Robert A.F. Thurman, renowned Buddhist scholar, activist, teacher, author, and co-founder of Tibet House US, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Woodstock, New York. He was 84. A lifelong friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the first Westerner to be ordained as a...
“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” ~Laurell K. Hamilton My older sister had four years over me. As a kid, I worshipped the ground she walked on. She was so smart, so pretty, so cool. I wanted to...
Still learning how to breathe? These yoga poses can help open your chest, quiet your nervous system, and more. The post 5 Yoga Poses to Promote Some Seriously Deep Breathing appeared first on Yoga Journal.
A white marble statue of the Buddha, a crack across its smooth face and two fingers of its right hand missing thanks to an encounter with a candle years ago, presides over the fireplace in Robert and Nena Thurman’s charmingly Bohemian home in Woodstock, New York. The...
‘None may consider himself the same a moment after.’ Chan Master Fenyang
Trigger Warning: This story mentions self-harm, emotional abuse, alcohol dependence, and mental health challenges. Please read with care. Gabriella grew up as someone who gave out much more appreciation than she ever received. Raised in a complicated environment by...
Practicing morning yoga for tension relief invites you to enter your day with a more relaxed body and mind. The post 9-Minute Morning Yoga for Full-Body Tension Relief appeared first on Yoga Journal.
A cozy practice awaits—when you're done hitting snooze. The post 15-Minute Morning Yoga Routine (That You Can Do in Bed) appeared first on Yoga Journal.
“Music gives color to the air of the moment.” ~Karl Lagerfeld I used to think I was a good listener. I could hold eye contact, nod at the right moments, ask thoughtful follow-up questions. But one afternoon, sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat in a small studio in...
Practicing emotional regulation in the face of existential issues like climate change can be a challenge. This book can help. The post Grief, Gratitude, and Outrage: How to Deal with All of Your Eco Emotions appeared first on Yoga Journal.