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Take your yoga practice off the mat and into every aspect of your life for enhanced balance and clarity. Consider this your center for conscious living. We cover the latest in sustainable apparel, healthy recipes, stress-relief techniques, relationship advice, Ayurveda, astrology, and more.
Take your yoga practice off the mat and into every aspect of your life for enhanced balance and clarity. Consider this your center for conscious living. We cover the latest in sustainable apparel, healthy recipes, stress-relief techniques, relationship advice, Ayurveda, astrology, and more.
Q&A with Paige Elenson: Yoga Teacher + Founder of the Africa Yoga Project
Our Home Practice teacher and founder of the Africa Yoga Project Paige Elenson talks about running a social enterprise in Kenya.
Asana Essentials: Yoga Mats to Enhance Your Practice
High-quality, durable eco-friendly yoga mats to enhance your practice.
Kino MacGregor’s Sequence for Inner Strength
Build the physical, emotional, and spiritual fortitude you need to master Pincha Mayurasana—and your own internal journey.
7 Poses for the 7 Chakras: A Healing Sequence for the New Year
This practice kicks off YogaJournal.com’s #ChakraTuneUp2015. Join us all month to tune in to and tune up your energy centers for a mind-body-soul health overhaul this year.
As Seen In Kristen Schneider’s Class: How to Cultivate Sattva
Taylor Harkness stole this Ayurveda-informed teacher’s secrets for striking a happy, healthy, feel-good vibe on and off the mat.
The Top Yoga Moments of 2014
We rounded up our favorite poses, standout products, and the most inspirational tips to take into the new year.
Kathryn Budig’s Healthy Goodness “Caputo” Bowl Recipe
Craving simple, healthy meals after holiday decadence? This one-dish wonder’s medley of flavors and colors doesn't disappoint.
6 Instagram-Inspired Pose Variations From Two Fit Moms
Think how many "new" poses we'd never see if it weren't for social media. Here, Masumi Goldman shares a few of her favorites.
Doshas Decoded: Learn About Your Unique Mind & Body Type
Learn whether you are Vata-, Pitta-, or Kapha-dominant and how to stay in balance through seasonal changes for lasting health and peace of mind.
12 Yoga-Friendly Resorts for Your Next Vacation
Planning to travel in 2015? Pack your yoga bag! Here, we’ve picked our 12 unique destinations worth booking to kick back and om.
5 Yoga Poses for Insomnia
Beat your holiday hangover with this relaxing practice to decompress before bed for a super-satisfying night’s sleep.
Ayurveda 101: Self-Care Tips, Poses, Recipes + More
Ayurvedic tips to let your body heal and allow your inner radiance to shine through for a happier and better balanced life.
Find Your Purpose Using Shraddha + Dharma
Coral Brown explores what it means to live in alignment with our faith and purpose and offers a practice for getting started.
9 Poses to Recapture the Magic of Christmas Morning
Want to recapture the childlike wonder you used to feel on Christmas morning? Get into the spirit by giving yourself the gift of yoga.
These Yoga Poses Will Prep Your Body for Winter Endurance Sports
Use this practice to lengthen and strengthen your body for skiing and snowshoeing.
12 Yoga Poses to Spark Creativity
Creatives within the yoga community showed YJ what inspired and charged their innovative energy this year.
31 Tasty (And Healthy!) Recipes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Try these easy and healthy recipes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
YJ Editor Picks: Top Yoga Pants of 2014
Love printed patterns? So do we, especially when it comes to yoga pants. Here, the cutest bottoms of the year.
Lentil Terrine
Nutty and earthy, this terrine recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute is perfect for tonight's dinner
Celeriac Soup
A vegan soup everyone will enjoy from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Whole Wheat Fettuccine with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Crispy Shiitakes
A healthier version of the classic pasta from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Tomato Cloppino with Grilled Trumpet Mushroom ‘Scallops’ and Basil-Infused Oil
Vegetarian cloppino soup from the Natural Gourmet Institute uses mushrooms instead of seafood
Mushroom Ragout
A vegetarian dish from the Natural Gourmet Institute loaded with portobello, shiitake and crimini mushrooms
Carrot-Olive Salad
An easy salad to fix in minutes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Bengali-Style Braised Greens
Try this easy and delicious Natural Gourmet Institute recipe
Chole
This Indian Spiced Chickpea recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will add flavor to any dish
Baked Millet Croquettes
Use this Natural Gourmet Institute recipe as an alternative to dinner roles, and you'll have guests begging for more
Refried Soba Noodles with Vegetables
Craving something spicy? This recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will hit the spot
Warm Pinto Bean Salad with Shiitakes
Try this Natural Gourmet Institute recipe for a fat-free and high protein meal
Sauteéd Lacinata Kale with Matchstick Carrots
Kale, carrots and garlic are all you need for this easy Natural Gourmet Institute recipe
Chickpea-Arugula Salad with Sesame-Garlic Dressing
Add this filling salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute to your lunch schedule
Wild Rice Salad with Slivered Almonds and Currants
An easy weekday dinner from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Green Bean and Toasted Hazelnut Salad
A great salad alternative for those against traditional lettuces from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Tabouleh
A vegetarian dish made with cucumbers and tomatoes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Carrots and Poppy Seeds
An easy side dish from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Balsamic Beets
Serve over a bed of frisee to add a twist to any salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Creamy Carrot Soup with Oats
A soup that is packed with vitamin A and antioxidants from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Celery Vichyssoise with Potatoes
A thick soup that is fresh, clean and filling from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Beet, Watercress and Endive Salad
This three-ingredient salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute is vitamin-packed
Seitan Sandwich
The sandwich that will keep you full for an on-the-go day from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Lentil Pate
An easy-to-make spread for breads or crackers from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Cream of Mushroom Soup
How to make this classic soup without cracking open a can from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Emmer Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Fennel and Taleggio
A healthy choice to satisfy carb carvings from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Tempeh with Curried Coconut Sauce
Give your tastebuds a kick with this curried tempeh from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Miso Soup
A tofu-packed miso soup from the Natural Gourmet Institute has fresh ginger juice and shiitake mushrooms.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
This hearty soup recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will keep you warm all winter.
