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Plant herbs now to can make delicious homegrown tea with later!

Mary Beth LaRue, who will lead YJ's upcoming Yoga for Creativity course, is here to help you breathe inspiration and bliss into your daily practice and your teaching.

Have you ever wanted some extra help tuning out the external world, let alone your inner dialogue, for a yoga class? Look no further than Sound Off Yoga.

Yoga teacher Karly Treacy says boxing is a more natural fit for yogis than you might you think. Learn why. Then try this perfect sequence to stretch your out post-spar.

If you can't remember when you last exercised with shoes on, it’s time to give running another shot. The good news? Your body is ready.

Looking for an amazing yoga festival to attend this summer? We have the 2016 lineup so you can hit the road and find your tribe.

Four popular DJs sound off on the creative process of syncing beats to asana and on their emerging roles in the yoga community.

Cherries are in season, so now’s the time to take advantage of their immunity-boosting vitamin C and 
disease-fighting antioxidants.

There’s more to gut health than what we put on our plates. Try these Ayurvedic tips to transform the way you cook, eat, and digest.

En route to Washington, D.C., Live Be Yoga Tour Ambassador Taylor O'Sullivan opens up her yoga bag and shares the contents with us, from mala beads to a Sacral Chakra-balancing stone.

Why not break out 
of your comfort zone 
and discover how much richer life can be? Here’s your guide to get started.

Yoga Journal readers share photos of their 
standup paddleboard (SUP) 
yoga practice to get you psyched for summer.

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual author, lecturer, peace activist, and co-founder of Peace Alliance. Here, find out why she loves practicing yoga.

Yoga teacher and licensed psychotherapist Ashley Turner says yoga is the key to psychological and emotional healing as well as resolving issues with self-confidence, relationships, and more.

In the past three weeks, our tour has led us through multiple bustling cities, but last week we got to rejuvenate ourselves at Bethel Farm in Hillsborough, N.H.

Trendy veggie “noodles” are officially here to stay. 
Here’s how to transform your favorite produce 
into deliciously healthy ribbons for satisfying 
gluten-free pastas, salads, and more.

This BBQ season, expand your patty repertoire with super-simple recipes full of flavor and good-for-you ingredients.

Find solitude with Buddhist monks in Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.

Check out these fun items that put a spring in our step this season.

Baron Baptiste reveals the accessories essential to his practice—wherever in the world it takes him.

This sequence helps to diminish many of the common discomforts and imbalances experienced in the low back, pelvis, and hips during pregnancy.

Mother's Day is coming up, and what better way to reward yourself for all you give and all you do than a yoga course devoted solely to you and your needs?

We asked one of our favorite yogis, Nicki Doane of Maya Yoga Studio in Maui, why taking care of the planet is a key part of her yoga practice.

Discarding your belongings is the way to "Spark Joy," according to best-selling author Marie Kondo. Here are 4 ways to dispose of your unwanted objects in a mindful, yogic way.

A whopping 40 percent of food goes to waste in the United States, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Learn what you can do.

Could yoga be the answer to quelling the drug epidemic in Vermont and beyond?

These six yoga towels are sticky, soft, and stylish, so you can forget about your fears of falling on your face and get back to the present moment.

Masumi Goldman and Laura Kasperzak, from Two Fit Moms, are all about essentials when it comes to stocking their yoga bag.

Jeremy Rock Smith, the Executive Chef at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, creates healthy and delicious meals for over 500 Kripalu guests daily. His recommendation for eating well is similar to a yoga practice … listen to what works for your body!

Janet Stone is offering YJ readers a series of weekly "mom-asanas" for serenity, strength, and grounding. This week's practice: Going with the flow of motherhood.

Trying for a baby? Master teacher Ana Forrest offers advice for doing yoga, breathing, and living in a way that creates a womb that is clean and welcoming.

Join CorePower Yoga this summer at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a unique yoga experience with awe-inspiring views.

A little asana and meditation can be the perfect antidote to summer-travel angst and aches.

We all switched to BPA-free plastics for safety, but now they might be potentially toxic, too.

In this guided meditation from Sonima, find balance and light through breath awareness that will uplift your practice of parenting.

Next time you find yourself bogged down with emails and to-dos, take 10 minutes to disconnect from the computer screen and practice this short yoga sequence.

We're excited to introduce Tarah Stuht and Taylor O’Sullivan, the ambassadors for our Live Be Yoga Tour in partnership with Gaia.

