"Yoga. One ancient tradition, several millennia of evolution, and as many interpretations as there are people who practice it. So what exactly do we mean when we talk about yoga? For the last 50 of those 5000 years, Yoga Journal has returned to that question again and again, exploring how this ancient practice helps us navigate the complexities of contemporary life."
"Launched in the internet-absent, pre-podcast 1970s as a newsletter, Yoga Journal was written for-and by-yoga teachers in an era when books and magazines were the primary ways to share knowledge. That first issue, just 10 pages, was photocopied in black and white and stapled together in the upper left corner. Considered a trade publication, Yoga Journal offered instructions to teachers through physical alignment cues, personal essays, mantras, and explorations of esoteric topics such as the subtle body."
"It became a glossy newsstand magazine for students and teachers, featuring celebrity interviews, stories from far-flung yoga destinations, and insights into the physical and emotional challenges of being human. Those decades were not without missteps. Exclusivity was common across yoga and media alike, and Yoga Journal was not immune. Today, we are committed to making the practice-and our work-even more accessible, inclusive, and encouraging for every body as we all continue to learn what it means to create a welcoming environment."
Yoga originates from an ancient tradition with thousands of years of evolution and numerous interpretations among practitioners. The publication began in the 1970s as a small newsletter serving teachers with practical alignment cues, personal essays, mantras, and explorations of subtle, esoteric topics. The format evolved into a glossy magazine offering celebrity interviews, travel stories, and insight into the physical and emotional dimensions of practice. Historical exclusivity prompted reflection and change, leading to a renewed commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and encouragement for every body. The enduring aim remains to support practices—breath, stillness, learning, facing fear, and rest—that train people how to live imperfectly yet intentionally.
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