MYT 2020: A Year in Review
2020 was a crazy year for all of us. We had a lot of ups and downs.
Here, I'm going to share with you what 2020 looked like for the MYT Community at large:
If you consider yourself a beginner to yoga, you're not the only one.
In 2020, 86,041 people signed up to give myYogaTeacher a try. And of those, 65% are beginners.
In fact, the most common question I get from new students is, "I'm a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?"
Answer: Here is a list of classes I recommend to anyone getting started with yoga (this list was created using the filter function on the class list page).
Click here to see the Best Yoga Classes for Beginners!
This year, we found more people than ever are practicing yoga to recover from surgery or heal from injuries and illnesses.
Here's a word-cloud of the most common injuries and illnesses MYT students are healing from right now.
(the size of the word represents the number of people in the MYT community working on that ailment)
That's why we keep adding these "Yoga for ..." classes. Group classes that help you recover and heal from the most common ailments we see.
You can check out a list of the most popular recovery & healing classes here. (This list was created using the filter function on the class list page)
We launched 'Yoga with Friends' and it's been an immediate hit!
'Yoga with Friends' is a semi-private online yoga session. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it's open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.
Right now, these 'Yoga with Friends' sessions are free. But that's going to change soon as we add pricing to these sessions.
This is a great way to have healthy fun with your friends, connect with new friends on the MYT platform, or help a reluctant friend get started with yoga.
You can click here to book a free 'Yoga with Friends' session now!
MYT's primary mission is to help you feel great everyday (in body, mind, and soul). Right after that, one of our main goals is to empower Yoga Teachers, all over the world, to make a livable wage sharing their passion.
MYT has definitely succeeded here!
MYT Teachers in India are earning more than their top MBA (Masters in Business) and IT friends.
Yes, that's right. Many of the MYT teachers are able to earn significantly more than some of the most prestigious careers in India.
They're able to buy their parents nice gifts, send their kids to better schools, and live with outstanding quality of life. All while doing what they love, and earning more than when they worked corporate jobs!
You can read an article about some of our teachers here!
And of course, we launched our first two Teacher Training Courses!
The first one started in September and finished in December. It was amazing and all the students loved it!
You can hear about it from the TTC students themselves here
They made great new yoga friends (if it's anything like my TTC, these are close friends for life). They dove much deeper into their understanding of yoga; the asanas, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy.
Many of this TTC batch are feeling less reactive, less stressed, and like better parents.
The 2nd TTC actually started just a few days ago. But it's not too late to join. We're keeping the registration open a few days longer.
If you're interested, you can learn more and enroll here!
So while 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. We wanted to share some 'fun facts' and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher's 2020 too!
I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about your yoga community here at MYT.
With Love,
Will
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{"slug":"2020-summary-letter","recentPosts":[{"id":"cl8kb5f23jq1w0ciscs2h2bxw","slug":"benefits-of-yoga-for-pregnancy","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"What are the Benefits of Yoga for Pregnancy?","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga for Pregnancy is excellent for stress relief, pain relief, and preparation for labor. Read more to understand the benefits of Yoga for Pregnancy","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-09-27T14:42:36.767798+00:00","coverUrl":"kvvlqndsbow5dsckhw7i.jpg","content":{"text":"When you get pregnant, people come out of the woodworks with advice, remedies and old wives tales. Everyone’s got an opinion on how you should spend your pregnancy. But the one thing we know for sure is, yoga is great for mom and baby alike. If you’re curious about prenatal yoga, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down why this type of yoga is excellent for moms (and babies).\\nWhat is prenatal yoga?\\nPrenatal yoga was designed for women who are expecting. Rather than taking a regular class and having to worry about modifications or safety, this class is specifically designed for pregnancy. The practice can help women with common pregnancy aches and pains, ease hormonal and emotional stress and help women’s bodies prepare for birth and their postpartum journey. A regular yoga practice when pregnant has tons of amazing benefits!\\nBenefits of Prenatal yoga: \\nWe asked women who’ve done prenatal yoga while pregnant for their reviews, one said “ It’s excellent for stress relief, pain relief, and preparation for labor.” And they all said they’d recommend it to friends! \\nSo let's break down the benefits: \\nRelaxation : \\nPregnancy can be very stressful! But yoga will help you to relax physically, mentally and emotionally and create a safe, relaxing environment for birth. Prenatal helps you with coping and breath techniques for all stages of your pregnancy.\n\\nPreparation for birth : \\nFor first time moms, and even sometimes vets, labor can be scary. This practice will help you to learn birth techniques so you’re relaxed and ready to go!\n\\nYoga can Help with Labor : \\nIn a 2015 study\\n, It was found that a regular yoga practice in the last 10-12 weeks of pregnancy can improve the mother's comfort during labor and help facilitate the labor process. The “yoga group” in this study on average was in labor two hours less than those who didn’t practice. Past your due date? Prenatal Yoga is also known to help induce labor\n\\nCommunity : \\nYoga classes have always been known to help us build community but during pregnancy, it's so important to have a group of women who understand what you’re going through. Taking part in a prenatal class puts you in a group of women who get it. You’ll have a built in support system and maybe even first friends for your baby!\\nFrequently Asked Questions about Prenatal Yoga:\\nIs Yoga for Pregnancy safe?\\nYes. Yoga is generally considered safe during pregnancy. However, you should always consult your doctor & make sure you’re practicing with a teacher who understands the prenatal experience and can keep you safe. Our teachers are experts in yoga and are ready to help you on your journey. If you’d like to check out our offerings, you can get started today with a two week free trial! \\nWhen during pregnancy can you practice yoga?