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How to Use the Law of Attraction to Manifest Your Dreams (From a Life Coach)

Using the Law of Attraction to manifest your dreams seems a little mysterious but, it’s science! This life coach shares everything you need to know.
Ashton Aiden | April 6, 2019
14 Quotes About Love That Deserve All the Heart Emojis

Every day, you have the choice to live from a place of love. Take a moment to enjoy these love quotes and allow them to fill your heart to the brim!
Ashton August | March 16, 2019
5 Simple Steps to Meditate Your Way Through Anxiety

Meditation and anxiety don't seem to go together. But sometimes meditation can bring up feelings of anxiety. Here's how to cope when anxiety arises.
Danielle McKee | February 15, 2019
4 Parenting Tips for Raising a Body Positive Daughter

There are several factors that go into raising a body positive daughter, including supportive language and mindful actions. These parenting tips will help.
Julia Parzyck | August 29, 2018

Practice These 5 Morning Rituals to Reduce Stress + Boost Productivity

Healthy routines can have a positive impact on our day. Add these 5 morning rituals to your routine to help you reduce stress.
Morgan Casavant | February 26, 2018
Book Review: I Don’t Want To Be An Empath Anymore by Ora North

Working through emotions can be challenging for an empath, but this book acts as a step-by-step guide to facing your demons. Here’s what to expect.
Morgan Casavant | February 17, 2018
27-Year-Old Wrote “Note Before I Die” And Her Words Went Viral – Here’s Why

27-year-old Holly Butcher wrote now-viral “Note Before I Die” the night before she died of cancer. Her words and life advice will move and inspire you.
Ashton August | February 6, 2018
How to Be Happy: 20 Daily Habits to Help You Find Lasting Happiness

We all want to be happy, but how to be happy is the question. Incorporate these 20 simple habits into your daily life to find lasting happiness.
Morgan Casavant | January 30, 2018
This Yoga Brand Is Using Artificial Coral Reefs to Help Save Our Oceans

Within the last 30 years, more than half the coral reef worldwide has been destroyed. Learn how biorock and this yoga brand are helping save our oceans.
Larissa Miller | January 26, 2018
Stop Surviving and Start Thriving! 7 Easy Ways to Change Your Life For the Better

Are you thriving or just surviving? Change your life for the better with these easy tips to help you thrive in all areas of your life.
Ashton August | January 21, 2018
Take Control of Your Life and Set Healthy Boundaries – This Therapist Explains How

Setting healthy boundaries is one of the greatest acts of self-care we can do. Boundaries are liberating and lead to a more fulfilled life. Learn how here.
Alexandria Hotmer | January 11, 2018
If You Enjoy Practicing Yoga, Then You’ll Love Writing Too – Here’s Why

Both yoga and writing are practices that require mindfulness and can benefit your overall mindset and wellbeing. Here’s how they’re connected.
Mary Walton | January 3, 2018
These 5 Yoga Poses Will Help You Achieve Your Goals in the New Year

We can use certain yoga poses inspire ourselves physically and mentally - which may be the key to help us set goals and find success in the New Year.
Dawn Yager | December 30, 2017
Here’s Your Ultimate Wine Guide: Types of Wine, Pairing, and Lingo

There are so many types of wine out there and even more ways to pair, taste, and order them. This wine guide teaches everything you need to know about wine.
Danielle McKee | December 22, 2017
I AM (Fill in the Blank) – Stop Trying to Define Yourself By the Roles You Take On

Your roles in life - mother, sister, employee, friend - don’t define you. Learn how to embrace and love all of who you are with this inspiring yoga story.
Amy Tenney | December 19, 2017
These 7 Books Will Change Your Life In 2018

Kickstart your new year's reading list with these 7 books that will completely change your life in 2018. Which will you read first?
YogiApproved | December 7, 2017
The Power of Numbers – Here’s Everything You Want to Know About Numerology

Through numerology, the numbers 1-9 can tell you so much about your life, strengths, and your life’s purpose. Learn how to read your numbers here.
Nicky Sehra | December 1, 2017
Erykah Badu’s Top 10 Wellness Hacks You’ve Got to Try

Erykah Badu is a singer/actress powerhouse. She’s also a holistic healer, doula and advocate for healthy living. Learn about her top 10 wellness tips here!
Cidney Bachert | November 18, 2017
3 Simple Ways to Merge Mindfulness and Minimalism for a Happier Life

