Yoga

Becoming aware of the obstacles between who you are and who you want to be is a life-changing experiment. One gateway to this crystal-clear mirror, which prefaces an experience of realignment, is through yoga teacher training.

Here are some yogi-backed ways to lift your spirits and zip through the day.

Are you feeling stressed, exhausted and strung out? It’s easy to ignore the gentle pull of yin in this frame of mind, yet this type of restorative yoga is often exactly what your mind, body and spirit are yearning for.

In yoga, asmita is the concept of creating a self-image or ego. Here, we ask three inspiring yogis how they bring truth and realness to their social feeds, despite the demand to create an online persona.

In the yogic tradition, like many others, life is understood in terms of light. Through your yoga practice, you can truly reach enlightenment.

Prana is a universal energy that flows in currents around your body. Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga, explores how this notion of “life force” can shift your physiology. Are you ready to breathe with conscious awareness and cultivate a higher vibration?

You might be most familiar with the asana element of your practice, but embodying elements of the other seven limbs of yoga will allow you to integrate a profound sense of balance into your life.

We take an in-depth look at yoga sequencing from the perspective of both student and teacher — never are you just one and not the other.

Yoga and tai chi can mitigate risk for stroke and support stroke survivors.

Being in and around water is good for the body, mind and soul; so, if you’re looking to add a refreshing new dimension to your yoga practice, consider getting off the mat and into the pool.

The Full Moon is an influential time in the lunar calendar. These nourishing practices, pranayama and asana will help you tap into its soothing energy as well as rejuvenate and restore your mind-body connection.

The New Moon is a time for deep introspection. Align with its energy through a yoga sequence and holistic practices that ground, nurture and empower your mind–body connection.