\\nDuring your first trimester, you can stick to your regular practice with some modifications. \\nYour second trimester is a GREAT time to start prenatal yoga! At this point, you’ll be starting to officially come into your “pregnancy body” and you’ll need to be practicing poses more specific to prenatal. The second and third trimester are considered the “prep period” for your body to prepare for labor. So it's a great time to keep moving and stretching in your new skin as you make room for the baby to grow! \\nWhat yoga poses should you avoid doing? \\nFor the most part, yoga is considered safe during pregnancy. You really only need to focus on any poses that put pressure on your abdomen. You should avoid any and all twisting poses, backbends and inversions.. \\nYoga for Pregnancy Poses you can perform at Home :\\nIt’s important to stay active during your pregnancy for both mom and baby! You should try to get in some sort of movement daily for at least 30 minutes. You can stick to low impact workouts or walks but if you want to do some yoga at home, it’s a great way to end your day. Yoga while pregnant can help with pain, help you sleep better and fight tiredness and fatigue. \\nHere are some poses you can practice at home to keep you moving! And as a bonus, most of these poses will also help your body prepare for giving birth!\\n1. Bound angle pose (Baddha Konasana) :\\n\\nBaddha Konasana pose will help you open your hips, releasing any pain in your back. It can also help to reduce swelling\\nHow it helps with labor: Opening the hips will help you to stretch the muscles needed to open the birth canal.\\n2. Cat-cow pose (Marjaryasana Bitilasana) :\\n\\nMarjaryasana Bitilasana pose release back and shoulder pain and also reduce pressure from the belly\\nHow it helps with labor: Back pain is a common occurrence during the birth process. This pose will help to keep your muscles limber and help to avoid muscle spasms and pain in your back during labor. \\n3. Yogi squat (Malasana) :\\n\\nBeen sitting too long? This is a great hip opener and will also release lower back pain. \\nHow it helps with labor: This pose will widen the pelvic floor making the birth easier,which may help to reduce injury during birth.\\nRemember, if you’re practicing at home, it’s always best to consult your doctor and make sure yoga is safe for your pregnancy.\\n\\nOther ways to practice self-care during pregnancy\\nBeing a mom is the hardest job in the world. And there are no days off. Starting with pregnancy, we feel out of control of our body, its growth and the way we feel. Remember to take time during this beautiful process to practice self-care so you can be present, happy and relaxed. \\nBook a prenatal massage :\n\nA prenatal massage is GREAT for mom and baby. It can help reduce stress and swelling without meds, help you to sleep and get your body ready for labor and delivery. \\nTake a bath :\n\nTaking a warm bath while pregnant can also help to reduce stress and lower your blood pressure. It’s a great way to relax and rest your growing body. If you’re feeling pain or swelling, it can be very beneficial to relax in a warm bath. \\n\\nAyurveda for Pregnancy :\\n\n\nThis week, MyYogaTeacher has a special Ayurveda event running where you’ll learn how to align with your best self through nutrition and health changes. This specific class is designed to help you have your most healthy pregnancy with nutrition guidelines for a mom and foods to help with baby's development! \\n\nYou can also choose to work 1 on 1 with an instructor of your choice through your MyYogaTeacher membership! Let us help you have your healthiest pregnancy possible! \\n\\nGet started today!\\n"},"category":[]},{"id":"cl8ka13l4ionz0ck2fe0pme7l","slug":"chronic-neck-pain-relief-yoga-poses","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Are you suffering with Chronic Neck Pain? 10 yoga poses to find relief!","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":null,"readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-09-27T14:11:15.683866+00:00","coverUrl":"rbh6duxy7hy3y207sg1c.jpg","content":{"text":"Do you suffer from chronic neck pain? Nearly 30-50% of adults suffer from recurring neck pain. \\nNeck pain can be a common occurrence for people who:\\nhave long commutes or sit at a desk all day\\nwho have issues with posture \\nwho have chronic sleep issues\\nOur neck and shoulders can also be a place where we may carry tension or pain due to stress. In any case, the good news is yoga can help you to relieve your neck pain and move on symptom free! \\nDaily changes you can make to avoid neck pain\\nStay in alignment. Keep good posture and try not to carry heavy bags on one side of your body. Also, if you sit at a desk and work on a computer, move your monitor to eye-sight so you’re not looking up or down. Need help finding your center? \\nWe can help here at MyYogaTeacher! \\n\\nStay active! It’s important to stay mobilized. If you sit all day, take breaks to move around and give your body a break from being stuck in one position. Can’t take breaks at work? Try to go for a walk on lunch or maybe before or after your workday. \\nCheck your sleep environment. Make sure your mattress and pillows are still in good shape. Look into the best pillows for your sleep type or body. Getting quality sleep will help you avoid tossing and turning and can be your remedy to wake pain free. \\nIf you’re feeling like you need to move, starting with any slower yoga practice will help! Yin, hatha and restorative classes will all leave your body feeling relaxed, renewed and free of pain. Want to flow on your own? Here are our top ten poses to try! \\n10 Yoga Poses to relieve Chronic Neck Pain :\\n1. Easy seat with ear to shoulder stretch\\nThis pose releases your neck and shoulders and helps relieve tension and stress.\\nStart by sitting with your legs crossed and a straight back. Shoulders down. Bring your ear down to your shoulder. To deepen the stretch, bring your opposite arm overhead. \\n\\n\\n\\n2. Child’s Pose\\nReleases tension in the upper body including the neck and chest.\\nBring your knees as wide as the mat and sit into your heels. You can bring your chest to the mat and extend your arms forward or come to rest on a pillow or bolster. Try to hold this pose for up to 5 breaths. \\n\\n\\n\\n3. Downward facing dog\\nHelps to relieve neck pain by strengthening the upper body and releasing the spine. \\nStart by coming onto all fours. Check your alignment- make sure your shoulders are over your wrist, and your hips over your knees. Without changing the position of your hands and feet, push up and back to bring your heels into the ground. Relax your head, neck and shoulders down. \\n\\n\\n\\n4. Bridge Pose\\nReleases chest, neck, spine and hips.