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You’ve seen prenatal, postnatal, and mommy-and-me yoga, but Stroga? New moms may never look at a stroller the same way again.

Lauren opens up about about the recent loss of her father to pancreatic cancer and how her yoga practice helped her navigate his final months.

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.

Whether you're getting pumped to attend this year's ARISE Festival or just want to experience it vicariously through Spotify, flowing to this playlist is the perfect prep for a big night out.

We can mitigate some of the shifts in the body that occur during pregnancy, simply by standing well. This practice will wake up the muscles that we need to maintain good structural integrity and a healthy pelvic floor even as big changes are occurring within.

Master teacher Aadil Palkhivala says technology overuse has physical, social, and emotional consequences, and it’s taking away from the self-exploration we do on the mat. Here’s what you can do about it.

You can count on animals to make yoga fun.

Whether you’re heading out of town for July 4th or a longer summer getaway, travel isn’t all kicking back with a book the way it was when you were a kid. The good news is, these ayurvedic tips can help balance your body and mind so you can fully enjoy each moment of your downtime.

With so many incredible yoga events around the United States every year, choosing one can almost be overwhelming! Take this quiz to find out which event is perfect for you.

Wild Awakening founder Michael Jaidev DeNicola shares how reconnecting our children with nature could actually save the planet.

Yogis worldwide will be celebrating the Summer Solstice and International Day of Yoga on June 21st. Here, we picked just 10 of the events and festivals around the globe that will be saluting the season and our practice this week.

Embrace summer's chill vibes with our ambient playlist on Spotify, designed to inspire you to slow your flow.

Summer lovin’ is going to be a blast for Aries and Libra, but other signs will need to buckle down and do some hard work on their relationships, says Debra Silverman, astrologer to yogi Seane Corn and author of The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition. Click through our slideshow to see what's written in the stars for your romance this summer.

Feeling the mid-workday slump? Take a break to flow and clear your mind with this vinyasa yoga playlist.

Are you in the market to meet someone new, who shares your interest in yoga, meditation, or just being a more evolved human? There's no better time than now, when you're setting your heart's intentions for the new year. Here are MeetMindful CEO Amy Baglan's five rules for mindful dating online and in real life that she swears by.

Embody the spirit of spring with this playful 75-minute yoga playlist on Spotify. Download the free software to listen to our playlists—and check back weekly for more of our fave yoga tunes.

Taking a month or year off to make a spiritual pilgrimage is the kind of romantic endeavor some of us will only ever be able to dream about. But that doesn’t mean we can’t embark on an inner journey that leads to the same kind of transformation. Start one of these 30-day pilgrimages from wherever you are today.

Author Stephen Cope considers the contemplative traditions’ aversion to attachment—and penchant for non-attachment (vairagya in yoga)—and asks is attachment really so bad?

Enjoy the best of summer yoga this year!

So, just how handy is yogic breathing during childbirth? Is 9 months of prenatal yoga actually realistic? And can you meditate your way through contractions?

Strala Yoga founder Tara Stiles shares how her practice contributed to her pregnancy and recovery and the benefits a baby with a yogi mom receives. (Read: Good vibes galore.)

Senior Prana Vinyasa teacher and psychotherapist Coral Brown opens up about her trying pregnancy, nonexistent prenatal asana practice, and the wonder of bringing another being into the world.

Aruba-based yoga teacher Rachel Brathen, aka Yoga Girl, gets real about her pregnancy, letting go of her control-freak tendencies, and how pranayama isn’t actually an effective substitute for pain medication during labor.

Motherhood can be tough, even if you’ve made a career out of staying calm and centered. In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked 3 yogi moms how they cope with the pressures of motherhood, and how yoga can help.

Take your meditation practice to the museum with this mindful exercise in art observation.

For anyone who has ever thought, “If only my partner were a yogi...,” we asked six top yoga teachers to share what it’s like to live, love, and teach together.

"There I was, trying to keep my belly from popping out of my shirt and pretending that I had the confidence to pull off the tight workout clothing I was wearing. And there they were, svelte and toned, looking like workout clothes were made for them."

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So many yoga retreats and so little vacation time? We feel you. Or maybe you have all the time in the world and just need a nudge in the right direction. Whatever your planning predicament, this quiz can help you narrow your options.

You know that boost meditation can give your day? Think what it could do for your night... Use this guided practice from our partner Meditation Studio to enhance your sensory awareness before heading to bed.

Yoga teacher Mary Clare Sweet is paving the path from bridezilla to bride-ZEN-a. Here, she shares the yogic wedding planning method she’s leaning on leading up to her big day.

Indie-folk trio Magic Giant talks to us about the making of their upcoming album, their devotion to yoga, and how their music reflects their practice. Plus, practice to their playlist curated exclusively for YogaJournal.com readers.

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.

Yoga teacher Rina Jakubowicz shares three poignant and personal lessons about love, life, and herself she learned from her divorce.

If you haven't been getting more involved in politics lately, AcroYoga teacher Deven Sisler says it's time and explains how the yogic principles of satya and ahimsa compel yogis to engage.

What better relationship to practice unconditional love with than your mother?

