How Art Helps Me Connect to Spirit
Even in the darkest times, my art has shown me that joy is possible.
Meghan Rabbitt is the executive editor of Yoga Journal’s website. She’s practiced yoga for nearly 20 years and has completed 400 hours of yoga teacher training, including Annie Carpenter’s 200-hour SmartFLOW certification. When she’s not writing and editing in Boulder, Colo., you’ll find her traveling. Recent assignments have taken her to India (where she went on the holy pilgrimage to Gomukh), Peru (where she hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu), Malta (where she meditated in megalithic temples), and Africa (where she went on a walking safari).
Even in the darkest times, my art has shown me that joy is possible.
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Yoga can be a source of deep healing. It can also cause injuries or irritate existing sore areas, especially related to back, knee, shoulder, and wrist pain. We asked some of the world's leading yoga teachers how to practice safely—now, and for years to come.
If making a spiritual journey to the birthplace of yoga is on your bucket list—or, if you’ve been and want to return in a way that feels more authentic and connected— read on. From the must-see places and pilgrimages to top tips on how to stay healthy on the road, here’s what you need to know before you plan your trip.
Our top picks for the holy cities, historical sites, and spiritual pilgrimages in India every student of yoga should consider.
Learn more about the birthplace of Ashtanga Yoga and Iyengar Yoga.
For one always-on-the-go writer, learning to be more mindful while she was on the move helped her find more peace when she was still, too.
Here’s everything you need to know to prevent low back pain in twists, as well as use your twisting practice to help ease low back pain.
Want to really evolve your practice, whether you're a student or a teacher? Here's the secret, says Elena Brower and Amy Ippoliti.
On Friday, November 2, a gunman shot six people—two fatally—at Hot Yoga Tallahassee. Now, yogis around the world are questioning whether the place they go when events like this happen (read: their yoga studios) are a safe retreat after all
Yoga Journal sat down with the singer to talk about how she got her start as a musician, what singing mantras means to her, and why the new long-form Gayatri mantra is like medicine for the soul.
Nine leading yoga teachers give us an inside look at how they pray, manifest what they want in their lives, and more.
Dropping all my inhibitions changed my yoga practice.
Planning a retreat is a big undertaking—and this is especially true if your destination is abroad. These expert tips will help you avoid every common snafu.
Take a closer look at seven subtle-body healing modalities, and how to find one that will help you boost the benefits of your yoga practice.
Sure, you could teach yoga to communities in need. But this year’s Good Karma Award winners exemplify the many other ways to practice seva, or selfless service. Here are their inspiring stories, plus advice to help you find your own path to giving back.
If you’d love to write but something’s holding you back, follow Elena Brower’s tips for finding your flow.
Steal this advice for optimizing face and body oils from Kim Rossi, director of Shankara Ayurveda Spa at the Art of Living Retreat Center in North Carolina.
How a trek to holy Gomukh, the source of the mystical waters of the Ganges, deepened one writer’s understanding of yoga’s teachings.
From Maui to Mexico, world-renowned teachers share their favorite yoga retreats. Consider this the inspiration you need to book your next getaway.
There’s something about the new year that inspires a go-go-go attitude in most of us. But if the urge to take a break and hibernate strikes, give in, says Stephanie Brown, PhD. Turns out, there are some big benefits.
Finding the right yoga teacher mentor can be challenging. Here, Alexandria Crow shares her thoughts on how to tell if you’ve found a good match.
Coral Brown, a licensed mental-health counselor and senior Prana Vinyasa Flow teacher, shares four great mudras for this time of year.
One yoga teacher discovers how much more there is to learn about teaching yoga beyond the 200-hour YTT.
How learning to say this one little word more often completely shifted my perspective.
Have you ever wanted some extra help tuning out the external world, let alone your inner dialogue, for a yoga class? Look no further than Sound Off Yoga.
These money archetypes are a way to help people tease out the factors that might be affecting their financial life on an unconscious level.
Our relationship with our finances can spark attachment, avoidance, envy, fear, and more.
Think of the word “core,” and terms like “hard" and “tight” likely come to mind. But the secret to a strong middle is actually to soften in your practice. This sequence shows you how.
From acupuncture and aromatherapy to reiki and reflexology, choosing the best healing modality for you can be tricky. Use this guide to 13 popular treatments to find your alternative medicine match.