In the west, the term “yoga” has become synonymous with physical postures or fitness. The physical portion of Hatha Yoga is just one small aspect of Yoga. It is like going for an eight-course meal and ...

Whether you're scrolling through your favorite yogi's Instagram feed or are mid-downward dog in class, one thing's the same: You're constantly being surrounded by picture-perfect yoga poses. And with ...

This article looks at origins and philosophy of yoga, asking, what was the true and original purpose of yoga? A darshana is an outlook, a philosophy, literally, a “vision.” The term darshana is ...

In essence, yoga is a holistic practice that aims to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. It allows practitioners to experience their inherent wholeness. The sage Patanjali, in his Yoga Sutras, ...

Good news for practitioners of yoga: Bikram Choudhury has encountered another setback in his long quest to prevent competitors from teaching the sequence of 26 postures that characterize Bikram yoga.

In the era of disco yoga and pole-dancing yoga, are we losing sight of what the ancient practice is really about? (Illustration: Erik Mace for Yahoo Health) There’s no doubt about it: Yoga is huge in ...

BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. -- This is nothing like your downtown studio class. Purpose Farm in Baldwinsville will host Central New York's first ever goat yoga classes this summer. It's just like a regular ...

This article looks at origins and philosophy of yoga, asking, what was the true and original purpose of yoga? A darshana is an outlook, a philosophy, literally, a “vision.” The term darshana is ...