Ayurveda

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.

Our quick-and-easy guide to best and worst seafood species for the planet's health.

All of the dos and don'ts of seafood for sustainability and health can begin to make your head swim. Here, three ways to simplify the process.

Eating seafood can be healthy for you and the planet—if you choose mindfully. Here, seven smart seafood selections.

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

Turn to Ayurvedic self-care practices to regenerate your body and your mind to feel fresh and healthy this Spring.

Seasonal allergies come and go but changing your diet can bolster your immunity and improve your overall heath over time.

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.

We all know how good it feels to get our tootsies rubbed. But foot massage as a facial?

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.

Ayurveda loves herbal teas, which are warming in the winter and cooling in the summer. Here are a few of my favorites.

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.

How to calm the pitta, vata, and kapha doshas into your vinyasas.

Sugar lurks in the strangest places. So if you’re not careful, you may find yourself unintentionally binging on too much sweet stuff. Here are 10 offenders, plus healthier alternatives.

Rinsing your face upon waking is an easy way to disperse heat, or leftover pitta energy, and prepare the skin for the day’s challenges.

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.

Three of the most highly regarded Ayurvedic spices -- cumin, coriander, and turmeric -- make an amazing facial.

In the Ayurvedic system, I’m a fire or “pitta” type, and I like to have a variety of ways to stay warm and balanced during the bitter cold months.

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 new campaign reminds us yoga is for every body. Read more to find out about this social movement in the yoga community.

Chef Celine Beitchman at the Natural Gourmet Institute shares healthy cooking oils. Plus, tips to select, taste, and store the right oil for your next dish.

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.

Drinking tea before or after a yoga class can result in surprising benefits. From restorative to hot yoga, we found the best tea pairings for whatever practice you choose.

Build the physical, emotional, and spiritual fortitude you need to master Pincha Mayurasana—and your own internal journey.

This practice kicks off YogaJournal.com’s #ChakraTuneUp2015. Join us all month to tune in to and tune up your energy centers for a mind-body-soul health overhaul this year.

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.

Beat your holiday hangover with this relaxing practice to decompress before bed for a super-satisfying night’s sleep.

Ayurvedic tips to let your body heal and allow your inner radiance to shine through for a happier and better balanced life.

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.

Oats are quickly becoming the healthy cook's anytime ingredient. Try these non-breakfast recipes to get you started.

This year, serve up an Ayurvedic holiday feast that will leave everyone feeling well-fed in body and soul. Here, the flavors, wisdom, and recipes you need to cook a healthy meal.

New research shows OTC painkillers can have some serious side effects. Try these natural pain solutions first.

Our expert weighs in on weight training, and whether or not it'll give you the extra push you need in your practice.

Our expert weighs in on whether or not you should attend a yoga class if you're feeling under the weather.

Our expert weighs in with a natural chest congestion fix for cold and flu season. (Hint: you get it at the grocery store.)

Feeling out of whack? Combine Ayurvedic wisdom with warm, soothing teas to balance your doshas for the season.

New research shows that breaking out of your routine to form deeper relationships can deepen your search for meaning in life.

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.

New research shows green tomatoes promote muscle growth and might even be better for you than red tomatoes.

Chef Nira Kehar presented "Eating Stories: Montreal to New Delhi" at the James Beard House last Friday, serving up Ayurveda-inspired dishes.

What you eat matters when it comes to staying healthy.

Beat blood sugar highs and lows with these nutritious fungi. Plus, use these cooking tips to whip up a delicious dish.

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.

Are there certain foods that can help post-class achy joints? An expert weighs in.

Ayurveda states that sleep, alongside proper diet, loving relationships, and the wise use of energy, is one of the most important ways to stay healthy.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, we tend to “crash” in the mid-afternoon, as this is when we are entering the “vata” period of the day.

Some yogis believe diet is key to practice the Yoga Sutra's principle of Ahimsa, or non-harming.

Turmeric is used to reduce inflammation in the skin, clear excess fat from the digestive tract and boost the body’s natural immunity.

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.

A plant-based diet may be the secret to increased energy, better health, saving our planet, and becoming a more enlightened yogi. Here’s your roadmap for taking veganism for a test drive.

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.

Believe the hype about whole grains: They supply the fiber and minerals that get stripped out of refined varieties. Here are nutritional powerhouses to substitute for white rice—and how to cook them.

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

The practice we love has a hidden paradox: Sometimes yoga helps us accept and celebrate our bodies, and sometimes it fuels body hatred and extreme—even dangerous—behaviors.

If you struggle with body image or disordered eating, this practice helps you tune in to what you need to feel physically and emotionally nurtured.

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.

As we head into the stressful fall season of early wake-ups, busy days and earlier nightfall, consider adding an oil massage to your morning or evening beauty routine. Here's why.