The Immeasurable Value of a Yoga and Meditation Retreat
You don't need to be a serious yogi or meditator to attend. Stepping away from the day-to-day for a brief period of contemplation is hugely beneficial for everyone. Here's why.
The Yoga of Chanting
The origin of “Oṃ” and the benefits of incorporating this significant chant, and others, into your daily practice.
My Life As an Ashtanga Student in Mysore: The Essence of Seeking Consciousness
In this essay series, advanced Ashtanga practitioner and writer Leslie Hendry explains why her many trips to India were never just a vacation.
Sharath Jois on Keeping the External World From Interfering with Your Spiritual Path
Seeking a true yogic life means deflecting everyday distractions and focusing on the inward journey.
Sharath Jois on How a Local Shala Offers More Than a Workout
Having a go-to yoga shala isn't simply a space to practice asanas. Here's how belonging to one studio can take you to a higher place in all aspects of life.
Embracing and Overcoming Obstacles in Yoga
The true path of yoga is a transformative process. Learn to expect obstacles so that you can overcome, rather than be derailed by, them and continue your progress.
5 Scientists Proving the Benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness
Meet the leading researchers who are currently showing the medical community exactly how yoga and mindfulness heal.
8 Years in a Yoga Rut Deepened My Practice
After annual visits to Mysore for nearly a decade, one Ashtangi learned the hard way that real, rewarding progress comes only when the body and mind are ready to advance—and not one second beforehand.
Sharath Jois on Taking Time Off
Because it's all about balance, even when it comes to yoga.
The Art of Non-Attachment in Yoga
Discover the final stage of the five yamas, aparigrahā, which teaches a valuable lesson in better understanding the Self and one's role in society in this lifetime.
Sharath Jois on the Essence of the Opening Prayer
As you set your intentions this year, and every morning, consider saying this opening prayer to help foster a more harmonious environment within your own community and throughout the world.
The Vagus Nerve and Why It Matters
Vagus what? Yeah, we hadn't heard of it either until wellness experts and scientists began discussing its incredible significance, especially pertaining to inner peace.
Is Integrative Yoga Therapy the Future of Healing?
The yoga-based therapeutic system was recently acquired by Kripalu Center, signaling a strong commitment to this emerging field of health care.
Yoga Is Not Your Therapy—Here’s Why
The idea of yoga as therapy is something practitioners often anecdotally support. Is this notion accurate, or could it be counterproductive to your experience on and off the mat?