Ayurvedic Medicine

Aging is inevitable. But you can slow it down and approach it more gracefully than you'd ever imagined.

You already know that yoga can increase strength, improve flexibility, and ease aches and pains. But what about the benefits that extend beyond your mat?

This condition can be a real pain in the...foot. But tender treatment and a mindful yoga practice can help.

How one mom used the ancient, whole-body healing system to ease common childhood illnesses.

The sauna-like experience of applying Lavanya Ghritam to the body helps to release blockages in the respiratory channels through sweat.

If the heat leaves you hankering for shade, your may have a pitta imbalance. These Ayurvedic practices can help you keep your cool.

Kick a cold to the curb with these holistic remedies.

Balance your health by understanding your body's basic constitution, or dosha.

We need healthy inflammation to protect and heal the body, but chronic inflammation can cause pain, fatigue, and multiple adverse health effects that can lead to disease. Discover some easy ways to manage inflammation for increased well-being and happiness.

Here's the 411 on Kegels, and whether you should be practicing them.

Acupressure mats, rollers, bath salts and more will soothe your muscles after a long day or a difficult sequence.

Harness your mindfulness and holistic health practices to tame a throbbing head.

Stay calm and embrace the changing weather with this sequence.

The placebo effect remains one of medicine’s greatest mysteries. Here’s what we know about how it works and how we can use it to help our bodies heal.

9 soothing yoga poses to help you ground and center while honoring the seasonal shift.

Learn the benefits of the up-and-coming cannabidiol derivative called cannabigerol.

Learn to glow within by balancing the three mind-body energies in Ayurveda.

If pregnancy is in the cards for you, here are four philosophical tenets of this ancient science to consider as you embark on your journey.

Learn how to regulate these three energetic qualities with food, movement, meditation, and more.

Expectant mamas (or anyone) can use this centering practice to relax and de-stress.

This Ayurveda-inspired, pitta-balancing sequence will help you clear your head and find lasting strength. Plus, tips for staying hydrated and soothing your soul as things heat up.

Try these 5 Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and comfortable during the dog days of summer.

Herbalist Cameron Allen shares his recommendations for plant medicine that can help you tune into your inner wisdom.

We spoke with four Ayurvedic experts to find the best scents for balancing your energy.

Explore the ethics of smudging and learn about alternative plants for your cleansing rituals.

Clear stagnation with this refreshing sequence that stimulates your lymphatic organs.

Getting fresh air and regular movement can encourage play and ease anxiety and stress. These 10 yoga poses—practiced among the trees—can help you tap into the healing power of nature.

Say hello to spring and new beginnings with our best advice for decluttering, detoxing, and starting fresh.

We asked Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and nutritionist John Douillard what supplements to stock up on during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Try this practice to appreciate all the ways your senses help you experience the world.

Put your asana, breath work, and a few Ayurvedic herbs and rituals to use to stay calm, get the sleep you need, and boost your immune system.

Turn to this sequence during flu, allergy and cold season.

How Georgia State University professor Dr. Stephanie Evans uncovered pictures of the iconic Civil Rights activist practicing asana.

The best-selling Ayurvedic author has made a life out of modernizing ancient wisdom. Find out how she harnesses goddess energy to live a beautiful life in service to others—and how you can too.

Oxidative stress—or stress at the cellular level that occurs when your body is out of balance—can have harmful effects. The free radicals that cause cellular stress are everywhere, but don’t worry… these Ayurvedic tips can help.

Sweater weather calls for extra herbal refreshments, and we know just the trick.

In a special package on masculinity, YJ dives into how the narrow cultural ideal of "being a man" impacts folks in yoga communities and beyond.

Yoga instructor Matthew Lyons shares his battle with anxiety—and how yoga is helping him find self-love.

Yoga teacher Benny James hid his true personality and sexual orientation in order to avoid ridicule and the threat of violence. Here's how he learned to stand in his truth.