Minimalism is the philosophy that less is more. Here are 3 simple ways to merge mindfulness and minimalism for a happier and more fulfilled life.
Maria Moscato | November 13, 2017
Ladies – We Need to Rise Up and Stop Playing Small (Here’s How)

Feminism is empowering, but women are still playing small. It’s time to start taking up space and stop self-sabotaging! Here’s how.
Melody Beuzelin | November 10, 2017
Here’s How I Quit My Job to Travel + 5 Reasons You Should Too

Quitting your job to travel is a big decision that will totally change your life. Check out the top 5 reasons you should take the leap into the unknown!
Morgan Garza | November 7, 2017
Wanderlust Much? Here’s Your Complete Travel Guide to India

Want to visit India? Already planning a trip to India? This India travel guide shares everything you need to know to help you prepare.
Dawn Yager | September 18, 2017
How Are You Feeling After the Solar Eclipse? Here’s How to Channel the Energy

The total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 initiated a period of new beginnings. Learn how and follow these 3 steps to channel the post-eclipse energy.
Morgan Garza | September 8, 2017
3 Necessities This Ayurveda Expert Won’t Leave Home Without

When you’re on the road, it gets a little trickier to stay balanced. Here are three expert ayurveda tips to keep you grounded on the go.
Sahara Rose | September 1, 2017
Wands Out! Here’s How Harry Potter and Mindfulness Are Connected

Books are a powerful way to practice mindfulness. Find out how the Harry Potter series introduces mindfulness and supports us in our mindfulness practice.
Megan Johnson | August 24, 2017
Life Lessons We Can Learn From One-Hundred Year-Olds (Video)

When you've lived 100 years, you have many life lessons under your belt! Learn what people this age say about life, living, and the pursuit of happiness.
Ashton August | August 9, 2017
How to Attract Real Love Into Your Life

Find love using the law of attraction. Attract the love you want into your life with a few simple dating tips to manifest Mr. or Mrs. Right.
Ashton August | August 5, 2017
Confessions of a Yogi: 5 Things I Still Do Despite My Yoga Practice (Funny)

Even a yogi does things that aren’t “YogiApproved.” We forget to meditate and enjoy that second, or third, glass of wine. Get ready to laugh!
Jenn Bauer | July 28, 2017
Balance Your 7 Chakras With These 7 High-Vibe Mantras

These 7 mantras for your chakras will help you heal, activate, and balance each chakra. Recite these mantras for a vibrant energy body.
Morgan Garza | July 20, 2017
5 Life Lessons We Can Learn from Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is an international pop star. Learn how his career and news stories can teach us valuable life lessons along the way.
Melody Beuzelin | July 3, 2017
Follow These 3 Yoga Principles to Get Out of Debt

Remember that yoga isn’t over when you step off the mat. The principles that you learn from your yoga practice can benefit you outside of class as well.
Jen Hayes | February 28, 2017
5 Surprising Benefits of Practicing Both Yoga AND Pilates

The relationship between yoga and Pilates is an interesting one. As an instructor trained in a variety of group fitness styles, I think one of the best things we can ultimately do for our own bodies is keep them guessing. By incorporating different types of exercises, we’ll have greater awareness of how we tend to move.
Emily Stewart | December 14, 2016
The One Thing Yogis and All Olympic Gold Medalists Have in Common

If you’re anything like me, you watched the Summer Olympics in Rio with awe. How could such a...
Meredith DeCosta | October 1, 2016
Where and Why Your Body Stores Fat + How to Shed Weight For Good

Understanding how and why it happens is the first step to creating a plan on how you can also lose fat. Use these five lessons as a starting point for your fat loss solution!
Jessica Gomes | September 12, 2016
8 Unique and Inspiring Yoga Tattoos + Their Meaning

For yogis in particular, a tattoo can be a way to show their devotion to yoga, or help define, represent, and pay homage to their yoga practice.
Elena Ziskind | September 12, 2016
The #1 Most Important Lesson You’ll Learn from Yoga

My favorite thing about yoga is that every lesson I have learned on my mat can easily be...
Leta Stevens | September 10, 2016
All About Body Image: How Getting Naked Can Cultivate Self-Acceptance

It wasn't until yoga found me that I began to let go of all those preconceived notions of what my body ‘should’ look and feel like that I began to accept and love it.
Elisha Thompson | September 8, 2016
The Key to Developing More Patience – This Works for Everyone!

