Ayurveda

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

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

So Delicious Dairy Free and YJ Mag polled our audience for daily health hacks and tips of things they do to stay healthy throughout their lives.

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.

Now trending: Yogis use salt rooms to open their airways, breathe more deeply, and relax.

Tongue scraping improves your ability to taste, gets rid of old food debris, and prevents bad odor in the mouth.

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.

Daily does of Vitamin D might help remedy your eczema and itchy winter skin.

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.

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

Bo Forbes teaches how to release tension, increase prana, and promote physical and emotional digestion in the belly.

Not only does taking a scented warm bath help reset the nervous system for sleep, it can also be deeply healing for unraveling emotional processes.

A personal affirmation practice can boost your problem-solving skills when you’re stressed and afraid to take the next step. Here's how to create yours.

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.

Is practicing under sunlight refracted through windows damaging to my health? An expert weighs in.

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

These natural products benefit breast-cancer research and treatment, and are free of harmful ingredients.

Yoga teachers, activists, and writers reflect on the ways yoga has helped them appreciate their diverse—and beautiful—bodies.

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.

John Douillard offers advice for Brittany Pryor, 24, a yoga teacher diagnosed with Graves’ disease and RA.

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These gentle moves can help you rest better at night.

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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.

Sick of seasonal allergies clouding your sinuses and vision? Try natural remedies to beat sniffles and clear your head.

Here's how yoga not only opens your heart, but also protects your ticker in the long run.

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

America's favorite holistic doctor explains how to create the environment for more joy and contentment in your life.

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.

A regular yoga practice is one of your best defenses against illness and remedies when a bug does strike.

When you pay attention to your cravings, they begin to change.

In a new article, New York Times science writer William Broad contends that women's natural flexibility is a risk-factor for hip-related injury when doing yoga. Ladies, have you experienced hip problems from your practice?

A new study finds that twice-weekly yoga helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A new free software program offers instruction for basic yoga poses to people with vision impairment.

In the second part of this series, Baxter Bell describes how to improve balance and agility through your yoga practice.

At the first sign of a cold, try grabbing some props for a supported, restful yoga practice to deeply nurture body and spirit.

From simple lifestyle changes to breathing techniques and relaxing poses, these tips can help you sleep soundly.

A new study finds that regular yoga practice may help normalize sleep patterns in women going through menopause.

Baxter Bell examines growing evidence that a regular yoga practice is key to feeling your best as years pass.

No time for yourself? No problem. India's ancient system of medicine offers quick morning and evening self-care rituals to help you balance your energy and boost your health.

Prenatal yoga can prepare your mind, body, and spirit for motherhood.

Reduce your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals at home with these easy changes.

Essential oils can shift your mood from focused to energized to relaxed—and inspire your practice.

In a follow up to his first post on the knees, Baxter Bell addresses knee injuries and how your yoga practice, done mindfully, can help.

Yoga, when practiced with careful attention to alignment, can keep your knees healthy. In this post, Dr. Baxter Bell explains how.

Researchers are looking deeper into the wellness benefits of yoga and uncovering fascinating evidence of how the practice affects us mentally and physically.

Baxter Bell explains Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, and how to approach your yoga practice when your wrists hurt.

Like the rest of your body, the joints of your feet need to be supported by strong, flexible muscles. Yoga and these four simple moves can help.