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Yoga has long been used to ease anxiety—and science supports its efficacy, so much so that health care providers are incorporating it into their care plans.

Yoga Journal's first Mental Health Survey found that the majority of our readers reported increased feelings of anxiety and anxiousness. Here are some steps to help you reclaim a sense of wholeness.

When it comes to safeguarding your brain from the effects of depression and anxiety, yoga and meditation are key players.

Expert-approved ways to manage stress, fight anxious thoughts, and address your fears.

The next time you find yourself doom-scrolling, consider weaving some of these mindfulness practices into your daily routine.

On this episode of The Yoga Show, host Lindsay Tucker talks with yoga teacher and wellness consultant Anusha Wijeyakumar about how to return yoga back to its roots.

Curious about cork? Learn how this sustainable material benefits the environment—and your yoga practice.

Researchers at Arizona State University determined that daily use of the Calm app improved sleep quality in subjects with insomnia.

These handy, colorful card collections are like a yoga class you can carry in your pocket.

Reclaim your energy and sleep better with these tips and rituals from leading yoga teachers.

Our monthly planetary invitations help you find embodied alignment in your daily life through perspective, reflections, and inquiry. Here's what's in store for May 2021.

In this episode of The Yoga Show, host Lindsay Tucker talks to Shayla Stonechild about her nonprofit and the importance of amplifying Indigenous voices.

Are your knees feeling rusty? Here are some joint-lubricating ideas to keep you moving, pain free.

Feel more alert and serene with these pranayama techniques that are perfect for spring.

An afternoon snooze can make you feel stronger, more creative, and less stressed. Here's six ways to power nap like a pro.

Over a year of lockdown, I fell in love with the meditative art of patterns, dots, and lines.

Last May, after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, Shankari Goldstein, a yoga instructor, activist, and farmer in Virginia, knew she had to respond.

We challenge you to look away from this in-depth look at how yoga mats are made.

A sound journey harnesses the soundscape to encourage a connection to intuition. Here's how to practice this soothing ritual.

Scott Shute, head of mindfulness and compassion at LinkedIn, dishes on the value of finding joy in your work in his new book, "The Full Body Yes."

Considering the many health benefits of stepping on the mat, everyone—and we mean everyone—should be jumping on the yoga train.

Star-crossed lovers? Hardly. Astrologer Jessica Lanydoo shares practices for using the cosmos to improve your relationships.

If you're searching for how to feel happy, aim your search at new and unfamiliar territory.

Injured? Tired? Sore? Sick? You might want to stay off the mat.

Feeling down? Try one (or more) of these small actions, and watch your outlook instantly brighten.

Why you’re using the wrong neti pot, and other real-life tips from teacher and author Indu Arora on how to quell seasonal allergy symptoms.

Psychologist, author, and yoga therapist Gail Parker’s yoga journey is a study in embracing every stage of your life with grace.

How practicing this ancient Chinese martial art sparked a new connection with nature and a profound sense of alignment.

If the relentless stream of news has you in a spiral, you’re not alone. Here are seven tips on how to handle (and heal from) the stress.

Is sitting the new smoking? While it may not be quite as bad for your overall health as a tobacco habit, it's closer than you think.

New research suggests there may be a reason that meditation starts with “me.” Depending on your worldview, mindfulness practices may make you less likely to act in a way that benefits others.

If you’re thinking about starting a detox regimen, it pays to consult an expert first.

There's a better way to find answers to your most essential and existential questions—trusting your own inner teacher.

In this excerpt from Ken Dychtwald's new book, "Radical Curiosity," he offers a glimpse into how our relationship with medicine has changed through the decades.

Sometimes you have to slow down, step back, and enjoy life. Start now with these simple tips.

Knowing more about your body structure could help you personalize your yoga practice—and make it safer for your spine.

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

Close to 40 percent of the thousands of yoga mats bought each year are made out of PVC, which can take more than 500 years to break down. Here's the footprint of a natural rubber yoga mat—plus ways to green your usage.

The past year has wreaked havoc on our sleep. These tips and Ayurveda practices can help.

Finding your true purpose can help you live a life in alignment with your gifts. These are the steps you can expect to experience along the way.

