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Yoga Journal advertising coordinator Elizabeth Regan takes a life-changing trip to a cadaver lab, where her discovery of the body's interior fosters growth in both mind and spirit.

Art of Teaching Yoga mentor Giselle Mari explains why networking is so important for yoga teachers.

Got a big yoga audition coming up? Here are 6 tips for conquering nerves and landing the job from our Art of Teaching Yoga lead teachers.

Yoga Journal digital producer Samantha Trueheart shares how yoga teacher training helped her overcome a lifelong fear and open up her throat chakra.

Discrimination is the last thing you want to convey as a teacher -- or feel as a student. Here's how yogis are bringing mindfulness to this important topic, so everyone feels welcome on the mat.

We asked our Art of Teaching yoga teachers for their best tips for teaching alignment (hint: it's all about personalization).

A simple, mindful big-toe adjustment can create stability in the bones, ligaments, and muscles of the feet, enhancing the mind-body connection and creating a secure foundation for safe and comfortably aligned poses.

During yoga teacher training, Yoga Journal associate editor Elizabeth Marglin realizes how hard it is to find words that are true to her own experience, accurate, and useful for others.

When you approach money with the same consciousness you bring to your yoga practice, your financial life can offer profound personal insight and wisdom.

An MD turned yoga teacher, Nadine Kelly believes an asana a day keeps the doctor away.

Even the biggest and baddest of asanas have actions that can be mastered by all levels. Use the following poses that mimic our peak pose to prepare for the full experience.

We asked Alexandria Crow, who will lead our Art of Teaching Yoga workshop, for 3 ways she stays true to her "sans fluff" teaching style.

Yoga Journal art director Melissa Newman shares four tips for harnessing yoga's power to deepen self-awareness.

Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, breaks down the three essential segments every vinyasa practice should have.

We asked seasoned yoga teachers Coral Brown and Giselle Mari how they weave yogic principles into asana classes without alienating or confusing their students.

YJ senior editor Tasha Eichenseher shares how a teacher training she wasn’t sure she should sign up for has given her a new appreciation for her injury and the way it changed her perspective on yoga.

Want to celebrate International Day of Yoga with your community? Learn how you could win a $1,000 grant from Yoga Alliance to do it!

John Friend offers advice for designing a 20-minute yoga sequence.

We asked teacher-trainers Alexandria Crow and Coral Brown how they "self-assess" themselves as yoga teachers and how you can do this, too. Here, their 5 tips.

We asked 3 seasoned yogis to share with us the biggest mistakes they made when they started out as yoga teachers, and what they learned from these "oops" moments.

YJ senior editor Amanda Tust shares five key tips from yoga teacher training that she plans to keep in her back pocket in case she ever actually ends up in front of a class.

Our Art of Teaching Yoga trainers offer insight into 5 things yoga students wish their teachers would do more (or less) of.

Yoga Journal associate art director Abigail Biegert shares two lasting lessons she learned in yoga teacher training this week.

These 10 influential teachers have dedicated their lives to spreading the practices of yoga and have impacted millions of new yogis around the globe.

We asked Alexandria Crow, who will lead our upcoming Art of Teaching Yoga workshop, for 3 ways this groundbreaking course will make YOU a better teacher.

From the philosophy lessons and inner work to the homework and teaching practice, a YTT is a transformative experience. A few key self-care strategies can really help.

A tense QL could be lurking behind those aches and pains. Here's how to address it.

Yoga Journal Copy Chief Matt Samet shares his surprise at discovering the difference between practicing yoga and teaching it.

Find ways to weave yoga philosophy into your asana sequence without alienating or overwhelming your students.

Yoga Journal editor-in-chief Carin Gorrell gets candid about her own fears and insecurities pre-YTT. Sound familiar?

Get to know the different ways your muscles contract to power up your asana practice.

Last year, 14,700 new yoga teachers registered with Yoga Alliance. But are all of these newly trained teachers well qualified? Experienced yoga instructors weigh in.

Need yoga lesson planning inspiration? Use these tips to stay inspired when creating new sequences for your yoga classes, so you and your students will never get bored.

Teaching yoga can be draining. Here, six successful instructors share their personal wellness tips, tricks, and routines for maintaining energy.

Finishing a teacher training can feel both liberating and intimidating. Take these tips from Gigi Yogini as you start your career as a yoga teacher.

No student should have to withstand knee pain in a pose. Here are simple modifications for five basic yoga poses to offer your students.

