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Yacht parties and bikini bodies got you down? Here's how to get out of the funk.

One writer plunges into a seven-day yoga challenge and has five major takeaways from her experience.

These six yogis you should follow will help you stay in alignment with the stars during this chaotic time.

In her new book, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard, yoga teacher Jennifer Pastiloff examines how facing loss, grief, and vulnerability allowed her to find endless love, self-acceptance, and wild happiness.

The short answer is, it’s complicated.

A volunteer yoga program at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is bettering the lives of its oncology kids.

Comfort is key.

As a child, Ebony Smith survived sexual assault but didn’t have the tools to cope with the trauma until years later, when she found yoga. Now, she’s bringing the practice to her community, and others in crisis.

Young Latina are facing elevated risks of suicidal ideation in the U.S. Here, how yoga brought one young woman—Alejandra Suarez—back from the edge and into the role of teacher.

Brad Wetzler found himself over-medicated, in a fog, and uncomfortable in his own skin. But yoga reminded him how to open his heart and feel whole again.

Finding herself homeless and miles away from her daughter, Cleo Childress discovered abundance through yoga.

After building the perfect life in DC, debilitating anxiety drained Paige Pichler of her power and strength. Here, how yoga helped her start over and feel worthy again.

Today, we’re highlighting people from around the world who are incorporating yoga into their lives.

We asked readers to share stories of how yoga has impacted their lives. The response was overwhelming, to say the least. From helping to ease depression and suicidal thoughts to ameliorating physical pain, yoga has, without a doubt, the power to change lives. Here, five standout stories of recovery and renewal.

Father’s Day is this weekend, and we’re celebrating some of the men in our community who are ushering in a new generation of thought leaders. Here are six yogi dads who inspire us to continue to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships with the children in our lives through their sacred fatherhood. Thank you, dads!

From learning to love to finding their life's purpose—these are the stories from yoga teachers who found meaning in their travels.

Tell dad you love him with thoughtful gifts that can inspire him to live a healthier, happier life.

If making a spiritual journey to the birthplace of yoga is on your bucket list—or, if you’ve been and want to return in a way that feels more authentic and connected— read on. From the must-see places and pilgrimages to top tips on how to stay healthy on the road, here’s what you need to know before you plan your trip.

Five days across Iceland via horseback forced me to slow down and focus on what was in front of me all along.

Executive editor Lindsay Tucker spent a week in Southern France with author Jen Pastiloff on her On Being Human Retreat. Here are a few ways she learned to open up and love herself more—and you can too.

A trip to Cuba taught me the importance, and deeper meaning, of Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga.

Yoga and Buddhism teacher Jacoby Ballard shares thoughts on travel and how the compassion and generosity that a yoga practice fosters can help create peace, regardless of where you roll out your mat. You don’t have to go far to feel connected to the world.

Our top picks for the holy cities, historical sites, and spiritual pilgrimages in India every student of yoga should consider.

Use self-care rituals to unwind at home or during your travels.

A scholar of critical race theory and a yoga teacher explore the problematic ways Westerners describe their travels to India.

May is mental health awareness month, and we’re highlighting yogis who are ending the stigma associated with mental health.

What happens when a seasoned yoga teacher and meditation practitioner goes on a 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat? Lauren Eckstrom reports.

I went to Mexico to rejuvenate, detox, and practice yoga with my boyfriend. Turns out, it would also be where I faced my fears about marriage.

Yoga teachers weigh in on what they can’t travel without—plus, our favorite must-brings for every adventure.

We found three yogis who are destigmatizing abortion and creating healing spaces for those who have experienced medically induced pregnancy loss.

From being called “exotic” to hearing fellow teachers mock Sanskrit, a yoga teacher explores the hurtful things she’s experienced in the studio.

These yogis have used their yoga practice to help them battle life-long illnesses and fight cancer.

Let's honor and celebrate the moms, care givers, youth workers, and all the special women around the world working to make a difference in the lives of our next generation through yoga. Here’re 8 moms on Instagram who inspire us on and off the mat.

Figuring out where to go, what to see, and how long to stay can be a daunting process.

We caught up with her to talk about her burgeoning business and why Grenada will always be her baby.

Oprah Winfrey believes that living for yourself is honorable not selfish. In her new book, The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose, she shares what she’s learned about setting meaningful intentions, finding your flow, and embodying your most authentic self.

The secret to finding my equilibrium wasn’t in becoming more grounded, it was in the big Pacific Ocean.

Their stories will empower to stand in your strength.

Follow these eight simple tips before you take off to optimize your time when you’re away.

Here’s how the yamas and niyamas play into how we shop, plus the best apps to help you buy the most conscious goods.

From Coachella to standard summer vacays, you can use yoga to stay rooted, balanced, and calm like these musicians.

By seeking inspiration, you may find that others are seeking it as well. Here are five channels that provide perspective and insight on how to stay true to yourself.

Yoga and abundance don’t always feel like they belong together. One yoga teacher shares the lessons she learned about accepting wealth and tearing down financial barriers that weren’t serving her.

And why you might want to give it a try at your next yoga class, if you haven’t already.

The New York Times says CorePower Yoga preys on students to feed its profit machine.

Lemur yoga and Harry Potter meditations are all the rage rn.

True intimacy is connecting with your most authentic self.

By exploring mindfulness you can learn to be present through the magic (and chaos) of raising kids.

Could your home use a refresh? After making over her place according to the yoga of design, writer Elizabeth Marglin has 10 simple tips to help you get organized and create spaces that speak to your soul.

Having trouble getting eight hours of shut-eye? Steal these secrets from some of the country’s top teachers.

Take a deep breath and let go of that money stress.

Plus, how your yoga practice can help you deal.

When was the last time you treated yourself as well as you treat everyone else?

Photographer and world traveler Francesco Mastalia trains his lens on four renowned yogis to reveal their inner light.

This home practice will help you transform your limiting beliefs into confidence.

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Ready to jump-start (and stick to) a regular meditation practice? Now is the time to commit! Throughout the month, you’ll have the opportunity to join live guided practices with master teachers, and try out different meditation styles to find what works for you!

Less enamored with your practice these days? Try these tips to spice things back up.

In their new book, Better Apart, yoga teacher Elena Brower and attorney Gabrielle Hartley share their tips on how to emerge from divorce stronger and more resilient than before. Here, they share their thoughts on co-parenting with patience, respect, clarity, peace, and forgiveness after you separate.

Founders of the nonprofit Konscious Youth Development and Service (KYDS) New Jersey share how their mindfulness program in schools and meditation and open mic events in Ashbury Park are bringing positive change to a community.

Psychedlics are having a moment. Psychiatrists are administering magic mushrooms in medical centers while yogis host ceremonies with psychoactive tea. This resurgence in research and recreational use may have something to teach us about spiritual enlightenment. Here, we explore the potential role of psychedelics within a yoga practice or as therapeutic treatment.

Whether you just started dabbling with meditation or you’ve been meditating for years, we’ve rounded up some of the best meditation retreats in 2019.

It’s the year of the pig! Here’s a practice to help you welcome in a year filled with luck, fortune, self-care, and true alignment with your life’s purpose.

Plus, 10 ways yoga leads to better sex, and a guided meditation that’ll put you in the mood.

To lessen anxiety, you first need to understand it.

Bestselling author Mariam Gates shares breathing techniques to help children manage their emotions through playful illustrations.