Take your yoga practice off the mat and into every aspect of your life for enhanced balance and clarity. Consider this your center for conscious living. We cover the latest in sustainable apparel, healthy recipes, stress-relief techniques, relationship advice, Ayurveda, astrology, and more.
Take your yoga practice off the mat and into every aspect of your life for enhanced balance and clarity. Consider this your center for conscious living. We cover the latest in sustainable apparel, healthy recipes, stress-relief techniques, relationship advice, Ayurveda, astrology, and more.
The poise with which Beyoncé displayed her pregnant-with-twins body in that gorgeous gold gown for her stunning Grammy performance was remarkable. Here, 4 celeb yogis who inspire us by rocking what they got.
Give yourself the gift of vibrancy, joy, and health by embracing the following self-care practices.
Experience the world in 2017. Find out which journey & destination is perfect for you to take this year!
Top yoga teachers offer insight into the value of solo travel for yogis. Some of it may surprise you.
Readers share their favorite balance poses.
Looking for an unforgettable yoga getaway? Costa Rica's Envision Festival aims to transcend the standard yoga event experience and deepen connections to nature, community, and your higher self.
Yoga for Bad People founders Heather Lilleston and Katelin Sisson travel like it’s their job (because it is). Here, they offer YJ readers their favorite poses to balance out the body after getting off a plane.
Valentine's Day is coming up, and if you're single or stuck in a going-nowhere relationship, you might want to start looking for a date whose profile resembles your own, says Debra Silverman, yogi Seane Corn's astrologer and the author of The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition.
To save time, this recipe uses evaporated milk as a quick alternative to boiling whole milk.
The cooking of Western India often includes coconut. Add tamarind (a sour fruit) paste and all five of our healing spices, and you get a great balance of sweet, tangy, and fiery.
An aromatic main course served at weddings and other celebrations in East India, this flavorful Bengali dal contains four of our five featured healing spices, as well as panch phoron (a blend of five spices).
This simple soup from North India is spiked with warming spices, such as ginger and cinnamon, and served piping hot in winter and early spring.
In this interview with editor-in-chief Carin Gorrell, Briohny Smyth shares how she's rediscovered yoga's healing power since she and her husband, Dice Iida-Klein, began talking about splitting up.
Connect to and honor the five elements found in ancient Mayan practices with these movements passed down to Miguel Angel Vergara Calleros and Kat Tudor.
Access health and happiness with ancient yoga practices from around the world that tap into the healing power of nature.
Break a sweat and feel empowered—in 20 minutes or less.
How a trek to holy Gomukh, the source of the mystical waters of the Ganges, deepened one writer’s understanding of yoga’s teachings.
From Maui to Mexico, world-renowned teachers share their favorite yoga retreats. Consider this the inspiration you need to book your next getaway.
Houseplants are efficient at filtering air throughout your home. Find the right plant for your lifestyle.
Leading a yoga retreat can be a deeply rewarding experience. Organizing a yoga retreat, however, can be an overwhelming endeavor. Here, veteran retreat leader Chrissy Carter lays out 6 steps to nail it.
We talked to New York City yoga teacher Kat Fowler to get her favorite ideas on how to cultivate self-love.
Feeling the need for a break from the daily grind (and politics)? Retreats deepen your practice, introduce you to new people and places, and provide extra time with your favorite teacher. Here, 12 trips we'd like to book ourselves this year.
Want to take better photos (yoga or otherwise) for your personal website or Instagram? These 7 tips from yoga photographer Robert Sturman will help you stand out from the crowd and wow your audience.
Amid global instability, it's only natural to crave connection, warmth, soothing rituals, and the comforts of home. Enter hyyge.
Mushroom extract is the new must-have ingredient in skincare lines thanks to its hydrating and brightening effects. Here, five fungi-infused products to give your face a natural glow.
