This essay was written five days before the Madison, WI police killing of Corey Ruiz and a week before the Austin, TX police killing of unarmed Anthoneil Williams II. I am a Black mother to a Black child in the U.S. The deaths of teenagers Nolan Xavier Wells and...
The Best Yoga Shorts, According to Our Editors
So long, sweaty and clingy yoga leggings... The post The Best Yoga Shorts, According to Our Editors appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning Meditation: Only one familiar with the observation of mind.
‘Only one familiar with the observation of mind can really understand Dhamma.’ Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
5-Minute Wrist Strengthening Exercises Every Screen-User Needs
Stop ignoring your wrists and expecting them to perform. The post 5-Minute Wrist Strengthening Exercises Every Screen-User Needs appeared first on Yoga Journal.
4 Eagle Pose Variations That Make It Way More Comfortable
Permission granted to do what works for you. The post 4 Eagle Pose Variations That Make It Way More Comfortable appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Buddhism & Well-Being: What Do U.S. Buddhists Think?
These days, Buddhism is a familiar presence in the American conversation about wellbeing, invoked in wellness culture, clinical research, and popular media as a path toward calmer minds and healthier bodies. But as a scholar who has long focused on “Buddhist medicine”...
5 Yoga Poses for Posture
Practicing yoga for posture can help you find alignment on your mat and beyond. These poses help you stand up straighter. The post 5 Yoga Poses for Posture appeared first on Yoga Journal.
You Can’t Force a Loving Heart to Grow
During the 2020 fires in southern Oregon, I bought an air purifier. I set it up, turned it on, and felt better. It ran for months. When I finally opened it to change the filter, the plastic wrap was still on. There was one small tear, and under the tear a black dot —...
The Pressure to Excel: When Success Feels Like Survival
“To tie your worth to achievements is a recipe for suffering.” ~Brad Bizjack Children don’t just learn mathematics, science, and languages in school. They also learn what success feels like, what failure means, who they believe they are, and sometimes, whether they...
This Unexpected Variation on a Common Pose Releases Tight Hips & Hamstrings
Stretch your body. Quiet your mind. The post This Unexpected Variation on a Common Pose Releases Tight Hips & Hamstrings appeared first on Yoga Journal.
