Yogis: This Feature Might Finally Sway You to Sign Up for Apple Fitness+
A new watchOS 8 feature has convinced me that Fitness+ and the Apple Watch might have a legit place in my mind-body practice after all.
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Yoga Helped Me Maintain My Sobriety During the Pandemic
In the past, I would have picked up a drink to escape pandemic stress. This time, I tried a yoga class instead.
3 Practices for Cultivating Self-Acceptance
In this excerpt from Tara Brach's latest book, "Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness," we reminded to trust the goodness in ourselves—and others.
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Give Yourself Some Self Massage Love
Make this DIY massage oil to soothe tired, achy muscles at home.
Mindfully Move to Connect to Your True, Uninhibited Self
Bringing mindful movement to your yoga or dance practice can unleash your curious, carefree inner child.
Bija Mantras Meditation
Activate and balance your chakras with this practice of chanting the seed syllables.
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How to Practice Nature-Based Spirituality Responsibly
More and more people are turning to nature to find connection, meaning, and a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves. But before you sing the praises of environmental spiritualism and how it has transformed your life, take a moment to understand the roots of nature-based rituals and the indigenous peoples that came before you.
This Is the Secret to Making Your Brain Quicker
And it only takes about eight weeks.
Want to Build Happy Habits in Your Kids? Teach Them to Do This Every Day
Super Yogis founder Rina Jakubowicz shares a simple and fun gratitude practice for kids ages 4 to 9.
Yoga For Personal Liberation: Join Us For A Live Conversation With Rajni Tripathi
Let's talk about what yoga is—and what it isn't.
This Meditation Will Help You Shut Out the Chaos Around You So You Can Deeply Relax and Replenish
Shut out the goings-on around you so you can turn your attention inward with a Pratyahara meditation.
The 12 Best Meditation Apps of 2021
After the year we've had, we could all use meditation. Luckily, with an abundance of apps to choose from, it's never been easier to start or deepen your practice.
5 Ways to Practice an Abundance Mindset
You might be surprised by how much you already have.
The Pandemic Has Wrecked Our Routines. These Ayurvedic Tips Can Bring Them Back
After a year-plus stuck at home, your daily habits likely need a tune-up. Add these rituals—starting today.
This Hindu God is the Ultimate Role Model for Being a Good Neighbor
Tyagaraja is a little posh, a little blingy, and all about community.
I Rediscovered This Type of Creative Writing, and I’ve Never Felt More Present
Daily walks have always been a pillar of my self-care routine. But now I'm connecting with nature—and myself—in a new way.
Chant Your Way Into Feeling Like a Goddess
It only takes three words.
Infuse New Energy into Your Practice with a Hip-Hop Power Flow
House music and hip hop during yoga? Yes, please.
I Am Goddess—Celebrating the Divine Feminine
Check out Egemen Sanli and Madhu Anziani's author page.
Ayurvedic Ambassador Radhi Devlukia-Shetty on How to Nourish Your Body, Mind, & Soul
Do a little dance and serve with love.
3 Yogi-Approved Practices to Build Resilience
Three Yoga Journal contributors share how they overcome life's challenges.
How Writing Has the Power to Heal Your Body and Mind
Narrative Healing is a members-based program that combines writing with restorative, therapeutic, and trauma-informed yoga to create a full-bodied approach to healing through the written word.
A Yoga Sequence to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
These uplifting, balancing poses are perfect for honoring the longest, lightest day of the year.
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The Meaning of Namaste
What does namaste mean? How is it pronounced? And when should you use it (and not)? Here's everything you need to know about this widely used—but often misunderstood—yoga term.
Cultivate Your Conscious Creativity to Spark Inspiration
Our Live Be Yoga Experience Ambassador helps you move through a creative block by quieting your mind and letting go.
These 5 Prompts Will Inspire Your Home Practice—And Make You a Better Teacher
Yes, your home practice is for you, but it can also improve your teaching. Here's how.
7 Ways to Use Ayurveda for Better Digestion
Optimal digestion doesn’t have to be complicated. Here's how to improve your gut now using common items found in your kitchen.