A lot of new yoga teachers feel lost and slightly overwhelmed once the cocoon of Teacher Training has been shed. Learn how to get your yoga teaching career started.

These six tips will help you take your private teaching to the next level of professionalism to offer the best experience possible for your clients.

Considering hosting a YTT? Learn from teacher trainer and studio owner Sigrid Matthews' experience. Start with these questions.

Is every yoga teacher and studio owner you know hosting a YTT these days? Teacher Trainer Sigrid Matthews explains what they know that you don't.

Our writer spent a day with Annie Carpenter at YJ LIVE! and came away with a newfound respect for her feet. Use this sequence as your owner’s manual.

Got low back pain? Adopt these three slow, subtle yoga strategies from Tias Little to get more relief out of each practice.

Practice these backbends and inversions for increased flexibility and strength and feel the freedom of greater range of motion in your chest and shoulders.

With so many yoga studios popping up around the country, it can be hard to find the competitive edge against other businesses in town. Here's how to stand out.

Reverse the effects of slumping and slouching.

Hands-on assists can be an incredibly potent tool for helping yoga students find better alignment, relaxation, stability, and extension. Learn five from AcroYoga teacher Deven Sisler.

A San Francisco–based yoga teacher offers asana as a doorway to creativity.

Completing a 200-hour teacher training is a major accomplishment for a yogi, but it's not all that’s necessary to become a yoga teacher, says Eddie Modestini.

With yoga continually evolving, CE is crucial for teachers. Here, five tips for getting the most you can out of your time as a student.

I AM Yogi Twist™ Flash Cards, a new game from yoga-teacher-to-the-stars Alanna Zabel, is a fun and silly way to teach kids yoga postures.

A yoga therapist and recovering addict helps others find self-acceptance and sustainable recovery.

With a new “yogalebrity” popping up on social media daily, we asked, what we can learn about yoga poses and philosophy from our feeds?

After a receiving diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, this Ohio-based athlete discovered that yoga 
helps keep his symptoms at bay and felt he had to share its healing power with others.

Reflecting on 40 years, we asked Alexandria Crow which alignment cues have passed their prime. She makes a strong case for retiring these five.

Meet 12 teachers who have spent 40-plus years sharing their practice to help authenticate yoga in America today.

A onetime lawyer shares how yoga can help sustain human-rights advocates and workers.

Twisting poses are a top cause of SI joint injury. Learn how 
to safely anchor yourself before moving into your next twist.

This teacher in Washington, DC, 
integrates Rolfing with yoga to help his students move more freely.

As we look back on 40 years of YJ, we asked six renowned yoga teachers to join us and reminisce about how far they've come in the last four decades, too.

NASA rocket scientist Scott Lewicki balances his highly technical and scientific day job by finding creative and inventive ways to offer the teachings of yoga.

Western research is now proving what yogis have known all along: Breathwork can deliver powerful mind and body benefits. In this three-part series, learn how and why to take better advantage of it both in practice and in life.

The way you position your hands on the ground is important. Alexandria Crow breaks down what this commonly used cue misses about doing it safely and how you can do better.

Do you have open hips? While that might let you get into advanced postures, too much range of motion can actually work against you. Here are 3 steps to go from hypermobility to stability.

A number of states are arguing that teacher training programs should fall under longstanding laws that guide vocational or post-secondary education.

Learn more about the personal journey and vision of Melody Moore, PhD, RYT, who founded the Embody Love Movement in 2012 to use yoga as a transformational tool for embracing inner beauty.

A clinical psychologist shares how yoga can help people embrace their emotions and embody self-love.

Tailor your practice to the season. Work these Ayurvedic tips into your sequences now to boost energy in preparation for your best summer yet.

As yoga teachers, it’s our job to make these postures as docile as possible. Here, 3 simple tips to help your students overcome their fears.

“Soft,” “relaxed” glutes never had an inspiring ring to Alexandria Crow till she understood the anatomy behind the alignment cue.

YJ LIVE! presenter Rolf Gates walks us through the nuances of designing a 7-part yoga sequence that touches on each of the seven chakras.

Matthew Sanford teaches with a focus on subtle inner sensations, rather than physical actions. Reverse-engineer your hands-on adjustments.

To outsiders yoga appears to be all about flexibility, but teacher Alexandria Crow says it’s so much more. (And yes, there is such a thing as too flexible.)

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

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

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

Healthy movement in your tailbone may 
influence your whole spine.

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.

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.

YJ’s business of yoga experts offer three tips to help you launch a career teaching privates.

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