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Between regular gas emissions and a global health crisis, the planet has taken a big hit recently. Here are 5 eco-friendly foods to consider.

Can peaceful practices make better soldiers? Maybe.

Let’s talk about periods.

Invaluable advice for anyone facing burnout and blurred boundaries.

Research shows that this trio may help support gut and immune health. What are they? And how do they work? Here, we’ll break down the different “biotics.”

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.

Kick a cold to the curb with these holistic remedies.

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.

Registered dietitians weigh in on the best food for women to eat when it's that time of the month.

Look forward to taking your vitamins in the morning with these life hacks.

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

How to choose and use the best oils for relieving minor stress, fighting fatigue, boosting mind-body balance, and more.

Constantly feeling like you can't stay focused and your head is in the clouds? These natural fixes can help clear your brain fog.

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.

Lower the environmental impact of your sacred space with these greener altar products.

Feel as good as you look.

Do wonders for your routine and the planet.

A little help to carry your yoga practice a long way.

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.

Don't suffer in silence. Clinical treatments—and yes, yoga practices—can help you live pain-free.

A little time alone can make a big impact on your day.

Navigate stress and anxiety by embracing the mystery of life.

Prioritizing heart health is a self love practice you might be missing. These 4 exercises will give your mood—and your ticker—a boost.

Harboring aches, pains, or anxiety after experiencing microaggressions or glancing at your newsfeed? Yoga therapist Nazaahah Amin shares why race-based traumatic stress finds a home in your body and mind—and how yoga can help alleviate it.

In this excerpt from her upcoming new book Radiant Rest, Tracee Stanley reframes how we approach the practice, so we can experience the quality of radiance in our daily lives.

Desperate to get their hot yoga fix, some creative yoginis are bringing the heat to their home practice. Is that even safe? 

How one yoga therapist is helping her community heal racial trauma through practicing yoga and meditation at historical sites of oppression.

How dynamic and static stretching can work in your yoga routine to keep you limber.

While the internet can be a good starting point, you can't rely on 'Dr. Google' for an accurate medical diagnosis.

Treat yourself to some simple indulgences like dark chocolate and nice lotion.

Chelsea Jackson Roberts, Ph.D., a Peloton yoga instructor, shares her advice for avoiding injury when your teacher isn’t in the room to spot you.

Upgrade your loungewear, it will keep you comfortable and boost your mood.

With the majority of Americans not getting enough vitamin D, even with over-the-counter supplements, everyone from health practitioners to athletes are looking for alternative solutions. D+ Lotion just might be the answer.

This innovative topical supplement allows you to boost your daily intake of vitamin D.

The food waste problem is worse than you think. Here’s how to keep your groceries out of the trash.

Bring the grounding of gray into your practice with these yoga props and apparel.

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.

All eyes are on a movement stemming from controversial agricultural reforms. Here’s why the yoga and wellness community needs to pay attention—and what you can do.

Here are five critical steps to keep your goals and priorities on track as the year progresses.

A low sex drive affects both men and women for a variety of reasons. But you can recharge your libido with these botanicals.

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Make your yoga practice more accessible by using props to adapt asana to your body. Yoga- for-all-bodies advocates Dianne Bondy and Kat Heagberg show you how with ideas from their new book, Yoga Where You Are: Customize Your Practice for Your Body and Your Life.

Set up your space and create habits that make working and spending time at home healthier, happier and more efficient.

Here are 24 of the best soup recipes to make all season long! You’ll find plenty of vegetable soup recipes, vegan options, soup recipes with chicken and more. With stovetop and slow cooker options, these healthy soup recipes will be ones you’ll make again and again.

Making eco-conscious choices can get confusing, from whether certain practices actually make a difference to how accessible or financially viable being eco-friendly can be. Here, Kate Geagan answers the top 3 of the most common questions about going green.

How a regenerative vacation helps you and the country.

What you eat matters greatly to your mental health. Learn how to enhance the mood-boosting benefits of your yoga practice with the right diet.

Vitamins, meditation, yoga, even a change of scenery can calm your nerves.

Warm up your self-care practice with an artisan tea blend from these Black- and woman-owned companies.

Our guide to understanding the origins of commonly misused language you should banish from your vocabulary.

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 February 2021.

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Michele Smith on cultivating resiliency in the midst of tragedy and how she is helping others do the same.

Relax and release anxiety with a cozy weighted blanket. Check out our favorites below.

A well-planned vegetarian diet is a healthy way to meet your nutritional needs. Find out what you need to know about a plant-based diet.

Bring an optimistic vibe into the New Year by rocking a color that evokes joy, cheerfulness, and positive energy.

Connect to the Earth's healing energy with our guide to exploring some of the most spiritual locations in the country.

Mount Shasta is considered a sacred spot by many. Here's why and what to do, where to stay, and where to eat on your visit.

Carefree has a vibe so mellow you could melt into it as though in Savasana, surrounded by massive boulders and towering, hundred-year-old saguaro cacti. Here's what you need to plan your visit.