It's a subtle art. The post Yoga Students Tend to Compare Themselves to Others. Here’s How Teachers Can Discourage That. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
5 Yoga Poses to Protect Your Lower Back
Lower back pain is nuanced and personal—but protecting and supporting the lower back is a more universal feat. These poses can help. The post 5 Yoga Poses to Protect Your Lower Back appeared first on Yoga Journal.
7 Cooling Yoga Poses and Breath Techniques for Hot Summer Days
Take time to chill out. The post 7 Cooling Yoga Poses and Breath Techniques for Hot Summer Days appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Upward-Facing Dog Sets the Foundation for More Challenging Backbends
Upward-Facing Dog is an introductory backbend that helps prepare the body and mind for all sorts of challenging yoga poses. The post Upward-Facing Dog Sets the Foundation for More Challenging Backbends appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Learning How to Live Life to the Fullest with Mental Illness
There is a famous Latin phrase that I absolutely love: Carpe diem. It means “Seize the day.” Younger people might be more familiar with the phrase “You only live once,” or YOLO. Both phrases encourage people to live their lives to the fullest. I have struggled with...
Morning meditation — Full of firewood, full of water.
‘I hear it spoken, my mind does not arise — This is gossip. It stops at me.’ Chan Master Fenyang
Everyone’s Talking About Jupiter in Leo. Here’s What It Actually Means, According to Your Sign.
What you've been desiring finally takes priority. The post Everyone’s Talking About Jupiter in Leo. Here’s What It Actually Means, According to Your Sign. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
6 Best Yin Yoga Poses for Beginners That Deliver a Full-Body Stretch
Literally no experience required. The post 6 Best Yin Yoga Poses for Beginners That Deliver a Full-Body Stretch appeared first on Yoga Journal.
What I Learned from a Lifetime of Feeling Different
“Not until we are lost do we begin to find ourselves.” ~Henry David Thoreau I’ve spent most of my life feeling like I was standing just outside the circle. Not always, but whenever I stepped back and looked at the whole of my life, the thread running through has been...
Feeling Distracted? Try This 5-Minute Yoga to Reset Your Focus.
You don’t need more discipline. You need less noise. Here's what the science says. The post Feeling Distracted? Try This 5-Minute Yoga to Reset Your Focus. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
