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Celebrating National Kale Day? Here are three more healthy greens you should try.

Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A study found that yoga helped cancer survivors feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Have you ever thought that your relationships could make you live a green life? A study shows that socializing could lead to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Whether you need a cover-up for your trip to and from class or to get cozy in Savasana, these wraps are where it’s at this season.

The latest hybrid in the yoga-plus-sports trend, equestrian yoga, is designed to connect human and horse in the great outdoors.

Let’s set the record straight about what really goes on at yoga festivals and events. No, you don’t have to speak Sanskrit fluently.

What’s the recipe for a great city for yogis? 
Start with renowned teachers and studios, 
mix in a supportive community and healthful amenities, and then sprinkle in some fun, innovative events. 
These 10 are blue-ribbon winners.

Yoga is making an impact in a huge way in these smaller (less than one million people) communities.

To help cultivate your ojas, Ayurveda offers these simple yet powerful tips for letting your inner radiance shine through.

The Olympic hopeful for U.S. Women’s Rugby shares how yoga helps her recover from the "elegant violence" of rugby and keeps her in the game at 40-plus.

The 24-year-old Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder reveals how yoga helps her balance on and off the slopes.

Gwen Lawrence, the yoga coach for the New York Giants who has also worked on and off for the New York Rangers, the New York Knicks, and New York Yankee players including Alex Rodriguez, as well as many other athletes and celebrities, explains how she amps up her yoga game with weights, tackles tight spots, and challenges even the mightiest NFL players with Frog Pose.

Christen Press, the 26-year-old professional soccer forward who helped the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team win the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in July, explains how yoga and meditation “quiet the distractions” in her life and make her a more dynamic athlete. Plus: Her twice-daily Vedic meditation ritual.

Here, Johnston offers 3 hybrid moves that will get you out of your yoga rut AND give you a metabolic boost. Remember to warm up with Sun Salutations before beginning.

Cristi Christensen, co-founder of Yoga Surf Camp, a 180-minute workshop that combines beachfront yoga with surf lessons at Exhale Center for Sacred Movement in Venice, Calif., says yoga gives surfers the focus they need to charge a wave full force and the strength and flexibility they need to stay up. Plus: Must-do poses for building a strong core.

Dana Santas explains how her yoga-based moves help prevent injury and give players the full range of motion they need to excel in their sports.

A new line of eco-friendly props thinks outside the blocks with inventive yoga tools designed to enhance both your practice and the health of the environment.

Is it safe to get your om on at that time of the month? Teens, learn what yoga can teach you about listening to your body and practicing self-care.

Steal these three three core-building balance moves from The YogaSlackers to cultivate slackline-ready strength.

The next generation of boys may play with Yoga Joes instead of G.I. Joes, thanks to a designer determined to spread the word that yoga is for guys, too.

Make National Yoga Month an excuse to celebrate your community with (what else?) an après-yoga party. We did the planning for you.

Check out Patty Hodapp's author page.

Many wineries are touting wine and yoga as a perfect pairing. See why you should try this trend out.

Try one of these smoothies before your practice to enhance your endurance, ease any digestive woes, or rev your energy levels when you need a pick-me-up.

If you feel discomfort, such as sudden and sharp pain that may indicate a serious injury, gently get out 
of the pose and tell your teacher.

Spending quiet time in wooded areas is viewed as good medicine in Japan, and the practice—Shinrin-yoku—is catching on here.

People ages 21 to 41 who ate 5 to 10 grams of whole, dried shiitake mushrooms every day for four weeks experienced increased activity in their germ and disease-fighting cells.

Try these three books for a careful study 
of the history of modern yoga and its relationship 
to the South Asian traditions of yoga.

Sea buckthorn berries are gaining popularity in both the States in both cosmetics and foods. Why the hype?

Try this hearty stew from Brandon Frohne, 
executive chef of Mason’s restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, will warm your belly and your soul.

Chef and yogi Candice Kumai shares “clean” treats that make the most of fall’s bounty.

Get advice from the world's best yoga teachers on how to craft a special yoga practice space in your home.

Readers share the yoga they practice in the desert.

With a new “yogalebrity” popping up on social media daily, we asked, what we can learn about yoga poses and philosophy from our feeds?

