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In honor of National Coming Out Day (October 11), yoga teacher Daniel Sernicola shares his coming out story.

Velvet is making a comeback in fashion right now, but can this runway trend really perform on the yoga mat? We gave it a try.

Tap into the power of Ayurveda to get rooted in healthy, lasting habits.

If you’re feeling congested, this sequence of twists, sidebends, inversions, and heart-opening backbends can help clear your lungs and brighten your mind.

These twisting, folding, wide-legged poses aim to provide enough challenge to satisfy any desire for deep stretching, while simultaneously relaxing the body and refreshing the mind.

Explore these meditative, grounding postures to ease tension, replenish juiciness, and invite lasting serenity.

This North Carolina–based teacher and 
Instagram star is changing the perception 
of what a yogi looks like.

The six poses, adapted from the Yoga for Climbers online course developed by pro climber and yogi Heidi Wirtz and Climbing magazine, will help you stay strong and flexible so you can climb harder and stay injury free.

Find your bliss this fall with these simple self-care tips from Chloe Manlay, resident yoga teacher and retreat coordinator at Yemaya.

Readers share proof that animals love yoga, too.

Boost energy flow in the body with this dynamic practice, representing the air element to counterbalance Kapha’s earthy and watery nature.

Move built-up fire energy from the belly through the rest of the body to balance the Pitta dosha and combat its tendencies for competition and overheating.

Balancing the air and ether of your Vata dosha with the opposing energy of the earth element can help ease the anxiety, nervousness, fatigue, and digestive issues Vatas are prone to.

Not only is Liz Arch's practice powerful, she also has an incredibly kind spirit despite having been the 
victim of domestic violence. Find her story here.

Here’s your guide to 
the 27 products that both met our tough standards 
and exceeded our performance expectations.

Fall makes us crave warm, vata-balancing foods, so it made us hungry to talk to Ayurvedic chef Nanditha Ram. Here she shares her 3 best Ayurvedic cooking tips and a vata-balancing recipe for fall.

Get strong and flexible so you can climb harder and stay injury-free with his sequence is adapted from the Yoga for Climbers online course

Leah Perlman's new book Drawn Together is a collection of the most beloved of these illustrations. Here, she shares 12 of her poignant comics.

After Elena Brower's mother passed this year, she found a deeper connection to her meditation practice and with her family.

Are you struggling to stay awake during the day? It could be the culprit is not so much what you're doing wrong as what you're NOT doing. Here are 5 ways you may be draining your energy level—and quick fixes to feel your best every day.

Feeling a little sleepy or sluggish today? Revving up your energy levels can be as simple as drinking more water, relaxing with a cup of tea, or soaking in a hot tub (count us in!).

Judith Hanson Lasater draws on the teachings of Patanjali to explain how yoga can—and should—play a role in improving our relationships.

Research shows that the practice goes a long way toward helping your brain stay in top shape.

The $1,000 yoga mat is here, and it's not a joke, says Cedric Yau, founder of BallerYoga, a yoga mat company targeted at "Athletes who have Everything and Desire Nothing" that launched last week.

Here are 5 healthy tips for revving up your energy level, from backbends to Beet Root.

In honor of the Fall Equinox, yin yoga teacher Danielle March offers a sequence to help you gain some perspective and insight on your own summer growth.

Do you find yourself heading to yoga class when you're upset or reaching for a box of cookies? What you eat and how you feel about your body is determined by your astrological chart, says astrologer Debra Silverman.

We challenged writer Ryan Peacock to crack his girlfriend’s resistance to yoga. Can he sweet-talk her into taking six classes in a week—and actually liking them?

We sat down with yoga teacher Kat Fowler to talk about how she uses essential oils to deepen her practice — personal expression, inner connection and courage through movement.

Yoga studios turn into work environments that offer community, flexibility, and a solid Wi-Fi connection.

Get a taste of the spa’s rejuvenating vibe with these tips from Chief Medical Officer Tieraona Low Dog, MD.