How Microdosing “Magic” Mushrooms Helped Me Fight Depression
I ingested tiny amounts of psilocybin almost daily for four months and finally started to feel grounded.
A Mindful Digital Detox
The next time you find yourself doom-scrolling, consider weaving some of these mindfulness practices into your daily routine.
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Meet Your 2021 Live Be Yoga Experience Ambassador
Trisha Fey Elizarde, a yoga, dance, and movement instructor in Portland, Oregon, joins our 6th Annual Live Be Yoga Experience to connect you with our diverse yoga communities.
May 2021 Forecast: Navigating the Drama of Eclipse Season
Our monthly planetary invitations help you find embodied alignment in your daily life through perspective, reflections, and inquiry. Here's what's in store for May 2021.
This Happiness-Boosting Trick Is So Easy You’ll Wonder Why You’re Not Doing It Already
If you're searching for how to feel happy, aim your search at new and unfamiliar territory.
15 Small Things That Will Instantly Boost Your Mood
Feeling down? Try one (or more) of these small actions, and watch your outlook instantly brighten.
10 Lifestyle Tips to Ease Back Pain
Yoga is a great start, but to truly alleviate and correct your back pain, you'll need a full-body solution.
April 2021 Forecast: Sprouting Up and Rooting Down
Our monthly planetary invitations help you find embodied alignment in your daily life through perspective, reflections, and inquiry. Here's what's in store for April 2021.
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A Meditation to Cultivate Joy
Release negative thoughts and energy and surrender into happiness with a simple breathing exercise.
Everything You Need to Know About the Heart Chakra
Discover the physical and mental signs of blocked energy in the fourth chakra—and how to clear it.
Wondering How to Be More Creative? 3 Yoga Teachers Share Their Secrets
If you're struggling to be more creative lately, you're in good company. So we asked our contributors for their top creativity-boosting tricks.
Self Love Practices That Also Boost Heart Health
Prioritizing heart health is a self love practice you might be missing. These 4 exercises will give your mood—and your ticker—a boost.
7 Rituals to Transform Your Day Into a Sacred Practice
In this excerpt from her upcoming new book Radiant Rest, Tracee Stanley reframes how we approach the practice, so we can experience the quality of radiance in our daily lives.
Try Partner Yoga For a Unique Valentine’s Day Treat
Try a new, surprisingly intimate way to connect with your partner this Valentine's Day. This simple sequence can inspire loving touch and closeness with your sweetheart—or even a dear friend.
Your New Evening Ritual: A Yoga Practice for Intention Setting
Spend some “you” time at the end of the day.
6 Ways to Set More Mindful Goals
Discover and foster goals that spark passion, excitement, and daily enjoyment through these science-backed mindfulness strategies.
Carefree, Arizona: Everything You Need To Know About This Energy Vortex Is In The Name
Carefree has a vibe so mellow you could melt into it as though in Savasana, surrounded by massive boulders and towering, hundred-year-old saguaro cacti. Here's what you need to plan your visit.
YJ Tried It: An Intro to Holotropic Breathwork
Never underestimate the power of the breath.
Mindful Money Management Tips to Inspire Financial Security
Whether you want to pay off student loans, stick to a budget, or start investing, you can learn to manage your money mindfully on the mat with these 9 poses that stimulate financial stability.
Now Streaming: Guided Meditation on Netflix
“Headspace Guide to Meditation,” a new Netflix series narrated by Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe, uses storytelling to teach mindfulness.
The Art of the Silent Bow
Yoga teacher and mindfulness researcher Riya Deshpande on expressing appreciation and humility through Namaskar.
Go Higher with Lalah Delia
Best-selling author and wellness educator Lalah Delia on raising your vibration to find your highest Self
What Yoga Philosophy Says About Getting Angry
Being frustrated means you're paying attention.
A Death Doula’s Take on the Pandemic
As fall arrives and COVID-19 numbers rise, wellness practitioners across the country are sharing their healing modalities to help us face our fear of death. We spoke with John Christian Phifer, a death doula, about how the novel coronavirus is changing our relationship with life.
