In yoga, as in life, breathing can be taken for granted. It’s something we do automatically, involuntarily, unconsciously. But our yoga ancestors understood that breath is life. This is why pranayama ...

Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first appeared in the March-April 1983 issue of Yoga Journal.

We’re hesitant to ask how many meditation apps, virtual HIIT classes, sleep trackers, fad diets, online support groups (should we keep going?) you’ve tried recently. We’re all desperate to take care ...

Pranayama involves specific breathing techniques that require guidance from an experienced practitioner. Seek out a knowledgeable teacher who can guide you through the practice and help you understand ...

Pranayama, derived from the Sanskrit words 'Prana' (life force or vital energy) and 'Ayama' (to extend or draw out), is the practice of controlling and regulating the breath. We all know breathing ...

Yoga takes a unique approach. It doesn't try to control the physical aspects of diseases like medicine does. Instead, it offers a way to deal with health issues that involve both the body and the mind ...

The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi often reaches hazardous levels during certain times of the year. This rising AQI has put its residents at risk of various health issues, particularly respiratory ...

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey tells you how effective breathing can help you balance your energies and improve the health of your lungs. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shikha Pandey The pandemic brought in a ...

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle with energy imbalances. Some feel constantly tired, sluggish, and unmotivated, while others battle restlessness, hyperactivity, and an inability to ...

The author is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Professor of Cardiology and Public health, based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He is the Founder Chairman of American Academy for Yoga in Medicine.