About Elephant Journal

Elephant Journal is a reader-created open forum dedicated to bringing together those working (and playing) to create enlightened society. Voted #1 in the US for #green on twitter twice, our focus is on "the mindful life": yoga, organics, sustainability, conscious consumerism, non-new-agey spirituality, the arts, wellness, conscious love, relationships and healthy sexuality.

Artist Celebrates the Strength and Grace of Men

Erich Schiffman, portraits yoga, Robert Sturman, yoga art, Good Men Project, masculinity, men of yoga

Robert Sturman’s collection of hand-altered Polaroids captures the spirit of peace and strength in masculinity.

Romance: Reading Fate into Coincidence

Gary Bobroff, romance, fate, Good Men Project, Sex and Relationships,

Gary Bobroff examines how the hopeless romantic will give away his or her power by believing that “fate” will lead to their destiny.

10 Things I Find Sexy in a Woman (That Have Nothing to Do With Looks)

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What makes a woman attractive to Damien Bohler is about a lot more than beauty.

The Cultural Shadow of Pornography

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Candice Holdorf isn’t against pornography, but encourages us to look more critically at porn as a business, and try to figure out exactly what it is they’re selling.

Enchanted by Youth: Why Older Men Love Younger Women

AP Photo/ Charles Sykes

Dr. Adam Sheck examines the ways in which the midlife period for men is often a trap that feeds into the need to feel vital and powerful.

10 Reasons Why More Guys Should Do Yoga

man in upward salute on stunning beach

Robert Piper walked into a yoga class the other day and was the only guy there.