Parents, This Relaxing, Empowering Yoga Flow’s For You
Try these 9 poses to soothe and ground you in gratitude.
Create a Practice to Uplift Your Spirit, Inspire Creativity, and Calm Your Nervous System
Live Be Yoga Ambassador Monica Cadena shares an inspiring morning practice with her spiritual teacher and life coach Dayana Mendoza.
Latham Thomas’ Advice for Reinvigorating Your Practice: Active Rest
The author, doula, and founder of Mama Glow offers a three-part restorative practice to reset your nervous system and reclaim your yoga glow.
A Yoga Nidra Practice for Releasing Grief
Try this restorative practice, from teacher Tracee Stanley, to get grounded and connect with the unconditional support of the Earth.
YJ Tried It: Dopamine Fasting Helped Me Appreciate the Present
Could avoiding impulsive behaviors—such as scrolling social media, having sex, eating certain foods, and drinking alcohol—make future pleasures that much more enjoyable? I had to give them up to find out.
9 Yoga Poses for Back Pain
Ease back pain and refresh your energy with this sequence to help you feel more spacious and breathe deeper.
Use This Guided Meditation to Connect with Your Spiritual Side During Crazy Times
Having a strong spiritual community is integral to self-care. Connecting with a higher power may help stabilize you, no matter what's happening in the world.
The Meditation Lizzo’s and John Legend’s Choreographer Can’t Live Without
Emmy-nominated artistic director Jemel McWilliams says his yoga and meditation practices are helping him through the pandemic.
A 20-Minute Sequence to Feel Good in YOUR Body
Yoga therapist Marsha Banks-Harold teaches an asana practice that will help you feel gratitude for your one precious life.
5 Ways to Harness Moon Energy For Self-Care
Spread passion and rebirth with these celestial accoutrement.
Yogi Olympian Tianna Bartoletta is Ready to Defend her World Title
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.
Feeling Stuck? These 4 Mindfulness Rituals Will Help You Feel Creative Again
Try these yoga and meditation practices, digital detox tips, and more for overcoming mental blocks, enhancing focus, and awakening your imagination.
Yoga Journal Podcasts: The Yoga Show
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Yoga Journal Podcasts: The Practice
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To Pay or Not to Pay for Yoga During the Coronavirus Shutdown
With classes offered on free platforms, including Zoom and Instagram Live, people are grappling with if and how to compensate teachers.
4 Tarot Card Readers to Follow Now
Add a little divination to your Instagram feed with these modern-day mystics. No, they’re not reading your mind, but they may uncover your truths.
After Years of Financial Struggles, YogaWorks to Permanently Close in New York
The decision to close the four remaining New York locations effective April 19 highlights the uncertainty facing yoga teachers, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Yoga Teachers Tell Us What They’re Reading Right Now
Yoga teachers recommend their most treasured books to help brighten your days while hunkering down.
5 Spiritual Musicians to Follow
Here, five artists share the inspirations behind their lyrics and sounds.
How to Be Happy at Every Age
Yogis and scholars explain how to cultivate happiness at every age embrace what each decade brings your way.
Meet Hollywood’s Favorite Yoga Teacher
Kirschen Katz is the go-to yoga teacher for many Hollywood A-listers, but her most fulfilling work—teaching kids—comes after the school bell rings.
7 Poses for Finding Courage and Leading From the Heart
This uplifting sequence from Nebraska-based yoga teacher Mary Clare Sweet will help you find your path when life feels chaotic and crazy.
Yoga Photographer Robert Sturman Honors Tao Porchon-Lynch
Known as the oldest yoga teacher in the West, Tao will leave a legacy of optimism and strength.
Are You Conflict Avoidant? Here’s How to Breathe Through Uncomfortable Conversations
This advanced pranayama can help you and a friend or family member share feedback in a constructive way. Who doesn't need help with that?
Yoga Transformed Me After Childhood Abuse
How yoga helped me heal from neglect and violence.
Tap Into Mindfulness to Keep the Peace This Holiday Season
When seasonal stressors threaten your holiday cheer, these practices can help bring back the merry.