How I Holistically Designed My Home With Sustainability and Spirit in Mind
By following the process of Matthew Tenzin, an interior designer, shamanic practitioner, and former Buddhist monk, I was able to co-create the home of my dreams.
By following the process of Matthew Tenzin, an interior designer, shamanic practitioner, and former Buddhist monk, I was able to co-create the home of my dreams.
When I set out to furnish my new home from scratch, I enlisted the help of a holistic interior designer to keep sustainability at the forefront.
How to take care of one of the body's most critical joints, so you can remain pain-free on and off the mat.
Many fly-fishers liken the sport to yoga and meditation for the calm it inspires. But after trying it first-hand, I found not only a deep connection to nature, but also to yogic principles.
Narrative Healing is a members-based program that combines writing with restorative, therapeutic, and trauma-informed yoga to create a full-bodied approach to healing through the written word.
Very few people know how to make sense out of their dreamlife. Yet, these nighttime stories can be valuable guides to discovering our greatest desires—and what's holding us back.
With trips and events cancelled this summer, you may be looking for new ways to relax and rejuvenate. Writer Elizabeth Marglin explains how SUP yoga on a lake can be a gateway to Zen.
Here, we offer a catalyst for reflection in the form of verse from Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska.
Experts at the DC outpost share tips for fostering sustainability, insight, and social justice at home.
While a day out in the backcountry can prove to be rejuvenating for the spirit, it can also be a bit tough on the body. Self-care and hygiene routines don’t have to be entirely abandoned when heading out on a trip. There are packable options for keeping clean, including portable wipes, biodegradable products, and more. Check out our selection of some of the best camping toiletries on the market. After all, camping shouldn’t cost you your hygiene habits!
Try this simple practice to reset your day and truly listen to yourself and those around you.
Could your home use a refresh? After making over her place according to the yoga of design, writer Elizabeth Marglin has 10 simple tips to help you get organized and create spaces that speak to your soul.
From embracing the wobble to honing your drishti, here’s how time on the slopes affected one yogi’s practice on her mat.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to boost wellbeing, comfort, vitality, and joy.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the seventh chakra back into alignment.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the sixth chakra back into alignment.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the fifth chakra back into alignment.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the fourth chakra back into alignment.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the third chakra back into alignment.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the second chakra back into alignment.
Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the first chakra back into alignment.
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.
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.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect fit, just the right amount of stretch, or a brand that keeps the environment at top of mind, you’ll want to consult this list before you buy your next pair of yoga pants.
Join one of these getaways to discover the power of sisterhood as you practice.
Going into your first yoga teacher training can be exciting—and daunting. Here are six must-haves to help make your experience even sweeter.
The next time you find yourself tossing and turning, try one of these yoga poses that top teachers around the world practice to help them start snoozing.
Need to drink more water—but feeling uninspired to keep sipping? We asked yoga teachers around the country to share their favorite H20 add-ins that inspire them (and hopefully you, too!) to stay hydrated.
From mats to lockers, our experts share their 5 best tips to get your yoga studio clean—fast.
The right props can help you do everything from improve your alignment to making formerly awkward or uncomfortable poses easier. Read on to find out what some of the top yoga teachers around the country reach for when they practice.
Ayurvedic experts offer five simple tips that you can start using now to improve your digestion—and your health.
Tap the power of the five elements to offer energetic harmony to everyone on your list.
One yogi takes us along on her transformative journey through the ultimate 21-day Ayurvedic cleanse, panchakarma.
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a loved one, these products make for good karma—they’re all made by companies that give back in meaningful ways.
As it turns out, form can affect both safety and efficacy.
The research on probiotics—good bacteria in your microbiome that fight germs, break down food, and play a role in nutrient and vitamin absorption—is still in its infancy.
These 10 companies promise transparency and quality with all supplements they produce.
Learn what you should and shouldn't do to make your vitamins work best for your body.
Because supplements are not heavily regulated by the FDA, navigating the maze of claims and disclaimers takes both skepticism and skill.
