Balance

The former NFL linebacker, philanthropist, and sports analyst for NBC Sports in Atlanta gives YJ a peek into his practice.

Grace Flowers was 20 weeks pregnant during the photoshoot. Carin Gorrell took the opportunity to gather pregnancy, practice, and life wisdom from Grace.

Forget typical self-improvement resolutions—they simply don’t last. What does? Harnessing one of yoga’s profound formulas for setting the right intention and achieving your heart’s desire.

As a mother, Janet Stone uses the end of the year as a time to tune back into her sankalpa—her heart’s deepest longing, her intention.

During this busy time of year, it's important to remember what the holidays are supposed to be all about: happiness, or santosha.

Kathryn Budig shares five ideas for staying connected during the holiday season.

If you're feeling too tired to practice, keep in mind that yoga may be the very thing to bring you sound slumber.

Pick your poses. Two Fit Moms offers three ways to relieve holiday stress with yoga—active, passive, or a combo—in this sequence.

Energy. Where is it? Try Janet Stone's practice for this week—especially if holiday stress is starting to creep up on you: Make a don't-do list.

We’ve scouted the perfect tokens of affection for the little yogi on your holiday gift list. Honor their loving spirit with these adorably thoughtful finds.

If ever there was a time to slow your yoga flow and--let’s face it, take your speed of life down a notch or two--the hectic holiday season is it.

This heat-building sequence with deep squats and advanced variations will turn up your internal temperature and help burn off anything leftover in your system.

Ever feel like you need a bolt of perspective? Getting outside is a good place to start.

Thanksgiving day can be difficult for vegetarians. Try these 10 recipes to make sure your holiday table welcomes all of your guests.

PRESENTED BY CORNING GORILLA GLASS: No one is immune to a bad day, but everyone can do something to turn it around. Learn how to keep your calm like a master yogi.

Janet Stone offers mothers a pose, a writing exercise, and a daily ritual to make every day more mindful.

Seane Corn, co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World and orchestrator of our yearlong Game Changers column is the perfect person to explore social justice.

These holiday gifts—all $150 dollars or less—donate a portion of proceeds to charities and organizations doing good during the season.

These holiday gifts—all $75 dollars or less—donate a portion of proceeds to charities and organizations doing good during the season.

These holiday gifts—all $25 dollars or less—donate a portion of proceeds to charities and organizations doing good during the season.

We scouted hundreds of companies that partner with charities doing admirable things to create the ultimate holiday gift guide for every budget.

YJ readers share snapshots of the yoga they practice during their travels.

Community organizer Marianne Manilov, a co-founder of The Engage Network, breaks down the practice 
of creating sustainable 
social change.

We had such fun creating this year’s holiday gift guide, we couldn't help but add a few of our favorite things to our own wish list.

Author Susan Verde’s new book sends kids the message that imagination makes anything possible—and the yoga mat is a perfect place to explore it.

Internationally recognized yoga teacher and mother of two Janet Stone offers moms a pose to build strength from the inside out.

Are you Type A? Is work more central to your day than breath? This 14-minute practice eases stress by boosting endorphins and dopamine—right at your desk.

We’ve all felt like we’re too weak, too timid, too small or ill-equipped to accomplish our goals. It's time to GET TOUGH.

Pancha-what? Our writer takes us along on a 10-day traditional Ayurvedic retreat, as part of her journey toward healing. Discover this ancient detox method.

Listening to your favorite tunes might be helping you stick with daily practice. Plus, pick up four songs to keep you flowing.

Quality time with your pup doesn’t have to be limited to walks and couch cuddles. Here's how to get your dog on the mat.

Police officers, firefighters, and others who face extreme stress and trauma on a regular basis can find peace in asana, breath, and affirmation.

With so many yoga studios popping up around the country, it can be hard to find the competitive edge against other businesses in town. Here's how to stand out.

A paraplegic yoga teacher shares his practice for finding feeling and healing in body and mind.

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.

Compassion is an essential skill that can be improved over time to transform your life and increase your happiness.

A San Francisco–based yoga teacher offers asana as a doorway to creativity.

Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, lifestyle blogger, and TV personality in Los Angeles, Tara Lipinski gives YJ a peek into her practice.

