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Of all the hobbies that Erica Rodefer Winters has started, yoga is the only one that has stuck.

Is your yoga practice getting stale? Shake things up with these yoga hybrids. From aerial yoga to yoga with weights, there’s a class for everyone.

This weekend yoga studios around the world will celebrate the birthday of a living legend, BKS Iyengar.

Erica Rodefer Winters demystifies 5 expressions overheard in yoga class.

Pattabhi Jois called family life the Seventh Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Over the holidays, Neal Pollack tackles this most challenging practice of all.

At synagogues and Jewish community centers, yoga and meditation complement the spiritual life.

A dedicated Bikram yogini finds freedom and a deep connection to herself when she embarks on her own practice.

From instant calming to greater self-awareness, Erica Rodefer Winters has found pranayama to be an incredibly important part of her regular yoga practice.

At the first sign of a cold, try grabbing some props for a supported, restful yoga practice to deeply nurture body and spirit.

Feeling uninspired? Try these five poses to get the creative juices flowing.

Yoga practice and philosophy can help free us from suffering, even in life's most difficult moments.

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Prenatal yoga can prepare your mind, body, and spirit for motherhood.

Famous yogis share how they make space for gratitude and inspiration in their home altars.

Sally Kempton gives insight into the student-teacher relationship dynamic.

You can always find joy inside of you, if you just take the time to tap into it, writes Erica Rodefer Winters. This week, she shares 5 poses that help her find happiness when she's feeling blue.

Kino McGregor talks to YogaJournal.com about Ashtanga yoga and about her new book.

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This week's planetary happenings shimmer with good luck. Here's how you can align your yoga practice with the fortuitous energy of the solstice.

Restorative poses as well as calming forward bends and slow, deep breathing can help with high blood pressure.

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When a beloved yoga teacher moves on, students get a first-hand lesson in impermanence.

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Water-loving yogis play with balance, focus, and core strength by taking their practice offshore.

Sherri Meyer found her inner peace and stability by using yoga for grief and loss.

Use yogic philosophy to find satisfaction in your job, no matter what it is.

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Establish a regular personal practice, and yoga's benefits—including a steady mind and strong, flexible body—will come.

RAIN is a Buddhist mindfulness tool that offers support for working with intense and difficult emotions.

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No matter how busy you are, you can always come back to the present and back to yourself.

Dropped into a fitness class developed for the Navy Seals, the author channels her yoga practice and soars.

Uncertainty is part of life, but these tips will help you understand the intricacies of fear and release yourself its clutch.

According to the Vedas, your soul has four distinct desires, collectively described as purushartha, "for the purpose of the soul."

When life doesn't go as planned, try this guided meditation to connect to surrender to a source bigger than yourself.

Bhakti yoga can help you transform moments of heartbreak into a romance with life itself.

See how the regular study and practice of yoga led to full transformation in four lives.

From Ashtanga to Vini, find your fit from the many types of yoga.

Vinyasa yoga teaches us to cultivate an awareness that links each action to the next—on the mat and in our lives.

Need a break during your cycle? Try this gentle sequence for menstruation.

Relieve a tension headache with this yoga sequence designed for focused relaxation.

Make space for your New Year's intentions by letting go of the past.

Untangling yourself from the grip of addiction can seem impossible, but yoga can lift you to higher ground.

From flexibilty to peace of mind, yoga develops qualities to keep you young at heart.

For non-yogis, it can be difficult to believe it's the "wonder" practice that devotees make it out to be. One yogini recalls her skepticism, and the moment she found faith in yoga.

Try these seven simple ways to reset. Some take only a few seconds, and none takes more than 15 minutes. But in every case, the very act of taking time to stop and nurture yourself is as important as the practice you choose to explore.

Connect with the part of you that remains steady to accept change.

A yogini struggles through her work duty at an ashram, until she finally finds peace with her chores—and a miracle happens.

Sometimes things don't go your way. But understanding the causes of suffering can help you meet life's challenges with equanimity.

Yogis are often asked "Is yoga cardio?" While it may not seem to be the case, all practices aren't created equal, and some strategic sequencing can help you get a cardiovascular workout from your practice.

Four stories of transformation to reinvigorate your own yoga practice.

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How chanting became part of American music culture.

Let music move you through this chakra-focused, confidence-boosting flow.

Getting to the root of your anxiety can help you overcome it.

When having a baby sets Erica Rodefer Winters's yoga practice back, she struggles with remembering that yoga is not about advanced poses, but the process of getting there.

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You'll feel calmer and more centered after these practices.

Take it from an entrepreneurial yogi: Setting goals helps you climb higher.

Susan Cole talks about leaving behind her Christian roots and the norms of her community to discover her own brand of spirituality.

Connect with the warmth of the sun as you nourish your body and spirit with this revitalizing sequence.

Lead with your heart and embrace the universe with bhakti yoga and kirtan chanting.

Patanjali outlines five functions of the mind. Understanding them will bring you closer to knowing your true Self.

Yoga is banned in many Islamic countries, but some Western Islamic leaders say that yoga—done in a respectful way—can be enjoyed.

Self-reflection is the first step in breaking patterns and tendencies that no longer serve you.

A young yoga practitioner injures herself and then learns to listen to her body instead of her head by taking the word 'should' out of her practice.

The Take Back Yoga campaign argues that the practice's Hindu roots have been intentionally ignored in the West.

During this darkest of seasons, kindle your heart's flame and share your light with the world.

Prepare for surgery with mind-body techniques that may help you recover faster.

Baxter Bell offers a yogic prescription for sufferers of the autoimmune disease lupus.

Clear the pathway to achieving your goals with focused practice and detachment.

Rituals make even mundane activities intentional and sacred. Here, Katie Silcox explains how to create rituals in everyday life.

Establish a place of refuge and weather even the toughest of times with grace.

There are no shortcuts to true knowing, so relax and take it one step at a time.

AcroYogis play with communication, connection, and trust to get their practice off the ground.

One man found his authentic voice by singing for inspiration. Here's his advice for following tradition while finding your own creative expression.

The society and lifestyle magazine points the spotlight on a brewing controversy within one of yoga's most respected traditions.

Use music during your yoga practice to harmonize your breathing and life.

"Vinyasa" doesn't translate as fast and furious. See how it can help you move with skill into a seated pose.