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The breath is just as essential for athletes as it is for yogis. Spend a few minutes with your breath to rebalance after exercise.

New research shows Bikram Yoga can lead to potentially dangerous high core body temperatures. Learn how to stay safe.

The name Bobbe Norrise might not ring a bell, but to the yogis of Oakland, CA, she’s been a cornerstone of the community for four decades. And today, we celebrate her.

Those wristbands worn to support favorite charities 
may one day double as a bellwether for environmental chemicals.

As warmer weather approaches, trade hard liquor for light, low-calorie sake in cocktails.

Refresh and rejuvenate your practice by showing up to class in style with the latest yoga leggings and tops.

YJ is joining forces with #YOGAforNEPAL to raise much-needed funds for the victims of last month's earthquake. Learn how you can help.

Worried you're not getting enough cardio? Research has found yoga has just as many heart-healthy benefits.

Relieve pain and increase mobility through these self-myofascial release tips from Tiffany Cruikshank, at Yoga Journal LIVE!

Pre- and post-natal yoga expert Jane Austin urges us to offer moms the opportunity to treat themselves on their special day—and all year round.

Try these three pre-and post-workout yoga practices from Sage Rountree’s new book to balance strength and fitness daily.

Recover from your workout with these six restorative poses from Sage Rountree’s new book that marry hip release and inversion to sweetly calm your nervous system.

Use this post-workout sequence from Sage Rountree’s book to build core strength that balances the abs and back muscles.

Use these mat-free poses from Sage Rountree’s new book to wake up your whole body and mind for better performance.

The Natural Gourmet Institute shares the secrets to successfully recreate the versatile, not-soggy quinoa you get in restaurants.

Breathwork may take on new meaning as you practice and play in the Southwestern desert 
or thin Rocky Mountain air. Start in Albuquerque or Santa Fe and work north to Denver.

We searched 
the United States to select the most iconic ashrams, celebrated yoga festivals, and restful retreat centers on three extended yoga road trips.

Meet actress, vegetarian, and owner 
of The Sanctuary at Two Rivers yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

This brave cancer survivor in Boulder, Colorado, 
helps students find a fearless passion for their practice.

These YJ readers tell us how striking a pose next to water gives their practice a lift.

The scandals that beset gurus John Friend and Bikram Choudhury continue to ripple through the yoga community, socially, financially, and ethically.

YogaSlackers have been living on the road for the past three years. They share 
their favorite to-go items and tips, according 
to five Hindu elements.

Product junkies and gearheads alike had plenty to play with at the SHE's Fit! and SHE's Beautiful! event in NYC. Here, our top picks for yogis.

Some couples’ therapists are now offering partner yoga as a treatment for improving sex lives and forging stronger bonds.

Mason jars provide a great way to take your salad on the go. Try these quick recipe mixes.

Stuck in a salad rut? 
These smart prep tips and 
novel fixings will fill you up 
and delight your taste buds.

Transform a panini by adding a single, versatile condiment. (Hint: black olive tapenade adds the perfect touch to whatever's inside.)

Spinning and outdoor cycling are high-octane cardio workouts that require powerful legs and knees, and a strong back and core. Use yoga to regain balance.

A trio grows a yoga foundation 
for inner-city youths to help them get in touch with who they really are and build empathy and compassion for others.

Silver Island is a private, 60-acre yoga retreat and working olive farm—and the ideal place to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

Rising yoga star, scholar, and our June Home Practice teacher Chelsea Jackson talks about her work with teenage girls in Atlanta, and the importance of diversity and embracing who you are.

All the essentials you need to flow through outdoor summer yoga events.

Body art can be beautiful, but if you’re not ready to commit to something permanent, trendy temporary tattoo jewelry may be just your thing.

Want to strengthen your relationship? These four simple partner poses will help you get close and connected within minutes.

A war correspondent reporting from the frontlines of the world’s largest refugee crisis uncovers the power of yoga—and love.

It's normal to freeze up right before a stressful event but eating chocolate can help with controlling stress hormones.

Here's how to protect yourself in backbending yoga poses to avoid pain and injury, but still reap the asana benefits.

Removing meat from your diet can improve your health but you must replenish what you eliminate. Vegetarians can takes a B12 supplement to support health.

