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According to Ayurvedic theory, it is better to drink warmer water after strenuous exercise. Drinking cold water on a hot day can disturb your digestion.

During class, our bodies will experience muscle shaking in response to hard work in a yoga pose. Be mindful of proper alignment and focus on the breath.

New Hampshire clocks in as the most emotionally healthy US state. It has people that face new experiences, share close moments with loved ones and engages in healthy activities.

Protect your skin and hair from the sun’s damaging effects with these natural lotions and conditioners.

Zoe Mantarakis of the Austin, Texas, studio Yoga Illumined has six reasons why every child would love Yoga Camp—and a new camp for Austin kids.

Think you don't have time for yoga? Add this vinyasa right into your next workout, between sets of any exercise, to keep things interesting.

Yoga Journal Brand Director Kristen Dollard was Bryant Park Yoga's featured teacher this week—until her class was rained out. Here's how she still got into a yogic state of mind.

Surfers may be stereotyped as all mellow and relaxed, but the intense demands their sport puts on the body can leave muscles feeling anything but.

Get inspired by stories of yoga's power to heal the wounds of grief, physical disability, emotional trauma, and disease.

The breath is just as essential for athletes as it is for yogis. Spend a few minutes with your breath to rebalance after exercise.

New research shows Bikram Yoga can lead to potentially dangerous high core body temperatures. Learn how to stay safe.

The name Bobbe Norrise might not ring a bell, but to the yogis of Oakland, CA, she’s been a cornerstone of the community for four decades. And today, we celebrate her.

Those wristbands worn to support favorite charities 
may one day double as a bellwether for environmental chemicals.

YJ is joining forces with #YOGAforNEPAL to raise much-needed funds for the victims of last month's earthquake. Learn how you can help.

Worried you're not getting enough cardio? Research has found yoga has just as many heart-healthy benefits.

Pre- and post-natal yoga expert Jane Austin urges us to offer moms the opportunity to treat themselves on their special day—and all year round.

Try these three pre-and post-workout yoga practices from Sage Rountree’s new book to balance strength and fitness daily.

Recover from your workout with these six restorative poses from Sage Rountree’s new book that marry hip release and inversion to sweetly calm your nervous system.

Use this post-workout sequence from Sage Rountree’s book to build core strength that balances the abs and back muscles.

Use these mat-free poses from Sage Rountree’s new book to wake up your whole body and mind for better performance.

We searched 
the United States to select the most iconic ashrams, celebrated yoga festivals, and restful retreat centers on three extended yoga road trips.

Meet actress, vegetarian, and owner 
of The Sanctuary at Two Rivers yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

This brave cancer survivor in Boulder, Colorado, 
helps students find a fearless passion for their practice.

These YJ readers tell us how striking a pose next to water gives their practice a lift.

The scandals that beset gurus John Friend and Bikram Choudhury continue to ripple through the yoga community, socially, financially, and ethically.

YogaSlackers have been living on the road for the past three years. They share 
their favorite to-go items and tips, according 
to five Hindu elements.

Product junkies and gearheads alike had plenty to play with at the SHE's Fit! and SHE's Beautiful! event in NYC. Here, our top picks for yogis.

Some couples’ therapists are now offering partner yoga as a treatment for improving sex lives and forging stronger bonds.

Spinning and outdoor cycling are high-octane cardio workouts that require powerful legs and knees, and a strong back and core. Use yoga to regain balance.

A trio grows a yoga foundation 
for inner-city youths to help them get in touch with who they really are and build empathy and compassion for others.

Silver Island is a private, 60-acre yoga retreat and working olive farm—and the ideal place to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

Rising yoga star, scholar, and our June Home Practice teacher Chelsea Jackson talks about her work with teenage girls in Atlanta, and the importance of diversity and embracing who you are.

Want to strengthen your relationship? These four simple partner poses will help you get close and connected within minutes.

A war correspondent reporting from the frontlines of the world’s largest refugee crisis uncovers the power of yoga—and love.

Here's how to protect yourself in backbending yoga poses to avoid pain and injury, but still reap the asana benefits.

Give skin and hair a healthy glow with products that employ the healing powers of probiotic bacteria.

Learn more about the personal journey of Andres Gonzalez and the brothers Ali Shah Rasool and Atman Ananda Smith, founders of the Holistic Life Foundation.

Sianna Sherman introduces you to Durga and teaches you how to summon her strength in practice and in life.

California court ruling is big news. Charles Barkley shows off his vinyasa. And yoga for bigger bodies garners attention. Here, our YJ's picks for top-trending stories.

