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It’s all too easy to put ourselves down. Here’s how to use your practice to stop, once and for all.

The Triple W Forum Retreat in North Carolina's Blue Ridge mountains uses yoga, Ayurveda, one-on-one coaching sessions, and mindfulness training to help you find equilibrium.

Led by a Tedx veteran, the Soulspeak Wellness Women's Leadership Retreat will help you find your intuition, connect with your roots, and tune in to your feminine energy.

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?

There’s a pair out there for everyone—and at every budget. We rounded up the least expensive to the most expensive yoga pants so you can see where your favorite pair falls on the list.

Looking for ideas on what to get your teacher? Or, want to give your friends and family a hint about what you might like to see under the tree this year? These picks will wow every yogi.

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.

Want to wow every yogi on your list? Here are the best (subtle) energy boosters that promise to boost wellbeing, comfort, vitality, and joy.

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.

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

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.

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

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 fifth chakra back into alignment.

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

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.

Before you get frustrated, try these exercises.

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.

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

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.

Start shopping now, because a lot of these yoga deals have already begun.

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.

You could drop $100 on a great, new pair of yoga pants. Or, you could buy one of these way cheaper versions that are every bit as flattering and fabulous.

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.

Spiderman in Scandasana? Yes, please! Here are a dozen easy-to-throw-together Halloween costume ideas.

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.

The best part? All of them raise money for a good cause.

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