Steady as She Goes
Prepare yourself for life's inevitable storms by cultivating better balance and stability.
Prepare yourself for life's inevitable storms by cultivating better balance and stability.
On the heels of a sensational article about yoga and sex, yoga scholars weigh in.
"Vinyasa" doesn't translate as fast and furious. See how it can help you move with skill into a seated pose.
Use these core yogic teachings to support you through radical life changes.
When you treat every act as sacred, you feel the effects in every part of your life.
A proven antidote to anxiety, yoga nidra has been adopted by veterans, recovering addicts, and average stressed-out people.
Yoga is among the treatment protocols now covered by Medicare for patients with heart disease.
The trend toward enlightened thinking in the high-tech world yields wisdom for all of us about how to stay connected with our inner technologies as well as our electronics.
Root yourself to the earth to stay centered, even during chaotic times, with this practice of dynamic grounding poses.
Fly into Bakasana by stopping along your journey to learn the required actions with the help of props.
A world-class climber finds inner balance through Kundalini asanas, mantras, and meditation.
Is there a conflict in belief? Leading scholars and experts weigh in on all we hold sacred.
Hips don't lie, and Tree Pose lets them sing their truth. Work withing your body's limitations for steadiness.
Relieve anxiety naturally with poses that unlock your breath.
Open to your body's subtle sensations and discover a spacious new world within.
Get your inner glow on with gently flowing, quieting Moon Salutations.
When you've pushed yourself too hard in yoga, it's time to slow down, not give up.
Learn key actions to open tight spots and enjoy Shoulderstand.
With money as with asana, small changes that are committed to for the long haul make all the difference.
A New York Times article blames recent scandal in the yoga community to yoga's purported roots as a sex cult.
Practicing the art of accepting a gift—be it a material item or something less tangible like a compliment, favor, or piece of wisdom—can help us live, and give, with more meaning.
Find steadiness inside and out with this powerful leg-strengthening sequence.
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An invaluable tool for athletes, yoga provides insight into movement patterns of the body, the breath, and the mind.
John Friend announces the appointment of a new CEO and plans to turn Anusara Yoga into a teacher-run nonprofit.
Every little gift you give of yourself has the potential to make a big impact.
A new book reveals that yoga philosophy, like that found in the Bhagavad Gita, was used as justification for violence by members of the S.S.
By balancing discipline with kindness, you can open deeper into twists and meet difficulty with grace.
Decades after millions of western women embraced the practice, yoga is evolving to meet the modern man.
Let your practice feel joyful and light, even as you build the needed strength for a challenging arm balance.
Yoga's combo of active and passive stretching is key for keeping athletes injury-free. Start with these poses.
You can plant the future of your dreams when you act with an understanding of karma.
Utilize your confidence skills from the mat to gain confidence through yoga for public speaking.
Tips on how to make your entire (yes, entire) day better.
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Are you ready for a serious challenge? Up the ante with this pose from Ashtanga's 3rd series.
Interested in meditation but don’t know where to start? Here are 4 common techniques—and the unique benefits of each.
Target your core, build strength, and master the pickup-jumpback.
Set boundaries with your alignment and then discover the freedom to go deeper into Parsvottanasana.
Shine a light on the dark side of yourself to discover your negative tendencies, and change them.
John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga, steps down after fallout from allegations of sexual and financial misconduct.
Yoga teaches us to deal with whatever arises in our lives, no matter how distracting and uncomfortable—even an obnoxious yoga classmate.
Celebrating 25 years, Piedmont Yoga Studio director Richard Rosen reflects on the longevity of this early yoga business.
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Sage Rountree takes on the bane of athletes and yogis everywhere: tight hamstrings.
Anusara Yoga founder John Friend is in the spotlight after recent allegations.
May we use this Valentine’s Day season as a chance to fall deeply in love, yogi style. Katie Silcox tells us how.
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Charging Scorpion creates an opening in the upper back and can feel divine.
Studies show that regular yoga practice makes the "willpower" systems of the brain bigger, better connected, and more efficient.
Neal Pollack has found a way to get his fix of yoga and Sunday football.
Yoga can be a double-edged sword to those with eating disorders. A yoga teacher (and former sufferer) explains why.
A new yoga room at San Francisco's International Airport takes the edge off air travel.
Your yoga mat is an ideal place to cultivate the yogic qualities of concentration and discernment. Baxter Bell explains how.
After advocating for mind-body medicine for more than 20 years, Chopra Center co-founder David Simon passes away.
While yoga can help you excel in your other activities, if you don't balance stress and rest, strength and flexibility, you risk injury and limit your progress.
Another popular yoga teacher publicly leaves John Friend's flock.
The benefits of yoga have been embraced in many circles—even professional bull riding. Buzz reports.
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Eka Pada Sirsasana has a way of reminding you it's really not about the goal, but the journey.
Licensing its internationally recognized brand name, the Chopra Center enters into the yoga studio market.
Neal Pollack's body may be wrecked from yoga, but the rest of his life is a whole lot better.
Human sex trafficking has ensnared 3 million girls and women. Here, Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling share why they are committed to doing something about it.
Where you place your mat can affect your experience in yoga class. Sage Rountree says to find a spot that supports your needs, whatever they may be.
From blogs to radio interviews to a New York Times Opinion Pages debate, yogis weigh in on a controversial article and share their love of the practice.
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The controversial NYTs book excerpt about yoga and injury made some valid observations, says Baxter Bell, MD. But what the author neglected to mention is yoga's many rewards.
Take your backbend further and higher into Eka Pada Urdvha Dhanurasana.
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A recent book excerpt in the New York Times claims that yoga is an inherently unsafe practice for most Westerners. Buzz talks to Yoga Journal's Medical Editor Timothy McCall about it.
After years of asana practice and breath training, Neal Pollack notices he doesn't sweat as much in class anymore. He kind of misses it.