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A violent showdown developed at the Northern India compound of controversial guru Sant Rampal this week.

Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher Leah Cullis talks about doing yoga at the White House and the power of commitment and positivity.

Strengthen your feet, tone your quads, and protect your knees with these poses for snowboarders. Agility and quick turns have never been easier.

Find what you seek and come to a deeper understanding of your purpose with these tips from mind-body medicine pioneer and author Deepak Chopra, MD.

If you have some pillows and blankets, you have everything you need to settle into these sigh-inducing, stress-reducing postures.

A restorative yoga practice can help you rest, reflect, and refresh this holiday season. Here's how.

Yogi's share snapshots of their practice in the snow. Check out these snowga poses and submit your photos to yogajournal.com/infocus.

This man’s man of yoga in Flagstaff, Arizona, helps military veterans find their inner warrior.

Devotees of standup paddle can now find indoor SUP yoga classes using stationary boards in place of your mat.

Our expert weighs in on the graceful way to tell your teacher you just don't like adjustments.

Interaction with the winged guests of honor brings a certain magic to this Arizona yoga class.

Yoga is first and foremost a peaceful practice, so for soldiers who return home suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or both, it can be the perfect antidote to the atrocities of war.

Our expert weighs in on weight training, and whether or not it'll give you the extra push you need in your practice.

Try these simple off-the-mat strategies to more mindfully handle everyday life situations.

Get Drez's advice for putting together the perfect practice soundtrack and flow to his sample Spotify playlist today!

If you love the Instagram darlings Laura Kasperzak and Masumi Goldman, you'll love their new series and Balance practice.

Here’s why you need to plan a mountain yoga retreat and the best locations for it.

New research shows that breaking out of your routine to form deeper relationships can deepen your search for meaning in life.

Grab your mat and sense of humor for this festive flow, created by Kristin McGee exclusively for YogaJournal.com readers.

Roll out the sore spots and recover quicker from your practice with one of these yoga essentials.

Oiling the hair is the single best way to keep it healthy. I find that oiling my head relaxes my mind while strengthening the roots of my hair.

Don't be surprised if you spot your favorite hoops star in Down Dog on the sidelines when the NBA kicks off its 69th season this week.

Iyengar teacher Joan White reflects on her time studying with the late B.K.S. Iyengar.

Bring serenity and greenery into your home with this low-maintenance decor solution.

The makers of three new high-tech yoga mats claim their inventions simulate the adjustments of a live teacher.

The neti pot is one of ancient Ayurveda’s greatest gifts to modern-day humans and benefits all three doshas.

Abhyanga means “self-massage with oil,” and according to ancient tradition, it is one of our greatest allies for total health.

Research suggests this Ayurvedic health technique works. Here's how, and an alternative solution if you just hate oil.

Is SI joint dysfunction causing your back pain? Learn which poses may help, and which poses to avoid.

Yoga teacher John Schumacher reflects on B.K.S. Iyengar’s life, his influence on modern yoga, and the legacy he has left behind.

Judith Hanson Lasater shares the most profound lessons she learned from studying with the late BKS Iyengar.

Rock climbing and yoga reinforce the mind-body connection through similar types of movement. Become a better climber with these six poses.

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New York Times best-selling author and neurobiologist Dr. Dan Siegel talks about his new book, mindfulness, and what compassion really means.

Yogis know proper nutrition is key to their health and the planet's. But what if you couldn't afford the luxury of a balanced diet?

Environmental activist and author Joanna Macy gets into what compassion really means—and how to apply it in daily life.

According to regulations of a new tax law in Washington, D.C., the yoga studio is pretty much like any other gym.

Meet Martha McQuaid, a teacher who rallies her community to raise funds for food banks. Plus, how you can get involved.

Our Home Practice teacher and Beyoncé’s lead guitarist 
Bibi McGill talks about sacred music, her love of kale, 
metaphysical experiences, 
and the state of yoga today.

Move through and beyond loss with a practice that opens both heart and mind, offers strength and comfort in the present, and prepares you for the next leap of faith or love.

And the winners are in! YJ readers put nearly 300 good-for-you face, body, and hair products that met our rigorous standards to the test. Here, find the best of the beautifully healthy bunch.

When you buy body and hair products skip these potentially unsafe ingredients.

Yogis share snapshots of their practice while they're on the trail.

Avoid these potentially harmful ingredients in facial care products.

Check makeup labels for these potentially-harmful ingredients.

Feel and look radiant by harnessing the power of Ayurvedic self-care.

Learn his story and see the unconventional biopic, which is, as yoga documentaries go, gripping, inspiring, dare we say, epic, even.

Ayruveda offers these simple yet powerful tips for letting your inner radiance shine through and bolstering your ojas, or inner-energy reserves.

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As part of our natural beauty awards, here's our list—tried and true—of the top good-for-you makeup products out there.

As part of our natural beauty awards, here's our list—tried and true—of the top good-for-you facial products out there.

As part of our natural beauty awards, here's our list—tried and true—of the top good-for-you body care products out there.

As part of our natural beauty awards, here's our list—tried and true—of the top good-for-you hair products out there.

Get the story behind the story in this interview with the writer of our October 2014 feature.

Bay Area yogis, mark your calendars: Yoga Tree is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in Golden Gate Park this Sunday 10/12.

Read on for our rigorous testing criteria and high standards as we made selections for the best natural beauty products of 2014.

Join her social media campaign to spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month

B.K.S. Iyengar's students reflect on the personal wisdom they received from the great teacher—and how he profoundly affected the practice of yoga in the West.

Kathryn Budig interviews yoga teacher Caitlin Marcoux on her strategies for facing fear and finding strength in the face of breast cancer.

When you're "tired and wired," you feel exhausted but also unable to relax. Ayurveda can help.

Did you know that your morning routine actually begins the night before? Follow this 13-step plan to feel refreshed when you start the day.

A unique one-day event is helping the yoga-in-schools movement reach a tipping point.

Mark your calendar -- you might want to be a little kinder to your fellow humans this weekend.

Is practicing under sunlight refracted through windows damaging to my health? An expert weighs in.

A social justice activist offers yoga for domestic workers as a way to nurture women who bring love and care to others.

Leslie Booker teaches yoga and mindfulness to teenagers who are incarcerated or involved with the court system.

Why do you feel nauseated when you lean your head back in Fish Pose? An expert weighs in.