\\nLay down on your mat, bring your feet as close to your glutes as possible. Bring your hands to the sides of your body palms down. Push into the feet and hands while you lift your core and back to the ceiling. Try to relax and breathe here. \\n\\n\\n\\n5. Wide Leg forward fold\\nReleases spine, neck and back. If you’re in pain perform this stretch slowly, and come up one vertebrae at a time. \\nBring your feet as wide as you can, feet facing forward. Hinge at the hips and slowly bend forward and down towards your feet. You can hang here or grab yogi toe lock around your big toe. \\n\\n\\n\\n6. Cow face pose\\nStrengthens core and spine.\\nSit up tall and stack your knees directly over one another. Reach one arm back around your waist and one arm over your shoulder with your palms reaching towards one another. If you can, clasp your hands. If not, rest them on your back, you will still benefit from the pose. \\n\\n\\n\\n7. Sphinx pose\\nThis pose will help to physically open up the shoulders and neck. Looking side to side slowly is a great addition to the pose. \\nLie on your stomach and bring your hands next to your chest facing down. On your inhale press into the ground and lift your upper body. \\n\\n\\n\\n8. Thread the Needle \\nIncreases mobility and releases tension in the upper body. \\nCome on to all fours. Check your alignment, make sure your hips are over your knees, shoulders over your wrist. Reach one arm out to the side and thread it through the opposite side under your ribs. You can stay here or open up the opposite side by reaching the hand to the back or straight up and over. Make sure to do both sides. \\n\\n\\n\\n9. Legs up the wall\\nReleases tension and stress from the upper body by reversing blood flow. \\nFind a wall near your practice space and sit next to the wall as close as possible. Lower your head, neck and shoulders onto your mat, then roll onto your back and stretch your legs up the wall. You can stay in this restorative pose for up to 10 minutes. \\n\\n\\n\\n10. Savasana\\nSavasana releases any stress, lowers heart rate and calms the body. \\nCome onto your back on your mat, and release your body down. This is known as corpse pose because it is a full and final rest at the end of our practice. Release and let go of any and all tension. \\n\\n\\n\\nClasses to help relieve neck pain \\n\\nYoga fusion for joints \\n- This class will help you roll out your joint pain and stretch your tight limbs and joints. \\n\\nYoga for Back Pain\\n - Sometimes, neck pain can be caused by tightness in the spine. Experts say yoga helps soothe muscle pains. Try this class to strengthen and lengthen your neck and back for pain relief! \\n\\nYoga for Neck and Shoulder Pain\\n - Do you sit all day at work? Struggle with your posture? This class will help relieve upper body tension. \\n\nSo if you’re ready to make your neck pain a thing of the past, join us today. Our trial includes two free weeks of group fitness classes, one on one classes and so much more! \\nGet started on your yoga journey now!\\n"},"category":["yoga_poses"]},{"id":"cl8cuq5nnh5860biyek2vhu2w","slug":"reproductive-rights-for-women-yoga-workshop","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop - Supporting Women Through Yoga","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":null,"readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-09-22T09:28:27.679552+00:00","coverUrl":"dkjwcigamkavxe0yziwq.jpg","content":{"text":"Announcing MyYogaTeacher’s first ever Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop!\\nHere at MyYogaTeacher, we believe in the wisdom of women to make their own choices about their health. \\n\\nThat’s why we’re excited to offer the\\n Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop on October 2 from 9 AM - 11 AM PST (12 PM - 2 PM EST) for only $10!\\nIn the past, our community events have been free. So why are we charging a nominal fee for this one?\\nBecause ALL proceeds from the Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop go to support the \\nCenter for Reproductive Rights\\n charity, a nonprofit organization, the \\nonly\\n global legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing reproductive rights.\\nIn the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade and on the day before the new term of the Supreme Court begins, we think this workshop is a perfect way to silently protest this new ruling through self-care and donations to an organization like the Center for Reproductive Rights.\\nThis will also be a time of healing and processing with a couple of awesome expert yoga instructors!\\nHow to join the Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop\\nWhether you’re a member or not, \\nJust click this link and register \\nas you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\nIntroducing a very special guest yoga instructor coming just for this event!\n\\nMeet Harpinder Mann, RYT-500!\\n\\n\n\\nHarpinder is a yoga, meditation, mindfulness teacher, and decolonizing activist based in Los Angeles. She works with women of color who want to reclaim their power and intuition through the lens of a spiritual, joyful, and sustainable path. Her studies have spanned from reading the Japji Sahib since she was 3, to over 700 hours of yogic training within the traditions of Raja, Vinyasa, Kundalini, and Prenatal Yoga. \\nWe’re super excited to have her lead the beginning of the workshop. Afterwards, MyYogaTeacher yoga instructor, \\nTrupti Parikh\\n, will lead us in asanas, and a discussion session will follow.\\nAre you ready to experience a workshop where we solely focus on supporting and advocating for women’s health \\nwhile\\n improving our mental, emotional, and physical health?\\n\\nJoin us for the Reproductive Rights for Women Yoga Workshop!\\n\\nTogether, we make a difference."},"category":["workshops"]},{"id":"cl8a9804vy5de0biznpg4ai2t","slug":"yoga-benefits-for-runners","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Yoga For Runners : Why Runners Should Incorporate Yoga Into Their Training?","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Adopting an active yoga practice to complement your running routine can have tons of benefits! Read now to learn more","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-09-20T13:50:56.406936+00:00","coverUrl":"tbdacuzob0fuqml8dyjd.jpg","content":{"text":"Training for a big race? Setting some goals you want to crush before the year ends? No matter what your reasons, yoga can be a great way to cross train for running from a 5k to a marathon! Running is great for your heart and body but can also be a huge strain on the muscles. Having an active yoga practice to complement your running routine can have tons of benefits! Let’s dive into how yoga can help!\\n1. Breathing\\nProper breathing and breath stabilization are both incredibly important principles in Yoga and Running. If you can practice proper breathing while running, you can maintain speed longer because you will take long deeper breaths to match your long strides, instead of short breaths which cause instability and speed decline.