You should protect your skin from the sun, but beware of harmful ingredients in sunscreen. Try mineral sunscreens to avoid toxins.

Give skin and hair a healthy glow with products that employ the healing powers of probiotic bacteria.

Kombucha supplies you with energy and boosts the immune system. Try it in these cocktail recipes for a tart-and-tangy flavor at your next party.

Learn more about the personal journey of Andres Gonzalez and the brothers Ali Shah Rasool and Atman Ananda Smith, founders of the Holistic Life Foundation.

Apply these principle Ayurvedic flavors to your salads to make them more nourishing, and feel full longer.

Sianna Sherman introduces you to Durga and teaches you how to summon her strength in practice and in life.

Learn how to translate marketing terms used to describe "green wine."

California court ruling is big news. Charles Barkley shows off his vinyasa. And yoga for bigger bodies garners attention. Here, our YJ's picks for top-trending stories.

Never make tough, flavorless beans again. The Natural Gourmet Institute shares a recipe and the secrets for better beans.

The world-traveling yogini, writer, and YJ LIVE! presenter shares the eco-friendly must-haves she carries with her.

Everyone loses steam at some point. Our business-savvy yoga experts have tips to keep your career on track.

Discover your inner deity as you deepen your physical, mental, and spiritual practice with knowledge of mythic feminine power with master yoga teacher Sianna Sherman.

Grab your kiddos for this sequence from yoga teacher to the stars and author Alanna Zabel's latest children's book, Asana's First Yoga Class.

Stocking up on yoga gear? Get it all in one place from the free YJLIVE Yoga Market. Here, our editors' favorites we covet.

Get creative in the kitchen with edible flowers. Bonus: They are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.

These 5 yoga teachers launched the careers of their dreams in tiny studios (and even one tour bus), and went on to accomplish truly amazing things.

The rock-star yoga teacher and YJ LIVE! presenter reveals seven beauty and gear favorites she can’t live without in and out of yoga classes.

Practice tuning in to your breath and body before a workout to focus and commit to nurturing and strengthening your body.

Trendy glow-in-the-dark yoga classes, practiced under neon and black lights, add a new twist to finding balance.

If you’ve ever made nut milk, you’ve no doubt wondered what to do with the leftovers. Leave it to the Natural Gourmet Institute to come up with a delicious solution.

Sake is not only trendy, it’s smart. Discover its benefits. Kanpai!

The upside of outside: New research is finding a link between open air and happiness. Here, four ideas for making it a daily habit.

Research makes a strong case for taking your practice into the wild as the weather warms—or at least your backyard.

Prepare yourself for a very different experience when you unroll your mat in yoga’s motherland, Rina Jakubowicz says. Here’s what to expect.

Bringing ancient wisdom to modern life, these traditional tools make it easy to cleanse your body, mind, and soul.

Sake is not only trendy, it’s smart. Discover the health benefits from drinking this traditional Japanese beverage. Kanpai!

During this practice, become more attuned to the tastes and textures of foods, providing a satisfying introduction to mindfulness practice.

Take a cue from the White House's Yoga Garden at the annual Easter Egg Roll and strike a few yoga poses in the backyard with your family.

A new study from Rutgers 
University shows how yoga can help improve mobility and quality of life, for people living with MS.

Coral Brown offers a preview of all that a trip to yoga’s motherland could open your eyes to.

Author 
Mariam Gates' new bedtime story for little yogis is available April 1.

A soothing sequence for little ones (and the adults that take care of them).

Try a new take on spring cleaning. These three simple steps will help you clear your living space to clear your mind.

So Delicious Dairy Free and YJ Mag polled our audience for daily health hacks and tips of things they do to stay healthy throughout their lives.

Sage Rountree teaches yoga to UNC Men’s Basketball team. Here, her top four poses for players, plus two for March-maddened coaches and fans.

Kino MacGregor says whether you find your guru there or not, just traveling to India will teach you more than you can imagine.

Kathryn Budig talks snow and flow with the Olympian. Plus, three poses to make your time on the mountain even sweeter.

Honor Mother Earth on Earth Day—and year-round—with eco-friendly yoga gear that looks good and works hard.