Slowing Down to Listen: The Power of Yoga in a Fast-Paced World
How a physical yoga practice can help still and calm the mind.
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How a physical yoga practice can help still and calm the mind.
Insight from a wise yogi.
I found community, enjoyment, and self-acceptance once I challenged myself.
A guide to discovering yourself through qigong.
Support your practice by getting in touch with your hands and wrists.
A mind-body practice that can help you feel more balanced and centered.
Aerial hammocks are more versatile than you think.
The roots of aerial yoga.
Oh, avoidance. It’s often soaked with judgement and disguised as a different and “better” plan.
84 Days of Yoga: how we live our practice.
84 Days of Yoga: how we live our practice.
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Props to props!
Changing my relationship to chronic pain.
Bring awareness to the perspective of not only your physical eye but also the eyes of your heart and mind.
You are formally invited to experience the art of concentration.
We will practice the following breathing techniques: Kapalabhati, Box Breathing, and Nadi Shodhana.
Kick off your day with this replenishing practice that will leave you feeling energized and ready for whatever lies ahead.
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It’s usually not on the mat where you see the shift.
2 questions + 1 principle = 3 yogic guides
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Personal reflections on the ‘Bhagavad Gita.’
A poem by Richard Rosen
Overlooking low-back pain in even a single class leaves out the majority of students.
The conclusion to this five-part world history lesson.
Even (and especially) during chaos.
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A guided self-massage for your traps and upper back.
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Tips and tricks to turn a shared space into your sanctuary.
A five-part world history lesson – part two.
Bandhas on the bike – a Venn diagram of sorts.
How we can understand and embody yoga right now.
Finding the in-studio experience inside myself.
How my first experience with Kundalini Yoga changed the course of my life.
A five-part world history lesson.
“Yoga on Fifth Avenue is a spiritual fake.”
Try this face-down version for safety and stability.
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A free, short practice to start your day.
Understanding the Sanskrit work ‘maitri,’ with the help of Pema Chodron.
In both Buddhism and Hinduism, ‘kleshas’ are known as the seeds of suffering.
An exclusive new interview with Angela Farmer
Try yin and neurogenic tremoring.
This well-known pose is restorative. Here’s why.
Qigong is good for almost anything, especially if you ask a qigong teacher. But, does science back it up when it comes to immunity?
We are, in many ways, walking the talk of yoga when we do this work.
In this third heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares her most-loved books as a yoga student and teacher.
We need connection with other people.
We’re still all in it together.
Circle May 25, 8113 on your calendar.
For this month’s therapeutic tip, try “squatting” laying down and with the support of a wall.
Plus when to practice, even if you’re not a vata.
Understanding the physical vs. psychological barriers to any given asana.
How my hamstring injuries turned out to be blessings in disguise.
In this second heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares a journaling practice for new yoga teachers.
There’s no time like the present – and no place like home.
This is a new chapter.
Facing health fears during the global pandemic.
An introduction to determining your dosha.
In this first heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares about cultivating a consistent home practice.
May our words improve the silence.
A new therapeutic tip of the month with maximum benefits for minimal effort.
A JOY of Yoga student’s take on why it’s important to “bring on the rain.”
In response to recent Yogi Bhajan allegations.
Roll to one side and prop yourself up for many benefits.
Consider these questions the next time you’re in an uncomfortable situation.
One small step for you, one giant leap for your soul.
Meet Sulabha, a scholarly renunciate that challenged the status quo.
The kids’ edition of our monthly ‘Mindfulness of Emotions’ column
Try side-lying pose to settle your nervous system after a stressful day.
It’s never too late to learn something new.
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Dog is human’s best friend, after all.
3 simple practices you can offer yourself right now.
Creating boundaries can enhance your resiliency and shorten your recovery time.
Answers to the two questions I always get asked.
A Manduka expert weighs in on why it’s so important.
Find out what your yoga practice might be missing.
Find out the restorative benefits of cow-face pose.
“Grief is love with nowhere to go.”
I am in the world; the world is in me.
Introducing “Tales of the Yogini,” a new 4-part series.
No two movements are alike.
Learn how to use a mala, complete with mantras and etiquette tips.
Decoding jargon commonly used in class.
Learn how to do this simple, fundamental technique.
Learn a new exercise for healthy aging.
I will freely admit that I hated my first yoga class.
Alternate-nostril breathing can help you survive – and thrive – the season.
Kindness has the power to bring sunshine to a cloudy day.
Kids say the cutest things.
Discover the benefits of this popular restorative pose.
Debunking common claims in the yoga world.
Interpreting the meaning of “om mani padme hum.”
Understanding the unique shape of your skeleton (and why it matters).
Did you know he’s a musician?
Discerning between “vegetables” and “candy” in your practice.
Why understanding malas was my elephant in the room.
Learn some exercises for healthy aging.
Is your alarm going off? Cause your glutes are still sleeping.
The traditional salutation brings about a sense of oneness.
This restorative posture promotes relaxation, increases circulation, and more.
Move energy while enjoying these surprising benefits.
Understanding that movement is just one branch of yoga.
Debunking common claims in the yoga world.
Yoga seeks to transform how our mind functions.
Bet you didn’t know the renowned yoga teacher and author loves his daily dose of hot chocolate.
Find your squat of gold.
Consider these questions.
You define what success means in your life.
An essential part of bhakti yoga; altars help you practice devotion even after stepping off the mat.
Get to know your psoas muscle (plus how to exercise it).
Delve into your five layers of consciousness.
Calm the insides.
Yoga seeks to transform how our mind functions.
Change isn’t always as scary as you may think.
Check out our interview with the organization’s program coordinator.
I remember it well: 2014 was the year my life fell apart.
The incredible benefits this chant has to offer.
Five contributors weigh in on what they’re taking away.
Why shortcuts can make your journey even longer.
This simple pose is working your entire body.
If you don’t use it, you lose it.
Why you were told to “sit up straight.”
The Mysore teacher opens up about her yoga career.
Plus learn how you can start making a change.
I made birth plans for my children, and I make death plans for myself.
Take a trip through the past, present, and future.
When we still the mind, will we still exist?
Balance the fire in you.
Creating awareness in your feet can solve many issues.
Discover connection that transcends language barriers.
Why you might consider a trauma-informed yoga practice.
The impacts of this ultimate relaxation.
Three steps to remain calm, alert, and safe.
The pros and cons of wearing leggings – on and off the mat.
Plus two simple formulas to follow during any workout.
Singing is a skill that even you can learn.
For the first time in my life, my true self was able to emerge like a lotus stuck in the mud.