One of the nice things about meditation is that when we sit with these moments as they arise, we start to trust in them and in the dark grace.

Certain seasons of our life can leave us feeling lethargic. Try out some of these simple detoxes to leave you feeling refreshed and energized.

Wish you could jump inside the mind of a master teacher as she designs a sequence? Here, this teacher’s teacher gives us a look at how she created a SmartFLOW sequence to help you keep your hips free and your spine healthy—both on and off the mat.

This legendary goddess can help empower your aspirations and call forth the leader within.

You change as you get older—and your yoga practice should, too. Here’s how to tweak your Sun Salutation during three key phases of your life.

Amplify your yoga practice with these yoga sequences to stretch and sculpt the glutes for a stronger backside.

Want to snag more (and better quality) sleep, and always wondered if meditating at night might help? See what happens when one Yoga Journal editor tries 30 days of sleep meditation.

Want to learn how to go with your gut more often? This 10-pose home practice can help you get there.

Rather than feeling guilty for not rolling out her mat every day, one writer embraced her hiatus from yoga—and it transformed her practice forever.

Plus, what you need to know if you’re interested in doing something similar.

Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to boost wellbeing, comfort, vitality, and joy.

Wondering how the sun, moon, and stars might affect your yoga practice or teaching this month? Here are the big, astrological shifts happening right now, plus expert advice on how to get inspired by these seasonal and energetic changes.

Keep your abs and stomach strong and fit with these yoga poses to fire up the core and strengthen the rest of the body.

From easing low back pain to improving digestion, twists are incredibly beneficial. Here’s how to deepen any twist by using a prop you definitely have at home.

Q+A With Olivia Hsu on Climbing, Yoga & CBD

Before you book that massage or get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns about your neck pain, try one or more of these yoga poses and stretches.

Unsure what Sanskrit word your yoga teacher is calling out during class? Learn the foundational beginner yoga poses every yogi should know as you continue to develop more skill and flexibility in your practice.

Feeling caught in the holiday frenzy? Take a minute to try one of these surprising tactics that’ll help you feel more sane—immediately.

The moral and ethical principles that are the foundation of yoga practice—the yama (social restraints) and niyama (self-disciplines)—are especially important to think about this time of year. Here’s what you need to know about the niyama, and how to put them into practice.

Hot yoga fans swear by the benefits of heat, but frosty temps may actually take your practice to the next level. We shivered our way through a “cool yoga” class to give you the scoop.

Try this yoga sequence to prepare your body for the pistol squat.

Try these eight ways to practice with a dowel and watch it quickly become your new favorite yoga prop for back pain.

Don’t make these simple mistakes.

Interested in starting a consistent yoga practice, but not sure where to start? These 30 yoga sequences designed by experienced yoga teachers will help you target specific areas of the body to release tension and increase flexibility.

Kino Macgreggor's tools and tips will help you process your emotions after a traumatic event.

Get some distance from the emotional landmines in your life while deepening your practice and feeding your soul on these magical post-breakup adventures.

A yoga teacher's job description often requires them to be in constant motion on a daily basis. Here, 5 teachers fill us in on the supplements that keep them feeling great, even on their busiest days.

It's important to protect your wrists in any yoga pose—but Wheel Pose is notorious for causing wrist pain or soreness. Here’s how to be mindful of the risks to your wrists.

From navigating the start of the hectic holiday season to dealing with family dramas that are very likely to surface, here’s how to use your yoga practice and what’s in the stars to help you navigate the coming weeks.

Spiderman in Scandasana? Yes, please! Here are a dozen easy-to-throw-together Halloween costume ideas.

What they don’t tell you in yoga teacher training: When you start teaching as a 19-year-old, you’re almost sure to get raised eyebrows from your students. Here’s what one young yoga instructor learned about how to get taken seriously.

From the standard (read: blocks and straps) to the more surprising (foam pool noodles!), here’s how to modify a few common poses to gain strength, flexibility, and stability.

Here’s how one yoga teacher’s relationship with her mother has evolved thanks to their shared yoga practice. Plus, a customizable sequence to inspire you to practice with your mom, too.

In this hectic technological age, restorative yoga is a bountiful vehicle for easing tension and bringing forth a profound sense of calm. Try this deeply relaxing sequence, paired with introspective journaling, to get present and comfortable on and off your mat.

Are common cues in standing poses wreaking havoc on your knees, sacroiliac joint, and lower back? Follow this anatomy advice to find better alignment from the ground up.

This at-home yoga practice from Kristin Calabria will help you improve physical and mental stamina, promote stability in your core, and further your path to self-discovery.

Shift your perspective as you move step by step into Salamba Sirsasana II.

Teacher and model Jenny Brill describes the 6 steps to successfully complete Prasarita Padottanasana, or Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend

Wrangle your attention span and increase productivity with these tips for improved concentration

Not feeling optimally happy lately? These five mindfulness practices can help get you there.

Wondering how the sun, moon, and stars might affect your yoga practice or teaching this month? Here are some of the big, astrological shifts happening right now, plus expert advice on how to handle the seasonal and energetic changes with ease.

