Google recently released a tool that lets you choose which websites you see first in your search results. Here’s how you can put Yoga Journal at the top of your list. The post Want More Yoga Journal? Here’s How to Add Us as a Preferred Source on Google. appeared first...
What Losing My Faith Taught Me About Being Truly Alive
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I grew up as the fifth of seven children in a strict religious family where faith shaped everything. From an early age, I learned to...
6 Invaluable Lessons I Learned While Opening My Small Town Yoga Studio
My studio has become my greatest teacher. The post 6 Invaluable Lessons I Learned While Opening My Small Town Yoga Studio appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation.
‘The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation: the cessation of suffering is possible. This state, known as Nirvana (Nibbana), is the extinguishing of craving, the ending of attachment, and the realisation of the unconditioned.’ Everyday Buddhism
This Stretch is the Most Underrated Forward Bend in Yoga
Surrender and release. The post This Stretch is the Most Underrated Forward Bend in Yoga appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Seeking the Ultimate Hamstring Stretch? You Need This Yoga Pose.
Reclining Big Toe Pose can be a warm-up leg stretch or a cool-down pose—either way, it will stretch your hamstrings. The post Seeking the Ultimate Hamstring Stretch? You Need This Yoga Pose. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
This 16-Minute Yoga Flow Will Help You Lock In and Stay Focused
Tune in and stay tuned. The post This 16-Minute Yoga Flow Will Help You Lock In and Stay Focused appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Trauma, Darkness, and the Powerful Therapy That’s Helping Me Heal
Trigger Warning: This piece contains references to childhood trauma, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care of yourself as you read, and step away if you need to. If you are struggling, you are not alone — support is available through trusted loved ones,...
Morning meditation — Buddha taught that all conditioned things are impermanent.
‘Buddha taught that all conditioned things are impermanent—that everything arises and passes away according to causes and conditions. This understanding of impermanence is central to Buddhist practice, as it reveals the futility of clinging to constantly changing...
What Your Mars Sign in Astrology Means for You (Yes, Your Mars Sign)
It can explain a lot about your temperament and tendencies. The post What Your Mars Sign in Astrology Means for You (Yes, Your Mars Sign) appeared first on Yoga Journal.