Without a doubt, practicing detachment from life’s small obstacles has truly transformed my ability to have patience.
Teresa Mason | September 8, 2016
Exercise Your No Muscle: How to Set Boundaries and Stand up for Yourself

Learning how to say no is the beginning of a powerful journey of truly caring for yourself. We all know that when we are cared for, we are able to care so much more for others.
Kerry Fantelli | September 1, 2016
Stop Wearing Your Mask and Start Offering Your Authentic Self

Wearing these masks keeps us from having real connections. It takes a lot of bravery to expose ourselves, to be raw, bare, real, and maybe even different.
Kerry Fantelli | August 11, 2016
Potty-Mouthed Princesses vs. The United State of Women

You may be one of the nearly 3 million people who have seen them on YouTube . ....
Stephanie Stanley | June 29, 2016
Why You’ve Got to Be Selfish Before You Can Be Selfless

According to the Yoga Sutras, a spiritual text that dates back to 400 BCE, being selfless dose make you selfish.
Rachel Galperin | March 27, 2016
How to Control Your Mind and Experience More Peace

So how do we go about controlling the formation of thoughts? Here are 5 steps to control your mind and experience more peace:
Yogi Ram | February 17, 2016
Yoga Will Save the World. Here’s How.

Yoga is returning us to sanity. Yoga is the medicine that is curing our sickness. One by one we are applying and sharing the science of yoga, which is really the science of peace.
Erik Vienneau | February 17, 2016
12 Ways Yoga Brings Out Your Inner Goddess

Every yogini knows that deep down within her beautiful self rests an inner goddess. Yet we are often quick to forget about this inner power.
Kasia Litwinski | January 26, 2016
New Study Exposes the Amazing Growth of Yoga in the US

A recent study shows that the number of people practicing yoga in America has increased by 16.6 million people since 2012, totaling more than 36 million people that now practice yoga in the US.
Ashley Stern | January 21, 2016
Shift Happens… Clearing Energy in Your Space and in Your Self

When we “clear the air,” what we are actually clearing is the energy within and around us.
Kari-Ann Levine | December 19, 2015
4 Tips to Help You Live a Life of Gratitude

Use these four tips to help you live a life of gratitude this holiday season:
Andrea Karwandy | November 26, 2015
What Jim Carrey Explains In 1 Minute Will Change Your Life Forever (Video)

Not only is Jim Carrey a fantastic actor , comedian, and artist, but he is also a deeply wise man. During a commencement speech, he gave the graduates the most useful advice anyone could give.
Johnny Jedi | October 31, 2015
6 Steps to Plan and Achieve Your Life Goals

You can achieve your life goals. Realism, much like fear, is just an artificial construct of our minds that is based on a conceptualized notion of the future.
Enrico Fioranelli | October 1, 2015
When You Shine, I Shine – Let Go of Your Ego (It’s Not Serving Anyone)

It’s time for you to not just leave your ego at the door, but step away from it for good. Next time you’re gazing longingly at the person succeeding in what you seek to succeed in, go spread some positive vibes, and let them know. Because it’s only when you truly shine, that I shine too.
Roo Frith | September 30, 2015
From Double Amputee Veteran to Yoga Instructor

After being bedridden after one of many operations, Nevin started having flash backs. "And those thoughts of the not-so-great experiences from combat just kept coming back. I didn't get to the point of suicide, but... I knew that I needed help ."
Tyler | September 29, 2015
5 Yoga Poses That Motivate You in Your Life

All yoga poses have a different effect on the practitioner, be it physical, energetic or emotional, and sometimes it is worth tailoring your yoga practice to meet a specific goal.
Ian Marshall | September 17, 2015
5 Ways to Create Balance Between Your Work and Personal Life

Finding work/life balance is no different. There is no perfectly prescribed algorithm, no all–encompassing equation that informs us of the exact parameters we place around that which we call work and that which we call play. Part of the dance itself is the swaying back and forth from moment to moment to find the rhythm that feels right for us.
Kari-Ann Levine | September 13, 2015
The Walk of Life – Why Yoga is the Perfect Guide (Video)