This Kundalini Yoga kriya, or sequence, from teacher Karena Virginia will strengthen your aura and protect you from bad energy.

I was a little (okay, very) skeptical at first. But now? I’m Taroting all day, every day.

Here’s what a yoga therapist (and anorexia survivor) says are the most important things to remember when someone who suffers from an eating disorder comes to your class.

After a summer filled with retrogrades, eclipses, and supermoons, September is bringing an invitation to settle in—and make yourself useful. Here’s how to use what’s happening in the stars in your yoga practice.

Experience stability in your legs and mobility in your torso in these prep poses for Ardha Matsyendrasana.

Having one of those days? Sure, making a beeline for your yoga mat is a great idea. But for an instant hit of calm when you're on the go, try one of these simple practices that you can do anywhere, anytime.

Hate to break it to you, but if you find alignment of asanas more interesting than exploring their Sanskrit meanings, you’re missing out on some major benefits on the mat…

Here's how Yin Yoga could help you find more balance in your practice and your life.

Add this breathing practice to your daily routine for a quick hit of calm that’ll leave you feeling happier and healthier.

Practice these three simple poses to feel rested and rejuvenated—immediately.

Iyengar Yoga teacher Lucienne Vidah explains these 6 simple steps to mastering Marichyasana I, or Great Sage Pose I.

Sadness and turmoil are universal. Learn how practicing deep concentration during tough times can lift the emotional burden.

This sequence is full of hip-openers and spinal twists to help you balance energy and nourish your qi.

As a yogi, you may already experiment with cleaner and healthier ways to eat. Learn about the pros and cons of today's popular diets and meal plans, including what nutrients you may need to supplement for.

Looking for a fun summer challenge? Here are 10 advanced poses perfect for tackling on the beach, or wherever your summer takes you.

Here are some inspired ideas to help you adapt your yoga practice if your Stanabhara (Sanskrit for breast weight) requires adjustments.

If you already have a steady SUP yoga practice, you might be eager to try more challenging postures on your board. Enter this sequence, which is filled with familiar postures that have unexpected variations.

Learn how to move from Padmasana to Urdhva Kukkutasana safely with these prep poses to strengthen your shoulders and abdominals.

Need a little change of scenery? These 14 beach yoga retreats offer sunrise vinyasas, wave-assisted meditation, and days spent hiking, swimming, and surfing (or simply lazing in the sun).

Interested in trying a gluten-free diet, and seeing if it makes a difference in your well-being? Here are 3 ways to make the transition easier (and more delicious).

These simple postures from Josh Summers will also help enhance the circulation of this vital energy.

Improve your drishti (gaze) and deepen your practice with these 4 simple steps.

Yes, the teacher can see you in your living room ... here are the pros and cons of taking a two-way live streaming yoga class.

You may be experiencing an injury and all that comes with it, but you are not your injury. Here are 5 ways to recover mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Learn what muscles are activated when you jump back to Chaturanga or Plank Pose, and how to do it safely.

Experience a surge of energy as you move step by step into Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, or Upward-Facing Dog.

More teachers are taking a hands-off approach to assists—and more students are wondering where the line is between helpful and inappropriate. Here, master teachers share their thinking on this touchy debate and offer expert advice to help keep everyone safe.

Yoga is thousands of years old, but it's also constantly new and changing, as creative teachers discover genius ways to enhance or modify traditional poses. We asked 9 of our #YJInfluencers to share their favorite "new" or innovative pose, why they love it, and explain how to get into what may be a somewhat unfamiliar shape.

Props aren’t just for beginners; they can be used to develop and even deepen dimensions of asana practice. The humble yoga block, for example, gives us countless ways to vary our practice—highlighting sensations that help us experience a pose in a new way. Here are 10 to try.

Feel like you have a cold coming on? Nip it in the bud with these immunity-boosting tips.

Spring is a time of regeneration, growth, and expansion. However, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring can also be a time when feelings of irritability, frustration, or anger sink in. This free-flow sequence can help.

The traditional Ayurvedic beverage is celebrated by the Kundalini Yoga community for its detoxifying, healing properties.

Kundalini Yoga is a powerful practice, but should its potency give you pause? Here, Karena Virginia demystifies the common concerns about this ancient practice.

This empowering sequence from #YJInfluencer Denelle Numis will help you overcome fear and take on your next big challenge.

Even a few minutes of fascial-release work can have a profound effect on your practice and well-being. Yoga teacher and model Ariele Foster walks you through this simple lower-body routine to target common trouble spots and feel instant release.

Want a mind-body reboot closer to home? Dan Wilf, cofounder of Yogascapes, a company that curates 50 worldwide retreats annually, recommends these yogi hot spots in the States.

Strengthen your legs and core and improve circulation with these prep poses for Ubhaya Padangusthasana

Modify Paschimottanasana as necessary to find safe alignment in your body.

Stretch the back of your entire body, open your hips, and create a state of inner calm.