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.

Let’s set the record straight about what really goes on at yoga festivals and events. No, you don’t have to speak Sanskrit fluently.

What’s the recipe for a great city for yogis? 
Start with renowned teachers and studios, 
mix in a supportive community and healthful amenities, and then sprinkle in some fun, innovative events. 
These 10 are blue-ribbon winners.

Yoga is making an impact in a huge way in these smaller (less than one million people) communities.

Make National Yoga Month an excuse to celebrate your community with (what else?) an après-yoga party. We did the planning for you.

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

Get advice from the world's best yoga teachers on how to craft a special yoga practice space in your home.

Readers share the yoga they practice in the desert.

Putting energy and cash toward gratifying 
experiences rather than material things can lead to greater joy, according to scientists.

This excerpt from Pema Chodron's new book Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better offers wise advice for the times in life in when things don't go the way you wanted them to.

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

Big night out? Nerves are normal. Fortunately, yoga can help you to relax and put your best self forward.

Is your practice playlist getting stale? Good news: Yogi-musician Trevor Hall's new album just dropped. Unroll your mat, cue up a sequence, and listen to it right here.

Looking for a token of your affection? These yoga-themed gifts can reinforce the values you’re looking to instill in your child.

The smoke incense produces can negatively impact health, according to recent research. Learn how you can still get the benefits.

There is still time to come together with like-minded yogis, celebrate your practice, and get centered before summer festival season is over.

A honeymoon that celebrates your love of yoga AND your passion for your partner? Pack your matching yoga mats, now.

The true meaning of 'ohana (family) awaits at this yoga retreat center set among black sand beaches, volcanoes, and pineapple-coconut ice cream.

Mothers sacrifice sleep, diet, love life to care for their kids. Take a moment to pause and recalibrate yourself for better balance.

A onetime lawyer shares how yoga can help sustain human-rights advocates and workers.

Tame anxiety with this short meditation and seated sequence.

Readers share photos of their kids practicing yoga.

If you’re traveling without a mat or don’t have the space to roll one out, you can still stretch your whole body with these 8 standing poses.

Findings suggest that dogs process verbal content separately from emotional parts of speech, meaning your canine best friend actually pays attention to you.

Deepak Chopra empowers children to find positive ways in which they would like to change the world through mindfulness exercises.

When life gives you lemons, start a lemonade stand for a good cause.

Meet three young yoga teachers using Instagram as an outlet to share their passion for the practice.

Grab your mat and practice with yogis around the world for the first-ever International Day of Yoga on June 21, the summer solstice.

Yoga Journal readers share the yoga they practice in the kitchen.

Learn more about the personal journey and vision of Melody Moore, PhD, RYT, who founded the Embody Love Movement in 2012 to use yoga as a transformational tool for embracing inner beauty.

A clinical psychologist shares how yoga can help people embrace their emotions and embody self-love.

New Hampshire clocks in as the most emotionally healthy US state. It has people that face new experiences, share close moments with loved ones and engages in healthy activities.

Zoe Mantarakis of the Austin, Texas, studio Yoga Illumined has six reasons why every child would love Yoga Camp—and a new camp for Austin kids.

Yoga Journal Brand Director Kristen Dollard was Bryant Park Yoga's featured teacher this week—until her class was rained out. Here's how she still got into a yogic state of mind.

Get inspired by stories of yoga's power to heal the wounds of grief, physical disability, emotional trauma, and disease.

The name Bobbe Norrise might not ring a bell, but to the yogis of Oakland, CA, she’s been a cornerstone of the community for four decades. And today, we celebrate her.

Pre- and post-natal yoga expert Jane Austin urges us to offer moms the opportunity to treat themselves on their special day—and all year round.

Breathwork may take on new meaning as you practice and play in the Southwestern desert 
or thin Rocky Mountain air. Start in Albuquerque or Santa Fe and work north to Denver.

We searched 
the United States to select the most iconic ashrams, celebrated yoga festivals, and restful retreat centers on three extended yoga road trips.

Some couples’ therapists are now offering partner yoga as a treatment for improving sex lives and forging stronger bonds.

A trio grows a yoga foundation 
for inner-city youths to help them get in touch with who they really are and build empathy and compassion for others.