Stress

Spending quiet time in wooded areas is viewed as good medicine in Japan, and the practice—Shinrin-yoku—is catching on here.

While anxiety is natural, experts say certain yoga postures can relieve students’ first-day nerves. Start school stress-free.

Tame anxiety with this short meditation and seated sequence.

Colleen Saidman Yee offers poses from her new memoir, Yoga for Life, to release anxiety and trauma from body parts that commonly hold it.

A war correspondent reporting from the frontlines of the world’s largest refugee crisis uncovers the power of yoga—and love.

It's normal to freeze up right before a stressful event but eating chocolate can help with controlling stress hormones.

The upside of outside: New research is finding a link between open air and happiness. Here, four ideas for making it a daily habit.

The key to happiness? Loving the life you have, now.

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.

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.

Deepak Chopra, M.D., invites you to take a few moments of mindful attention to center your thoughts in the face of stress.

Between work and life, it’s important to set aside a little “you” time, whether it’s to take a yoga class, meditate, or enjoy your favorite LÄRABAR.

Do you ever find yourself surrounded by too much “stuff,” whether it’s actual clutter, too many emails in your inbox, or too much junk food in your pantry?

A personal affirmation practice can boost your problem-solving skills when you’re stressed and afraid to take the next step. Here's how to create yours.

You have the willpower and strength to kick bad habits for good. Find them with Kundalini Yoga.

Masumi Goldman and Laura Kasperzak's twisting, hip-opening, feel-good flow melts the stress of the day and sets you up for sleep.

Want to play more of a leadership role at work and beyond—in a way that really feels true to you? Try this meditation.

In light of Thanksgiving, Alexandria Crow reflects on how far her practice has brought her and her appreciation for the journey.

Yoga is first and foremost a peaceful practice, so for soldiers who return home suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or both, it can be the perfect antidote to the atrocities of war.

Try these simple off-the-mat strategies to more mindfully handle everyday life situations.

New research shows that breaking out of your routine to form deeper relationships can deepen your search for meaning in life.

Roll out the sore spots and recover quicker from your practice with one of these yoga essentials.

Move through and beyond loss with a practice that opens both heart and mind, offers strength and comfort in the present, and prepares you for the next leap of faith or love.

Need a break from life? Recharge your batteries with this relaxing flow.

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When you're "tired and wired," you feel exhausted but also unable to relax. Ayurveda can help.

Did you know that your morning routine actually begins the night before? Follow this 13-step plan to feel refreshed when you start the day.

Mark your calendar -- you might want to be a little kinder to your fellow humans this weekend.

A social justice activist offers yoga for domestic workers as a way to nurture women who bring love and care to others.

The mother, best-selling author, and president of The Huffington Post Media Group tells us about her practice, her latest book, and (surprisingly) her favorite song.

Emmy-Nominated actress Anna Chlumsky reveals how yoga has kept her calm in the lead-up to tonight's 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Author Edward Slingerland talks about the art of spontaneity and how NOT trying can actually enhance your life.

Yoga teacher to Britney Spears shares a sequence to stay calm + centered, no matter how busy life gets.

Filing your annual tax return can fray the nerves of even the calmest yogi. Here, five tips straight from the yoga playbook to breeze through April 15 with grace.

Overcome public speaking jitters with chants and asanas.

Try these 15 soothing poses to get rid of all that tension you’re carrying around.

Feeling frazzled and in need of a yoga retreat—but an exotic getaway is not in the budget? Here’s how to design your own thrifty yoga staycation.

America's favorite holistic doctor explains how to create the environment for more joy and contentment in your life.

Baxter Bell, MD, explains how yoga helps tackle the most common causes of insomnia and can lead to better sleep.

A panic disorder had Rashel Fitchett sick with anxiety and fear, until pranayama helped restore peace in her life.

When antidepressants stopped working, Neal Pollack's yoga practice helped him manage his depression--minus the negative side effects.

For clarity of mind and heart, shine the light of awareness on your habits and clean up your life.

Utilize these 6 tips for a healthy heart to reduce your risk of heart attack and failure - and even lower your blood pressure.

Getting to the root of your anxiety can help you overcome it.

Brent Kessel reflects on the value of getting present in his yoga practice and every aspect of life– even in dealing with finances.

You'll feel calmer and more centered after these practices.

Use meditation skills to help you shed light on your finances and improve your spending habits.

Yoga proves to be an ideal approach to self-care for cancer survivors.

Yoga programs around the country help soldiers returning from war to find relief from PTSD.

Find steadiness inside and out with this powerful leg-strengthening sequence.

Yoga can transform your reactions, improve your health, and help you embody grace under pressure.

No time to do everything? Take a few minutes to do nothing in Viparita Karani.

How can I not freak out in uncertain economic times?

One woman learned that saying yes is the secret to living a happier, more exciting life.

Brings your body and mind back into balance by practicing these simple yoga routines.

Awareness is the first step in releasing painful tension in your jaw.

Use restorative yoga to combat seasonal affective disorder, a form of winter depression triggered by a lack of sunlight.

Practice giving without expectation and enjoy a bountiful sense of connection.

Yogic tradition offers three basic remedies for guilt: Avoid it by practicing ethical mindfulness, purify your psyche of the residue of old actions, and practice self-forgiveness.

Yoga helps HIV patients strengthen their immune systems and their spirits.

You don't have to work for happiness. It's already here to be experienced in every moment.

Even though thousands of New Yorkers cut back on retail purchases, yoga classes have gone up in popularity. Is yoga the secret to a less is more lifestyle?

Learn how you can melt away anxiety's grip on your body and mind with a tension-taming practice.

Align body, mind, and spirit with nature by practicing this seasonal sequence.

Natural remedies can help with managing your PMS symptoms. By making sure you are eating healthy and getting enough sleep, you won't have to reach for the pill bottle to relieve your symptoms.

Make your own eye pillows for traveling and relaxing in Savasana.

When winter's gloom darkens your mood, yoga can brighten your days.

This pose gently brings a greater awareness to the hip joints.

Learn how to silence the noise of your everyday life.

Guys have the world to gain by practicing yoga. So what's holding them back? Explore why men should be getting on their mats as often as women.

Massage your stress away with homemade Ayurvedic Massage Oil. Emerge a more beautiful person inside and out!

Yoga teaches us that happiness is always available to us, no matter what our circumstances. To tap into it look within.

The next time you find your nerves frazzled, take a break for this quick rejuvenation flow sequence from Larry Payne.

Can kriya yoga help battle depression?

You've tried everything to cope with stress overload, and you still feel drained. But have you tried just doing nothing? In medical parlance, it's called constructive rest.

Learn the effects that long term stress has on the body.

Sometimes our busy lives will get ahead of us and we have no time for ourselves. Find out different ways creating balance can help you stay grounded in a hectic world.

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