Journals

Yoga Journal
The Sound Of Silence
What happens when a seasoned yoga teacher and meditation practitioner goes on a 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat? Lauren Eckstrom reports.
3 min |
May - June 2019

Yoga Journal
Rachel Brathen
YJ’s cover model talks about motherhood, #metoo, and the future of yoga (and it’s not online or on social media).
2 min |
March 2018

Yoga Journal
Tapping The Source
I SAT IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE WOODEN PEW with my hands crossed in my lap and started repeating Hail Marys out of habit. It’s practically impossible to go to Malta, a tiny island country just 50 miles south of Sicily, without visiting more than a few of its 359 churches. And, apparently for me, it was also impossible to sit in one of the country’s most beautiful cathedrals and not pray, despite it having been more than 20 years since I’d gone to church regularly.
3 min |
March 2018

Yoga Journal
Embodying The Sutra
As interpreted by Erika Halweil
2 min |
March 2018

Yoga Journal
Ayurvedic Awakening
These seven chakra-inspired soups were created to promote balance with each bite. Serve up the one you need for finding harmony this holiday season.
2 min |
December 2018

Yoga Journal
Radically Rosie
Asana and meditation teacher and popular podcast personality Rosie Acosta says yoga and a sunny outlook saved her life. Here’s how.
10+ min |
December 2018

Yoga Journal
Rise of the Yoga DJs
Four popular DJs sound off on the creative process of syncing beats to asana and on their emerging roles in the yoga community.
10+ min |
June 2016

Yoga Journal
5 Step Restorative Yoga Sequence To Help You Let Go and Move On
In this hectic technological age, restorative yoga is a bountiful vehicle for easing tension and bringing forth a profound sense of calm. Try this deeply relaxing sequence, paired with introspective journaling, to get present and comfortable on and off your mat.
8 min |
November 2018

Yoga Journal
A Yoga Guide To India
If making a spiritual journey to the birthplace of yoga is on your bucket list—or, if you’ve been and want to return in a way that feels more authentic and connected— read on. From the must-see places and pilgrimages to top tips on how to stay healthy on the road, here’s what you need to know before you plan your trip.
10+ min |
May - June 2019

Yoga Journal
Om On The Road
How A Viola Player For Adele, Panic! At The Disco, And Ariana Grande Brings Yoga On Tour To Avoid Injury And Stay Rooted, Balanced, And Calm.
8 min |
July - August 2019

Yoga Journal
Hard Healings
In her new book, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard, yoga teacher Jennifer Pastiloff examines how facing loss, grief, and vulnerability allowed her to find endless love, self-acceptance, and wild happiness.
10+ min |
July - August 2019

Yoga Journal
Conquering Cancer
A Volunteer Yoga Program At Rady Children’s Hospital In San Diego Is Bettering The Lives Of Its Oncology Kids.
9 min |
July - August 2019

Yoga Journal
Teaching Moments
The nonprofit Khushi Charitable Society offers free schooling, meals, and health care support to kids from low-income families in Rishikesh, India.
2 min |
May - June 2019

Yoga Journal
Reflections From The Road
Yoga teachers and students share lessons they've learned through traveling.
10+ min |