As B.K.S. Iyengar turns 90, he talks candidly about his life and this thing called Iyengar Yoga.

If your heart hurts, this powerful meditation can help you transform that energy and let it go.

Yoga might be the secret to better sex. Teachers, doctors, experts, and studies say it can be. Discover here how what you do on the mat is practice for what you do in the bedroom.

Curious how you and your partner match up between the sheets? Here is astrologer Debra Silverman's cheat sheet of each sign's turn-ons and turn-offs.

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Calming, energizing, whimsical—there’s a plant container for every vibe.

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day weekend than to support the fight against breast cancer with yoga? Leading yoga brand Manduka is partnering with Susan G. Komen, to amass 1 million yogis for the world's largest yoga event.

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.

In honor of International Day of Happiness, the first World Happiness Summit will go beyond asana in its movement to increase happiness as a life choice, a human right, and an enabler of human development and social innovation.

In this excerpt from JP Sears's new book, How to Be Ultra Spiritual, he argues that in yoga, the stretches don’t matter; it's what you call the stretches that matters.

Get a taste of the luxury resort and its “don’t worry, be happy” vibe with their experts’ tips

Separation anxiety is common at different turning points in a child’s life. Try preempting it with yoga to help them cope and transition to the next phase with ease.

As politics become more and more divisive, women’s circles offer empowering connection, community, and a refuge of trust and love. In honor of International Women's Day, consider starting your own.

In honor of International Women's Day/A Day Without a Woman, we asked a few thought leaders in the yoga community to weigh in on white male privilege and how yogis can take action on or off the mat.

Roll out of bed onto your mat and hit play. This 60-minute A.M. playlist will wake and warm you up for your day.

Boise’s Treefort Music Fest combines the vibrancy of a music festival with the ultimate communal yoga experience for an inspiring, spirit-lifting weekend.

Feel like you’re spinning in circles lately or worrying without recourse? Seek out ways you can serve others. In these times of especially inciting politics, our country needs yogis. Here’s how to breathe and fight on.

We scanned the yoga globe and scoped out 11 off-the-beaten-mat gems to spark your wanderlust. From Cuba to Costa Rica, Iceland to India, the choices are as infinite as yoga itself.

The poise with which Beyoncé displayed her pregnant-with-twins body in that gorgeous gold gown for her stunning Grammy performance was remarkable. Here, 4 celeb yogis who inspire us by rocking what they got.

Give yourself the gift of vibrancy, joy, and health by embracing the following self-care practices.

Experience the world in 2017. Find out which journey & destination is perfect for you to take this year!

Top yoga teachers offer insight into the value of solo travel for yogis. Some of it may surprise you.

Readers share their favorite balance poses.

Looking for an unforgettable yoga getaway? Costa Rica's Envision Festival aims to transcend the standard yoga event experience and deepen connections to nature, community, and your higher self.

Yoga for Bad People founders Heather Lilleston and Katelin Sisson travel like it’s their job (because it is). Here, they offer YJ readers their favorite poses to balance out the body after getting off a plane.

Valentine's Day is coming up, and if you're single or stuck in a going-nowhere relationship, you might want to start looking for a date whose profile resembles your own, says Debra Silverman, yogi Seane Corn's astrologer and the author of The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition.

In this interview with editor-in-chief Carin Gorrell, Briohny Smyth shares how she's rediscovered yoga's healing power since she and her husband, Dice Iida-Klein, began talking about splitting up.

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.

Houseplants are efficient at filtering air throughout your home. Find the right plant for your lifestyle.

Leading a yoga retreat can be a deeply rewarding experience. Organizing a yoga retreat, however, can be an overwhelming endeavor. Here, veteran retreat leader Chrissy Carter lays out 6 steps to nail it.

We talked to New York City yoga teacher Kat Fowler to get her favorite ideas on how to cultivate self-love.

Feeling the need for a break from the daily grind (and politics)? Retreats deepen your practice, introduce you to new people and places, and provide extra time with your favorite teacher. Here, 12 trips we'd like to book ourselves this year.

Want to take better photos (yoga or otherwise) for your personal website or Instagram? These 7 tips from yoga photographer Robert Sturman will help you stand out from the crowd and wow your audience.

Amid global instability, it's only natural to crave connection, warmth, soothing rituals, and the comforts of home. Enter hyyge.

Start the year healthy, grounded, 
and refreshed with these transformative self-care tips from Esalen, the iconic retreat center in Big Sur, California.

Want to share your passion for your yoga—and possibly turn a profit? Chesley Long founded Camp Yoga two years ago and has some tips to share with other aspiring yogapreneurs.

If you've gotten hurt during a yoga class, you're not alone. A new study found that yoga injuries are on the rise, especially among older adults. Here are 4 ways to avoid getting hurt.

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.

Come practice yoga at the biggest outdoor yoga class in South Florida with Yoga Journey founder, Leslie Glickman and with live music by DJ Drez.

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.

Meet February cover model Heather Lilleston, cofounder of Yoga for Bad People.

Readers share the yoga they practice at sunrise.

You could start a countdown to spring—or you could make this winter your healthiest and happiest yet with these tips.