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Baxter Bell explains what happens in the spine during poses like Paschimottanasana, and suggests modifications for the 90 percent of us who could benefit from some assistance.

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Norwich University, a military college in Vermont, provides yoga programming to help teach its students stress resiliancy in the face of war.

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Tooting his way through yoga class, Neal Pollack applies the yogic lesson of non-judgment.

A young yoga practitioner injures herself and then learns to listen to her body instead of her head by taking the word 'should' out of her practice.

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Yoga proves to be an ideal approach to self-care for cancer survivors.

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Neal Pollack loves his yogic self, but he doesn't want to leave his pre-yoga personality behind.

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Prepare for surgery with mind-body techniques that may help you recover faster.

Yoga can open you up in all sorts of ways, and that's good, but it can also leave you vulnerable. To protect a newly opened-heart, turn right back to your practice.

Yoga programs around the country help soldiers returning from war to find relief from PTSD.

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Baxter Bell offers a yogic prescription for sufferers of the autoimmune disease lupus.

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One man found his authentic voice by singing for inspiration. Here's his advice for following tradition while finding your own creative expression.

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Yoga Health Foundation boosts its programing to bring yoga to the masses.

Residents of an assisted care facility in New Mexico who do chair yoga join Yoga Journal's Talent Search.

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Alanis Morissette, Moby, Maroon 5, Ziggy Marley, and Bonnie Raitt all use yoga to stay centered on the road.

There are a lot of reasons why someone might struggle with the step-through action done in Sun Salutations. Here, Baxter Bell offers an alternative.

Start by bringing more mindfulness into the workday.

Industry expert says the domain name is worth seven figures.

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The National Asana Championship was held this weekend. Is yoga moving closer to getting into the Olympics?

On the heels of a sensational article about yoga and sex, yoga scholars weigh in.

Yoga is among the treatment protocols now covered by Medicare for patients with heart disease.

The trend toward enlightened thinking in the high-tech world yields wisdom for all of us about how to stay connected with our inner technologies as well as our electronics.

A world-class climber finds inner balance through Kundalini asanas, mantras, and meditation.

When you've pushed yourself too hard in yoga, it's time to slow down, not give up.

With money as with asana, small changes that are committed to for the long haul make all the difference.

A New York Times article blames recent scandal in the yoga community to yoga's purported roots as a sex cult.

Practicing the art of accepting a gift—be it a material item or something less tangible like a compliment, favor, or piece of wisdom—can help us live, and give, with more meaning.

Find steadiness inside and out with this powerful leg-strengthening sequence.

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Every little gift you give of yourself has the potential to make a big impact.

Decades after millions of western women embraced the practice, yoga is evolving to meet the modern man.

Yoga's combo of active and passive stretching is key for keeping athletes injury-free. Start with these poses.

You can plant the future of your dreams when you act with an understanding of karma.

Utilize your confidence skills from the mat to gain confidence through yoga for public speaking.

Tips on how to make your entire (yes, entire) day better.

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Sage Rountree takes on the bane of athletes and yogis everywhere: tight hamstrings.

May we use this Valentine’s Day season as a chance to fall deeply in love, yogi style. Katie Silcox tells us how.

Neal Pollack has found a way to get his fix of yoga and Sunday football.

Yoga can be a double-edged sword to those with eating disorders. A yoga teacher (and former sufferer) explains why.

A new yoga room at San Francisco's International Airport takes the edge off air travel.

Your yoga mat is an ideal place to cultivate the yogic qualities of concentration and discernment. Baxter Bell explains how.

While yoga can help you excel in your other activities, if you don't balance stress and rest, strength and flexibility, you risk injury and limit your progress.

The benefits of yoga have been embraced in many circles—even professional bull riding. Buzz reports.

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Neal Pollack's body may be wrecked from yoga, but the rest of his life is a whole lot better.

Human sex trafficking has ensnared 3 million girls and women. Here, Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling share why they are committed to doing something about it.

From blogs to radio interviews to a New York Times Opinion Pages debate, yogis weigh in on a controversial article and share their love of the practice.

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The controversial NYTs book excerpt about yoga and injury made some valid observations, says Baxter Bell, MD. But what the author neglected to mention is yoga's many rewards.

A recent book excerpt in the New York Times claims that yoga is an inherently unsafe practice for most Westerners. Buzz talks to Yoga Journal's Medical Editor Timothy McCall about it.

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An American kirtan revolution turns chanting God's name into something hip as well as holy.

Use yoga to stay centered and grounded this holiday season. Here's why you should practice more.

Stave off back and neck pain with better posture.

Yoga for kids has many benefits to their growth and development. A regular yoga practice with your children can help them calm down before going to sleep.

Let sound and rhythm lead you toward joy.

Para Yoga teacher Katie Silcox feels the lessons of her practice as she embarks upon the biggest adventure of her life.

Football, beer, poker ... yoga? Let's face it. In our country, yoga doesn't exactly top the list for macho, masculine activities even though the practice was designed for men thousands of years ago. But several male yogis are working...

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The news is everywhere, from USA Today to ABC: A study published on Monday shows that yoga helps with chronic back pain. Published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the study  showed that yoga and stretching equally help people with...

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