Foundations

Use these core yogic teachings to support you through radical life changes.

A proven antidote to anxiety, yoga nidra has been adopted by veterans, recovering addicts, and average stressed-out people.

Is there a conflict in belief? Leading scholars and experts weigh in on all we hold sacred.

Practicing the art of accepting a gift—be it a material item or something less tangible like a compliment, favor, or piece of wisdom—can help us live, and give, with more meaning.

A new book reveals that yoga philosophy, like that found in the Bhagavad Gita, was used as justification for violence by members of the S.S.

You can plant the future of your dreams when you act with an understanding of karma.

Shine a light on the dark side of yourself to discover your negative tendencies, and change them.

An American kirtan revolution turns chanting God's name into something hip as well as holy.

Use yoga to stay centered and grounded this holiday season. Here's why you should practice more.

Bikram Choudhury sues donation-based New York yoga studio chain for copyright infringement. Do you think he has a case?

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By now it's common knowledge that yoga has its roots in Hinduism. For this reason one Seattle pastor says there's no room for yoga in Christianity. Yoga is demonic, says Pastor Mark Driscoll, and it can't be separated from...

Find the benefits of approaching your yoga practice and life, with a sense of play through AcroYoga.

Utilize these yoga four poses to jump start your work day and incorporate yoga for the office.

This past Sunday, The New York Times dedicated real estate in its Opinion Pages to reflect upon what Vivekananda meant to yoga in the West, as the 150th anniversary of his birth approaches. Author Ann Louise Bardach reflects on how...

Connect with your inner light and share with the world.

The Indian deity Parvati is surprisingly relevant to anyone looking to balance strength with gentleness.

Embrace life by understanding the 5 basic levels of life's pleasures.

Replacing hard-headed discipline with self-compassion is a more effective strategy for making changes.

Alignment is essential for the health of the knees. Unfortunately, practicing Triangle Pose too often without its counterpose can create an imbalance in the joint. Lean how to stay safe.

"You go into any yoga class in the West, and it's filled with women. And it's so ironic, women were never part of the yoga tradition at all," says author Linda Sparrowe in YogaWoman, a new documentary film by sisters...

Feel yourself slipping into old patterns? Here are 7 ways to keep that from happening.

Krishna Das says chanting the names of Hindu gods isn't religious—it's just joyful.

One scholar's quest to trace his practice back to its source ultimately gives him a glimpse of yoga's greater truth.

You can be present doing any task as long as you make an effort to be aware. Here are a few of my favorite everyday moments that I try to savor the present moment.

Feel the language barrier when you enter the yoga studio? These 5 words are a good place to start breaking it.

Om shrim mahalkshmyai namah! Reverence to the power of sri, the great goddess Lakshmi!

Cultivate equanimity in the face of life's ups and downs, and find deeper access to joy.

Going on yoga service trips is challenging and knowing what to expect before you go on a service trip will help you get the most from your experience.

Take delight in the good fortune of others to create more happiness for yourself.

Barbara Benagh listens to her own inner wisdom—and helps students learn to trust in theirs.

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Yoga Journal interviews Stephen Cope, founder and director of Kripalu's Institute for Extraordinary Living.

Not sure if it’s pronounced cha-kra or “sha”-kra? Everything you learned about how to pronounce Sanskrit may be wrong. Here’s how to get this surprisingly simple language right, plus how it can deepen your practice.

Start your day with reverence.

Offering teacher training to minority populations, Maya Breuer hopes to open yoga's door to all.

Trying to live up to unrealistic expectations won't serve you or your students. Balance being a role model with real life.

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Set the mood and pace for your class with music playlists.

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Use restorative yoga to combat seasonal affective disorder, a form of winter depression triggered by a lack of sunlight.

Kelly McGonigal, PhD, a yoga teacher and health psychologist at Stanford University, shares tips for dealing with chronic pain through yoga and meditation.

You’re not alone if slowing down leads to stressing out. Here’s what you need to know.

Mental yoga reveals the mind's nature and its filters and is an important part of physical yoga practice.

Yoga is so much more than asana. Learn more by picking up these classic yoga books every yogi has read at least once.

You may think it’s a harmless pastime, but gossip can be damaging—socially and spiritually.

Yoga educator Leslie Kaminoff believes that the breath and the lab of the human body are our greatest teachers.

Practice giving without expectation and enjoy a bountiful sense of connection.

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For more than 30 years, Tim Miller has been refining his Ashtanga Yoga practice.

Having studied many forms of yoga–Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Viniyoga–and popularized Yin Yoga, Sarah Powers has created a custom practice that she calls Insight Yoga.

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Is it really possible that imagination can influence outcomes in the "real" world? Using your imagination can be a powerful and creative tool for a life transformation.

Interested in starting yoga? Take a cue from Yoga Sutra I.1—there's no time like the present.

Because if you're human, chances are you struggle with it.

Yogic tradition offers three basic remedies for guilt: Avoid it by practicing ethical mindfulness, purify your psyche of the residue of old actions, and practice self-forgiveness.

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Embrace your relationship as part of your practice, and let your communication and compassion blossom.

Master of Mysore: celebrating the life of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, founder of Ashtanga Yoga.

T.K.V. Desikachar brings to the practice a full spectrum of yoga therapy, philosophy, and Ayurveda learned from his father, T. Krishnamacharya.

One of the first to rock out in yoga class, Steve Ross aims to bring the love and joy of music and asana to all his students.

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Yoga helps HIV patients strengthen their immune systems and their spirits.

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Stick with challenging poses to build your muscles and your confidence.

Explore the layers of your body and soul to find your inner core of goodness.

Baron Baptiste’s playlist starts off primed for Sun Salutations, builds energy for a series of standing poses, and then chills out for seated and supine poses.

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Bikram Choudhury discusses his famous copyrighted sequence, his spending and his goals for the future.

From yamas and niyamas to the yoga sutra, yoga offers many tools to help you find happiness.

So you think you can't chant...Learn how you can create a spiritual class without mantras, kirtan, or Oms.

Upon waking for the last day of the conference, we learned that Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, 93, has passed. The official announcement is posted here, and you can find up-to-the-minute memorial posts and reactions from students worldwide here via twitter. What are some of your best...

You try to mask your vulnerability, but at some point it's sure to get the better of you. Then what do you do?

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To better know yourself, says this American yoga pioneer, relax deeply.

There are many ways to cultivate quiet strength in Virabhadrasana I. Here, teachers of five yoga styles reveal the nuances of Warrior Pose I.