A Look Inside My Holistic Home
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.
Make your home and garden a sanctuary: Clear out the clutter and design your living spaces to reflect your practice and free your mind and spirit. Here’s how to mindfully craft a nurturing environment so you can rest, restore, and create.
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.
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Want to take advantage of the healing benefits of the freshest herbs available? The answer is simple: try growing your own herb garden.
Studios are opening up, but online yoga classes are here to stay. Here’s how to guard against injury when your teacher is on a screen.
Creating sacred spaces in your bedroom, living room, and kitchen can help declutter your mind and cleanse your spirit.
Why filling your space with everyday greenery can take your poses and meditation to another level.
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Desperate to get their hot yoga fix, some creative yoginis are bringing the heat to their home practice. Is that even safe?
Chelsea Jackson Roberts, Ph.D., a Peloton yoga instructor, shares her advice for avoiding injury when your teacher isn’t in the room to spot you.
At home with more time? Need strategies for staying calm, balanced, and de-stressed? We've got you covered. Here, find tips for building safe sequences, creating a practice space, and finding peace of mind.
Small changes in your workspace can create momentum in your life and in your business. Here’s how connecting with your physical environment can help you achieve your goals.
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.
Surprise! You can grow these exotic-looking plants even where the snow flies.
Whether it’s a lifestyle or financial choice, living (or working) in a smaller space brings a host of positive benefits for the mind and body. Simplify your life and bring more purpose to everything you surround yourself with. Here is a cheat sheet for what you need to know on the minimalist lifestyle.
Tap into the healing power of nature this Earth Day, and every day, with these tips from the experts at the Omega Institute, a 40-year-old holistic retreat center that emphasizes sustainable living nestled in the wooded Hudson River Valley near Rhinebeck, New York.
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Calming, energizing, whimsical—there’s a plant container for every vibe.
Setting an intention can be a powerful practice that helps you align with your higher goals. But keeping that intention front-of-mind so you actually follow through? That can be more challenging. Enter the DIY affirmation card.
Get a taste of the luxury resort and its “don’t worry, be happy” vibe with their experts’ tips
Houseplants are efficient at filtering air throughout your home. Find the right plant for your lifestyle.
Amid global instability, it's only natural to crave connection, warmth, soothing rituals, and the comforts of home. Enter hyyge.
You could start a countdown to spring—or you could make this winter your healthiest and happiest yet with these tips.
Yoga Journal sat down with Kat Fowler to discuss the holidays, home and essential oils.
Discover the best diffusers and essential oils for home, travel, and your beauty routine.
Here’s how to harness the healing power of essential oils using DIY recipes and store-bought blends.
Try these recipes for natural alternatives to chemical-based cleaners and repellents.
Motivate yourself by dedicating a space for yoga inside your home. We have the five tips to create a meditation space that's perfect for you.
Plant herbs now to can make delicious homegrown tea with later!
We asked one of our favorite yogis, Nicki Doane of Maya Yoga Studio in Maui, why taking care of the planet is a key part of her yoga practice.
Discarding your belongings is the way to "Spark Joy," according to best-selling author Marie Kondo. Here are 4 ways to dispose of your unwanted objects in a mindful, yogic way.
Tiny homes are sprouting up everywhere, and financial liberation is only one of the perks.
Kathryn Budig shares five ideas for staying connected during the holiday season.
Now that the leaves outside are gone with the autumn wind, create an evergreen sanctuary for your yoga space inside with a living wall of flora.
Change the way you see food with foraging by embracing the plants and animals around you.
Have you ever thought that your relationships could make you live a green life? A study shows that socializing could lead to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Make National Yoga Month an excuse to celebrate your community with (what else?) an après-yoga party. We did the planning for you.
Get advice from the world's best yoga teachers on how to craft a special yoga practice space in your home.
The smoke incense produces can negatively impact health, according to recent research. Learn how you can still get the benefits.
Yoga Journal readers share the yoga they practice in the kitchen.
Try a new take on spring cleaning. These three simple steps will help you clear your living space to clear your mind.
No need to restrict yourself to practicing indoors. Get inspired by these readers who take their yoga outside to make the most of the season.
Feel good about what you wear and how you decorate your space with newly launched American clothing and home-decor brands that get their textiles locally.
A living kitchen is a sacred space -- a hearth and a temple where you have the potential to create the nourishment that will serve your own life force.
Want to infuse your home the holiday spirit? Skip store-bought, phtalate-containing air fresheners and make your own.
Bring serenity and greenery into your home with this low-maintenance decor solution.
Showing kindness to Mother Earth is part of your mission as a yogi -- so shouldn’t your energy bar be as green as you are?
Farm to Yoga is the next frontier in the farm-to-table movement. Here's how to DIY your own farm-to-yoga event.
Feel good about spring-cleaning your home with these five green cleaning tips from environmental consultant Alexandra Zissu.
The game is bound to be tense. Try these moves pulled straight from the yoga playbook to maintain your yogi calm.
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.
The best cookbooks with recipes for healthy living and eating—these must-reads make healthy living not only accessible but absolutely scrumptious.
Reduce your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals at home with these easy changes.
Famous yogis share how they make space for gratitude and inspiration in their home altars.
Add flavor, color, and nutrition to fall dishes by getting the most out of every vegetable.
For years Erica Rodefer Winters struggled to maintain a home practice. Not anymore. Here she describes the myths that she had to debunk to get there. What "myths" keep you from practicing at home?
Five tips for eliminating plastic waste from your life.
For clarity of mind and heart, shine the light of awareness on your habits and clean up your life.
Without the benefit of studio classes for structure and guidance, Erica Rodefer Winters set out to remake her home practice. Here she shares some tips that is keeping her yoga fresh.
In his current living space, Neal Pollack doesn't have the room nor is inspired to practice yoga. He's trying to find a yogic lesson in the situation.
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Want to start and stick with a home practice? Take Erica Rodefer Winter's list as a warning of what NOT to do.
Make your home a sanctuary for your body and your soul using Vastu, the ancient Indian science of design.
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No garden? No green thumb? No problem. You can grow healthful greens in window boxes and planters all year long.
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In a makeshift kitchen, a famed cook takes on the journey of moving into a tiny house and rediscovers the simple joy of sharing food with friends.
Prep your body to work in your garden and celebrate your connection to the earth by taking your practice outside.
Composting may be one of the best things you can do for the planet. Learn how to get started with your own compost so your environmental impact is reduced.
A home yoga sanctuary will transform your practice and your life.
Tap into the healing forces of nature by creating your own meditation garden.
Get the sleep of your dreams with these simple feng shui tips for your bedroom.
If you're enjoying columnist Cyndi Lee's home practice series, then visit our online library of her sequences. You'll find each issue's sequence in an easy-to-read format with hyperlinks to detailed explanations of the poses.
Wondering which Christmas tree (or Hanukkah bush) is best for the environment? Here's the lowdown.
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If you can't afford to take a class, what is the best path to take in beginning a practice at home?
Urban yogis recreate a soul–rejuvenating country retreat to remind you that om is where the heart is.