After a receiving diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, this Ohio-based athlete discovered that yoga 
helps keep his symptoms at bay and felt he had to share its healing power with others.

Meet animal-rights activist, model, and Chief Animal Lover overseeing global conservation efforts at TOMS in Los Angeles.

Putting energy and cash toward gratifying 
experiences rather than material things can lead to greater joy, according to scientists.

This excerpt from Pema Chodron's new book Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better offers wise advice for the times in life in when things don't go the way you wanted them to.

Practice these four poses pre-hike to improve strength and stability for a safer journey and post-hike to ease any tight spots.

Yoga can’t reverse bunions that have already formed—only surgery can—but practicing certain poses can slow their advancement.

Enjoy a healthy snack from your local bees this fall with one of these four flavored honey pairings.

Vibrant colors and patterns aren’t reserved for summer, when it comes to your yoga bottoms. Here are a few of our fall favorites.

Learn vegans and vegetarians can reap similar nutritional benefits for bones, teeth, tissues, and organs as fans of bone broth enjoy.

Feel supported and stylish in your practice with our top asana-informed sports bra picks.

The show-stopping yoga teacher, YJ contributor, and Hard Tail Forever model shares her go-to accessories she rocks on and off the mat.

Short of having a personal 
masseur, these products with unique, therapeutic 
ingredients are your next best bet for relieving muscle aches.

We’ve rounded up the season’s most fun and functional yoga bags to help get you to and from class and on with your day.

We discovered all of these great finds in the Yoga Market at a YJLIVE! Event. Just one more reason to join us at our events—yoga goodies at discount prices!

Sub in these natural sugars to add unique flavor and trace nutrients to your next baked treat.

Baking sans gluten can be tricky because the protein makes dough pliable, giving rise to baked goods’ familiar texture. Use this guide to help smooth the transition to gluten-free treats.

While anxiety is natural, experts say certain yoga postures can relieve students’ first-day nerves. Start school stress-free.

Big night out? Nerves are normal. Fortunately, yoga can help you to relax and put your best self forward.

Looking for a new way to meditate? Pick up a box of crayons. Coloring books for grownups are trending, and now there’s one especially for yogis.

When the square footage of your mat starts to feel small, consider taking your practice outdoors with these 5 adventure sports perfect for yogis.

Exhale’s national yoga director reveals her top must-haves, from her morning smoothie to her nerdy podcast.

Is your practice playlist getting stale? Good news: Yogi-musician Trevor Hall's new album just dropped. Unroll your mat, cue up a sequence, and listen to it right here.

Looking for a token of your affection? These yoga-themed gifts can reinforce the values you’re looking to instill in your child.

Yoga teachers and scholars offer insights about the role of traditional, long-term student-teacher relationships amidst scandals and social media.

The smoke incense produces can negatively impact health, according to recent research. Learn how you can still get the benefits.

This New Jersey-based yoga teacher, blogger, and author loves to keep her classes fresh, sweaty, and fun. Her yoga bag follows suit, with a few surprises inside.

There is still time to come together with like-minded yogis, celebrate your practice, and get centered before summer festival season is over.

Take your practice to the water. Kathryn Budig has these three simple poses to get your feet wet with standup paddleboard yoga.

Social media–savvy yogis are opening up their personal lives to give you in-the-moment yoga inspiration, puppy cuddles, and stunning beach views.

The Natural Gourmet Institute's easy smoothie makes a refreshing breakfast or the perfect post-yoga shake to relieve sore muscles and restore energy.

The Yoga Journal LIVE! presenter and Maya Yoga co-founder reveals the gear she dons in and out of yoga class.

It's as easy as ABC. The Letter Sound Yoga app makes learning the sounds of the alphabet active.

A honeymoon that celebrates your love of yoga AND your passion for your partner? Pack your matching yoga mats, now.

There’s no yoga style quite as persistently recurring as the stretchy, body-hugging one-piece. We celebrate its return (again) to the studio.

The beach-loving Hot Yoga Fusion teacher and entrepreneur dishes on her daily essentials.

The Dharma Yoga creator shows off his latest innovation—a wheel-shaped prop to assist you in backbends and inversions. See how to use it.

Here, some creative culinary inspiration for three nutrition-packed varieties, plus tips for buying and storing them.