Legislators were deadlocked over the 28-year-old ban after conservative lobbyists expressed fear that children will be exposed to Hinduism. Of course, yogis on Twitter had plenty to say.

Celebrate Spring with these fresh finds!

These inclusive discussion groups will help you deepen your practice while building community and boosting brain health.

Grab a cup of tea and dive into these great articles from across some of our partner brands at Outside.

Beyond a buzzword, minimalism is a mindful, sustainable lifestyle practice that goes hand in hand with some of yoga’s core principles.

Our monthly planetary invitations help you find embodied alignment in your daily life through perspective, reflections, and inquiry. Here's what's in store for April 2021.

Need a physical or mental boost? Grounding—aka earthing—could be the answer.

Practicing silence might sound scary, but it comes with huge payoffs, including decreased stress.

On Muslim Women's Day, Azmia Magane writes how finding a way to relax, while living with chronic illness and religious-based and medical trauma, has transformed her practice.

Contributing editor Jennifer Davis-Flynn reflects on the recent shootings in her hometown of Boulder, Colorado—and how she's using yoga and breathwork to help her through.

An attempt to reverse a law banning yoga in Alabama schools raises questions about how to provide children with the benefits of yoga without erasing its culture.

Chakras are more than just wheels of energy—they’re the road map for ushering your dharma (your purpose, the big reason you’re here) to life.

New research says yes! An after-school yoga program helped adolescents cope with anger, depression, and difficult emotions.

Non-harming means acknowledging and talking about the elephant in the room: that racism exists within yoga communities, writes Ingrid Yang, MD

Here’s how to stop eating mindlessly—and instead learn to eat mindfully— for your best yoga practice ever.

Spring is here and happier, more hopeful days are on the horizon. Maximize the season with 7 simple habits for better health.

Cyndi Lee describes her mendfulness practice.

Why filling your space with everyday greenery can take your poses and meditation to another level.

The tech giant and meditation app have teamed up for "Headspace Breathers," a weekly video series devoted to practicing mindfulness. Watch the first episode below.

Improve blood flow, increase range of motion and relieve stress in less than five minutes with this five-part stretch for women.

These South Asian yoga teachers say that the bill ignores yoga's roots and perpetuates racism, colonialism, and white supremacy.

Can peaceful practices make better soldiers? Maybe.

Let’s talk about periods.

Invaluable advice for anyone facing burnout and blurred boundaries.

Ashtanga teacher Eddie Stern launched the YOGA365 app to help you strengthen your practice one mini-session at a time. 

As the discussion over yoga’s place in politics and public life continues to be debated, Yoga Journal is committed to providing a platform for thoughtful conversations that grapple with how—or if—yoga practice includes space for activism. This is the first in a series of essays by yogis who have considered the matter and have an important perspective to share.

Introduce your kids to mindfulness and yoga with these fun and educational illustrated children's books.

These two apps help you decipher if your skin-care and beauty products are truly clean.

It’s time to separate science from science fiction when it comes to your health and boost your immunity IQ.

Thanks to this NYT article on meditation apps, YJ editors can't stop talking about how we define wellness.

In honor of International Women's Day, we asked Adrianne “Ajax” Jackson—founder of Magnolia Yoga Studio, the first Black-owned yoga studio in New Orleans—about how women in her life helped her rise up, and how she helps empower other women in her community through yoga.

If you're struggling to be more creative lately, you're in good company. So we asked our contributors for their top creativity-boosting tricks.

Create space for mindfulness in today's world with a magic mat.

YJ editor Kyle Houseworth on why Dune may just be the yoga book missing from your collection.

Sonic wellness consultant and trauma-informed breathwork teacher KYMÅ on the rhythmic exploration of breath.

The Maltyox Method gratitude ceremony and cacao ritual cleared one editor's mind and opened her heart.

You don’t have to wait for Earth Day to show love for Mother Nature. Here are 3 ways you can improve your connection to the natural world today.

Ground, rest, and reset with accessible, short breath- and body-based meditations on finding better work-life balance.

Our monthly planetary invitations help you find embodied alignment in your daily life through perspective, reflections, and inquiry. Here's what's in store for March 2021.