Meet Brett Bouttier, President of the multiplatform media company AwesomenessTV in Los Angeles.

Readers share the yoga they practice on mountain peaks.

Hotels across the country are ready to help you stick to your yoga and meditation practice.

Harness the mood-boosting power of essential oils. Find out which oil is right for you and what you need to know before you use them.

Discover the best diffusers and essential oils for home, travel, and your beauty routine.

Here’s how to harness the healing power of essential oils using DIY recipes and store-bought blends.

Try these recipes for natural alternatives to chemical-based cleaners and repellents.

Essential oils have been used for medicinal 
purposes for thousands of years. Bring these healing therapies home with the DIY blends here.

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Nothing is better than an après-yoga smoothie to keep your energy up (and avoid the PM crash!) throughout the day. Try one of these great smoothie recipes to start your day right.

Tulsi, or holy basil, has been used for centuries to support immunity, stress response, anti-aging, and the body's natural detoxification process.

While anxiety is natural, yoga and breathing techniques can help students handle the pressures associated with peers, workload and making the grade. Try these 9 yoga tools with your kids for a stress-free start to the semester.

Try these exercises, working with different systems of the body to help you better process your food and relieve specific digestive issues.

Practice conscious and healthy cooking with these tips from Natural Epicurean.

Scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the like may actually dampen your mood—and keep you from getting sound sleep.

Yoga teacher Chelsea Jackson Roberts takes us with her on a trip to Barbados that reminded her of the yogic lessons travel can teach.

Kathryn Budig shares her three favorite PMS remedies—after chocolate. Prepare to prop!

Communities across the country, take note: Since the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, the Newtown Yoga Festival has set an example for using yoga to bring a community together and heal trauma.

Researchers at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands, recently found that red wine, coffee, and tea can actually increase the diversity of bacteria in the gut, which can help ward off illness.

The secret to the ultimate retreat experience isn't what happens when you're there. It's the time you spend beforehand ensuring it's the best fit for you.

Essential oils have a powerful effect on your mood and health. Figure out which one is best for you.

This mild veg version of an Indian restaurant favorite shows that Indian food doesn’t have to be ultra-spicy to be good.

Learn more about 10 people making a deep impact in the yoga world.

Vegetarian Vegetables Korma is a delicious combination of spices, nuts and dairy (or coconut milk for vegans).

The YJ editors share their favorites of the yoga gear and healthy lifestyle products that cross their desks. Check back every month to see what they're loving.

Kathryn Budig has created a career that’s the envy of yogis around the globe, but here she debunks some common misconceptions about what it means to be a big-name, internationally traveling yoga teacher.

Readers share their favorite mudras (hand gestures).

The mudras and the Reiki hand positions can be used in tandem with the Yees’ asana sequence or separately to help you find calm.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind yoga experience? Try a class in Las Vegas’s High Roller Observation Wheel, 550 feet above the strip.

The latest yoga trend? Combine the cuteness of cats crawling on your mat with the feel-good factor of your favorite yoga class, and you've got Meowga.

we tested the new crop—so you don’t have to. Use our guide to find your mat match.

Delhi Dum Aloo is a delicious North Indian vegetarian classic using tomato and potatoes along with a host of spices to develop deep flavor.

How does someone who’s new to L.A. or interested in trying yoga for the first time pick the right studio and the right teacher? My approach is the same in any new city or place.

New smart jewelry product Leaf Urban helps you predict your stress level by tracking your sleep, daily activity, menstrual cycle, and meditation practice—and looks pretty doing it.

Red curry paste is packed with antioxidant-rich chili that adds vibrant color and spicy flavor to late-summer and early-fall veggies. Enjoy one of these curry bowls for dinner.

We spoke with Marc Bauer, master chef at the International Culinary Center, in New York City, to help you find new ways to dig figs.

Like intellectual stimulation or meditation, the right diet can make 
a dramatic difference in smarts and mood—today, and years down the road. Here’s how to fuel your way to clearer, happier thinking.