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Author and Yoga Journal Live! star Sadie Nardini shares 4 weeks' worth of secrets for creating the fiercest, most fabulous you yet!

Photographer Robert Sturman spent much of 2013 traveling and photographing yogis. Here's what he saw.

America's favorite holistic doctor explains how to create the environment for more joy and contentment in your life.

The NCIS star and Batman's former wingman doesn't miss a beat when it comes to fitness. (Hint: A yoga mat and a killer playlist might be involved.)

There was no shortage of interesting news from the yoga community this year. From milestone birthdays of legendary teachers to lawsuits against others, to a growing body of science proving the benefits of the practice, yoga firmly secured its place in contemporary culture.

Of all the hobbies that Erica Rodefer Winters has started, yoga is the only one that has stuck.

Is your yoga practice getting stale? Shake things up with these yoga hybrids. From aerial yoga to yoga with weights, there’s a class for everyone.

Sometimes music can give you the energy boost you need in your practice or your sport. But learning to tune in to silence is equally important.

Just in time for the holiday travel rush, and adding to the list of airports offering a more blissful layover, Chicago O'Hare has opened its Yoga Room in Terminal 3.

Baxter Bell, MD, explains how yoga helps tackle the most common causes of insomnia and can lead to better sleep.

Yoga clothing retailer Lululemon announced this week that its controversial founder is leaving his position as board chairman and that a new company CEO has been hired.

Yogitoes has filed lawsuits against Lululemon and Under Armour for alleged infringement of no-slip yoga-mat towel technology.

Yoga on social media is great in so many ways, but it will never allow you the tangible sensation of smelling the crisp air after the first snow, holding your love's warm hand, or breathing deeply and fully into your center.

Skin got you down? Foster these 8 habits for a natural, healthier glow.

A Harvard Medical School psychiatrist investigates the impact of yoga and meditation on gene expression related to stress and immunity through a new NIH-funded study.

Yoga helped them, and now three California teens want to share the practice with their peers.

Some yoga students in Vancouver feel that a class held in front of a Beluga whale exhibit at the city's aquarium violates the yogic precept of ahimsa, or non-harming.

A regular yoga practice is one of your best defenses against illness and remedies when a bug does strike.

When Jessica Berger Gross discovered yoga, she fell in love. But after dedicating herself to becoming a yoga teacher, she realized that she still had much to learn.

"Your time on the mat can be like a language lab, giving you opportunity to listen to your body, to make mistakes, and to correct them compassionately," writes Sage Rountree. Find out how to tune in and respond to what your body has to say.

Through Wari Om's radiant photos, practice along with this sequence ending in Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose).

Yoga gives pro snowboarders 
a leg up—and can improve your ride too.

Here's how to cultivate compassion for others—and why opening your heart helps you too.

After controversial comments about who can wear Lululemon yoga pants sparked threats of a boycott of the brand, Chip Wilson issues an apology.

When you pay attention to your cravings, they begin to change.

In a new article, New York Times science writer William Broad contends that women's natural flexibility is a risk-factor for hip-related injury when doing yoga. Ladies, have you experienced hip problems from your practice?

A new study finds that twice-weekly yoga helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Neal Pollack wants to follow the principle of ahimsa, or non-harming, even in his diet, but he can't seem to give up meat.

It took Erica Rodefer Winters a long time understand the importance of connecting with her local yoga community. But now it's one of the most gratifying parts of her practice.

Yoga Dudes for Movember, an online photo contest, aims to promote men's health and get more men to try yoga.

A new free software program offers instruction for basic yoga poses to people with vision impairment.

In the second part of this series, Baxter Bell describes how to improve balance and agility through your yoga practice.

At the first sign of a cold, try grabbing some props for a supported, restful yoga practice to deeply nurture body and spirit.

When life gets complicated, yoga can be a safe haven. But sometimes the practice isn't enough to pull you through a dark time. A well-known teacher urges yogis to ask for help when we need it.

"Intention serves to inspire and focus you mentally and spiritually. Goals, on the other hand, help you apply the right physical effort to the task at hand," writes Sage Rountree. Do you have an intention and goals for your practice?

The Palestine Yoga Movement aims to support the growth of the practice in the region.

Feeling uninspired? Try these five poses to get the creative juices flowing.

From simple lifestyle changes to breathing techniques and relaxing poses, these tips can help you sleep soundly.

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When it comes to money matters, yoga hasn't provided Neal Pollack with any answers. But it's proven to be a steady lean-to during both good and bad times.

Yoga teachers connect with students and spread the teachings far and wide with the popular social channel.

Use these yoga poses to cool down, stretch, and strengthen your muscles after your run. Nothing ever felt so good.

A new study finds that regular yoga practice may help normalize sleep patterns in women going through menopause.

Baxter Bell examines growing evidence that a regular yoga practice is key to feeling your best as years pass.

No time for yourself? No problem. India's ancient system of medicine offers quick morning and evening self-care rituals to help you balance your energy and boost your health.

Prenatal yoga can prepare your mind, body, and spirit for motherhood.

Give the gift of beautiful, nourished skin with homemade sea salts.

Reduce your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals at home with these easy changes.

Famous yogis share how they make space for gratitude and inspiration in their home altars.

The latest science offers simple tips to find that sweet spot where life is good. Try these surprising tricks to adjust your mood and become truly happy.

Essential oils can shift your mood from focused to energized to relaxed—and inspire your practice.

Staying present is a basic tenet of yoga, but as most of us know, it's difficult to be mindful all the time. Erica Rodefer Winters shares some tips about mindfulness that she's been able to incorporate into her busy schedule.

Stretch and boost confidence with this snowga practice before strapping on your board or skis.

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Try these 4 poses post-run to stretch and unwind.

After years of telling herself "I'm just not a runner," Erica Rodefer Winters takes some pointers from her yoga practice and enters, and finishes, her first road race.

In a follow up to his first post on the knees, Baxter Bell addresses knee injuries and how your yoga practice, done mindfully, can help.

Turning 30 has made Erica Rodefer Winters appreciate the milestones that she's experienced in her yoga practice. Here she lists the biggies. What yoga milestones have shaped your practice?

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Yoga, when practiced with careful attention to alignment, can keep your knees healthy. In this post, Dr. Baxter Bell explains how.

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Most yoga students have been approached by a yoga skeptic at one time or another. But preaching to doubters just doesn't work, writes Neal Pollack. Lead by example instead.

You can always find joy inside of you, if you just take the time to tap into it, writes Erica Rodefer Winters. This week, she shares 5 poses that help her find happiness when she's feeling blue.

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Yoga can energize you when you need energy, chill you when you need chilling, heal you when you're hurt, and focus your mind when you're scattered, writes Neal Pollack.

Neal Pollack reinvigorates his practice with the re-discovery of online yoga classes.

Researchers are looking deeper into the wellness benefits of yoga and uncovering fascinating evidence of how the practice affects us mentally and physically.

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Steal tricks used by companies like Zappos to look out for your own wellness on the job.

When her son was suddenly diagnosed with autism, yoga helped Erin Turner focus her energy to keep him well.