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Are you obsessed with yoga? Erica Rodefer Winters shares 10 tell-tale signs.

Neal Pollack teaches his son yoga nidra, the "yoga of sleep," and witnesses it's sure results.

Baxter Bell explains Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, and how to approach your yoga practice when your wrists hurt.

Like the rest of your body, the joints of your feet need to be supported by strong, flexible muscles. Yoga and these four simple moves can help.

For years Erica Rodefer Winters struggled to maintain a home practice. Not anymore. Here she describes the myths that she had to debunk to get there. What "myths" keep you from practicing at home?

Fear is a natural emotion that everyone deals with, but it can also get in the way of reaching your full potential. What fears have you worked through in your practice?

Ayurveda usually prescribes cooked, easily digestible foods for optimal health. But what about in the heat of summer? Talya Lutzker explains how to find the right ayurvedic balance, just right for you.

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Caregiving can be a difficult, exhausting task. Katherine Griffin sheds light on how to cope.

Getting lost in the captivating places of India, the birthplace of yoga, can lead you to find new parts of yourself.

Despite his regular yoga practice, Neal Pollack, like many of us, experiences occasional back issues. Yoga helps, and also keeps him aware that his body, though functional, isn't perfect.

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Restorative poses as well as calming forward bends and slow, deep breathing can help with high blood pressure.

Decades after a paralyzing stroke, yoga restores Gale-Ann Maier's strength and stability.

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The start of the summer travel season means making adjustments to your yoga practice. Here, Erica Rodefer Winters shares tips on how to make life on the road a yogi adventure.

Yoga creates near-ideal conditions for public arousal, writes Neal Pollack. Read his sage advice to men new to the practice on how to deal with unexpected desire during class.

A daughter reflects on the way yoga has brought she and her mother closer.

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Nourish your body and mind with Earth's natural herbs and elements.

Learning new sports or challenging yourself physically can lead to sore muscles and all-over body fatigue. Sage Rountree explains how to avoid the worst of both, and how your yoga practice can help.

Going for a hike? Take your practice where it's never gone before and try these poses on your outdoor adventure.

"I lived in my head until yoga finally brought me back into my body."

Water-loving yogis play with balance, focus, and core strength by taking their practice offshore.

Seeking a path to good health? Get outside.

The presence of mirrors in some yoga studios takes the author out of her practice and into her head. Do you find mirrors in yoga class distracting or useful?

In the wake of last week's anxiety producing news, Neal Pollack was reminded that while suffering is part of our human condition, yoga is there to help alleviate it.

Emma Essery bravely opens up about her recovery from her eating disorder through yoga.

A panic disorder had Rashel Fitchett sick with anxiety and fear, until pranayama helped restore peace in her life.

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"Time and time again, my students who complain of neck pain at the start of class report improvement by the end of class," writes Baxter Bell, MD. Here he examines why yoga helps.

Authenticity is one of the most important goals of yoga, writes Erica Rodefer Winters. But sometimes faking it can be a great way to come closer to your authentic self.

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It's easy to practice non-attachment when things aren't going well, Neal Pollack writes, but what about when they are?

Chess and yoga have more similarities than you might think. A recent essay explores why both disciplines have lasted throughout the centuries.

Sometimes it can be fun to break the rules as long as you do it safely, writes Erica Rodefer Winters

Sherri Meyer found her inner peace and stability by using yoga for grief and loss.

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Five tips for eliminating plastic waste from your life.

Studies shed new light on the best sunscreens for your skin, we show you how to utilize them to protect your skin.

A classical music station in New York creates special playlists for yoga studios in celebration of Bach.

"Where you buy your yoga pants is a personal decision—and it seems so strange to judge each other on fashion choices when we try to be non-competitive about the poses themselves."

Use yogic philosophy to find satisfaction in your job, no matter what it is.

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Back and neck pain forced Albert Marquis to hang up the reins. Through basic yoga stretching, he finds his way back.

After losing part of her foot to sepsis, Kelly Larson rediscovers yoga for healing and balance—physically and emotionally—through the lessons of yoga.

When antidepressants stopped working, Neal Pollack's yoga practice helped him manage his depression--minus the negative side effects.

Epilepsy threatened Sharon Powell's life until she rediscovered her practice and used yoga for epilepsy to ease the pain.

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Suffering from brain damage after a car accident, Robin Cohn finds acceptance and healing through yoga.

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When he first started a band, Neal Pollack was full of expectations. Today, his music just brings him a lot of joy, in the moment.

Fear of making mistakes is natural in yoga as in life, writes Karen Sherwood, but the anticipation is often far worse than the actual consequence.

She shouldn't, she couldn't, there's too much to do ... but a quick Savasana turns out to be exactly what Erica Rodefer Winters needed.

With a month of winter to go, Ayurvedic practitioner and chef Talya Lutzker offers advice for staying healthy the rest of this kapha season, with a delicious recipe for root veggie soup and soup "cookies"!

Ever been in a class with someone trying too hard to be funny? It's easy to feel annoyed. But when it comes to yoga, Neal Pollack says, maybe we should all stop taking ourselves so seriously.

For clarity of mind and heart, shine the light of awareness on your habits and clean up your life.

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Without the benefit of studio classes for structure and guidance, Erica Rodefer Winters set out to remake her home practice. Here she shares some tips that is keeping her yoga fresh.

Baxter Bell explains how yoga can help musicians counteract imbalances caused by playing their instruments and boost their creativity and focus.

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Almost all sports injuries are caused by imbalance in the body, says Sage Rountree. Here she explains how to achieve balance throughout the hips for greater comfort and freedom in your activities.

Katie Silcox explains the importance of dinacharya, or daily routine, for making changes, and offers a morning routine to set your day right and put you on the path to health.

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Jessica Abelson has come to embrace yoga, but not necessarily the yogic lifestyle. Here she outlines the ways she bucks the trend.

In his current living space, Neal Pollack doesn't have the room nor is inspired to practice yoga. He's trying to find a yogic lesson in the situation.

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Baxter Bell disagrees with New York Times writer William Broad that men are more prone to being injured in yoga.

Kelly Bonner has unlocked the key to growth in her yoga practice and in her life: To push back against fear.

Discover the sweetness inside when you slow down and listen.