The Journal

Notes from the mat

Practice guides, teacher interviews and the quiet philosophy behind the poses.

The breath before the pose
Practice
The breath before the pose

Why pranayama, not the perfect handstand, is where real practice begins.

The YogaOnline Editors · 6 min read
How to choose your first teacher
Guide
How to choose your first teacher

A calm, practical guide to finding someone whose practice actually fits yours.

The YogaOnline Editors · 5 min read
Yin, and the art of staying still
Philosophy
Yin, and the art of staying still

What long holds teach us about discomfort, patience and letting go.

The YogaOnline Editors · 8 min read
A morning vinyasa for tight hips
Sequences
A morning vinyasa for tight hips

A short, repeatable flow to open the hips before the day gets loud.

The YogaOnline Editors · 7 min read
Teaching online without losing the room
For Teachers
Teaching online without losing the room

How to keep presence, connection and energy alive through a screen.

The YogaOnline Editors · 9 min read
Rest is not a reward
Wellbeing
Rest is not a reward

Reframing recovery as the practice itself, not the thing you earn afterwards.

The YogaOnline Editors · 4 min read