Start the year healthy, grounded, and refreshed with these transformative self-care tips from Esalen, the iconic retreat center in Big Sur, California.
The world's most exclusive yoga experience just might take place high atop the red sandstone peaks of Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park—a remote destination only accessible by helicopter.
Want to share your passion for your yoga—and possibly turn a profit? Chesley Long founded Camp Yoga two years ago and has some tips to share with other aspiring yogapreneurs.
Got the winter blues? Here are 6 Ayurvedic practices that can support you in feeling joyous and connected all winter long.
If you've gotten hurt during a yoga class, you're not alone. A new study found that yoga injuries are on the rise, especially among older adults. Here are 4 ways to avoid getting hurt.
High in filling, healthy fats and low in carbs, these delicious treats hit the sweet spot.
This recipe is a vegan version of the soupe joumou that Haitians devour on New Year’s Day. Each aromatic spoonful delivers veggies to energize your body.
This light dish can be topped with lemon zest for a burst of flavor, hunger-quashing pine nuts, and red pepper flakes to rev up metabolism.
Dress up your veggies and herbs with soba noodles that are made from buckwheat and supply more protein than other grains.
Discover the Enneagram, a personality assessment that can help you see what’s keeping you from realizing your most authentic, highest self. Here’s how to use it, along with your yoga practice, to change course.
While most dance parties end in the wee hours, these trending events starting at 6 a.m. are inspiring yogis across the country to rise and rave—minus the alcohol and drugs.
Come practice yoga at the biggest outdoor yoga class in South Florida with Yoga Journey founder, Leslie Glickman and with live music by DJ Drez.
There’s something about the new year that inspires a go-go-go attitude in most of us. But if the urge to take a break and hibernate strikes, give in, says Stephanie Brown, PhD. Turns out, there are some big benefits.
Meet February cover model Heather Lilleston, cofounder of Yoga for Bad People.
The new year is the perfect time for a fresh start—and meditation can help, says Larissa Hall Carlson, co-leader of Yoga Journal's new course, Ayurveda 101. Here, Carlson shares her favorite New Year's meditation for each dosha.
Need a little LOL in your life? We were honored and privileged to have our third eye awakened by the one and only Ultra Spiritual JP Sears, a YouTube sensation with 100 million+ hits and YJ LIVE! San Francisco keynote presenter.
Readers share the yoga they practice at sunrise.
You could start a countdown to spring—or you could make this winter your healthiest and happiest yet with these tips.
The following sequences draw from ancient Taoist and Tantric energy practices as well as modern science.
Refresh your complexion with these toxin-free masks made from botanical ingredients—no spendy spa trip required.
Pack your yoga bag! Here, we’ve picked 13 unique destinations worth booking to kick back and om.
Yoga Journal picked the best yoga gear of the year — from yoga pants to the top mats on the market, here's the ultimate go-to guide.
Your astrological sign helps determine what you'd like to receive this holiday season—and we're not only talking about gifts.
Not only do scents like peppermint and lavender make your home smell amazing, aromatherapy can help to calm the holiday jitters and much more.
Find out how her stress manifests by this quiz from Gaia Herbs.
Picking up a crystal can help you switch out of autopilot into the present. Use these 7 charged stones and their associated mindfulness practices to manifest the change you want to see in your life.
Just like we update our diet and pranayamas for each season, we should also tweak our yoga practice, says Larissa Hall Carlson, former dean of Kripalu's School of Ayurveda and co-leader of our new online course, Ayurveda 101.
Hip-hop icon, record mogul, fashion designer, and author Russell Simmons just launched Tantris, a high-end activewear brand and yoga wellness center in West Hollywood. And he credits meditation with helping him create his vision.
If you're on Instagram, you've probably seen some of the innovative takes on traditional asana. These 10 creative practitioners tested their limits this year turning asana into an art form.
