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The vast majority of us tend to adopt this shoulders-hunched, neck-craned-forward posture regularly throughout our day thanks to our desk-bound jobs. Learn how yoga can reverse its effects.

Celebrate the spring equinox with this invigorating sequence.

Need a way to clear your mind? Try Trinity Breath set to this track created by KYMÅ, a DJ, sonic wellness consultant, and meditation teacher. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at her production process.

These simple postures will help you get back to your practice safely and build a sense of integration with your body.

This sequence gets you out of your head to help you build better balance. Prepare to be challenged!

You may have read of people doing 108 Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) at the time of the spring equinox, or own mala with 108 beads. Here's why the number is considered so auspicious.

Here's how to maximize the benefits of that “hurts so good” feeling.

If you’ve been thinking about an at-home bike, now might be the moment. Here's why you should consider complementing your yoga practice with cardio and strength training.

Sitting more can take its toll. Boost your energy and your attitude with this tension relieving sequence.

With this practice, I invite you to join me on this journey of reconnecting to the Creator within and above.

Find creative ways these common props can boost your core strength and enhance your practice.

Just hopped off your Peloton? Create a yummy post-workout routine using your favorite asana poses as cool down stretches. 

Trying to get into the perfect shape can lead to injury. Here's how to find the sweet spot without overdoing it.

Challenge your balance and open your heart with this empowering sequence

This sequence, developed exclusively for Yoga Journal, can be done anywhere. All you need is a mat, a bolster,  two chairs, and access to a wall. 

Spend some “you” time at the end of the day.

A practice to empower your day.

They're easy, popular and, apparently, effective. Here's why they work to boost your confidence.

A wonky SIJ is a "yoga problem" and also can crop up postpartum. Try this sequence to stabilize, stretch, and strengthen the tissues supporting this vital joint.

Need a boost? This list of words and phrases from our readers will help inspire and empower you.

A former NFL Kicker shares an empowering sequence and meditation to help you bounce back from setbacks and defeat.

Unravel texting-Induced tension and reconnect to you with these 8 liberating poses.

Make Sun Salutations more accessible by using a chair as a prop.

We count down your favorite yoga sequences of 2020 according to pageviews.

A sequence exploring Kaiut Yoga, an alternative to the fitness influence in the yoga industry helping people reconnect with their body’s inner wisdom.

Discover how your shadow can help you bring forward your truest self with this short, yet effective, sequence featuring the detoxifying energy of Breath of Fire and challenging physical asanas that build resilience.

Try these 9 yin yoga poses to feel more grounded this winter.

Try these side body-centric poses to refine your asana practice and deepen your core connection

The backs of your legs will thank you.

Try this dynamic yoga flow to balance your energy

Release emotional stress and feel lighter with these poses.

Learn how props can offer you the support you need to enhance your practice.

Soothe tired eyes and a stressed out mind with these grounding poses

Ground your energy and become more present with this stabilizing sequence.

Learn to accept yourself as you are with this balancing yoga sequence.

Boost your brain power and think outside of the box with these playful poses.

Try Amber Karnes' way of accessing the energizing and balancing benefits of Natarajasana.

Rejuvenate your body and mind with this heart-opening flow.

Try these 9 poses to soothe and ground you in gratitude.

These variations of Baddha Konasana, or Cobbler's Pose, will help keep you grounded.

Here are 10 yoga poses to help you recharge and strengthen your resolve.

Yoga can be a source of deep healing. It can also cause injuries or irritate existing sore areas, especially related to back, knee, shoulder, and wrist pain. We asked some of the world's leading yoga teachers how to practice safely—now, and for years to come.

The author, doula, and founder of Mama Glow offers a three-part restorative practice to reset your nervous system and reclaim your yoga glow.

Go from tired and wired to feeling energized and calm with a sequence that targets your back, shoulders, hamstrings, and hips.

These seven poses will help you navigate the shift from pitta to vata season with grounded grace, ease, and calm.

Ease back pain and refresh your energy with this sequence to help you feel more spacious and breathe deeper.

Soften that stress in the backs of your legs with this grounding sequence.

Improve your golf swing with these targeted poses for core strength and upper-back mobility.

Criminal justice reform activist and amputee Steven Medeiros shares 12 poses that help him relax.

How one pose changed his life and how playing "the edge" could change yours.

Teacher Crystal Fenton shares her experiences offering yoga for firefighters.

These two six-pose sequences will help you warm up and cool down before and after you jump in the pool.

New research shows that just two weekly 90-minute yoga sessions can improve balance and motor learning as you age. Here, the asana sequence researchers used.

The key to relief is a balance of stretching and strengthening.

Try these 5 poses to support you during late pregnancy and after giving birth

Pranayama can be a simple way to find balance and beat the summer heat.

Try these 10 poses to refresh your aura, open your heart, and strengthen your hips.

These 12 Energy Medicine Yoga movements will leave you feeling balanced and full of life.

No vacation in sight? Bring some playfulness and adventure into your summer with these 8 poses.

This Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-inspired sequence from Yoga Journal's Live Be Yoga Tour Ambassador Cameron Allen will help you find calm during these unpredictable times.

When we push too hard, we're prone to stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. But when we fail to apply ourselves, we may never realize our potential. In his new book, The Practice is the Path, yoga teacher Tias Little describes how to find middle ground. Plus, a pranayama practice to embody balance.

These 11 poses help keep this track star feeling balanced, graceful, and resilient.

The three-time Olympic gold medalist's dreams for the 2020 games were derailed by injury, illness, and the global pandemic. Today, she's taking it all in stride, thanks to her yoga practice.

Expectant mamas (or anyone) can use this centering practice to relax and de-stress.

In this excerpt from her book, Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma, Gail Parker provides valuable tools to help process stressful experiences and recover from trauma.

Use this practice to care for yourself and process emotions, thoughts, and sensations. Cry if you need to, laugh if you want to—so you can develop the tools you need to stay present and care for yourself and others.

Pregnant mamas, celebrate your journey with a simple practice that grounds and enlivens you.

Boost your creativity with asana that open your chakras and keep you aligned with the astrological seasons.

The meaning behind these sacred hand gestures.

Support your body in early pregnancy with these soothing shapes.

Try these easy pranayama practices to access mental clarity and release tension and stress.

Yoga teacher and clinical psychologist Dr. Melody Moore offers a framework for building your own sequence and standing in your power.