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The placebo effect remains one of medicine’s greatest mysteries. Here’s what we know about how it works and how we can use it to help our bodies heal.

Try these great leggings that won't break the bank.

A new sensory deprivation product signals a growing demand for meditation areas in public spaces.

Influential yoga teachers denounce the conspiracy theory, which has infiltrated spiritual communities, and offer advice on how to identify and stop the spread of misinformation.

Here are 10 yoga poses to help you recharge and strengthen your resolve.

Pre-pandemic, its Yoga on the Labyrinth program may have been the largest diverse yoga gathering on this side of the equator.

YJ Executive Editor Lindsay Tucker says "YES!" Find out how.

Simple chakra and tapping practices can help heal the body, build vitality, relieve stress and anxiety, and boost confidence.

Find yoga and wellness organizations, studios, teachers, educators, businesses, collectives, and media outlets that are owned by Black and Indigenous yogis and People of Color.

Contributing editor Jennifer Davis-Flynn reflects on the reverberating and unpredictable effects of acts of harm and love during a global pandemic. Plus, self-care practices to fuel your compassion.

These four antioxidant-rich products can radically change your beauty routine.

When you’re asked to stay six feet apart, it’s even more important to reach out to others. One yoga company is bridging the gap by initiating conversations between new friends virtually.

Could avoiding impulsive behaviors—such as scrolling social media, having sex, eating certain foods, and drinking alcohol—make future pleasures that much more enjoyable? I had to give them up to find out.

Learn the benefits of the up-and-coming cannabidiol derivative called cannabigerol.

How it can positively affect your relationship.

A new study from researchers at the University of Copenhagen found that fitness watches can increase activity—and anxiety—levels.

Find out more about Massoud's favorite foods and yoga products.

Nourish and pamper your skin with products featuring powerhouse ingredients like squalane, spirulina, blue tansy, and even tourmaline gemstone.

Here, the above-the-knee amputee waxes on forgiveness, his yoga practice, and living life to the fullest.

Many of us used to come to class for the social connection. The experts weigh in on what we’ve lost, or not, in terms of community and the healing benefits of the practice.

Yoga teacher Karena Virginia discusses the collective grief of COVID-19 and what it can teach us. Plus, six tips to jumpstart your own deep healing process.

New research shows that just two weekly 90-minute yoga sessions can improve balance and motor learning as you age. Here, the asana sequence researchers used.

This plant-practice pairing has been gaining traction in the yoga community. Here, how THC and CBD can impact your time on the mat.

Spread passion and rebirth with these celestial accoutrement.

Our Family's Doing Yoga—a new kids book by SonJoria Sydnor—helps to expand what yoga looks and feels like. Here, why it belongs on every child's bookshelf.

This innovative new at-home practice is an accessible way to feel calm and grounded.

What is Reiki? Yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner, Lara Rosenbaum, lays out the basics of this powerful energy healing modality from Japan.

As anxiety spikes across the U.S., emerging studies show a possible link between meditation and cardiovascular health.

Learn to glow within by balancing the three mind-body energies in Ayurveda.

Shopping for a mat now? Consider these environmentally savvy picks from some of our favorite teachers.

With nootropics constantly flooding the market, we’re here to separate the noble from the nonsense.

Syncing awareness of movement with breath has a profound impact on training our nervous systems and can help survivors of post-traumatic stress disorder reconnect with their bodies.

Find yourself stuck in the same asana sequence? Bring your practice to new heights with these yoga slings that you can set up nearly anywhere.

From spin class to sugar-free energy drinks, these rituals and workouts can help you balance out your yoga routine.

Use this ancient system of architecture and design to bring positive energy into any physical space.

If pregnancy is in the cards for you, here are four philosophical tenets of this ancient science to consider as you embark on your journey.

Grammy-nominated frame drum specialist, flautist, and composer Marla Leigh Goldstein shares her playlist for finding ease.

Learn how to regulate these three energetic qualities with food, movement, meditation, and more.

Here, 8 Must-Haves to Get You Ready For Some Summer Fun.

Former caretaker and yogi at Doc Antle’s T.I.G.E.R.S. sanctuary Barbara Fisher discusses life before and after the wildly successful Netflix documentary

With long and sunny days ahead, equip yourself for a relaxing outdoor practice, whether you choose to hit the beach or venture out into your yard.

“The Healthlete” blogger, yoga teacher, and brand strategist talks about performative and optical allyship on social media and how to effectively create change in real life.

When we push too hard, we're prone to stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. But when we fail to apply ourselves, we may never realize our potential. In his new book, The Practice is the Path, yoga teacher Tias Little describes how to find middle ground. Plus, a pranayama practice to embody balance.

Yoga brought Kala MacDonald strength when she lost her brothers, and now her organization and podcast—Yoga to Cope—provide practical tools for tackling tough times.

An outdoor hot yoga pop-up is touting safe, socially distanced sweating this summer, but some are saying it poses a privilege problem.

The three-time Olympic gold medalist's dreams for the 2020 games were derailed by injury, illness, and the global pandemic. Today, she's taking it all in stride, thanks to her yoga practice.

Yogins United, a collective of yoga and Buddhist teachers, says yes. The organization is a new initiative to help yogis get out the vote this November.

Expectant mamas (or anyone) can use this centering practice to relax and de-stress.

This Father’s Day, choose gifts from Black-owned wellness and lifestyle brands. Plus, recommended reading from Black authors.

Try these 5 Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and comfortable during the dog days of summer.

Black women have been centering community care for centuries. Here, Nap Ministry founder Tricia Hersey explains why rest is a critical part of collective wellness.

How one man's practice freed his Black masculinity.

Having hard conversations is inevitable, but they don’t have to escalate. Here, two nonviolent-communication trainers share their tips for engaging in constructive dialogue.

These talks, breath and movement practices, sound healings, and more can help you find moments of calm and community, as well as develop self-regulation tools so you can tend to your nervous system. Bookmark for future reference.

Herbalist Cameron Allen shares his recommendations for plant medicine that can help you tune into your inner wisdom.

Clarice Lam spent her childhood in a back brace. Here’s how yoga helped her strengthen her spine—and embrace the unknown.

Supercharge your spring with this fun, Ayurveda-informed, fitness-inspired sequence for finding strength, endurance, and a fresh start.

Whether you're interested in this instrument to lead kirtan or bhajan or simply want to deepen your mantra practice at home, the harmonium is actually pretty easy to learn.

The wildly popular YouTube teacher is helping us feel connected, even as we shelter in place.

May 2020 is a time of planetary retrogrades. Find out how to use this valuable time to realign with your higher purpose for greater peace and prosperity.

Mango and Marigold Press is delivering diverse characters to children’s literature—along with 1,001 books to low-income kids with every new release.

Research published in the journal Neurology offers a sustainable complement, even alternative, to medications with adverse side-effects.

When yoga therapist Pamela Stokes Eggleston became her husband’s primary caregiver, her whole life turned upside down. To find calm within the daily chaos, she returned to her practice. Here, she shares her story of strength and resilience.

Invoke the muse with these must-haves for creative projects.

Boost your creativity with asana that open your chakras and keep you aligned with the astrological seasons.