Ayurveda

Explore these meditative, grounding postures to ease tension, replenish juiciness, and invite lasting serenity.

Boost energy flow in the body with this dynamic practice, representing the air element to counterbalance Kapha’s earthy and watery nature.

Move built-up fire energy from the belly through the rest of the body to balance the Pitta dosha and combat its tendencies for competition and overheating.

Balancing the air and ether of your Vata dosha with the opposing energy of the earth element can help ease the anxiety, nervousness, fatigue, and digestive issues Vatas are prone to.

Research shows that the practice goes a long way toward helping your brain stay in top shape.

In honor of the Fall Equinox, yin yoga teacher Danielle March offers a sequence to help you gain some perspective and insight on your own summer growth.

Get a taste of the spa’s rejuvenating vibe with these tips from Chief Medical Officer Tieraona Low Dog, MD.

Here’s how to harness the healing power of essential oils using DIY recipes and store-bought blends.

Essential oils have been used for medicinal 
purposes for thousands of years. Bring these healing therapies home with the DIY blends here.

Kathryn Budig shares her three favorite PMS remedies—after chocolate. Prepare to prop!

Richard Miller explains how meditating on what it means to just be can help you feel healthy and whole. Try his practice.

We can't blame you if you've never given your fascia a second (or first) thought. Senior Yoga Medicine teacher Allison Candelaria explains why you will want to start now though.

Rubin Naiman, a clinical and sleep-health psychologist, offers advice for practicing before bed.

There’s more to gut health than what we put on our plates. Try these Ayurvedic tips to transform the way you cook, eat, and digest.

Most women know they should be strengthening their pelvic floors, but what about lengthening? Try this 10-step practice for strong and supple muscles to support childbirth, your vital organs, and even your love life.

Janet Stone, who will lead our upcoming Yoga for Moms online course, explains how to heal your pelvic floor with mula bandha.

Cleanse all parts of your life this season with Naturopathic doctor Karuna Sabnani's comprehensive plan for detoxing your mind and body to let your soul shine.

Practice your steadiness, stillness, and presence.

Whether you’re a light sleeper or clock a solid eight hours nightly, Naturopathic doctor Karuna Sabnani has practices to help all of us sustain a relaxed mind, body, and soul.

Don't let common aches and pains keep
 you off your mat. 
Recover faster with these 
20 expert-recommended 
natural DIY fixes.

With a growing body of research proving yoga’s healing benefits, it’s no wonder more Western doctors are prescribing this ancient practice. Learn what's behind the trend.

This Kundalini Yoga sequence supports ideal digestion by increasing energy at the navel point and keeping the digestive organs strong and flexible.

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine focus on treating the “whole person,” not just a symptom. We’ve spoken with the American Osteopathic Association for their tips on how yoga and osteopathic medicine are intimately linked.

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.

Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A study found that yoga helped cancer survivors feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

To help cultivate your ojas, Ayurveda offers these simple yet powerful tips for letting your inner radiance shine through.

Is it safe to get your om on at that time of the month? Teens, learn what yoga can teach you about listening to your body and practicing self-care.

If you feel discomfort, such as sudden and sharp pain that may indicate a serious injury, gently get out 
of the pose and tell your teacher.

After a receiving diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, this Ohio-based athlete discovered that yoga 
helps keep his symptoms at bay and felt he had to share its healing power with others.

Yoga can’t reverse bunions that have already formed—only surgery can—but practicing certain poses can slow their advancement.

For those suffering from 
anxiety, yoga can be a lifeline. 
Here’s why doctors are 
increasingly recommending 
it as a complementary therapy.

Neck pain and stress-related tension are a regular struggle for many, but experts say meditation may be the key to longterm relief.

During class, our bodies will experience muscle shaking in response to hard work in a yoga pose. Be mindful of proper alignment and focus on the breath.

Worried you're not getting enough cardio? Research has found yoga has just as many heart-healthy benefits.

