Browsing: Wellness

Winter is coming and that means flu season will soon be in full swing. Most of us are familiar with the headaches, pains, sore throat, and runny nose – but there are steps you can take to manage your symptoms at home.

InYoga Journal’s Archives series, we share a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article abouthow to do Standing Forward Bend firstappeared in the May-June 2001 issue ofYoga Journal. You can find more of our Archiveshere.

Calin Van Paris is a YJ editor and certified yoga teacher with more than 20 years of practice under her belt. She also likes to know what time it is.  

Practicing yoga for tight calves is a useful tool for combatting muscle fatigue and making everyday movements feel easier. Longtime yoga teacher Amber Burke, graduate of two YogaWorks teacher trainings and former leader of a teacher training program at the University of New Mexico-Taos, shares her favorite stretches for tight calves. You can also explore…

Whether you’re looking to start a new fall routine or simply slow down, YogaRenew instructor Lindsey Rozmes shares four simple yoga poses designed to encourage grounding, stability, and a connection to the body.

On September 9, Y7 yoga teacher Aanch Khaneja showed up at the Silver Lake studio in Los Angeles to teach class and encountered a locked gate. Y7 Teachers in New York, Los Angeles, and Austin similarly showed up to class and found the studios closed.That afternoon, after longtime Y7 member Andrew Johnston received an email…

Looking for the best inexpensive yoga mats? With the following picks from our expert testers, you’ll experience more than sufficient grip and cushiness while keeping to a budget. The standouts are the Gaiam Premium 5mm Yoga Mat ($24), which is the best yoga mat for beginners, and the All in Motion Peak Rubber Yoga Mat…

Think about the last time you had your blood pressure checked. Perhaps you were sitting in your GP’s surgery, waiting for the cuff to inflate. Seconds later, two numbers appeared on the screen.

The transition from summer to autumn brings shorter days and longer nights. These annual changes in sunrise and sunset mean our bodies must adjust to less daylight. We explore how this can affect us and the practical steps you can take to support your health and wellbeing as the seasons change.

InYoga Journal’s Archives series, we share a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article aboutempaths first appeared in the July-August 1986 issue ofYoga Journal. You can find more of our Archiveshere.