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The ancient ritual turned TikTok trend is happening everywhere

A longtime teacher explains that her most advanced yoga practice began after she had kids.

Now more than ever, LGBTQIA+ people need yoga options that are welcoming and affirming. Here's an (incomplete) list of safe spaces.

It's time to pursue all the things that make you feel more like, well, you.

Fear always has something to teach you.

Stepping outside your comfort zone can leave you feeling exhilarated and energized—and foster profound personal growth.

The themes of wisdom, truth, conclusions, and closure are certain to present themselves.

It starts with a long, slow exhalation.

A tribute to the rock and soul icon who showed us the power of contemplative practice. 

I found myself grasping, rather than simply reaching, for an arbitrary benchmark.

Spoiler alert: She credits mindfulness for helping her transition from having a career to living her passion.

In our wanderlust, it can be easy to forget that we're guests when we travel to another culture.

Dynamic and enigmatic, Gemini nudges you to delve into self-awareness in creative ways.

Let your mind curiously take you in any direction, without bounds.

A step-by-step guide for creating your personal getaway without ever leaving home.

A lot has changed since you booked your last escape.

There's an initiation and a welcoming into a different chapter.

We see goddess behavior everywhere.

Do not fear the unknown. Fear not finding your potential.

Spend time getting reacquainted with the most important person in your life: you.

That moment when Steph Jagger realized she adopted her parent's penchant for emotional avoidance changed everything. And nothing.

All she needs is 10 minutes.

How to satiate your curiosity about the cosmos

It comes down a nuanced understanding of core.

The invitation is to change how you understand worth, feel beauty, and express love.

It’s about so much more than just your ex.

These exercises will improve your posture, balance, and stability

Contemporary science now supports what ancient tradition has taught all along.

It's time to gain some insights.

Moving to another country gave one yoga teacher a chance to learn the universal language of the practice

The days to come will quiet the noise and invite us to turn within.

Those things in your life that you know you need to address? There's no more running or hiding from them.

It's a time to settle into all that has changed so that you can more fully experience all that is to come.

How to step back from the constant hustle and prioritize your experience of the present.

Along with the annual spectacle of shooting stars comes ancient wisdom regarding romance.

You're at the beginning of a story that will continue to unfold the next 18 months.

The script for the end of Aries season includes endings, beginnings, and revelations galore.

And I miss it.

Call it magic. Call it alignment. Call it what you will. You're about to experience more of it.

It's okay to skip that sweat session—really.

Their collective will inspire your own flow.

There are limits to what your sign says about you.

One artist’s attempt to help everyone who practices yoga feel seen.

Taurus's purposeful and patient vibe invites you to take your time for a change.

Perhaps even the best rest of your life.

Boundaries, boundaries, and more boundaries.

There's potential for it to be a “prayers being answered” kind of week.

An Indian-American yoga teacher explains how on-stage exclusion hurts as much as the in-studio erasure she's observed in yoga.

She starts—and ends—her busy days with her practice.

There's not always a need to run from discomfort—in your practice and in life.

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It's time to unclench your grip and ease into your life.

We all need to take an honest look at where we actually are and commit to moving past it.

Learn how to say no without guilt and yes without fear.

Your outer world is about to hold up a mirror to your inner worth. Believe what you see.

Yes, really.

Slow down enough so you can see the magic in the mundane.

Sometimes yoga teachers get it completely right.

Change what you can. Dance with what you can't.

Jessica Huneycutt brings yoga, breathwork, and meditation to elite athletes.

A reminder of how to see the extra in the ordinary from author and positive psychology researcher Neil Pasricha.

Mindfulness practices help young people's mental health—and they desperately need the support—but my college student just can’t see it.

Look past logic. There's unprecedented creativity waiting to be found.

Understanding the art of doing less is essential, especially for societally marginalized populations.

Pranayama, or breathwork, is an essential component of your yoga practice that influences your blood pressure, mood, and sleep.

Yoga programs across the country are celebrating the resilience and beauty of Blackness.

Achieving your potential relies on equal parts imagining and actualizing.

Finally, some space to consider what you actually want from your day, your week, and your life.

Trying to control everything is overrated. Try just observing for a change.

The organizers of the week-long class series in Vancouver announced they have postponed the event due to scheduling conflicts.

One yoga teacher immersed herself in freezing water for 31 days. Here's her advice for how you can do it, too.

It's about soooo much more than a soak in the tub.

The message was clear. "I am enough."

Dropping your expectations of what should be happening becomes easier.

The purpose coach and former monk shares a perspective shift that can help you move from begrudging your alone time to appreciating yourself and your solitude.

A new book examines why Americans are more obsessed with exercise than ever, yet also unhealthier. 

The retrogrades, eclipses, and transits that will influence you and society.

I was forced to tap into my muscles, mind, and breath.