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Imagine an oil lamp. The flame burns inside a glass chimney which becomes smudged over the years with accumulated soot. The light is still there, burning as brightly as ever, yet less of the light reaches the room — the filter between them has become occluded. The Lotus Sutra‘s Chapter Sixteen Chapter Sixteen offers us a moving verse that explains the persistent, unborn, and undying quality of this light, or buddhahood, within all of us: In truth, though, I am not extinguished, For I always abide here teaching the Dharma. The lamp and light are not separate things. The lamp…

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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. We earn a commission when you purchase products or services through some of the links provided. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. We’ve researched, tested, and slept on nontoxic mattresses and bed frames for years — these are our picks for split king mattresses that are organic, customizable, and supportive. We all have different sleep needs. For couples, these differences can get frustrating when you share a bed. You want to feel close at night, but you don’t want to wake up with a…

by Swami Krishnananda: The principle maintained in the philosophy of Yoga is that consciousness is unlimited… This is a very important point that we have to remember at the very beginning. Here, when we encounter the definition or meaning of consciousness, we are likely to face several difficulties: What is consciousness? Where is it situated? What is its origin? How is it related to us? And what is its final importance? The history of philosophy has been a long record of varieties of definitions and answers to this great question. Endless definitions have been provided by various thinkers and philosophers throughout the…

Published September 20, 2026 03:19AMIn Yoga Journal’s Archives series, we share a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article about the Ashtanga yoga jump back first appeared in the January-February 2002 issue of Yoga Journal. Find more of our Archives here.When I started practicing the Ashtanga Yoga of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, I had already been doing yoga for some years and I thought I was both strong and flexible. Well, maybe I was flexible and had certain strengths, but when I was introduced to the Ashtanga series and the vinyasa of picking myself up from seated poses and…

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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. We earn a commission when you purchase products or services through some of the links provided. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. We’ve spent the past ten years researching and wearing ethically sourced jewelry. These are our picks for brands with lab-grown diamond rings. For those who are ethically and sustainably conscious, buying fine diamond jewelry can be tough — especially when you’re not sure where or how it’s sourced. One way to guarantee the traceability of your diamonds is to buy lab grown…

by Tiffany Duong: “Save the bees!” You’ve heard this call to action before, but what’s the buzz really about? Turns out, bees are incredibly important in nature and in human food production. According to an EarthDay.Org report, there are more than 20,000 distinct bee species worldwide. In the U.S., there are native bees (more than 4,000 species) and commercially managed bees (mostly imported European honeybees). Both are vital for different reasons. The former are wild and keep our forests and meadow ecosystems functioning; the latter are managed by big agriculture to pollinate crops that feed the world. Unfortunately, most bees are…

Not long ago, I visited the Harvard Art Museum, which is home to a spectacular self-portrait by Van Gogh. The painting lights up the entire room. As I approached, it captured my attention and seemed to steal the glory from the other paintings that hang there (some of which are masterpieces in their own right by Cézanne, Monet, and Picasso). Van Gogh had originally painted it as a gift for Paul Gauguin who, after their friendship soured, promptly sold it for 300 francs. The painter’s face is set against an ethereal, Veronese green backdrop. It radiates light, fervor, and a…

The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. We earn a commission when you purchase products or services through some of the links provided. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. I’ve personally reviewed the best nontoxic pots and pans on the market — these are my favorite PFAS-free options that are safe, easy to clean, durable, and make mealtime delicious. After a summer of travel and eating out, I got home in late July, ready for a healthy reset. I was truly feeling physically exhausted and less than my best, so I knew…