\\nPracticing Pranayama for runners - \\nAdding a pranayama breath practice before a run can help you to maintain focus as well as speed. Even if running is a release for you, and feels relaxing, Using breathwork to relax and focus can help you clearly see the physical and mental road ahead. Pranayama can also help if things are going off course on your run. If you need to regain control, you can come back to your breath and refocus. With these practices together, your run really can be a religious experience, or a way to relieve stress! \\nTo start a pranayama practice, all you need to do is focus on controlling your inhale and exhale. Start by standing tall and relaxed, or sitting tall and calm if you prefer. Close your eyes and focus inward. Start by breathing in for two and out for two. As you continue to grow your practice, you can build up to breathing in for six and out for six. You can even play with pausing for two to four breaths in between your inhale and exhale. When you finally build a practice you’re confident with, you can start to set intentions and visualize your success. With this practice, you’ll begin to see your running dreams come true!\\n\\n2. Flexibility/Strength\\nIt would be great if in life, we only ever needed to do one thing to get to our goals. But in reality,just like we can’t have cookies for every meal, cross training for runners is essential to maintaining a long term healthy routine. While you could easily just add weight training or stretching a la cart into your week, yoga gives you more by going deeper and getting into those smaller, harder to access ligaments and tendons you might otherwise miss with strength training . Adding yoga into your running routine can reduce the risk of injury and help to maintain your goals. The more flexible your muscles are, the less likely they are to tense up or be stressed during running so you can move with more confidence and ease. Not to mention, it’s always great to look forward to a nice long stretch after a run. \\n\n3. Conditioning \\nWe all know running is GREAT for your cardiovascular health, can add years on to your life and keep your heart pumping at its best! But it doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a veteran, running can make your body sore. Yoga is great for conditioning those tired and fatigued muscles without having to “take a day off” to rest. In between your runs or on conditioning days, you can take a class focused on your back or knee health, or even a class to open tight hips after a long run. There’s nothing the magic of yoga can’t do! \\n\n4. Balance/Posture\\nEven though running is a “walk in the park” compared to ballet where balance is concerned, you still need to do your best to focus on alignment while you move.\\nYoga can improve your running form by elongating the limbs so you cover more ground in less time. You'll be PR’ing in no time! Proper alignment is also important when running because as you increase your speed, the level of impact (and injury) becomes greater. Maintaining your body's alignment during movement assures you arrive at the finish line aliment free! Love a tree pose? Want to learn to fly into a warrior? Lots of yoga poses force you to balance on one leg, which helps you to build a unilateral movement practice much like the ebbs and flows you take while running. \\n5. Stress and Mental Clarity\\nFeeling stressed before a big run? Worried about your PR? Yoga can help! Focus your breathing and set an intention. You’ve got this!\\nFocus and clarity are so important when running so you can know where you’re headed and stay on track. Add your yoga practice in before training or race days and you’ll feel your worries melt away. According to scientists at \\nHarvard,\\n adding just minutes of yoga to your week can improve your outlook, slow down the body and decrease stress. You’ll find your body will be more relaxed, focused and ready to run for those goals when you release your tension with yoga. \\nGetting started:\\nSo what do you need to get started? Simple! Yourself, a mat, some water and a quiet space are all you need! Are you ready to add yoga into your running routine? \\nGet started with a two week free trial of our classes and one on one sessions!\\n\\nLet’s figure out where your yoga practice would serve you best! \\nDoing yoga BEFORE your run will help you to warm up your muscles and ligaments. By fully warming up your body before you hit the pavement, you decrease the chances of injury, help with an easier recovery and can improve your PR as you continue to train! \\nBest Yoga Poses to practice before a run :\\nHigh Lunge - This pose stretches the legs from top of the thighs down to the ankle\\n\\nWarrior II - Helps with focus and stamina. Great before heading out!\\n\\nSide angle bend - This stretch helps to stretch the side body and release any tension in the shoulders and spine. \\n\\nPrefer to do yoga after your run? That’s a great option too! Yoga is great for recovery after a run! Finishing your running routine with a yoga stretch helps you to rebalance. You can stretch muscles or limbs that became tight during your run and strengthen anything that may have become fatigued. You can also refocus and deepen your breath to reset for the next part of your day. \\nBest Yoga Poses to practice after a run :\\nButterfly Pose - a basic hip opener to ease into your stretch\\n\\nHalf Pigeon - A great pose for multiple alignments! Working through the psoas and hip flexors. Make sure to practice on both sides.\\n\\nHappy Baby - This pose is great for finishing up your hip opener extension while giving a nice massage to the back and stretching the soles of the feet.\\n\\nWant to take a class? Try some of our favorite classes for runners!\\n\\nYoga for Strength and flexibility \\n\\n\\nYoga for Knee Pain\\n\\n\\nYoga for Back health\\n\\nReady to join us for class? \\nGet started with a free trial now! \\n\\nRemember, with a great training plan for your runs, and an ongoing yoga practice you’ll be ready to run to your greatest finish line feeling and looking your best! Just like peanut butter and jelly, yoga and running are great together!"},"category":["fitness","yoga"]},{"id":"cl81n0o6wh1g80ajz2gpco553","slug":"yoga-at-home","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"How to Start Doing Yoga at Home","subTitle":"Everything you need to know for an at-home yoga routine","seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Get a beginner’s guide to starting yoga at home with tips and suggestions for setting up your own practice, including online yoga classes and private lessons.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn how to perform yoga at home with this quick and easy guide","tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-09-14T13:07:13.39269+00:00","coverUrl":"cqivxw3vkrcihpumlny7.jpg","content":{"text":"There are lots of reasons for doing yoga at home instead of a yoga studio, some of which include distance, busy schedules, kids, financial concerns, and health issues. The good news is you can set up your own yoga practice at home, and still get all the benefits of a regular yoga routine — without the studio. It can also be a great way to integrate yoga into your life on a regular basis, and it’s easy to do in your own home.