Everyone loses steam at some point. Our business-savvy yoga experts have tips to keep your career on track.

Discover your inner deity as you deepen your physical, mental, and spiritual practice with knowledge of mythic feminine power with master yoga teacher Sianna Sherman.

Grab your kiddos for this sequence from yoga teacher to the stars and author Alanna Zabel's latest children's book, Asana's First Yoga Class.

These 5 yoga teachers launched the careers of their dreams in tiny studios (and even one tour bus), and went on to accomplish truly amazing things.

Practice tuning in to your breath and body before a workout to focus and commit to nurturing and strengthening your body.

Trendy glow-in-the-dark yoga classes, practiced under neon and black lights, add a new twist to finding balance.

The upside of outside: New research is finding a link between open air and happiness. Here, four ideas for making it a daily habit.

Research makes a strong case for taking your practice into the wild as the weather warms—or at least your backyard.

Prepare yourself for a very different experience when you unroll your mat in yoga’s motherland, Rina Jakubowicz says. Here’s what to expect.

Bringing ancient wisdom to modern life, these traditional tools make it easy to cleanse your body, mind, and soul.

During this practice, become more attuned to the tastes and textures of foods, providing a satisfying introduction to mindfulness practice.

Take a cue from the White House's Yoga Garden at the annual Easter Egg Roll and strike a few yoga poses in the backyard with your family.

A new study from Rutgers 
University shows how yoga can help improve mobility and quality of life, for people living with MS.

Coral Brown offers a preview of all that a trip to yoga’s motherland could open your eyes to.

Author 
Mariam Gates' new bedtime story for little yogis is available April 1.

A soothing sequence for little ones (and the adults that take care of them).

Try a new take on spring cleaning. These three simple steps will help you clear your living space to clear your mind.

So Delicious Dairy Free and YJ Mag polled our audience for daily health hacks and tips of things they do to stay healthy throughout their lives.

Sage Rountree teaches yoga to UNC Men’s Basketball team. Here, her top four poses for players, plus two for March-maddened coaches and fans.

Kino MacGregor says whether you find your guru there or not, just traveling to India will teach you more than you can imagine.

Kathryn Budig talks snow and flow with the Olympian. Plus, three poses to make your time on the mountain even sweeter.

Yoga Gardens transforms a Chicago food desert into a mecca for organic produce and an urban asana oasis.

Here, insights and 
evidence from academics, yogis, and other experts in the fields of 
conscious living, social criticism, and neurology for the answer.

For a long time, just being involved in yoga made 
you a rebel. Now, these teachers are challenging the norms and changing the practice.

A strong, balanced backside is key for a stable and pain-free practice. Learn the anatomy of this important muscle.

Wireless headphones meet asana. And it’s more than the next fad—it’s a pretty smart fix for a variety of teaching challenges.

Get started with this short sequence that honors a dancer’s impulse for expression and creativity while requiring thoughtful form.

Jacoby Ballard talks about the tools and practices he uses to support and welcome marginalized groups into the yoga community.

A yoga and Buddhism teacher reveals ways to transform your personal struggles into an opportunity for healing others.

Practicing the principle of non-harming can trigger dissonance in omnivores. Here, thoughts on reconciling your diet with your practice.

Turn to Ayurvedic self-care practices to regenerate your body and your mind to feel fresh and healthy this Spring.

Yoga expert Mike Schade says the 'new yoga mat' smell does not necessarily indicate toxic chemicals. More and more companies are manufacturing without the use of harmful chemicals.

This wellness retreat, known for group hikes, healthy-cooking workshops, and yoga classes, is just a couple hours from famously wicked Las Vegas.

Made from recycled materials and without chemical preservatives or artificial fragrances, these beauty tools are our top picks for self-care and eco-friendliness.

Spring is the season of renewal. Here, 7 ways you can hit refresh from the inside out with everything from a new sun salute to a healthy detox.

Finding someone to practice with in India? Easy. Finding your guru? Another story completely. Learn how you'll know when you have.

Want to mix up your yoga practice? Try this Iyengar yoga class that focuses on correct alignment through ropes and anchors.

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness month, former pro snowboarder Kevin Pearce talks about how key the practice is to his ongoing brain injury recovery.

Now trending: Yogis use salt rooms to open their airways, breathe more deeply, and relax.

Teacher Tommy Rosen gives us an insider's look at the scene at the IYF in Rishikesh, India.

Tongue scraping improves your ability to taste, gets rid of old food debris, and prevents bad odor in the mouth.