On behalf of humanity, and on behalf of the beautiful potential that lies within each and every single one of us, we invite you, we urge you, we beseech you to watch this beautiful, touching video on what yoga truly is and can be. Your soul is knocking…
Ashton August | September 10, 2015
Let Go of the Mouse – How to Handle Negative Self-Chatter

This negative self-chatter is like thousands of little creatures that snake their ways into our brains: the fear-based thoughts that arise, the self-defeating stories that we tell ourselves and attach to. When we search for something new - a job, place to live, a significant other - and it doesn’t work out, we feel like Scott did in his kitchen staring at an empty mousetrap with no cheese.
Jessie Wren | September 9, 2015
10 Life Lessons We Learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer

Dr. Wayne Dyer changed the world for the better. He spoke and wrote words that have left an unquestionable mark on humanity. Now, we write about Dr. Dyer in the past tense. At the age of 75, he has passed away. To honor this man’s brilliant life and legacy, I humbly offer 10 life lessons that Dr. Wayne Dyer has taught us.
Danielle McKee | September 4, 2015
Life Advice from Alan Watts – What if Money Was No Object? (Video)

What would you do if money was no object? Are you living your life for today or are you living today for a life you hope to have tomorrow?
Johnny Jedi | July 28, 2015
I am a Fearless Dreamer: Affirmations to Live By

Take a look inside this fearless dreamer's mind as she reveals the affirmations she lives by on a daily basis. Her words inspire you to chase your dreams.
Katie Ness | July 21, 2015
15 Life Lessons That Only Travel Can Teach Us

People live and experience living vastly different while they travel. Here are 15 important life lessons that you can only learn while you're traveling.
Andrea Palesh | July 17, 2015
The Americanization of Yoga: Why It’s More Good Than Bad

Yoga is a tradition that has transformed and reinvented itself many times throughout its long history, spanning from the 3rd century BCE all the way to the present contemporary West.
Kari-Ann Levine | July 4, 2015
How Yoga Helps Influence Yogi Entrepreneurs

Here are 5 guiding principles for beginning your life as a yogi entrepreneur:
Maxine Garcia | July 3, 2015
How to Create a Personal Manifesto and Accomplish Your Goals

Create a Personal Manifesto and Accomplish Your Goals. What is a Manifesto? A manifesto is your credo; it is your personal mission or vision statement. This is your declaration of self: your goals, aspirations, dreams, and visions for your future.
Melissa Nordin | July 2, 2015
Why We Heart Wanderlust: A Yoga Festival and Mindfulness Movement

Yoga festivals have steadily been growing in popularity worldwide. Wanderlust launched their first event in 2009 in Squaw Valley, California, and has truly set the standard in the realm of yoga festivals. So what is the Wanderlust mission? To inspire yogis to seek better food and promote a better earth with the intention, awareness, and creativity embodied by yoga.
YogiApproved | June 24, 2015
An Incredible Story of the Unconditional Love of Man’s Best Friend (Video)

This beautiful video, told through the voice of Denali allows us a fresh perspective of the unconditional love that a dog shares with it's owner.
Johnny Jedi | June 13, 2015
3 Yogic Steps to Keep Your Cool When the Going Gets Tough

Life might knock us down, but the trick is in what comes next, in how we respond. You can keep your cool when things get hard by gaining control over your reactions to stimuli. You have the power to put space between you and the catalyst.
Alissa Lastres | June 4, 2015
A Lesson from the Tao Te Ching on the Duality of Life

Do you know what Lao Tzu is referring to when he speaks of “paradoxical unity” in the Tao Te Ching? Let’s start by introducing the paradoxical world in terms that we understand on a day-to-day basis: life sucks sometimes.
Danielle McKee | June 3, 2015
Gangster Yoga (Video)

Gangster Yoga: Meet Alexander Medin, a long-time yoga instructor and past boxer. In 2012, he began teaching yoga to prisoners.
Ashley Stern | May 23, 2015
Taking Mountain Pose Off The Mat and into Your Life

Mountain Pose. Picture it: you’re standing in mountain pose, grounding yourself into the mat and the earth beneath it. You spread your toes and press into them, into your heels,allowing the arches of your feet to rise. You send energy up your legs and place attention on keeping them strong and steady. You draw in your tailbone, hold in your stomach, and breathe your shoulders back into place.
Alissa Lastres | May 15, 2015
Ashtanga Yoga: What Our Challenges on the Mat Teach Us About Our Challenges in Life