This practice from yoga teacher Shane Roberts celebrates the power of finding strength in softness.

Yoga teacher Shane Roberts acted tough in order to fit in as a high school basketball player—until an injury led him to the mat to discover who he truly was.

In his new Atlanta-based workshop for teens, yoga teacher Shane Roberts invites adolescent boys to decide how they want to move through the world.

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.

This flowing sequence invokes the water element – jala – which nourishes and purifies our being, just as water does in the natural world.

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

You won't find bliss through two-day shipping or instagram likes.

The short answer is, it’s complicated.

A volunteer yoga program at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is bettering the lives of its oncology kids.

It’s no surprise to most that our feet are the foundation of our yoga practice. But dissimilar to the foundation of a building, our feet must also be flexible and buoyant. Below are some tips to support your foot health.

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!

Use self-care rituals to unwind at home or during your travels.

May is mental health awareness month, and we’re highlighting yogis who are ending the stigma associated with mental health.

Try this gentle practice of acupressure, asana, and meditation to support your healing process.

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

These yogis have used their yoga practice to help them battle life-long illnesses and fight cancer.

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.

Psychedlics are having a moment. Psychiatrists are administering magic mushrooms in medical centers while yogis host ceremonies with psychoactive tea. This resurgence in research and recreational use may have something to teach us about spiritual enlightenment. Here, we explore the potential role of psychedelics within a yoga practice or as therapeutic treatment.

Feeling stuck in your yoga practice? Learn how to practice yoga at every stage of life—from adolescence and childbearing years to perimenopause and postmenopause

A hormone-balancing diet requires healthy digestion, stable sugar levels and a well-functioning liver. Let us show you how to get back in balance naturally.

Enjoy your postmenopausal years by caring for yourself and continuing a steady yoga practice.

Many women find that their once fast-paced and aggressive yoga practice mellows into longer-held, sustained poses.

Conceiving a child is a miracle. This Kundalini practice rebalances the second chakra for the possibility of conception.

Many women have found that yoga, including restorative and supportive poses, can ameliorate the undesirable side effects of menopause, including hot flashes and more.

Yoga can help teenagers be more at peace with their bodies and hear the messages of their own heart more clearly.

These acupressure points help women's bodies move energy and blood to relax the mind.

When we're talking about hormonal imbalances in women, stress management is a good place to start. This yoga sequence will calm your nervous system and detox your organs.

After five surgeries and a lifelong battle with her health, one writer unexpectedly found strength and healing through yoga, friendship, and physical and emotional support.

Between your early 20s and around 35, PMS peaks and complex life issues add pressure and emotional twists that can be hard to navigate. Here's how yoga can help.

What does a professional yoga teacher do after he permanently loses his voice? Yoga, of course.

Q+A With Olivia Hsu on Climbing, Yoga & CBD

The Yoga Journal staff rounded up the best men’s yoga products, featuring everything from yoga shorts to sweat-resistant tees.

Who says breast cancer awareness should stop after October. Here’s how you can do your part by simply posting a yoga pose on Instagram.

When Timothy McCall, MD, found himself in the patient’s chair—diagnosed with cancer in his neck—he didn’t run straight for conventional treatments. Instead, he traveled to India to see an Ayurvedic therapist. Here’s a look at his journey.

Here’s how to integrate the physical, energetic, psychological, and spiritual to create a journey of true healing.

With only a couple of weeks to train for the race, John Douillard and his family used these Ayurvedic techniques to get to the finish line.

Ayurvedic experts offer five simple tips that you can start using now to improve your digestion—and your health.

Feeling sluggish? Boost your energy and your brain power with these 3 Ayurvedic recipes.

Learn how to find balance and cultivate sattva with these healthy Ayurvedic recipes.

These Ayurvedic recipes will help calm excess energy that could be burning you out.

According to Ayurveda, the right salt—in moderation—can help balance your dosha. Here are 6 of our favorites, from mild soma salt to fiery black salt.