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The true meaning of 'ohana (family) awaits at this yoga retreat center set among black sand beaches, volcanoes, and pineapple-coconut ice cream.

Mothers sacrifice sleep, diet, love life to care for their kids. Take a moment to pause and recalibrate yourself for better balance.

A onetime lawyer shares how yoga can help sustain human-rights advocates and workers.

A yoga practice 
can be an important recovery tool 
for tennis in order to stretch tight muscles and encourage tissue resiliency.

Are health warnings scaring you off certain foods? Get the real facts on three dietary controversies currently making headlines.

Tari Prinster found the benefits of yoga after her cancer diagnosis. Now, she's working to educate teachers on safe yoga practices with cancer patients.

Tame anxiety with this short meditation and seated sequence.

For those suffering from 
anxiety, yoga can be a lifeline. 
Here’s why doctors are 
increasingly recommending 
it as a complementary therapy.

Readers share photos of their kids practicing yoga.

Marlon Yates, actor and founder of the Brothas Capable 
of Accomplishing Anything foundation in Los Angeles, is a yogi.

If you’re traveling without a mat or don’t have the space to roll one out, you can still stretch your whole body with these 8 standing poses.

Findings suggest that dogs process verbal content separately from emotional parts of speech, meaning your canine best friend actually pays attention to you.

Yoga teacher Maggie DiPasquale say music is essential for setting the tone in teen yoga classes and offers tips for choosing songs that move teens.

For the first time, yoga classes will be offered at the Special Olympics World Games kicking off this Saturday, July 25th, in Los Angeles.

This green—better known as a garden weed—has a nutrition profile capable of competing with the best superfoods.

What once was old is new again … again. These Colonial-era drinks are trending as a light and refreshing sweet-tart solution to summer’s heat.

Of course yoga benefits athletes in many ways, but the breath is the surprising key to avoiding this increasingly common pitching injury.

Our friends at the Natural Gourmet Institute say crickets are creeping into food products like protein bars and cookies. Would you scoop one up for a sustainable snack?

In honor of our 40th, we asked veteran teachers to take us back to 1975 and the props yogis were working with then. Here, a brief history of yoga gear.

Looking for something new to sip this summer? Just released, TY KU Cucumber Sake hits all the right light and refreshing notes.

Athletes (and non-athletes) tend to have a lot of misconceptions about the hips. Here, the anatomy and function of the joint demystified.

The Dharma Yoga Wheel helps newbies and veterans backbend safely and fearlessly.

Tight or open, your hips need to be strong for injury-free movement. Learn how to build stability in common yoga poses.

Deepak Chopra empowers children to find positive ways in which they would like to change the world through mindfulness exercises.

Meet pitaya, the tropical super fruit bursting into the hearts and breakfast bowls of health-conscious foodies around the world.

Take a peek at some of the highlights from 14 of our most memorable issues, including the guest teachers, models, and wellness experts who have shaped the magazine.

When life gives you lemons, start a lemonade stand for a good cause.

Yoga can be done anywhere, but these accessories will enhance your outside "om."

A recent study found that breathtaking scenery can bring positive health benefits.

We dove into Yoga Journal's 40 years of archives and pulled some beginner classics. Here, an introduction to this timeless practice.

Meet three young yoga teachers using Instagram as an outlet to share their passion for the practice.

Try this easy vegan kale-basil pesto to aid digestion and boost protection from environmental toxins.

Kathryn Budig wants to introduce you to her new love: Karate. Here, two kicks to get you started, paired with the perfect poses for the flexibility and strength required.

NASA rocket scientist/yoga teacher Scott Lewicki balances a highly technical day job with creativity on the mat. Use this innovative practice to find new space in often forgotten muscles.

Stay comfortable in style with these chic bottoms, perfect for yoga class, the beach, or late summer nights. Here, five to try.

Grab your mat and practice with yogis around the world for the first-ever International Day of Yoga on June 21, the summer solstice.

Neck pain and stress-related tension are a regular struggle for many, but experts say meditation may be the key to longterm relief.

Jenn Louis, executive chef and owner of Lincoln Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, shares her tips for taking your egg dishes up a notch.

Grab your journal and get to work on these final three tasks—exercises that’ll help you see that there are no limits to all you can accomplish.

