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How one writer combined her yoga practice with her Christian faith to find true spiritual awakening.

It's not too late to read the top Yoga Journal articles of 2018.

Ever wish you could just drop everything and teach yoga in some of the most spectacular cities around the world? Here’s how one teacher made that dream a reality.

Even after a disagreement has ended, the effects can linger. Here’s how to foster communication and love after a fight.

Jessamyn Stanley is so over white-centric, consumer-driven yoga. Armed with a powerful social platform, and a whole lot of attitude, this yoga teacher and New Age thought leader has declared to the world that anybody can practice yoga. And she’s not afraid to show us how it’s done.

You change as you get older—and your yoga practice should, too. Here’s how to tweak your Sun Salutation during three key phases of your life.

What does a professional yoga teacher do after he permanently loses his voice? Yoga, of course.

The yoga community celebrates the life of B.K.S. Iyengar’s daughter, Geeta Iyengar, who passed away on Sunday, Dec. 16.

Could meditating at night help me snag more (and better quality) sleep?

Learn how to go with your gut.

It can be easy to get caught up in the non-stop “go” of life and lose sight of what brings you the most happiness. If you can relate, this emotional detox is for you.

Remember what the season is really about?

Rather than feeling guilty for not rolling out her mat every day, one writer embraced her hiatus from yoga—and it transformed her practice forever.

Sometimes surrendering to the constant and inevitable changes of life leads to a happier, more peaceful existence

Whether you’re on the mat or on the couch, these are our favorite quarantine-appropriate podcasts for these strange and stressful times.

Plus, what you need to know if you’re interested in doing something similar.

One yoga teacher weighs in on why you should bring up the challenges we’re all facing out in the world—think wildfires, news of sexual misconduct, political unrest, the list goes on—in your yoga classes.

For so many of us, it’s easy to show kindness, love, and compassion to others—and a totally different story when it comes being as lovely when we talk to ourselves. These 6 practices will change that.

These smart tips from mindfulness pros will help you stay calm—even when you’re most stressed out.

Take a (comfy) seat on one of these props created by seasoned sitters.

Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the third chakra back into alignment.

Who says breast cancer awareness should stop after October. Here’s how you can do your part by simply posting a yoga pose on Instagram.

Before you get frustrated, try these exercises.

Feeling caught in the holiday frenzy? Take a minute to try one of these surprising tactics that’ll help you unwind.

Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to bring the first chakra back into alignment.

Hot yoga fans swear by the benefits of heat, but frosty temps may actually take your practice to the next level. We shivered our way through a “cool yoga” class to give you the scoop.

Take care of your body, enhance your yoga and meditation practice, and ease the mind with these tea rituals from Rosie Acosta.

Rosie Acosta, host of the popular yoga podcast Radically Loved, shares her top 5 tips for launching a yoga podcast—and taking your audience from nobody to new heights.

When Timothy McCall, MD, found himself in the patient’s chair—diagnosed with cancer in his neck—he didn’t run straight for conventional treatments. Instead, he traveled to India to see an Ayurvedic therapist. Here’s a look at his journey.

Don’t make these simple mistakes.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher who easily picks up on energy in the room, or an empathetic person whose friends come to you with their troubles, follow this advice to stay grounded, feel happier, and protect yourself from the emotional swirl happening around you.

One male yogi shares the insights he’s gleaned after 15 years practicing next to mostly women.

A long history of sexual misconduct haunts this popular practice. Here’s how some Ashtangi yogis are moving forward.

Asana and meditation teacher and popular podcast personality Rosie Acosta says yoga and a sunny outlook saved her life. Here’s how.

As a girl, Mallika Chopra—daughter of the legendary teacher, Deepak—learned the transformative power of meditation. Here, she shares a one-minute breath practice for kids that can help ease anxiety immediately.

Saddened yogis respond to the shooting at a Tallahassee, Florida yoga studio. Here’s what they had to say.

You’re not alone. Here’s how to use your yoga practice to feel better in your body right now.

Our current political climate may feel more polarizing and un-yogic than ever, but there is a way to hold love in your heart for those you disagree with the most. Here’s how.

On Friday, November 2, a gunman shot six people—two fatally—at Hot Yoga Tallahassee. Now, yogis around the world are questioning whether the place they go when events like this happen (read: their yoga studios) are a safe retreat after all

Getting inked with one of these designs may have personal meaning, but are they divorced from the broader cultural significance that makes these symbols so powerful and enduring?