\\nCan Anyone do Yoga at Home?\\nAnyone can perform yoga at home, and you don’t have to be an advanced yogi to try. Even beginners can practice yoga in a home environment, all you need is adequate floor space, a few (optional) pieces of equipment, and guidelines for practicing the primary yoga poses. \\nIf you’re a beginner, it’s recommended to first learn from a certified yoga instructor, so you can progress with the proper technique and alignment to avoid injury. Thanks to online learning platforms like\\n MyYogaTeacher\\n, you can still practice yoga at home with the help of a qualified teacher.\\n11 Tips on How to Perform Yoga At Home\\nThe idea of starting a yoga practice in your very own living room can seem daunting or intimidating at first, especially if you’re accustomed to attending classes in a yoga studio. But with a little bit of preparation and creativity, you can set up your own yoga space and develop a mindful yoga routine that can benefit your life.\\nHere are some suggestions to help get you started:\\n1. Make Space in Your Home for Yoga\\nIt’s easy (and fun) to make your own yoga space, and you can design it as a temporary space or a dedicated one, depending on your needs. All you need is enough floor space to move around and stretch out the full length of your body — a little more than the length and width of your yoga mat. This can be your living or bedroom floor, your kitchen, or your backyard. Just make sure there isn’t any furniture or objects lying around that could get in your way or cause injury.\\n2. Decorate With Calming Accessories\\nYou can also create a comfortable and inviting space for yoga by hanging calming or inspiring artwork on the wall, lighting a candle or incense, and keeping a few house plants nearby for a pleasing atmosphere. The more you can tailor and dedicate your space for yoga, the easier it will be to motivate yourself to keep up a steady routine. Hanging a mirror in front of your practice space is also helpful in maintaining the correct alignment while performing postures.\\n3. Be Prepared With the Right Equipment\\n\\nYou’ll want to invest in a yoga mat, and it’s wise to also keep modifying props on hand — like blocks, bolsters, blankets, and a strap. If you’re just starting out and you’d like to improvise for props, you can use pillows, blankets, and other items around the house to suit your needs. Just make sure your props are sturdy, supportive, and nearby for when you need them.\\n4. Practice Regularly\\nThe best part about practicing yoga at home is it can be done any time you want. The challenge lies in your dedication and commitment to the practice even when your couch appears more inviting.\\n \\nAccording to this study\\n, it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days to create a new habit. It’s important to be patient with yourself and identify guidelines for your practice that you can realistically follow through with. \\n5. Schedule Your Yoga Session\\nSet yourself up for success by committing to your yoga practice at a certain time of day, and for a specified number of days per week. It’s best to start out easy with goals that are achievable and progress as you gain momentum. For instance, if you’ve never been an early riser, don’t expect yourself to suddenly start practicing yoga at dawn. If that’s the case, try scheduling your yoga session for late morning, afternoon or evening, and keep your existing schedule in mind when planning a time that works for you.\\n6. Keep it Simple\\nRegardless of your experience or ability level, practicing yoga at home means watching out for your own safety. Make sure you have props handy for when you need them, and avoid overdoing it with strenuous poses. When it doubt, keep your routine simple. Even if you’re an advanced yogi, those basic, primary yoga poses are still an important part of a holistic yoga practice, and may be less likely to cause injury.\\n7. Listen to Your Body\\nThe best way to avoid getting hurt while practicing yoga at home is to listen to your body. If any posture causes you discomfort or pain, stop practicing it immediately — no matter how easy or difficult the pose. Don’t push yourself too hard, and remember to focus on your alignment. If you are unsure of how to execute a specific pose, try learning it from a certified instructor before performing it on your own at home.\\n8. Take an Online Yoga Class\\n\\nBy far the best way to practice yoga at home is with an online class. This way, you get all the benefits of doing yoga at home in your own time, with the added help of an instructor who can make sure you’re performing poses safely and effectively. You can find\\n \\nonline group classes\\n for every type of yoga at\\n \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, with over 42 classes offered throughout the day. Private, 1-on-1 instructors are also available for at-home yoga, giving you plenty of options to get the right kind of training while still practicing in the comfort of your own home.\\n9. Squeeze in a Short Practice\\nThe beauty of an at-home yoga practice means you can squeeze in a quick session when you just have 20-30 minutes of time. Even short yoga routines are beneficial for your body and mind, and performing a few of the primary yoga poses on a daily basis will change your life for the better. Try incorporating the Sun Salutation flow series into your morning routine when you first get out of bed in the morning, or practicing some relaxing poses like Legs-Up-The-Wall or Savasana in the evening. \\n10. Switch it Up and Make it Fun\\nYoga doesn’t always have to be serious, and you can make your home yoga practice fun and spontaneous for you and your family. Practicing with your kids is a great way to help them learn mindfulness and self-awareness, while stretching and strengthening their growing bodies. You can also take your practice to the backyard to enjoy sunshine and good weather, or invite friends over to share in the experience. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box!\\n11. End Every Practice With Savasana\\nWhen practicing yoga at home, it can be tempting to skip important parts of the journey due to time constraints, distractions, or disinterest. If there is one element of yoga you should never skip, it’s Savasana, or otherwise known as Corpse pose. Always end your practice with 5 minutes of relaxation to help your body integrate the routine. Keep a blanket nearby to warm your body after it has cooled down, and consider an eye pillow to help you relax. Your body and mind will thank you as you move on to the rest of your day, having given yourself the gift of healthy movement to better your life."