What better way to find your flow this summer than high up in Denver’s vibrant skyline than with yoga on the terrace of The ART hotel, followed by bottomless mimosas and a plant-based Recovery Brunch?
It’s a complete misconception that more expensive products are of better quality than cheaper ones.
In the past 20 years, there’s been increased focus on vitamin D, highlighting its potential for benefits beyond bone health, but is it worth it?
Squaw Valley Ski Resort—high above Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains—is Wanderlust country. Home to the Festival’s 2009 debut, it’s a perfect stomping ground to recalibrate your inner compass. Use these tips from area locals to make the most of summer’s bounty.
Getting too much of certain nutrients can put you at risk for side effects ranging from upset stomach to birth defects and stroke due to brain hemorrhage.
“The answer depends on your diet,” says holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos.
There are enough distractions during meditation without adding uncomfortable clothes to the mix. Swap tight leggings and tops for comfy clothes with breathable fabrics that combine ease and élan.
Mushroom extract is the new must-have ingredient in skincare lines thanks to its hydrating and brightening effects. Here, five fungi-infused products to give your face a natural glow.
Your yoga mat is the perfect place to explore and reconcile the core dilemma your Enneagram number has revealed. Start here.
Discover the Enneagram, a personality assessment that can help you see what’s keeping you from realizing your most authentic, highest self. Here’s how to use it, along with your yoga practice, to change course.
Refresh your complexion with these toxin-free masks made from botanical ingredients—no spendy spa trip required.
Inspire your loved ones to enjoy a regular practice with the gifts on these pages, and they’ll reap the calming benefits now and for years to come.
New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and mom of two daughters in New York City opens up about her practice.
This yoga teacher and PhD in psychology is helping people battle eating disorders.
Joe Loizzo, a psychiatrist and Buddhist scholar, brings mindfulness to the public.
A former World Bank official helps yoga nonprofits grow.
As a transgender yoga teacher and community activist, he fights gender bias, both on and off the mat.
Dan Nevins, an Iraq War veteran, uses yoga to help others prevail over injury and trauma.
Drop-in meditation studios with 100- and 200-hour meditation teacher trainings are popping up around the country.
Yogi and two-time Olympic medalist in hurdling, who’s going for her third medal this August in Brazil, opens up about her practice.
This humble teacher is reinvigorating yoga’s spiritual side. Kristin Laak tells us about her journey to India and how it has influenced her practice and life's purpose.
Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual author, lecturer, peace activist, and co-founder of Peace Alliance. Here, find out why she loves practicing yoga.
A little asana and meditation can be the perfect antidote to summer-travel angst and aches.
During yoga teacher training, Yoga Journal associate editor Elizabeth Marglin realizes how hard it is to find words that are true to her own experience, accurate, and useful for others.
An MD turned yoga teacher, Nadine Kelly believes an asana a day keeps the doctor away.
Author, chef, and green-living expert Renee Loux shares her life story interwoven with both yoga and food.
Forget typical self-improvement resolutions—they simply don’t last. What does? Harnessing one of yoga’s profound formulas for setting the right intention and achieving your heart’s desire.
These winning natural hair products from our Natural Beauty Awards will leave your hair feeling silky, strong, and clean.
The winners of YJ’s second annual Natural Beauty Awards are in! All are free of harsh chemicals and full of rejuvenating plant compounds.
Keep your skin feeling soft and oil-free all day with these 9 winning natural face-care products from YJ's annual Natural Beauty Awards.
Look fabulous naturally with the 8 winning makeup products in Yoga Journal's Natural Beauty Awards.
These winning natural body care products in Yoga Journal's Natural Beauty Awards are free of harsh chemicals and full of plant compounds.
A San Francisco–based yoga teacher offers asana as a doorway to creativity.
After a receiving diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, this Ohio-based athlete discovered that yoga helps keep his symptoms at bay and felt he had to share its healing power with others.