This standing twist helps you get out of your head and into your body

Published on February 12, 2026 1:23 PM Yoga diary‘s archive series is a curated collection of articles originally published in back issues dating back to 1975. This article first appeared in the March-April 1990 issue of Yoga diary. In his book The universe is a green dragonPhysicist and cosmologist Brian Swimme describes the maturation of […]

What to do when your ‘creative’ Vinyasa yoga class no longer makes you feel creative

Teachers, I’ve been there. Here’s how I navigate through it. (Photo: Binik | Getty; Canva) Updated February 12, 2026, 8:00 AM A few weeks ago I went to the same studio three times in one week. Three different vinyasa teachers. Three different classes. And guess what? Every teacher taught almost the same sequence. Different voices. […]

After Infertility: How One Mother Learned to Trust Her Body Again with Elizabeth Sullivan – Prenatal Yoga Center

In today’s episode, we share a powerful birth story in a community shaped by resilience, intuition, and hope. It’s a journey through infertility that ultimately leads to the arrival of a miracle baby. This conversation explores trusting your inner voice, learning to stand up for yourself, building the right support team, and surrendering to the […]

I was afraid to include Spanish music in my yoga playlists. Then the bad bunny happened.

Here’s what changed when I started making playlists my way. (Photo: Courtesy of Anaiz Ochoa at Sweatshop Central in Phoenix; Canva) Updated February 11, 2026, 11:12 am I vividly remember watching it Saved by the bell as a little girl and drawn to the character of Zack Morris. However, my grandfather Tati repeatedly mentioned AC […]

This 2026 Olympian says meditation is essential for training. Here’s why.

A little silence is useful for everyone. (Photo: Marco BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty; Canva) Published on February 10, 2026 3:40 PM The 2026 Olympic Games are in full swing and the Winter Games provide a daily dose of sportsmanship, resilience and astonishing commitment. Witnessing the regimes of any competitor can be both baffling and inspiring. And […]

Creating a stable and high-quality digital space for growing yoga communities | Om Yoga Magazine

As yoga communities continue to expand beyond physical studios into digital spaces, the importance of a stable and harmonious online environment has never been greater. Today’s practitioners rely on websites and platforms not only to discover teachings, but also to participate in livestreams, access on-demand libraries, book retreats, and connect with teachers and fellow students […]

This 15-minute morning exercise is an act of self-love

Published on February 10, 2026 8:03 am This morning’s yoga practice gently reminds us that self-love is built in moments of presence. Self-love is not powerful. Instead, it is meeting yourself without judgment, noticing that you can breathe deeply and understanding that you can learn to be with yourself even when it feels difficult, just […]

I avoided challenging yoga practices at all costs, until this happened

Why it’s worth stepping outside your comfort zone. (Photo: Yan Krukau | Pexels) Published on February 8, 2026 at 4:58 am If you’re like me, you’re extremely intimidated by the words “yoga for strength” or “power flow” in the titles of yoga YouTube videos. Any sentence that conjures up images of beads of sweat dripping […]