Here's how to protect yourself in backbending yoga poses to avoid pain and injury, but still reap the asana benefits.

The upside of outside: New research is finding a link between open air and happiness. Here, four ideas for making it a daily habit.

Research makes a strong case for taking your practice into the wild as the weather warms—or at least your backyard.

A new study from Rutgers 
University shows how yoga can help improve mobility and quality of life, for people living with MS.

A strong, balanced backside is key for a stable and pain-free practice. Learn the anatomy of this important muscle.

Practicing the principle of non-harming can trigger dissonance in omnivores. Here, thoughts on reconciling your diet with your practice.

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.

Spring is the season of renewal. Here, 7 ways you can hit refresh from the inside out with everything from a new sun salute to a healthy detox.

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness month, former pro snowboarder Kevin Pearce talks about how key the practice is to his ongoing brain injury recovery.

Ayurveda has linked oral health to overall immunity for thousands of years.

Although standing orients your spine into proper posture, standing for too long can cause back pain. Incorporating a yoga routine can help relieve pain.

While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, research suggests yoga and meditation may play a role in prevention and improving symptoms.

Release workday upper crossed syndrome pain with four relaxing poses to relieve a tight and weak neck.

Release workday lower crossed syndrome pain with four relaxing poses to relieve a tight and weak hip and calf.

It’s not likely to get an infection from a yoga mat, but that doesn’t mean those studio mats are clean.

Ayurveda holds basil in high regard, stating that it opens the heart and mind, offering the energy of deep devotional love.

Taylor Harkness stole this Ayurveda-informed teacher’s secrets for striking a happy, healthy, feel-good vibe on and off the mat.

Learn whether you are Vata-, Pitta-, or Kapha-dominant and how to stay in balance through seasonal changes for lasting health and peace of mind.

Use these classic yogic breathing techniques before winter workouts, snow sports, or Sun Salutes to beat cold and dry winter air.

Our expert weighs in on whether it's safe to head from an 108-degree class into chilly winter temperatures.

Oiling the hair is the single best way to keep it healthy. I find that oiling my head relaxes my mind while strengthening the roots of my hair.

The neti pot is one of ancient Ayurveda’s greatest gifts to modern-day humans and benefits all three doshas.

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

Research suggests this Ayurvedic health technique works. Here's how, and an alternative solution if you just hate oil.

Is SI joint dysfunction causing your back pain? Learn which poses may help, and which poses to avoid.

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

Ayruveda offers these simple yet powerful tips for letting your inner radiance shine through and bolstering your ojas, or inner-energy reserves.

Kathryn Budig interviews yoga teacher Caitlin Marcoux on her strategies for facing fear and finding strength in the face of breast cancer.

Did you know that your morning routine actually begins the night before? Follow this 13-step plan to feel refreshed when you start the day.

Why do you feel nauseated when you lean your head back in Fish Pose? An expert weighs in.

Keep cold and flu bugs at bay with these simple yet effective health tips.

Use this Tantric practice to unwind and process your day for a better night's sleep.

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Sick of feeling stuffed up? Try these Ayurvedic tips to help you get a handle on your allergies.

Read up on the range of health and cosmetic benefits of oil pulling: the age-old Ayurvedic practice. Plus, how to do it.

Soothe your skin, psyche, and more with easy aromatherapy and oil treatments made from pure plant extracts.

Kathyrn Budig shares a favorite mini sequences that can be added to any practice.

Power up your immune system and beat cold-and-flu season with these purifying twists and balancing standing poses.

Sometimes music can give you the energy boost you need in your practice or your sport. But learning to tune in to silence is equally important.

Baxter Bell, MD, explains how yoga helps tackle the most common causes of insomnia and can lead to better sleep.

A Harvard Medical School psychiatrist investigates the impact of yoga and meditation on gene expression related to stress and immunity through a new NIH-funded study.