Athleisure wear companies are fast recognizing and responding to the outfitting needs of the growing numbers of kids and teens who practice too. Here, some of the season's fashion-forward looks.

I'm so psyched to making my first stop as Live Be Yoga ambassador in New York City this week with Yoga Journal and Gaia! Here are my 10 rules for packing for a yoga road trip.

This month, when you're too tired, stressed, and busy to roll out your yoga mat, try finding stillness and peace by practicing one (or all) of these three calming breathing exercises.

Although yoga in the U.S. is very different from how it used to be, the news of yoga’s growth is both exciting and inspiring. Take a look at the highlights.

Most women know they should be strengthening their pelvic floors, but what about lengthening? Try this 10-step practice for strong and supple muscles to support childbirth, your vital organs, and even your love life.

Janet Stone, who will lead our upcoming Yoga for Moms online course, explains how repeating a mantra can keep moms grounded.

Writer Yelena Moroz Alpert shares how a postpartum return to her beloved Ashtanga practice (however guilt-ridden) was essential for regaining her sense of self.

Thinking about attending a yoga festival but feeling a bit intimidated by the unknown? Allow us pull back the curtain and give you an inside look. (Warning: Inspiration ahead.)

These 10 funky leggings are perfect to lighten the mood when things start feeling serious in your yoga class. We guarantee you'll get plenty of compliments on these head-turners.

Regenerative agriculture builds on the practices of organic farming to protect existing soil from toxic chemicals and promote soil regeneration.

Tiffany Cruikshank shares a meditation to help you become more conscious of the patterns in your mind so you can begin to rewire the soundtrack and guide yourself to a healthier mind and body.

Janet Stone, who will lead our upcoming Yoga for Moms online course, explains how to heal your pelvic floor with mula bandha.

How to use yoga to de-stress your life: come to your mat to defeat chronic stress and live a happier, healthier life.

Try these five spring recipes to feel nurtured and healthy through allergy season.

Cleanse all parts of your life this season with Naturopathic doctor Karuna Sabnani's comprehensive plan for detoxing your mind and body to let your soul shine.

There’s a good chance you used to scrunch up your nose at bitter foods, relegating them to refrigerator Siberia. But these days, they’re the star of restaurant menus and grocery-store produce aisles.

Discrimination is the last thing you want to convey as a teacher -- or feel as a student. Here's how yogis are bringing mindfulness to this important topic, so everyone feels welcome on the mat.

Are your seasonal allergies acting up? These yoga poses will help you conquer that foggy head and constant sniffles.

Writer Rachel Zurer discovers the power of a daily practice on a dream-like yoga retreat on sacred Mayan lands in Guatemala.

These money archetypes are a way to help people tease out the factors that might be affecting their financial life on an unconscious level.

From the streets to your mat, high-rise leggings are everywhere this season. So get ready for warm weather, knowing you can wear crop tops without showing off your backside during Sun Salutations.

You may spend serious time sweating, but it's the space between workouts that counts. Sage Rountree's yoga poses will help you get the most out of your recovery time.

Janet Stone, who will lead our upcoming Yoga for Moms online course, offers tips and a pose for coping with mom stress.

Give your skin a spring cleanse with Ayurveda-inspired products that contain subtle scents and deep cleansers to help you feel recharged.

Practice your steadiness, stillness, and presence.

Spice up your summer with creative tacos from Ivy Stark, corporate executive chef at Dos Caminos restaurants.

In search of sustainable seafood options? Farmed mollusks like clams, mussels, and oysters are your best bet.

Spending quality time with family, friends, and community—while also staying open to new relationships—is the secret to a happy, healthy life. One of the most powerful ways to forge more vital, lasting connections: yoga.

When you approach money with the same consciousness you bring to your yoga practice, your financial life can offer profound personal insight and wisdom.

Yoga Journal readers share the yoga they practice in national parks.

Author, chef, and green-living expert Renee Loux shares her life story interwoven with both yoga and food.

Yoga is all about being in the present moment, but that's pretty hard to do if you can't part with your phone. Here are 3 reasons to take a break from your digital devices right now.

Yoga Medicine founder Tiffany Cruikshank offers four tricks for fine-tuning your body’s digestive process with yoga.

After a long day at school, there's always more to do. Before hitting the homework, take a yoga break to reset mind and body for better focus.

Are tight hip flexors limiting your yoga practice? These innovative exercises will improve your range of motion, decrease your risk of injury, and help you find more joy.