I went through a 200 hr yoga teacher training last year and the director of the program recommended this magazine if we wanted additional reading material. I had only read books about yoga, I had no idea there was a magazine. After picking up my first copy, i decided to subscribe - Here's why:
1) If you are learning to be a yoga teacher (of if you are even already an experienced one) I think this magazine gives you great insight into breaking down different poses; including benefits and contradictions, alignment, wonderful visuals, and best of all wonderful verbal cues and imagery about the pose that is helpful to a teacher to be able to use with their students. Many times, they also give you the prep work you would need to do if you or your student wasn't ready to do the actual pose shown. For example, last month featured one-legged downward dog, and the prep pose was doing it reclined, palms up against a wall with a block on the extended, raised foot. I never would have thought of that and what a great modification if someone had wrist issues. For me, these types of things are invaluable to teaching, as well as for helping me have insight in my own physical practice.
In addition to the one featured pose, they usually give you a different suggested home routine, with pictures and descriptions of the actions.
2)In additon to the physical practice information and tools, if you like to know more about the philosophy and psychology of yoga, this magazine gives you that, in an easily digestible format. For example, they may have an article on a Yoga Sutra quote, and break it down in such a way that relates to your everyday life by telling a personal story that reflects their interpretation. I love this! I have read the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and other scriptures on yogic philosophy, but I think having a "Living Yoga" section that shows you how these ancient writings apply to real modern day life, is somethign I can really think about and reflect on for a while (or until the next months article come out!)
3) Personal stories. each month they usually do a story on someone who has transformed their life with yoga, or who continues to do youga after overcoming an injury, etc. Very inspiring to read when you sometimes just don't feel like getting on your mat.
Now have read other reviews where people said the advertisements were a little much and it isn't the same yoga Journal they remeber from years past. I cannot compare Yoga Journal of old to now, since I only started subscribing to it last year, but as far as the advertisements, what magazine don't people complain about them? And besides, i don;t mind them in YJ because they look almost like beautiful art pictures with the models doing different yoga poses. I also look forward to seeing an ad for the yoga "toys", like Yoga Paws or Toe Sox, different types of clothes, mats, and other support accessories.
If you a yoga practioner and want to learn more, but not overwhelm yourself, or if you want to refresh your practice, I would strongly recommend subscribing to this magazine.
Best Yoga Magazine
January 24,2011
Best Yoga Magazine
January 24,2011
I went through a 200 hr yoga teacher training last year and the director of the program recommended this magazine if we wanted additional reading material. I had only read books about yoga, I had no idea there was a magazine. After picking up my first copy, i decided to subscribe - Here's why:
1) If you are learning to be a yoga teacher (of if you are even already an experienced one) I think this magazine gives you great insight into breaking down different poses; including benefits and contradictions, alignment, wonderful visuals, and best of all wonderful verbal cues and imagery about the pose that is helpful to a teacher to be able to use with their students. Many times, they also give you the prep work you would need to do if you or your student wasn't ready to do the actual pose shown. For example, last month featured one-legged downward dog, and the prep pose was doing it reclined, palms up against a wall with a block on the extended, raised foot. I never would have thought of that and what a great modification if someone had wrist issues. For me, these types of things are invaluable to teaching, as well as for helping me have insight in my own physical practice.
In addition to the one featured pose, they usually give you a different suggested home routine, with pictures and descriptions of the actions.
2)In additon to the physical practice information and tools, if you like to know more about the philosophy and psychology of yoga, this magazine gives you that, in an easily digestible format. For example, they may have an article on a Yoga Sutra quote, and break it down in such a way that relates to your everyday life by telling a personal story that reflects their interpretation. I love this! I have read the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and other scriptures on yogic philosophy, but I think having a "Living Yoga" section that shows you how these ancient writings apply to real modern day life, is somethign I can really think about and reflect on for a while (or until the next months article come out!)
3) Personal stories. each month they usually do a story on someone who has transformed their life with yoga, or who continues to do youga after overcoming an injury, etc. Very inspiring to read when you sometimes just don't feel like getting on your mat.
Now have read other reviews where people said the advertisements were a little much and it isn't the same yoga Journal they remeber from years past. I cannot compare Yoga Journal of old to now, since I only started subscribing to it last year, but as far as the advertisements, what magazine don't people complain about them? And besides, i don;t mind them in YJ because they look almost like beautiful art pictures with the models doing different yoga poses. I also look forward to seeing an ad for the yoga "toys", like Yoga Paws or Toe Sox, different types of clothes, mats, and other support accessories.
