Yoga Journal just launched a text-to-speech feature that makes it easier to stay on top of the news anytime, anywhere. Here’s how to access it. (Photo: Canva) Updated January 26, 2026 12:51 PM Yoga is an exercise in clearing the mind—and all those story tabs constantly on your browser can make that a difficult task. […]
Here’s how to overcome the constant dialogue that’s probably happening in your head. Woman in yoga class in studio in low lunge pose (Photo: Thomas Barwick | Getty) Published on January 25, 2026 7:34 am When I started teaching yoga, every time I took someone else’s class I had a full-blown ego trip. Instead of […]
Published on January 24, 2026 4:44 am The next few days bring one of the most important astrological transits of the year. It requires an element of surrender as our relationship with ourselves, the way we stand up for ourselves, and our collective thinking change. Only what is true can pass. It’s time to meet […]
Updated January 23, 2026, 10:18 am You get out of bed and… there it is. That sharp, pinprick at the bottom of your heel or along your inner arch, as if your foot has forgotten how to bear weight overnight. A few minutes later, the feeling subsides… until you sit for a while and then […]
Published on January 23, 2026 8:05 am I have an unfortunate predilection for screens at night; they empower my hyperactive mind, allowing me to make progress on projects despite the darkness. Even more unfortunate are the consequences of this unnatural light time: nighttime alertness, frequent tossing and turning, and many mornings welcomed with less than […]
Published on January 22, 2026 12:23 pm As a yoga instructor, I have seen firsthand how some yoga classes unintentionally leave students feeling left out. The physical realities of getting on the floor, going through quick transitions, or enduring fatigue can be daunting for many. During my teaching journey I learned that yoga does not […]
Stay a while, your shoulders will thank you. (Photo: Canva) Published on January 22, 2026 8:32 am Tight shoulders are an almost universal complaint these days. Intense workouts, sitting for long periods of time, hunching over laptops, scrolling (and scrolling, and scrolling) on ​​phones, gripping the steering wheel, and the built-up stress of everyday life […]
Updated January 22, 2026, 8:26 AM As yoga teachers, we sometimes doubt our ability to adequately share the practice. We worry that we are not strong enough, flexible enough, spiritual enough, articulate enough, wise enough, popular enough, creative enough, or [fill in the blank] enough to share what we know. Yet for some of us […]
This message was posted on January 21, 2026 by Charlotte Bell. </p><div> By slowing down the pace of our lives, the mundane turns into the transcendent. It teaches us how much there is to appreciate in simplicity. Years ago I went on vacation to Baja to visit some friends who had moved away. One morning […]
Published on January 21, 2026 9:14 am Morning yoga is one of the most rewarding and easiest ways to wake up. Rather than letting your busy brain take the lead, spending some mindful time on your yoga mat can help you feel embodied, promote clarity, and create a stronger foundation for the day ahead. This […]