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From a deep dive into psychedelics and spiritual enlightenment to the #metoo movement in the yoga world to the healing effects of yoga in our schools and military, we have rounded up some of our favorite features from the past decade.

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.

From the wacky to the wild, our editors and contributors tried a lot of strange trends this past decade so you don't have to.

When seasonal stressors threaten your holiday cheer, these practices can help bring back the merry.

This moving meditation will help you reconnect with all that’s wild and free.

Ahimsa, or nonviolence, is one of yoga’s ethical principles. Explore its origins and how it might be interpreted and practiced in your everyday life.

A recent study that highlights the benefits of daily meditation practices in the workplace has people talking about the commercialization of mindfulness, and whether it has gone too far.

Your emotions don't have to control you. Instead of powering through intense feelings or repressing them, try to acknowledge and deal with them head-on. This chart offers some simple guidelines to negotiate a kinder relationship with your emotions, so you can feel strong, balanced, and peaceful.

Are you a broke college student or simply living on a tight budget? No worries! There are plenty of ways to practice for very little dough or even for free.

Nicole Cardoza's organization Yoga Foster gives teachers free and low-cost training and mats, so they can practice yoga with students.

The process that leads to change can be fiercely difficult. Here, yoga and meditation teachers share personal stories of the messy work of self-discovery and their best tools and tips for tapping into your own inner wisdom, love, and curiosity—so you can allow for real healing.

Yoga teacher Tatiana Forero Puerta, author of Yoga for the Wounded Heart, shares what she’s learned about trauma, clearing emotional patterns, and finding a vision for the future.

After leaving professional football, I found a new purpose sharing yoga with communities in need.

Yes, it is possible to integrate yoga into your must-watch queue. Who says sinking into your couch isn’t self-care, especially now.

Weightlifting was wreaking havoc on my body and spirit—until I found yoga.

This new awareness made me realize that if you don't pull out tension by the roots, it just migrates elsewhere—that boiling water has to let off steam somewhere.

Use this sequence to find refuge from the clutches of chronic illness.

Yacht parties and bikini bodies got you down? Here's how to get out of the funk.

In her new book, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard, yoga teacher Jennifer Pastiloff examines how facing loss, grief, and vulnerability allowed her to find endless love, self-acceptance, and wild happiness.

Father’s Day is this weekend, and we’re celebrating some of the men in our community who are ushering in a new generation of thought leaders. Here are six yogi dads who inspire us to continue to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships with the children in our lives through their sacred fatherhood. Thank you, dads!

From learning to love to finding their life's purpose—these are the stories from yoga teachers who found meaning in their travels.

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.

We asked Crystal McCreary—a yoga and mindfulness educator who hosts self-care retreats across the globe—to name her five favorite destinations for experiencing mindfulness. Here's what she had to say.

Five days across Iceland via horseback forced me to slow down and focus on what was in front of me all along.

Executive editor Lindsay Tucker spent a week in Southern France with author Jen Pastiloff on her On Being Human Retreat. Here are a few ways she learned to open up and love herself more—and you can too.

A trip to Cuba taught me the importance, and deeper meaning, of Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga.

Yoga and Buddhism teacher Jacoby Ballard shares thoughts on travel and how the compassion and generosity that a yoga practice fosters can help create peace, regardless of where you roll out your mat. You don’t have to go far to feel connected to the world.

Our top picks for the holy cities, historical sites, and spiritual pilgrimages in India every student of yoga should consider.

A scholar of critical race theory and a yoga teacher explore the problematic ways Westerners describe their travels to India.

What happens when a seasoned yoga teacher and meditation practitioner goes on a 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat? Lauren Eckstrom reports.

I went to Mexico to rejuvenate, detox, and practice yoga with my boyfriend. Turns out, it would also be where I faced my fears about marriage.

Yoga teachers weigh in on what they can’t travel without—plus, our favorite must-brings for every adventure.

We found three yogis who are destigmatizing abortion and creating healing spaces for those who have experienced medically induced pregnancy loss.

Let's honor and celebrate the moms, care givers, youth workers, and all the special women around the world working to make a difference in the lives of our next generation through yoga. Here’re 8 moms on Instagram who inspire us on and off the mat.

Figuring out where to go, what to see, and how long to stay can be a daunting process.

We caught up with her to talk about her burgeoning business and why Grenada will always be her baby.

