Gear, Apparel, & Beauty

There’s no yoga style quite as persistently recurring as the stretchy, body-hugging one-piece. We celebrate its return (again) to the studio.

The Dharma Yoga creator shows off his latest innovation—a wheel-shaped prop to assist you in backbends and inversions. See how to use it.

In honor of our 40th, we asked veteran teachers to take us back to 1975 and the props yogis were working with then. Here, a brief history of yoga gear.

Bringing ancient wisdom to modern life, these traditional tools make it easy to cleanse your body, mind, and soul.

Yoga expert Mike Schade says the 'new yoga mat' smell does not necessarily indicate toxic chemicals. More and more companies are manufacturing without the use of harmful chemicals.

No need to splurge on expensive lotions and potions. Yoga may be the answer to your winter skin woes.

Want to breathe a little bit easier? Some say the solution is sitting in a salt-filled room.

This ingeniousness from the Iyengar lineage is one of the best ways to support your spine while opening up the pecs and shoulders.

The makers of three new high-tech yoga mats claim their inventions simulate the adjustments of a live teacher.

Abhyanga means “self-massage with oil,” and according to ancient tradition, it is one of our greatest allies for total health.

Feel and look radiant by harnessing the power of Ayurvedic self-care.

As part of our natural beauty awards, here's our list—tried and true—of the top good-for-you makeup products out there.

Barney's New York turns the spotlight on 17 transgender men and women and their extraordinary personal stories.

Kathryn Budig talks to Primal Yoga Creator Liz Arch on the beauty of fierce confidence.

Colbie Caillat says you're perfect, just as you are.

Can Getty's Lean In stock photography collection help create a culture of self-acceptance?

Discover how this model and blogger quieted her inner critic and learned to love her body.

Sociologist Melanie Klein weighs in on her takeaways from our Practice of Leadership conversation.

Yoga teacher Justin Michael Williams talks about body image and how it is represented in today's yoga community.

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Yoga Trailblazer Dianne Bondy Wants No Yogi Left Behind

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He set out to find a mat that would last longer and in the process became the pioneer of green yoga gear.

Skin got you down? Foster these 8 habits for a natural, healthier glow.

Give the gift of beautiful, nourished skin with homemade sea salts.

The presence of mirrors in some yoga studios takes the author out of her practice and into her head. Do you find mirrors in yoga class distracting or useful?

Five tips for eliminating plastic waste from your life.

"Where you buy your yoga pants is a personal decision—and it seems so strange to judge each other on fashion choices when we try to be non-competitive about the poses themselves."

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Yoga's ascension into the realm of the hip-and-famous continues with its inclusion to the iconic Los Angeles fashion emporium Fred Segal.

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If a yoga company approached you to make your dream mat, what changes would you make to the standard mat design? John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga dubbed by a July NY Times article as "the yoga mogul" for...

From innovative designs that promise to lend extra support and comfort to stylish cover ups that transition seamlessly from the studio to the street, it's no secret that yoga fashions are becoming increasingly more sophisticated these days. But is...

As I make my holiday list, I am reminded that the most meaningful gifts I've received were lessons that reveal something about ourselves and where we come from.

We all know the first yogis did not have stretchy pants to highlight their, um, alignment. They didn't have yoga mats, props, or hardwood floors either. In the beginning, yoga was not about the stuff. Fast forward a few...

The Wall Street Journal recently reviewed some of the new yoga mats on the market. (That's right, the yoga mat industry is big enough that Wall Street Journal took notice.) "We were cheered to find that manufacturers are rolling...

Image from New York Times It's hard enough being out-numbered in yoga classes, but men also have the additional challenge of finding suitable yoga gear in a female-driven market. According to a New York Times article published today on...

Greensender.com recently unveiled a symbol designed to help you show your "green pride."

Do your wrists hurt when doing weight-bearing poses such as Downward-Facing Dog and Plank? Have you tried or heard of the Wrist Assured Fitness Gloves? The company claims the gloves "improve comfort by relieving wrist strain, joint pain, nerve compression...

Hip-hop yogi and Spiritual Gangster founder Ian Lopatin talks about Bikram, the beat, and making yoga more American.

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

Old clothes and throwaways get remade into one-of-a-kind fashions by yogi designers.

Did you get my Grease reference? Anyway, have you ever wanted to design your own yoga mat? Then check out www.yogamatic.com. You can create an eco-friendly yoga mat using your own photo or artwork. Put a photo of your baby/boyfriend/wife...

Ayurveda's ancient remedies can keep your skin smooth and supple all winter long.

If you are like a lot of yogis, you probably head to your local food coop or Whole Foods to buy beauty and cleaning products that seem safer for you and the environment than the ones sold at the supermarket....

David Lurey, a passionate environmentalist and dedicated yogi, renovates an old bungalow into a perfect green dream yoga studio.

Would you nibble on chemical preservatives? Then why put them on your skin?

Gentle Ayurvedic exfoliation can be a soothing part of your skin-care regimen.

A new style of dentistry focuses on making patients —and the planet —feel better.

Whatever your struggle, yoga can help you feel happy in your own skin.

Your yoga mat could be polluting the earth. Be kinder to the environment by switching to PVC-free.

FDA-approved labels make shopping easier with standards for organic products.

A well-tended, well-loved face is the best canvas for the soul's expression.