This is definitely not your mom's yoga. Two new classes, Rage Yoga in Calgary, Alberta, and Doom Metal Yoga in Portland, Oregon, are breaking the yoga mold, featuring heavy metal, cursing, and yes, beer.
You probably know that your diet should change with the seasons, but according to Ayurveda, even your pranayama should be tweaked three times a year. Here's how to do it.
Think you don’t have time for yoga during the holidays—much less 3-minute pose holds? Yoga Medicine teacher Shannon Stephens makes a case for why yin yoga may be the best practice for your busiest times.
In the midst of post-election protests and fear, yoga teacher Daniel Sernicola shares two heartening stories of how people—and the world—really can change and urges yogis to continue doing our part.
Yoga Journal sat down with Kat Fowler to discuss the holidays, home and essential oils.
Often during the holiday season we hear that to take care of others we must first take care of ourselves. Here's how to feel more ease and less drained.
John Douillard, co-leader of Yoga Journal's upcoming online course, Ayurveda 101, says nature provides the antidote for winter dryness in the foods that we crave and that are abundant this time of year.
Cut out any awkward conversations and place a card on the edge of your mat so your yoga teachers knows if it's okay to give you hands-on adjustments.
Teaching kids’ yoga classes is different from teaching adults’. Try these five strategies to prepare yourself for a successful, fun-filled class.
In part 1 of our series on teaching trauma-sensitive yoga, teacher Daniel Sernicola offers tips for setting up a safe space for practice.
Ayurveda is meant to support health and prevent disease over the course of a lifetime, but there are many small changes you can make right now to see immediate results, says Larissa Carlson.
Work stress. We all feel it, whether we're struggling to find 15 minutes for lunch or responding to emails at 10 p.m. But a regular mindfulness and meditation practice can help, says meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg.
Wondering what's next? These 10 yogis logged on to Instagram today to offer some comfort and wisdom about seeking peace, working together, and acting from love.
Lainey Morse certainly didn't expect to become, as she puts it, a "goat yoga mogul." But a cute idea to host a yoga class at her Oregon farm while baby goats prance around has turned into a phenomenon with a more than 500-person wait list.
Feeling sleepy or sluggish? Stress and poor digestion are probably to blame, according to integrative neurologist Kulreet Chaudhary, author of The Prime. Here 3 Ayurvedic supplements that can help you boost your energy level.
Singer-songwriter and sacred chant artist David Newman just released a new single and music video called “Peace and Love” to inspire yogis to get out and vote.
The holiday season is almost here, but when things get crazy, your yoga is more important than ever. Get 5 more trips for keeping your energy level up while remaining calm, joyful, healthy, and centered.
We're only one month away from the launch of our new course, Ayurveda 101 with Kripalu's Larissa Carlson and John Douillard, and we couldn't be more excited! To introduce this extremely user-friendly, seasonal, and sustainable program, we asked course co-leader Larissa Hall Carlson, former dean of Kripalu's School of Ayurveda, for 6 reasons why you need to take this life-changing course.
YJ's readers share the yoga they practice at home.
Inspire your loved ones to enjoy a regular practice with the gifts on these pages, and they’ll reap the calming benefits now and for years to come.
Longtime yoga teacher and this month’s cover model Giselle Mari is no stranger to change. While many of us might resist the unknown and cling to the past, she’s accepting change with a refreshing passion and inspiring lightheartedness.
A growing number of “yoga rock stars” seem to be repurposing pop songs with positive messages for yogis. Check out our favorite covers and practice to the playlist.
Our method for escaping the present moment is shared, societal, and considered a reasonable way of living. In this excerpt from her new book, psychotherapist Nancy Colier offers tips for mindful unplugging and staying present.
Yoga teacher Candace Moore has a theory: if you honor and let your most authentic self shine, you can achieve anything. Try living by her 10 commandments, excerpted from her new book Namaslay, to test it.
Kat Fowler's lighthearted and inspirational style of teaching encourages personal expression, inner connection and courage through movement.