Our greatest growth exists on the other side of our greatest challenges. The five-breath count in Ashtanga reminds us that in order to progress forward, we have to accept where we are today, let go, and then move on.
Kari-Ann Levine | May 13, 2015
Stop the Comparisons! Yoga Is for Everybody (Video)

Yoga is for Everybody! Ultra-skinny and ultra-bendy women are often shown as the ‘ideal’ yogis in mainstream media. They seem serene and complete each pose with ease and grace, barely breaking a sweat and always wearing the most fashionable yoga clothes. A healthy yoga practice should encourage self-love and self-acceptance.
Ashley Stern | May 6, 2015
The Slow Movement and Why it’s Time to Take a Slower Pace

Everyone is acting like they can’t afford to rest. It isn’t an option to take a slower pace because we’ll be left behind. The slow movement says otherwise.
Nelli Krajcso | May 4, 2015
8 Ways to Be Happier Right Now

8 Ways to Be Happier Right Now: Life can be difficult. There are moments of great sorrow and pain; moments that often leave us feeling as if the world has come crashing down upon us.
Elisha Thompson | April 17, 2015
How to Use Meditation to Reduce Financial Stress

Money is and has always been a major stressor. Often when we are stressed about our finances, meditation is the last thing on our mind. It is a select few of us that try to find a moment of peace amidst the chaos.
Ashton Aiden | March 25, 2015
Is Your Job A F*ck Yes?

If there is one thing we should do on this planet—one thing—it should be to find the thing that makes us feel most alive and work every single day at creating a career out of it.
Janne Robinson | March 9, 2015
We Need Less Dick Heads & More People Living Like They Mean It (Poem)

A poem from author Janne Robinson about the importance of living a more joy filled life of appreciation and abundance. YogiApproved.com
Janne Robinson | March 4, 2015
Why I Refuse to Love Myself Less Because I am Thin

This horse has been beat and I am sure you are all exhausted as I of hearing it, but I will speak it until it needs to be said no longer. I will not love myself less because I am thin.
Janne Robinson | February 15, 2015
Letting Go of Perfectionism – How I Am, and Why You Must

I’m not perfect. I know this. I never have been, and I never will be. Truth be told though, as a yoga practitioner and yoga teacher, I struggle with the desire to be “perfect.”
Meredith DeCosta | January 12, 2015
Become An Opportunist – 7 Ways To Start Right Now

Becoming an opportunist takes practice. Start small. You must start somewhere and at sometime. Today seems as good of day as any. Here are 7 suggestions to get started:
Kelsey Struble | January 7, 2015
Life Is A Canvas, You Are The Brush

In my mind we're all a canvas; a canvas waiting to be configured into something beautifully imperfect. Pick up your brush, throw it in some color and let the rest transpire.
Kelsey Struble | December 20, 2014
The Importance Of Trust And Why It’s Worth It (Video)

Trust is fundamental to our lives. It allows us to breath. This video highlights the importance of trust in a beautiful moving meditation.
Johnny Jedi | December 18, 2014
A Story Of Yoga Helping Our At Risk Youth

Many of the children have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Some have even been orphaned. The yoga class I am currently teaching is comprised of little ones, ages 4-8.
Ilonka Michelle O’Neil | December 16, 2014
12 Quotes You Should Live By

Forever on our white boards, perfect descriptions on our favorite photos, or etched someplace where we always see. Here are 12 quotes, hand-picked by the YA team, that we think everyone should live by.
Jillian Grabarczyk | December 11, 2014
Factory Farmer Speaks Out – What Are You Eating? (Video)

It’s time to wake up and smell the bull sh*t and Craig Watts, a contract farmer for Perdue Farms, is here to help us get a big whiff.
Tyler | December 10, 2014
5 Ways To Start Your Day With Zen

A daily routine you can use before a busy day, or even on vacation, that will sneak some Zen into your morning and keep you shining throughout the day!
Samantha Mitchell | December 5, 2014
Do This One Simple Thing & I Promise You a Happier Life (video)

Affirmations have the power to change your life right now. How? First, watch this adorable video. Then, let’s break down the power behind affirmations.
Ashton August | October 3, 2014
4 Must-Haves for Every Successful Solo Traveler

I travel around the world for months at a time alone. People want to know how I do it. These are the 4 things that help me make it happen.
Sarah | September 23, 2014