Roasted Parsnips & Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts, Thyme & Horseradish Dressing
This Natural Gourmet Institute recipe is a perfect side dish for any holiday gathering.
Bulgur, Acorn Squash and Pistachio Salad
This winter-time salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute is perfect to try out on your lunch-break.
Chinese-Style Fried Rice
A healthier version of this take-out dish without losing the taste from the National Gourmet Institute
4 Ways to Get Your Daily Dose of Probiotics (Smoothies Count!)
You've probably heard the buzz about probiotics. Here are four ways to include more of these digestion and health boosters in your diet.
The Top Yoga Moments of 2014
We combed through every issue, YogaJournal.com story, and social media post from 2014 to round up our favorite poses, standout products, and the most inspirational tips to take into the new year.
2014’s Most Inspiring Yoga Pics on Instagram
The #yogainspiration world showcases some pretty amazing shots. Here are nine of our favorites of the year.
YJ Editor Picks: Best Sticky Mats of 2014
Here are the best yoga mats of the year—eco-friendly, high-quality, responsibly made sticky mats to enhance your practice.
12 Yoga Poses to Spark Creativity
Creatives within the yoga community tell YJ what inspires and charges their unique innovative energy.
2014’s Most Inspiring Yoga Pics on Instagram
The #yogainspiration world showcases some pretty amazing shots. Here are nine of our favorites of the year.
4 Challenging Tree Pose Variations for Better Balance
Try yoga teacher Claire Missingham's ideas for adding some flair to your Vrksasana.
4 Restorative Yoga Poses to Soothe Holiday Stress
Have a to-do list that could rival Santa's? It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the holidays, which is why you need yoga more than ever.
5-Step Meditation to Conquer Work Stress + Cultivate Leadership
Want to play more of a leadership role at work and beyond—in a way that really feels true to you? Try this meditation.
3 Warming Breaths: Pranayama Perfect for Winter
Use these classic yogic breathing techniques before winter workouts, snow sports, or Sun Salutes to beat cold and dry winter air.
DIY Festive Scents for the Holiday Season
Want to infuse your home the holiday spirit? Skip store-bought, phtalate-containing air fresheners and make your own.
Kathryn Budig’s Perfect-Posture Secret: Anti-Slouch Yoga Strap Trick
This ingeniousness from the Iyengar lineage is one of the best ways to support your spine while opening up the pecs and shoulders.
8 Detoxifying Poses + Kundalini Kriyas
Teacher Liz Lindh created this sequence to boost energy, promote mental clarity, and rid the body of toxins after overeating.
The Superfood of the Season: Raw Chocolate
Get your dose of antioxidants and soothe your sweet tooth with raw chocolate.
Why I’m Grateful I Did My Yoga Teacher Training
It changed my life.
7 Yin Yoga Poses to Cultivate Gratitude
It’s easy to forget what the holidays are about. Yoga can help you remember.
Ask the Expert: Going from Hot Yoga to Cold Weather
Our expert weighs in on whether it's safe to head from an 108-degree class into chilly winter temperatures.
Stress-Less Holiday Travel Survival Kit for Yogis
These 8 items will not only help you survive the planes, trains, and automobiles but also find a bit of bliss en route.
Stress-Less Travel Survival Kit for Yogis
A gear kit to not only help you survive the planes, trains, and automobiles but also to find a bit of bliss en route.
The World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher: Her Secrets to a Long, Active, Happy Life
If there’s living proof that yoga is the fountain of youth, it’s 96-year-old Guinness-World-Records-holding Tao Porchon-Lynch.
Food App: Eat at Sustainable Restaurants with Edible Credits
A new crowdfunded program makes it easy to invest in small, sustainable startup restaurants and artisanal food businesses.
Date-Sweetened Pumpkin Tartlets
Naturally sweet pumpkin and dates provide ample sweetness without added sugar. For an even sweeter flavor, roast and puree a whole pumpkin or kabocha squash instead of using canned pumpkin.
Dairy-Free Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Plentiful dark-chocolate chunks and vegetable oil make these chewy cookies rich and satisfying. No milk chocolate or butter necessary.
Gluten-Free Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
In this luscious dessert, tangy cranberries are encased in just enough buttery cake, and a blend of spices and orange zest adds exciting flavor.
Vegan Maple Pecan Pie
Cashew cream combined with a hint of apple and cinnamon creates a luscious filling perfect for the holidays. A maple-pecan topping adds a sweet crunch.
How to Bake Healthy Holiday Treats
More and more people are avoiding ingredients that have always ruled baking recipes. Fortunately, seasonal treats can be just as sweet without them.
4 (Unconventional) Ways to Add Oats to Your Daily Diet
Oats are quickly becoming the healthy cook's anytime ingredient. Try these non-breakfast recipes to get you started.
Good Karma: Yoga Classes for the Homeless
Get in on yoga for a good cause. Kate Holcombe teaches weekly classes for homeless parents and children in San Francisco. Here's how you can get involved.
6 Inspiring Stories: How the Practice Changed these Yogis Lives
When a crisis hits, you have to dig deep. Yoga helps people tap into reserves of inner strength to find new hope, resilience, and happiness.