Intimidated, I had avoided studios for literally decades. But the reality was so much different than I had imagined. The post I’m a 41-Year-Old Guy Who Just Tried My First Yoga Studio Class. Here’s Why I’m Heading Back. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Everyone has a natural koan.
‘Everyone has a natural koan. What's worrying you now? A seemingly intractable problem. Illness, old age, death?’ Everyday Buddhism
The Hardest Part of Yoga Isn’t the Poses. Here’s Why.
Your underlying assumption might be mistaken. The post The Hardest Part of Yoga Isn’t the Poses. Here’s Why. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Studying the Way is to always contemplate the self-nature.
‘Studying the Way is to always contemplate the self-nature: This is to be identical with all the buddhas.’ Hui Neng
Your Weekly Horoscope, September 6-12, 2026: Releasing What No Longer Feels True
Discernment and refinement are your mantras. The post Your Weekly Horoscope, September 6-12, 2026: Releasing What No Longer Feels True appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Even a cat has sati [mindfulness].
‘Even a cat has sati [mindfulness]. When it sees a mouse, sati is there. The cat's eyes stare fixedly at the mouse. This is sati of a cat.’ Ajahn Chah
How Hand-to-Big Toe Pose Teaches You to Quiet Your Mind and Find Your Balance
Greater ease in yoga, greater ease in life. The post How Hand-to-Big Toe Pose Teaches You to Quiet Your Mind and Find Your Balance appeared first on Yoga Journal.
This Challenging Hip Opener Is All About the Variations
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Vamadeva II is a challenging hip opener that should be approached with care. Here's how. The post This Challenging Hip Opener Is All About the Variations appeared first on Yoga Journal.
What You See, Hear, and Touch Affect Your Well-Being. Here’s How to Manage It.
It's no surprise you're exhausted. The post What You See, Hear, and Touch Affect Your Well-Being. Here’s How to Manage It. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Simple Adjustments to Protect Your Lower Back in Standing Forward Bend
By helping us balance our “solar” and “lunar” energies, this intense stretch brings about deep inner tranquillity. The post Simple Adjustments to Protect Your Lower Back in Standing Forward Bend appeared first on Yoga Journal.