},"category":["yoga","therapy"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"cl7sudlec0hvt0ciosz8iwged","slug":"morning-ayurvedic-rituals","author":{"name":"Supriya","teacherMytSlug":"supriya-1","pictureUrl":"supriya.jpg"},"title":"11 Morning Ayurvedic Rituals to Start Practicing Now ","createdAt":"2022-09-08T09:23:18.01003+00:00","coverUrl":"wr5dvjeez6fvbqm45mby.avif","content":{"text":"How you spend your morning can have a huge impact on the rest of your day, dictating your mood, focus, and energy level throughout. In those early hours after waking up, you’re setting the stage for how the next 12-18 hours of your life will go — so why not set yourself up for success? By creating a healthy morning routine, you can provide an easy way to hack your mind and body, and make each day the best ever.\\nThe ancient Ayurvedic yogi tradition provides an actual road map to guide you through a morning ritual that not only prepares your body for the rest of your day, but it establishes grounding, self-care habits that will help you be the best version of you. And once you start making a daily routine of certain Ayurvedic rituals, you’ll start noticing their cumulative effects in just a few weeks. Your skin will look healthier, you’ll have more energy throughout your day, and you’ll experience better focus and balance overall. \\nAyurvedic Rituals to Improve Your Life\\nYou don’t have to be an advanced yogi to start incorporating Ayurvedic rituals into your daily life. Even if you’ve never heard of Ayurveda practice before, you can still use some of the most basic techniques to improve your day-to-day habits and develop a healthy lifestyle. By integrating Ayurveda into your every day, you can start enjoying the benefits of this ancient wisdom.\\nHere are 11 Ayurvedic rituals to help you jump start your day:\\n\\n1. Wake before sunrise\\nAyurvedic wisdom states that the best time to wake up every morning is an hour or two before sunrise, synchronizing your day with the sun and establishing a circadian rhythm for your body. Depending on the time of year, that usually means around 6 a.m. If you’re worried about feeling tired after getting out of bed that early, you shouldn’t — according to Ayurveda, waking after the sun rises is what will cause you to feel sluggish. However, it’s more important to allow yourself adequate sleep, so if you can’t wake up that early, try making it a habit out of waking up at the same time every day.\\n\\n2. Drink water\\nThe first thing your body needs in the morning is water, and you should drink it warm. Try adding some ginger or lemon with honey to help activate and flush your digestive organs. Drinking water after getting out of bed also hydrates your body after a night’s rest, and gives your skin a healthy morning glow. \\n\\n3. Clean your face and sinuses\\nDid you know that splashing water on your face is an Ayurvedic ritual? Rejuvenate yourself physically and mentally by splashing your face with water a recommended seven times to follow this simple custom. Take it a step further and give your sinuses a rinse with Neti Pot for a complete refresh.\\n\\n\\n4. Scrape your tongue\\nAfter a full night of sleep, our tongues are coated with Ama, according to Ayurvedic doctrine. By using a tongue scraper to remove Ama from your tongue, you’re getting rid of accumulated bacteria and helping to kickstart your digestion. It also helps improve your breath and prevents tooth decay.\n\\n5. Oil pulling\\nWhile you’re taking care of your oral hygiene, try incorporating the Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling into your routine. Simply swirl a spoonful of oil in your mouth for about 10-20 minutes. Make sure you do this before eating on a completely empty stomach. You can use coconut, sunflower, or avocado oil.\\n\\n6. Clear your digestive system\\nAyurvedic wisdom tells us that it’s important to have regular bowel movements throughout the day, including one in the morning. This is essential to our health and for setting ourselves up to maintain good energy throughout the day. That glass of lukewarm water along with a healthy diet is key to making a bowel movement a regular morning routine.\\n\\n7. Stretch, breathe, meditate\\nGiving your mind and body a chance to gently wake up is the kind of self-care that Ayurvedic wisdom promotes, with a prescription for a morning yoga and meditation routine designed to give you an optimal start. First, start with a some easy stretching. A few rounds of Sun Salutation asanas are a simple flow sequence that will activate your muscles and get the blood moving throughout your body. Next, practice pranayama, or breath work. Use whatever technique feels right for you in the moment. Follow up with a meditation session to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for the day.\\n\\n\\n8. Give yourself a massage\\nA good Ayurvedic morning routine is meant to wake your body up through activation of all of your senses, and with a morning massage, you can help relax your muscles and open up your body’s energy channels. Use warm oil to massage your body, including your legs, arms, face, head, shoulders, etc., to rejuvenate your body and skin, and energize your spirit. In Ayurveda medicine, this practice is called Self-Abhyanga, and it’s considered to be an effective self-balancing technique.\n\\n9. Take a bath\\nThis Ayurvedic ritual will help cleanse your pores, relax your mind and body, and hydrate your skin — giving you that glowing, yogi radiance throughout the rest of your day. Try adding milk, essential oils, herbs, and/or flower petals to your bath for that extra dose of self-care. Make sure to use natural soap and avoid any bath products that contain chemicals. Rinse yourself after under a warm shower.\\n\\n10. Drink some tea\\nTreat yourself to some herbal tea of your choosing in the morning, or keep it light with hot water and lemon. Make a ritual out of the task of making the tea, remaining present through each part of the process, and allowing yourself a quiet moment to relax and sip your brew. Try keeping that meditative stillness here that you’ve cultivated throughout your morning, and mindfully establish an intention for your day. You can also choose this time to write some notes in your journal, or read some inspiring words from your favorite guru or teacher.\\n\\n11. Eat Breakfast\\nEating three, balanced meals every day is a part of the Ayurvedic way of living, and part of a perfect morning routine is making sure you eat breakfast within an hour of waking up. Keep it light and healthy, with foods that nourish your body and fuel your digestive system. Try starting your day with a morning smoothie, granola, yogurt, or some fruit.\\n\\n\\n\nYou can learn more about Ayurveda practice and medicine by visiting\\n MyYogaTeacher\\n and working with a yoga instructor who specializes in Ayurveda, and can help you deepen your practice with this traditional, ancient wisdom. Sign up for a free, two-week trial, and access morning yoga classes, as well as instruction on pranayama, meditation, and cleansing workshops online."}},{"id":"cklv2cp1s0pq00b777h3ue3af","slug":"kundalini-yoga","author":{"name":"Sujit","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Kundalini Yoga: The Path to Enlightenment","createdAt":"2021-03-04T16:08:34.072282+00:00","coverUrl":"pexels-rfstudio-3820312.jpg","content":{"text":"Most Westerners probably aren’t aware of the various different types of yoga and meditation practices.