YJ Tried It

I ingested tiny amounts of psilocybin almost daily for four months and finally started to feel grounded.

Wolf Terry shares how Brainspotting Therapy allowed her to release old trauma and find a new sense of peace.

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.

Whether you're interested in this instrument to lead kirtan or bhajan or simply want to deepen your mantra practice at home, the harmonium is actually pretty easy to learn.

Deep meditations in the woods? Yes please.

We learned unforgettable lessons at a yoga retreat designed to help you overcome profound loss.

Technology is changing the way people do yoga, and we’re here for it. Is the virtual class experience provided by Mirror worth the price tag? Find out.

We tried an intense social justice training designed to help us serve a higher purpose. Here’s what we learned about trauma, transformation, being vulnerable, and taking care of yourself.

Up your creativity and flexibility by practicing with a 6-foot-tall bendable stick from a company called Stick Mobility.

One writer plunges into a seven-day yoga challenge and has five major takeaways from her experience.

Writer Jennifer Davis-Flynn joins hundreds in white garb for a day of meditation in which you hold eye contact with a partner.

Executive editor Lindsay Tucker spent a week in Southern France with author Jen Pastiloff on her On Being Human Retreat. Here are a few ways she learned to open up and love herself more—and you can too.

What happens when a seasoned yoga teacher and meditation practitioner goes on a 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat? Lauren Eckstrom reports.

Want to snag more (and better quality) sleep, and always wondered if meditating at night might help? See what happens when one Yoga Journal editor tries 30 days of sleep meditation.

Hot yoga fans swear by the benefits of heat, but frosty temps may actually take your practice to the next level. We shivered our way through a “cool yoga” class to give you the scoop.

This trendy yoga class brings your practice onto a vibe board that looks like an electrified descendent of a step aerobics platform. But in a world full of yoga hybrids, is it worth the buzz? Jeremy Falk finds out.

One Yoga Journal editor replaced her daily meditation practice with ASMR YouTube videos for a week. Here’s what happened.

Yes, the teacher can see you in your living room ... here are the pros and cons of taking a two-way live streaming yoga class.

Dropping all my inhibitions changed my yoga practice.

As a yogi, you’ve likely picked up a crystal or a mala—and maybe hoped it could help you cultivate what you lack. But would you buy into crystal healing as an alternative therapy?

Yoga Journal Senior Editor Meghan Rabbitt volunteered to play pincushion in the name of journalism—and beauty.

You may diffuse essential oils in your home or dab them on your body, but have you tried vaping them? YJ intern Jentry Womack tried it.

After dealing with years of digestive and menstrual issues, Yoga Journal’s web producer sought the help of an Ayurvedic doctor. Here, she shares what happened when she took his advice and overhauled her lifestyle for a full month.

Velvet is making a comeback in fashion right now, but can this runway trend really perform on the yoga mat? We gave it a try.

New smart jewelry product Leaf Urban helps you predict your stress level by tracking your sleep, daily activity, menstrual cycle, and meditation practice—and looks pretty doing it.

Looking for something new to sip this summer? Just released, TY KU Cucumber Sake hits all the right light and refreshing notes.

Wireless headphones meet asana. And it’s more than the next fad—it’s a pretty smart fix for a variety of teaching challenges.

This sweet maple water is packed with minerals to fortify and strengthen your bones. YJ put the new health trend to the test.

Want to breathe a little bit easier? Some say the solution is sitting in a salt-filled room.

At Harbin Hot Springs Retreat Center, watsu water massage offers relaxation and release.