4 Steps for Shoulder Stability in Weight-Bearing Yoga Poses
Once you understand the anatomy, you can delve into making its parts work together more intelligently. Here, Tiffany Cruikshank teaches how to fire all its muscles at once.
Once you understand the anatomy, you can delve into making its parts work together more intelligently. Here, Tiffany Cruikshank teaches how to fire all its muscles at once.
Prevent injury in one of the body’s most vulnerable joints.
Who couldn't use more meditation in their day? Consciously cultivate a meditative state with mantras in this Dancing Warrior flow.
New research shows mindfulness meditation is a powerful antidote to insomnia. Deepak Chopra leads you to restful sleep in this bedtime video.
Considering yoga teacher training? 90 Monkeys co-founder Amy Ippoliti suggests you start by asking yourself some tough questions.
Bhava Ram teaches teachers how to integrate the benefits of yoga at the cellular level through a gentle and simple body scan in Savasana.
Why only salute the sun? To celebrate Spring, Masumi Goldman and Laura Kasperzak put a fresh on spin on a traditional Surya Namaskar.
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Teacher Tommy Rosen gives us an insider's look at the scene at the IYF in Rishikesh, India.
We all know how good it feels to get our tootsies rubbed. But foot massage as a facial?
Tongue scraping improves your ability to taste, gets rid of old food debris, and prevents bad odor in the mouth.
Ayurveda has linked oral health to overall immunity for thousands of years.
UFC reminds Kathryn Budig of what else? Yoga. Her favorite shoulder opener bears a striking resemblance to Ronda Rousey's signature "straight armbar."
The key to happiness? Loving the life you have, now.
Adding a bind to Locust Pose (Salabhasana) will help you go physically deeper into the pose.
Binds require flexibility both in the physical body—in order to come into and maintain the pose—and in the mind.
Why try Acro? In short: Fun. This hybrid style mixes acrobatics and healing arts like Thai massage with a practice that helps connect you with others.
“Mindfulness” is a big buzzword right now, especially when it comes to what’s on your plate.
Feel good about what you wear and how you decorate your space with newly launched American clothing and home-decor brands that get their textiles locally.
This fresh, flavorful salad has the zing of roasted lemon.
Spring, the time when nature reawakens and plants begin to sprout and grow, is a great time to do the “big cleanse.”
During this 10-minute guided meditation, you’ll practice a visualization exercise designed to help you develop care and compassion for yourself.
Have an anxious or traumatized pet? Some say chanting yogic mantras helps dogs and cats feel safe and soothes their frazzled nerves.
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The sexual assault and rape accusations against hot yoga guru Bikram Choudhury keep piling up. A new rape case was filed February 13 to bring the total number of civil lawsuits that Choudhury faces to six. Here's the down low.
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Positive emotions can alter your inner chemistry from stress-fueled adrenaline and cortisol to oxytocin and other healing neurochemicals.
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Although standing orients your spine into proper posture, standing for too long can cause back pain. Incorporating a yoga routine can help relieve pain.
Does Downward-Facing Dog lead you straight to the devil? It can, according to a priest in Northern Ireland. Here's why that's ridiculous.
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Teachers' teacher Alexandria Crow explains why she wholeheartedly endorses this yoga cliche—now that she gets it.
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Who said grilled cheese is just for kids? This adorable mini grilled cheese recipe uses Brie for a more sophisticated taste.
Here is a recipe from my new book, Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women, for creating your own fresh chai.
Ayurveda loves herbal teas, which are warming in the winter and cooling in the summer. Here are a few of my favorites.
Pranayama, the formal practice of controlling the breath, is essential to good health.
Ujjayi breath is achieved by breathing in and out through the nose while constricting the glottis at the back of the throat. Here's how to do it:
Different styles of yoga engage different breathing techniques. The one we use at my studio and in the Baptiste Yoga methodology is called Ujjayi breath.
If you’ve been thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, enjoying a meatless meal once a week is a great way to start.
Tart and tangy grapefruit provides the foil for fatty, rich-tasting avocado.
Avocados are full of protein, fiber, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and key nutrients, such as folate. Here are a few ways to enjoy them with every meal.
No energy to set up for restorative yoga? Plug yourself into a wall and reboot with Kathryn Budig's simple poses.
Want to maximize workout satisfaction? Cultivate presence during exercise to observe all aspects of your experience with this walking meditation video.
While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, research suggests yoga and meditation may play a role in prevention and improving symptoms.
Consciousness is tied to life force (prana). Both are tied to motion and stillness. Linking the breath with movement creates a healing meditation in motion.
New research shows that drinking a pint might have more health benefits than we once thought. Here's how.
How are you—really? If you ask everyone but yourself, start there. Then try these 10 tips, culled from Kathryn Budig, Tara Stiles, and more gladiators of the mindfulness movement.
The most advanced yoga poses push you up against the edge of your comfort zone.
A living kitchen is a sacred space -- a hearth and a temple where you have the potential to create the nourishment that will serve your own life force.
The following meditation, when done regularly, brings self-esteem, self-love, and self-healing into the body.
Many of us are so busy that we eat at our desks and rarely stand up at all during the day, even to take a 5-minute walk.
The following tips and tricks will help you come into Wheel Pose (Upward Bow).
I firmly believe many more people can do Wheel (Upward Bow) than actually do.
With so much going on in our hectic lives, we often forget to have some fun! LÄRABAR founder Lara Merriken was on a hike in the Rocky Mountains when she suddenly saw the need for a simple snack that was also FUN to eat.
Those facing major life trauma often feel disconnected from their physical bodies. Bhava Ram guides them back with the breath.
Looking to add a little va-va-voom to your Valentine's Day? This Iyengar Yoga hybrid uses a pole to aid alignment and may be just what you need to mindfully mix things up.
Allow our yoga advice to fuel your love life. Let your practice deepen your knowledge of love and enrich your ability to share it with your partner.
In honor of V-Day and One Billion Rising, Sadie Nardini, founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and a survivor of physical violence, created an empowering sequence for women.
Alexandria Crow says she owes all of the tools she has to use and teach with today to regular practice. Skipping it is just not an option.
In the hopes of making your Valentine’s Day sweeter, Budig hit the kitchen to whip up a DIY version of her favorite healthy bars.
Searching for the willpower or strength you need to commit to your yoga practice? It just might come in a bottle.
Feel antsy every time you chant Om? Learn from writer Yelena Moroz Alpert's experience with this how-to guide and demo video.