\\n\\nThe language can be weird to us and hard to pronounce. The concepts are unfamiliar to those who weren’t born and raised in an environment that supports yoga and meditation. And honestly, the second most people see the word “enlightenment” or “spirituality,” they’re running for the door.\\n\\nBecause they’re not in it for the feels. They’re in it for the exercise. For their health.\\n\\nBut the truth is, meditation opens doors. Doors of peace, self-awareness, empathy, compassion, gratitude, stress reduction. It opens doors of better physical, mental, and emotional health.\\n\\nKundalini yoga (aka Kundalini meditation) is one of those practices that will really create a path for your mind, body, and soul to heal and thrive. \\n\\nIt’s also considered one of the most powerful meditation practices in existence. And since the concept of kundalini energy has been around for over 1,000 years, it might be something we should all give a try at least once!\\n\\nIf you’re interested, \\ncheck out my Kundalini Yoga class on myYogaTeacher!\\n\\n\\n[CTA-DEFAULT]\\nWhat is Kundalini meditation?\\n\\nThe theory behind Kundalini meditation is that your life energy resides in your root chakra at the base of your spine. As a matter of fact, in Sanskrit, the word Kundalini means “coiled.” As your tailbone and spine create a sort of coil at the base.\\n\\nThe purpose of Kundalini meditation is to clear your energy centers – or chakras – from the root chakra up through the crown chakra. This release of energy is said to promote internal balance, awakening, and enlightenment.\\n\\nKundalini meditation consists of:\\n\\nMudras (hand movements)\\nDeep breathing\\nMantras (in the form of phrases or chanting)\\nPhysical movements\\n\\nAs your Kundalini energy rises up through your energy centers, your chakras are balanced and contribute to your spiritual wellness. \\n\\nKundalini meditation and yoga go hand in hand. The movement and the meditation work together to create cleansed chakras and internal cleansing.\\n\\nBenefits of Kundalini Yoga\\n\\nWhile other forms of yoga focus on movement and syncing your breath to your movement, \\nKundalini yoga\\n combines chanting, singing, movement, and breathing in a specific order. A repetitive pattern that is more precise than other forms of yoga.\\n\\nKundalini is also a more spiritual practice with benefits such as:\\n\\nRelief from stress and anxiety\\nImproved cognitive function and mental clarity\\nBetter self-esteem and improved body positivity\\nMore empathy\\nIncreased energy\\nInternal peace\\n\\nAccording to research, Kundalini Yoga has even been shown to help treat eating disorders!\\n\\nWith regular practice, it has been said that Kundalini yoga leads to spiritual enlightenment, which is less about religion and faith and more about becoming fully self-aware.\\n\\nAccording to Deepak Chopra, enlightenment means you have a simultaneous connection to your inner self and everything around you. An ability to maintain separation and connection at the same time like an ocean wave.\\n\\nIt’s definitely something we can all aspire to!\\n[CTA-GC]\\nHow Kundalini yoga is different from other types of yoga\\n\\n\\nHatha\\n, \\nIyengar\\n, \\nVinyasa\\n, and Anusara yogas are all focused on movement with breath and alignment of the body.\\n\\nKundalini yoga is different in the sense that the purpose or desired outcome is much more spiritually based. But there are lots of other ways Kundalini differs.\\n\\nIn Kundalini yoga, “Om” is replaced with “Ong, Namo, Guru, Dev, Namo.” This mantra means “I call on the divine teacher within.”\\nKundalini yoga uses the Breath of Fire, which is an energizing, rapid, rhythmic breathing practice sometimes used with movement and sometimes not.\\nThe mantras used in Kundalini yoga are in the Gurmukhi language and not drawn on Sanskrit mantras like traditional yoga is.\\nInstead of static or smooth movements that are common in other forms of yoga, Kundalini yoga uses dynamic, vigorous postures.\\nAs mentioned above, Kundalini yoga doesn’t focus on alignment but more on internal energy – gland secretions, Kundalini energy, and circulation.\\n\\nThere is more I could mention, but these are the primary differences between Kundalini yoga and other forms you’ve probably heard of and practiced. It’s just much more of an experience with cultural music, chanting, singing, breathing. It’s invigorating and you can start to have a spiritual awakening after just one session!\\nWe’d love to have you\\n \\njoin us in my Kundalini Yoga class on myYogaTeacher!\\n \\nGrab your \\n2-week free trial here \\nand check out this class and many more!"}},{"id":"ckkwz0fk868550a8072dv7vcv","slug":"hiit-high-intensity-interval-training-workout","author":{"name":"Shivayogi","teacherMytSlug":"shivayogi-1","pictureUrl":"Shiva-1.jpg"},"title":"HIIT: A 40-Minute High Intensity Interval Training Workout You'll Love","createdAt":"2021-02-08T19:30:53.440707+00:00","coverUrl":"high_intensity_interval_training.png","content":{"text":"What does high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have to do with yoga?\\n\\nEverything!\\n\\nWhen you combine yoga and \\nHIIT\\n you give your body everything it needs to build muscle, strengthen your stabilizing muscles, and reap cardiovascular benefits. Plus, HIIT exercises are tough, so you're sure to bring in lots of that ever-important oxygen your body can use to increase prana.\\n\\nHere, we're going to share a 40-minute high-intensity interval training workout that you can add to your workout schedule a couple of times each week. But first...\\n\\nWhat Is High-Intensity Interval Training HIIT?\\nHIIT is a training method in which you push to your limits, giving 100% effort for short bursts, followed by a short recovery period. HIIT keeps your heart rate up and helps you burn more fat in less time. It increases your body's need for oxygen, creating a shortage of oxygen during the working portions of the workout. This, in turn, means that your body needs more oxygen during the recovery portions of the workout.\\n\\nThe result is a bigger calorie and fat burn than you get from \"steady-state\" workouts in which your effort is relatively steady over a period of time.\\n\\nNow, let's get into our workout!\\n\\n40-Minute HIIT Workout\\nHere's how it works: You're going to have a four-minute block of work consisting of eight smaller blocks of 30 seconds each, with 20 seconds at 100% effort and a 10-second recovery. For each four-minute block, you will alternate between two different exercises.\\n\\nSo each 4-minute block looks like this:\\nExercise 1: 20 seconds\\nRest: 10 seconds\\nExercise 2: 20 seconds\\nRest: 10 seconds\\nRepeat three more times\\nThen, you'll have a longer break (1 minute) between each four-minute block before moving onto the next set of two exercises.\\n\\nDon't worry, it's much less complicated than it looks on paper.