Philosophy

Practice mindful anger management and open the door to better relationships with author Lama Surya Das’s “six Rs of intentional responsiveness.”

Anger is not synonymous with aggression and violence. It is merely an internal, organic energy and emotion. Learn how to simply experience it.

Practicing the principle of non-harming can trigger dissonance in omnivores. Here, thoughts on reconciling your diet with your practice.

During this 10-minute guided meditation, you’ll practice a visualization exercise designed to help you develop care and compassion for yourself.

Alexandria Crow says she owes all of the tools she has to use and teach with today to regular practice. Skipping it is just not an option.

Writer Heidi Hillman suspects her daughter is a Zen master in disguise. Could the key to the practice of parenting be maintaining a curious, student's mind?

Taylor Harkness stole this teacher’s secrets for striking a happy, healthy, feel-good vibe on and off the mat. Start 2015 in balance.

Coral Brown explores what it means to live in alignment with our faith and purpose and offers a practice for getting started.

Use this practice from Coral Brown to illuminate your faith, your purpose, and enhance your overall well-being.

Alexandria Crow explores the practical and philosophical reasons for teaching the nitty-gritty.

Find what you seek and come to a deeper understanding of your purpose with these tips from mind-body medicine pioneer and author Deepak Chopra, MD.

Teacher Alexandria Crow explains why yoga’s biggest benefits have nothing to do with mastering advanced asanas and everything to do with mastering the mind.

Try these three simple steps every day to ease stress, stop negative thoughts, and feel better.

Iyengar teacher Joan White reflects on her time studying with the late B.K.S. Iyengar.

Yoga teacher John Schumacher reflects on B.K.S. Iyengar’s life, his influence on modern yoga, and the legacy he has left behind.

Judith Hanson Lasater shares the most profound lessons she learned from studying with the late BKS Iyengar.

New York Times best-selling author and neurobiologist Dr. Dan Siegel talks about his new book, mindfulness, and what compassion really means.

Environmental activist and author Joanna Macy gets into what compassion really means—and how to apply it in daily life.

The word for intention, according to yogic philosophy, is sankalpa. This word can be translated as a vow that has been birthed in the very core of your heart -- the place of your deepest truth.

As the courts debate yoga in schools, Deepak Chopra, Cyndi Lee, and more weigh in on this ongoing dispute.

New to yoga? We've got answers for you. These 10 common questions for yoga beginners should get you on your way to a deeper practice and mindful meditation.

Some yogis believe diet is key to practice the Yoga Sutra's principle of Ahimsa, or non-harming.

Sometimes falling short of your goal, or even missing it entirely, is the first step toward success.

What we know about Patanjali, the sage who wrote the Yoga Sutras.

Kelli DeWispelare compared herself to everyone form Barbie to Beyoncé till she found yoga.

Get tips for feeling content in the present moment through self-acceptance and practice. #findyourinspiration

You talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? Here's a checklist to tap your inner truth to live each day with intention.

Tips and poses from Seane Corn to help you transform yourself and your life through your yoga 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Practicing yoga won't make you live forever, but it can help you put the fear of death into perspective. Neal Pollack explains how.

Four stories of transformation to reinvigorate your own yoga practice.

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.

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.

Get ready for change by your yoga practice to super-charge a fresh start with Sunday's new moon solar eclipse.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Make a connection with yourself, and maybe someone special, in yoga class.

An environmentalist leaves his stressed self behind and becomes more effective with Kundalini Yoga.

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

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.

See through your thought patterns and perceptions and discover the freedom to be your Self.

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.

An underwater experience teaches Coral Brown about the yogic wisdom of going with the flow.

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

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

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.

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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.