Ayurvedic practitioner and holistic health coach Sahara Rose shares her best advice for avoiding an upset stomach and keeping your immune system strong when traveling.

The secret to finding my equilibrium wasn’t in becoming more grounded, it was in the big Pacific Ocean.

Follow these eight simple tips before you take off to optimize your time when you’re away.

From Coachella to standard summer vacays, you can use yoga to stay rooted, balanced, and calm like these musicians.

Yoga and abundance don’t always feel like they belong together. One yoga teacher shares the lessons she learned about accepting wealth and tearing down financial barriers that weren’t serving her.

Try an affirmation practice to create a more satisfying sex life and spiritual life.

By exploring mindfulness you can learn to be present through the magic (and chaos) of raising kids.

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.

Having trouble getting eight hours of shut-eye? Steal these secrets from some of the country’s top teachers.

Take a deep breath and let go of that money stress.

Plus, how your yoga practice can help you deal.

Irene Pappas shares how she transformed her life from a place of intense fitness to a more mindful practice.

B.K.S Iyengar or J.F.K? Yogic wisdom can inspire a class – and a country.

Don’t miss one (or more!) of these healthy hot spots the next time you’re in the big apple.

When was the last time you treated yourself as well as you treat everyone else?

Here’s a checklist to help you plan your trip—or even more reasons to add this destination to your travel bucket list.

Looking for a getaway with your sweetie that involves yoga, meditation, and lots of healthy eats? Read on and start planning.

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, V-Day is the perfect day to honor the most important romance in your life...the one you have with yourself!

Less enamored with your practice these days? Try these tips to spice things back up.

In their new book, Better Apart, yoga teacher Elena Brower and attorney Gabrielle Hartley share their tips on how to emerge from divorce stronger and more resilient than before. Here, they share their thoughts on co-parenting with patience, respect, clarity, peace, and forgiveness after you separate.

Founders of the nonprofit Konscious Youth Development and Service (KYDS) New Jersey share how their mindfulness program in schools and meditation and open mic events in Ashbury Park are bringing positive change to a community.

Want to do more than sugar-filled chocolate and non-sustainable flowers? Here are our top picks for the health-conscious partner or bestie in your life.

Whether you just started dabbling with meditation or you’ve been meditating for years, we’ve rounded up some of the best meditation retreats in 2019.

It’s the year of the pig! Here’s a practice to help you welcome in a year filled with luck, fortune, self-care, and true alignment with your life’s purpose.

Plus, 10 ways yoga leads to better sex, and a guided meditation that’ll put you in the mood.

Surprise! You can grow these exotic-looking plants even where the snow flies.

Bestselling author Mariam Gates shares breathing techniques to help children manage their emotions through playful illustrations.

Here’s how one woman bridges the sacred world of meditation with the reality of motherhood.

Here’s how one woman found lasting peace while floating on her belly down a wild river in Switzerland.

Whether you’re antsy after being cooped up for a while, jet-lagged, or seriously stiff, here’s your new post-flight go-to.

Feeling a little anxious before take-off? Find an empty-ish space near your gate to practice these postures.

Tasha Eichenseher, Yoga Journal's Brand Director, responds to the comments about the two covers.

It is possible to do some yoga on your next flight (yes, even if you’re stuck in a middle seat in coach)

Looking to brush up on your leadership skils in a fabulous locale? These yoga leadership retreats will having you kicking ass—at the office, at home, and wherever you roam.

Want to challenge yourself and activate your inner badass on the gorgeous beaches of Portugal? This yoga retreat is here to help.

Try one or all of these postures the next time you’re stuck at the airport and starting to get cranky.

Whether you're part of a buzzy tech start-up, a Fortune 500, or a trusty family business, if you’re in the market for a little office wellness that will parlay into business success, Molly Birkholm will customize a retreat to meet your goals.

It’s all too easy to put ourselves down. Here’s how to use your practice to stop, once and for all.

The Triple W Forum Retreat in North Carolina's Blue Ridge mountains uses yoga, Ayurveda, one-on-one coaching sessions, and mindfulness training to help you find equilibrium.

Led by a Tedx veteran, the Soulspeak Wellness Women's Leadership Retreat will help you find your intuition, connect with your roots, and tune in to your feminine energy.

Ever wish you could just drop everything and teach yoga in some of the most spectacular cities around the world? Here’s how one teacher made that dream a reality.

Even after a disagreement has ended, the effects can linger. Here’s how to foster communication and love after a fight.