There are simple steps you can take this week and return to if you ever sense yourself slipping, to ensure you stay the course—for good.

It’s time to look at the thought patterns and beliefs about yourself that may have caused you to reach for the wrong foods or overeat in the past—and might threaten to derail you now.

For the next seven days, focus on tactics that’ll help you hone the mindful-eating practice you started during Week 1.

This week is all about celebrating how far you’ve come—without reverting to old habits.

There’s a good chance you’re getting bored with your same-old green smoothie for breakfast, kale salad for lunch, lean meat-and-veggies dinners, and chia-seed pudding for dessert. Now’s the time to mix up your repertoire.

There’s always going to be something that threatens to throw you off your healthy-eating game. But how you react to—and plan for—those obstacles will be what helps you stay the course.

This week is all about noticing triggers for unhealthy eating patterns—and figuring out how to reward yourself in new ways.

Writing down what you eat can help you lose weight, and the process will also clue you in to what foods your body digests well—or not.

Science shows us that the first step to creating a new, lasting habit is to ask yourself this crucial question: What behavior do I want to create?

Like yoga, healthful eating habits are formed by intention and practice. Follow this research-backed plan to develop your most balanced, sustainable relationship with food yet.

Aerial yoga combines 
acrobatic arts and anti-gravity asana, but
 it’s also an accessible 
practice that can help you find more length 
in your spine and safe 
alignment 
in your poses.

A number of states are arguing that teacher training programs should fall under longstanding laws that guide vocational or post-secondary education.

Should we give up gluten, whole grains, all carbs-—forever? The pros weigh in on this growing diet trend.

Swap in these grain-free recipes from our friends at Vegetarian Times and Clean Eating to reduce your intake of refined grains like pasta, crackers, and white bread.

Emma Slater, professional dancer, actress and choreographer in Los Angeles, expresses her love and passion for yoga and meditation.

Juice fasts and extreme elimination diets are trending again, despite potential health risks. We asked yoga students, teachers, and medical professionals if cleansing in any way, shape, or form can be 
beneficial.

Yoga Journal readers share the yoga they practice in the kitchen.

Learn more about the personal journey and vision of Melody Moore, PhD, RYT, who founded the Embody Love Movement in 2012 to use yoga as a transformational tool for embracing inner beauty.

A clinical psychologist shares how yoga can help people embrace their emotions and embody self-love.

According to Ayurvedic theory, it is better to drink warmer water after strenuous exercise. Drinking cold water on a hot day can disturb your digestion.

During class, our bodies will experience muscle shaking in response to hard work in a yoga pose. Be mindful of proper alignment and focus on the breath.

New Hampshire clocks in as the most emotionally healthy US state. It has people that face new experiences, share close moments with loved ones and engages in healthy activities.

Protect your skin and hair from the sun’s damaging effects with these natural lotions and conditioners.

Make summer dinner parties easier by taking advantage of sake's wow factor—both in your meals and alongside them. Try these sake-infused recipes with pairings.

Zoe Mantarakis of the Austin, Texas, studio Yoga Illumined has six reasons why every child would love Yoga Camp—and a new camp for Austin kids.

Think you don't have time for yoga? Add this vinyasa right into your next workout, between sets of any exercise, to keep things interesting.

A good dressing can transform even the simplest salad into something sublime. To keep your routine interesting, try this easy yet memorable combination.

Yoga Journal Brand Director Kristen Dollard was Bryant Park Yoga's featured teacher this week—until her class was rained out. Here's how she still got into a yogic state of mind.

The master teacher and Goddess Yoga Project creator shares the possessions that elevate her spirit and practice.

When there's no time for a wardrobe change between class and plans with friends, these stylish yet comfy tanks have you covered.

Of all the “superfoods” on the market, chia seeds are undoubtedly worthy of their reputation. Try this 3-ingredient jam for a quick fix.

Surfers may be stereotyped as all mellow and relaxed, but the intense demands their sport puts on the body can leave muscles feeling anything but.

Athletes balancing their mind, body, and soul with yoga can facilitate the transition from competition to surrender with adaptable gear.

Get inspired by stories of yoga's power to heal the wounds of grief, physical disability, emotional trauma, and disease.

The Mediterranean diet’s heavy-duty antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers may lead to a longer, healthier life.