, a Christian meditation teacher, who draws inspiration from the divine, teaches us to find stillness in this centering prayer.

As warmer weather approaches, trade hard liquor for light, low-calorie sake in cocktails.

Refresh and rejuvenate your practice by showing up to class in style with the latest yoga leggings and tops.

Use these five practices invoking Lakshmi to ignite your inner spark, find your radiant power of grace, and feel the ocean of abundance within you.

Your intuition is your innermost GPS and one of your greatest allies in life. Sianna Sherman teaches you how to cultivate it.

YJ is joining forces with #YOGAforNEPAL to raise much-needed funds for the victims of last month's earthquake. Learn how you can help.

Worried you're not getting enough cardio? Research has found yoga has just as many heart-healthy benefits.

Relieve pain and increase mobility through these self-myofascial release tips from Tiffany Cruikshank, at Yoga Journal LIVE!

Pre- and post-natal yoga expert Jane Austin urges us to offer moms the opportunity to treat themselves on their special day—and all year round.

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Try these three pre-and post-workout yoga practices from Sage Rountree’s new book to balance strength and fitness daily.

Recover from your workout with these six restorative poses from Sage Rountree’s new book that marry hip release and inversion to sweetly calm your nervous system.

Use this post-workout sequence from Sage Rountree’s book to build core strength that balances the abs and back muscles.

Use these mat-free poses from Sage Rountree’s new book to wake up your whole body and mind for better performance.

The Natural Gourmet Institute shares the secrets to successfully recreate the versatile, not-soggy quinoa you get in restaurants.

Breathwork may take on new meaning as you practice and play in the Southwestern desert 
or thin Rocky Mountain air. Start in Albuquerque or Santa Fe and work north to Denver.

We searched 
the United States to select the most iconic ashrams, celebrated yoga festivals, and restful retreat centers on three extended yoga road trips.

Only have 10, 20 or 30 minutes? Try this at home practice to recharge during your busy day with yoga teacher Chelsea Jackson.

Meet actress, vegetarian, and owner 
of The Sanctuary at Two Rivers yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

This brave cancer survivor in Boulder, Colorado, 
helps students find a fearless passion for their practice.

These YJ readers tell us how striking a pose next to water gives their practice a lift.

The scandals that beset gurus John Friend and Bikram Choudhury continue to ripple through the yoga community, socially, financially, and ethically.

YogaSlackers have been living on the road for the past three years. They share 
their favorite to-go items and tips, according 
to five Hindu elements.

Product junkies and gearheads alike had plenty to play with at the SHE's Fit! and SHE's Beautiful! event in NYC. Here, our top picks for yogis.

Try this floor-based Viniyoga Sun Salutation 
that takes weight-bearing out of the picture and pressure off your joints.

Try the Ashtanga sun salutation for a physically demanding practice that involves synchronizing the breath with near-constant movement in a series of postures.

This Kundalini Sun Salutation is tied to reverence and prayer and likely looks more like the Sun Salutation the rishis of old might have practiced.

Some couples’ therapists are now offering partner yoga as a treatment for improving sex lives and forging stronger bonds.

Celebrate summer solstice with three 
innovative and inspiring Sun Salutation practices.

Find safety in numbers. Kathryn Budig walks you through partner work to help you get comfortable balancing in the middle of the room.

Mason jars provide a great way to take your salad on the go. Try these quick recipe mixes.