Research Shows This Kind of Yoga Benefits Cancer Survivors. Here’s How.
A University of Rochester Medical Center study found that a four‑week, thrice‑weekly gentle yoga program markedly reduced insomnia among 410 female cancer survivors. The same regimen also alleviated fatigue, mood disturbances, and anxiety, suggesting a holistic benefit for post‑treatment side effects. Researchers stress that only specific hatha and restorative sequences—not high‑intensity or heated styles—are appropriate, and that certified instructors trained in oncology yoga are crucial for safety. Future work will target accessibility for Black, Latina, and younger survivors.
Essential Rotator Cuff Exercises to Help You Prevent Injuries
Yoga Journal revisits its 2003 guide on rotator‑cuff health, emphasizing the shoulder’s crucial role in everyday movement and yoga practice. It explains the anatomy of the four SITS muscles and how weakness can lead to impingement, bursitis, or tears, especially...
35 Simple Ways to Be More Present (That You Can Do Right Now)
Yoga Journal editor Laura Harold shares 35 practical ways to cultivate presence, ranging from brief breathing pauses to sensory‑rich activities like tasting food mindfully. The list emphasizes that mindfulness needn’t require long meditation sessions; even five‑minute practices can regulate the...
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Just Dropped a New Solo Album Inspired by Ancient Trails and Alternative Healing
British guitarist Ed O’Brien released his second solo album, Blue Morpho, on May 22, 2026. The record, recorded with producer Paul Epworth at a 432 Hz tuning, mixes psych‑folk, jazz textures and ambient soundscapes and features contributions from Radiohead drummer Philip Selway and Estonian composer...
I Stopped Saying This Popular Cue When I Teach Yoga. Here’s Why.
Yoga instructor Danielle Brunson realized that the ubiquitous cue “do what feels good” had become a crutch, often replacing precise alignment instructions. While the phrase promotes autonomy, she found it can steer students toward familiar, easy movements instead of the...
This Yoga Pose Challenges What You Think You Know About Your Strength
Yoga Journal revisits its July‑August 1995 feature on Reverse Plank (Purvottanasana), tying the pose to Patanjali’s ancient asana ideal of steadiness and comfort. The article frames the posture as a practical test of the body’s right‑left and front‑back pairs, urging practitioners...
This Yoga Pose Comes With Enough Variations to Create a Mini-Practice
Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) is highlighted as a versatile inversion pose that boosts circulation, thyroid function, and mental calmness. Scientific studies confirm that flipping upside‑down accelerates venous return, reducing leg pooling and fatigue. A 5‑10‑minute Shoulderstand sequence—using forward‑bending, backward‑bending, and twisting variations—delivers...
I Was Hesitant to Post About Being Less Flexible in Yoga. Millions Responded.
Yoga teacher Cathy Madeo posted a candid video showing her reduced flexibility after a spinal injury. The clip went viral, garnering over 60 million views, 1 million likes and thousands of comments. Rather than criticism, the audience shared their own regression stories,...
10 Creative Ways to Make the Outdoors Your Yoga Studio
Yoga Journal outlines ten inventive ways to turn any outdoor setting into a functional yoga studio. The guide encourages practitioners to use natural elements—sunrise, trees, rocks, and wind—as props, sensory cues, and alignment tools, while emphasizing barefoot grounding and open‑eye...
What Does “Divine Mother” Actually Mean?
The article explores the "Divine Mother" archetype, tracing its roots from Jungian psychology to religious traditions such as Catholic Marian devotion and Hindu goddess worship. It argues that the maternal image shapes personal identity, cultural narratives, and spiritual practices across...
5 Heart-Opening Yoga Poses to Help You Release Tension & Feel More Compassionate
The article spotlights five heart‑opening yoga poses—Puppy, Cobra, Fish, Wheel, and Child’s—that are designed to cultivate self‑compassion and empathy toward others. It explains how these backbends counteract the hunched posture of modern screen‑time life and activate the parasympathetic nervous system...
6 Ways to Practice Lotus Pose That Ease Back and Shoulder Tension
Yoga Journal revisits the classic Locust Pose (Salabhasana) with six targeted variations designed to alleviate lower‑back and shoulder tension. The guide details how alternating leg lifts, prop‑assisted lifts, and triceps‑focused drills engage the sacroiliac joint, inner thighs, and upper‑back muscles....
5 Questions Yoga Teachers Can Ask Themselves Before Each Class
Veteran yoga instructors are learning to replace rigid lesson plans with adaptive teaching that meets the needs of each class. By asking five reflective questions—who they’re teaching, whether they’re trying to fix students, if they’re fostering dependence, if they’re teaching...
There Are 6 Types of Stretches. Here’s How They Benefit Your Body.
Flexibility is emerging as a longevity factor, prompting fitness enthusiasts to pair stretching with strength and cardio. The article outlines six stretch categories—dynamic, static, active, passive, isometric, and PNF—detailing how each improves joint mobility, muscle control, or connective‑tissue health. Expert...
New Research Shows Just How Quickly Meditation Boosts Your Brain
A March 2026 study published in Springer found that meditation triggers observable brain‑wave changes in as little as 30 seconds for seasoned practitioners and after 2‑3 minutes for beginners, with effects peaking at 7‑10 minutes. The research tracked over 100 participants...