If you a yoga practioner and want to learn more, but not overwhelm yourself, or if you want to refresh your practice, I would strongly recommend subscribing to this magazine.
1) If you are learning to be a yoga teacher (of if you are even already an experienced one) I think this magazine gives you great insight into breaking down different poses; including benefits and contradictions, alignment, wonderful visuals, and best of all wonderful verbal cues and imagery about the pose that is helpful to a teacher to be able to use with their students. Many times, they also give you the prep work you would need to do if you or your student wasn't ready to do the actual pose shown. For example, last month featured one-legged downward dog, and the prep pose was doing it reclined, palms up against a wall with a block on the extended, raised foot. I never would have thought of that and what a great modification if someone had wrist issues. For me, these types of things are invaluable to teaching, as well as for helping me have insight in my own physical practice.
In addition to the one featured pose, they usually give you a different suggested home routine, with pictures and descriptions of the actions.
2)In additon to the physical practice information and tools, if you like to know more about the philosophy and psychology of yoga, this magazine gives you that, in an easily digestible format. For example, they may have an article on a Yoga Sutra quote, and break it down in such a way that relates to your everyday life by telling a personal story that reflects their interpretation. I love this! I have read the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and other scriptures on yogic philosophy, but I think having a "Living Yoga" section that shows you how these ancient writings apply to real modern day life, is somethign I can really think about and reflect on for a while (or until the next months article come out!)
3) Personal stories. each month they usually do a story on someone who has transformed their life with yoga, or who continues to do youga after overcoming an injury, etc. Very inspiring to read when you sometimes just don't feel like getting on your mat.
Now have read other reviews where people said the advertisements were a little much and it isn't the same yoga Journal they remeber from years past. I cannot compare Yoga Journal of old to now, since I only started subscribing to it last year, but as far as the advertisements, what magazine don't people complain about them? And besides, i don;t mind them in YJ because they look almost like beautiful art pictures with the models doing different yoga poses. I also look forward to seeing an ad for the yoga "toys", like Yoga Paws or Toe Sox, different types of clothes, mats, and other support accessories.
If you a yoga practioner and want to learn more, but not overwhelm yourself, or if you want to refresh your practice, I would strongly recommend subscribing to this magazine.
Yoga Journal is a great magazine
December 31,2010
I enjoy reading Yoga Journal for the variety of information it gives me. Inspirational stories, ways to keep my thinking positive, food ideas, and of course help / information on yoga poses and how they are beneficial to my body. If we all cultivated peace more, wouldn't that be a good thing?
Yoga Journal is a great magazine
December 31,2010
I enjoy reading Yoga Journal for the variety of information it gives me. Inspirational stories, ways to keep my thinking positive, food ideas, and of course help / information on yoga poses and how they are beneficial to my body. If we all cultivated peace more, wouldn't that be a good thing?
my favorite magazine
December 6,2010
Well-written and designed, YJ introduced me to exercises/asanas that cured awful back pain.
But each issue is interesting, and gets me to try something new.
YJ has improved my health and disposition.
But each issue is interesting, and gets me to try something new.
YJ has improved my health and disposition.
my favorite magazine
December 6,2010
Well-written and designed, YJ introduced me to exercises/asanas that cured awful back pain.
But each issue is interesting, and gets me to try something new.
YJ has improved my health and disposition.
But each issue is interesting, and gets me to try something new.
YJ has improved my health and disposition.
Yoga: Never Out Of Style
September 19,2010
Yoga Journal arrives in my mailbox on an erratic schedule, but it's always worth the wait. I value its articles, information, instruction and asana demonstrations. All are presented in the calm and cool manner that should typlify true yogic practice.
YJ is one of two magazines I keep filed because its subject is always timely and relevant.
YJ is one of two magazines I keep filed because its subject is always timely and relevant.
Yoga: Never Out Of Style
September 19,2010
Yoga Journal arrives in my mailbox on an erratic schedule, but it's always worth the wait. I value its articles, information, instruction and asana demonstrations. All are presented in the calm and cool manner that should typlify true yogic practice.
YJ is one of two magazines I keep filed because its subject is always timely and relevant.
YJ is one of two magazines I keep filed because its subject is always timely and relevant.
Rip off but...
September 18,2010
Love this magazine, but the renewal was not as promise. I was charged more money.
Rip off but...
September 18,2010
Love this magazine, but the renewal was not as promise. I was charged more money.