Here’s how to reclaim your self-confidence, feel better in your body, and help others do the same—starting now.

From the standard (read: blocks and straps) to the more surprising (foam pool noodles!), here’s how to modify a few common poses to gain strength, flexibility, and stability.

Sure, social media can be a total time suck. But it can also be a great tool to help you up-level your yoga practice and stay motivated to accomplish your goals.

Here’s how one yoga teacher’s relationship with her mother has evolved thanks to their shared yoga practice. Plus, a customizable sequence to inspire you to practice with your mom, too.

Want to go from a dreamer to a doer? Get on the fast track to creating the life you want with these 10 tips from Jenna Kutcher, host of The Goal Digger Podcast.

You know it’s good for you. You’ve been trying to keep your commitment to this goal for a while. And yet, the snooze button wins out every time. If you can relate, read on for tips that’ll help.

The famous yoga photographer shares his thoughts on how to be more mindful when taking asana images and using your camera to give back.

Whether you love grabbing your journal and pouring out your innermost thoughts or you loathe the thought of it, here’s all the prompts you need to feel more connected to yourself and those around you.

Wrangle your attention span and increase productivity with these tips for improved concentration

Here’s what you can learn from one writer’s path toward healing

Here’s how to integrate the physical, energetic, psychological, and spiritual to create a journey of true healing.

Personal-growth guru and former professional snowboarder Katie Brauer shares her four-step plan for finding empathy even when others try your patience.

Want to launch or grow your own yoga service organization? Here are the top resources recommended by the 2018 Good Karma Awards advisory panel.

If this week’s news cycle retriggered your own traumatic experience, you aren’t alone. Here, Sarah Platt-Finger shares her own empowering path toward healing and a grounding sequence to help you reclaim a sense of steadiness and ease.

Spurred in part by the crushing opioid epidemic, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies have been spearheading efforts to manage and mitigate pain and mental health problems among active service members. Yoga, as it turns out, is one of the rising stars. While those in the trenches say there is a long way to go before yoga can be broadly and systemically deployed within the military, the foundation is being laid for using asana, meditation, and other holistic therapies to make military personnel more resilient.

I was a little (okay, very) skeptical at first. But now? I’m Taroting all day, every day.

Ever wonder what top yoga teachers’ yoga and meditation practices really look like? You know, when they’re not filtering out every imperfection to create the perfect Gram? Click through to find out.

Looking to start a regular morning yoga practice? The first step is to make yourself a morning person—even if you’re not. Here are 6 tips to help.

After a summer filled with retrogrades, eclipses, and supermoons, September is bringing an invitation to settle in—and make yourself useful. Here’s how to use what’s happening in the stars in your yoga practice.

Grief expert and author of It’s OK That You’re Not OK reveals what she's learned about the practice of supporting loved ones as they navigate some of the hardest times of their lives.

You use sage or palo santo to clear the energy in your home or yoga studio. Here’s how the pros clear their own energy—and how you can, too.

The most inspiring yoga photos speak for themselves. Check out Yoga Journal’s top pics for inspiring Instagram accounts.

You know that little voice that pipes up to tell you that you’re not enough? Well, here’s how to silence it—for good.

The Be Here Now author teaches us about gracefully embracing death in his new book collaboration, Walking Each Other Home.

The best part? You can incorporate all of these insights into your own daily practices, starting today.

Sure, a week-long yoga retreat is what you really want. But if you think you won’t get a lot out of a one-day getaway, think again.

These DIY essential oil blends will help you finally break your scented candle habit.

Having one of those days? Sure, making a beeline for your yoga mat is a great idea. But for an instant hit of calm when you're on the go, try one of these simple practices that you can do anywhere, anytime.

What barriers are currently holding you back? What do you really want to do—but are too afraid to try? Read on for inspiration that’ll help you go after your biggest dreams, no matter how scary they feel.

It can be tough to stop sizing yourself up next to everyone else in the yoga studio—despite knowing that yoga isn’t about comparing your poses to those of other yogis. Here’s how to finally let that go and start focusing on your own practice.

The pop star and frontwoman shares how her daily practice inspires her creativity and makes her feel protected.

Here's how Yin Yoga could help you find more balance in your practice and your life.