\\n\\nThe Warmup\\nStart by standing with your feet hip-distance apart. Roll your shoulders up, back, and down for at least 10 counts. Reverse for 10 counts.\\n\\nNext, lift your hands up to the ceiling and bend forward to touch the ground (or as far as you can go). Repeat briskly for 10 counts, reaching to the sky and to the ground.\\n\\nNow, turn your torso from side to side, warming up your back and spine, for 10 counts.\\n\\nWe're going to make the side to side movement bigger, engaging the legs to turn your entire body side to side, adding in your arms by bringing them up to the ceiling on each side and back down as you switch sides. Continue this movement for 10 counts.\\n\\nAdd in the lower body. Starting with your right knee, alternate lifting your knees to your chest and circling your leg out from the hip to warm up your hip flexors. Repeat, alternating sides for 10 counts.\\n\\nNow, give the legs a little break and place your hands on your shoulders, circling your elbows in towards one another, up, then out and down. Repeat for 10 counts.\\n\\nBack to the lower body, alternate stepping one foot forward while raising your arms up into the air. Bring your arms down and switch legs, once again raising your arms to the sky. Repeat, alternating sides for 10 counts.\\n\\nFinally, standing center, lift one leg out to the side and sweep the leg in and out, crossing the centerline of your body. Repeat for 10 counts on one side before repeating on the other side.\\n\\n[CTA-GC]\\n\\nThe Exercises\\nNow it's time for the exercises! We're going to share descriptions of each exercise here and finish out this article with a list of how this all fits together.\\n\\n1. Sport Running:\\nRun in place quickly, on your toes and swinging your arms. No jumping and no high knees—just run in place. Go at a speed that is right for your fitness level and comfort.\\n\\n2. Uppercut:\\nStand with your feet hip-distance apart with knees and hips straight but relaxed and \"bouncy.\" Your hands should be in fists and your arms lifted with your hands facing your body at chin height. Elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle. Lower your body into a slight squat position, rotating your torso and lowering your right hand down to chest height. Begin to scoop your arm under and up to the left as you rotate your body to the left. Stop when your fist is at chin height of your imaginary opponent. Repeat the scooping motion with the other arm and continue to repeat, alternating arms.\\n\\nImage: Verywell / Ben Goldstein\\n\\n3. Squat Jack:\\nStart with a squat, and jump your feet together between each squat. You always have a low-impact option in which you squat and tap your feet in (no jumping) before returning to the squat.\\n\\n4. Hook and Front Kick:\\n Start in the same position as the uppercut. Keeping a 90-degree bend in your right arm, swing as if you're punching someone on the side of their jaw. Pivot on your feet so your knee and hips face to the right. Repeat with the other arm. Return to center and alternate two kicks to the front of your body.\\n5. Burpees:\\n Jump up with your arms in the air, lower your hands to the ground and jump your feet back to a pushup position before letting your body go all the way to the floor. Press back up into a push-up position and jump your feet forward to meet your hands. Stand up and jump again, arms in the air. For a low-impact option, don't jump.\\n\\nReal talk: burpees are brutal but they make you strong.\\n\\n6. Run the Room:\\n Using whatever space you have, run. Feel free to walk or jog, depending on your level of fitness or comfort.\\n\\n7. Interrupted Burpees:\\n Do a standard burpee, but instead of going down onto your stomach, stay in a push-up position and do two mountain climbers (alternating feet) and two jacks (jump out and in with your feet), before coming back up and completing the burpee.\\n\\n8. Elbow Plank:\\n Get into a plank position on your elbows and hold.\\n\\n9. Around the World Plank:\\nPlace a \\nyoga\\n block or something else sturdy and square on your lower back while in a high plank position. Keep your hips level and remove the item from your back with your left hand, transfer the item to your right hand (sliding it along the floor under you), then place the item back on your lower back with your right hand. Stay in the plank and move the item around.\\n\\n10. Jackknife:\\nLie on your back and pass the block from your hands to your feet, bringing your arms and legs together in a crunch motion. Then, pass the block from your feet to your hands.\\n\\n\\n11. DANCE PARTY:\\nJust dance! During the breaks, freeze and hold your position, whatever that position is, for the entire 10-second break. Then, dance again! Not a dancer? Run in place or do jumping jacks.\\n\\nThe Cooldown\\nLie down on your back in savasana and close your eyes. Put your right hand on your stomach and feel yourself breathe.\\nWhen you're ready, come into a seated position, with your eyes still closed. Rub your hands together to generate some warmth and place your hands over your eyes and face. Remove your hands and open your eyes.\\n\\nThe Workout\\nWarmup (5 minutes)\\nBlock 1\\n (5 minutes): Alternate between Exercise 1 and Exercise 2, completing each exercise 4 times. Rest 1 minute.\\nBlock 2\\n (5 minutes): Alternate between Exercise 3 and Exercise 4, completing each exercise 4 times. Rest 1 minute.\\nBlock 3\\n (5 minutes): Alternate between Exercise 5 and Exercise 6, completing each exercise 4 times. Rest 1 minute.\\nBlock 4\\n (5 minutes): Alternate between Exercise 7 and Exercise 8, completing each exercise 4 times. Rest 1 minute.\\nBlock 5\\n (5 minutes): Alternate between Exercise 9 and Exercise 10, completing each exercise 4 times. Rest 1 minute.\\nBlock 6\\n (5 minutes): Alternate between Exercise 11 and Exercise 12, completing each exercise 4 times. Rest 1 minute.\\nCooldown (5 minutes)"}}],"relatedPosts":[],"blogContent":{"id":"ckk5z5s9s0nne0a76e2wuu2hy","slug":"2020-summary-letter","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"MYT 2020: A Year in Review","createdAt":"2021-01-20T22:05:16.927217+00:00","updatedAt":"2021-06-26T21:50:21.861659+00:00","coverUrl":"MYT_Highlights_2020_v2.png","seoDescription":null,"content":{"text":"2020 was a crazy year for all of us. We had a lot of ups and downs.\\n\\nHere, I'm going to share with you \\nwhat 2020 looked like for the MYT Community\\n at large:\\n\\n\\n\\nIf you consider yourself a \\nbeginner to yoga\\n, you're not the only one.\\n\\nIn 2020, \\n86,041 people signed up to give myYogaTeacher a try\\n. And of those, \\n65% are beginners\\n.\\n\\nIn fact, the most common question I get from new students is, \\n\"I'm a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?\"\\n\\nAnswer:\\n Here is a list of classes I recommend to anyone getting started with yoga \\n(this list was created using the filter function on the class list page)\\n.\\n\\n\\nClick here to see the Best Yoga Classes for Beginners!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis year, we found more people than ever are practicing yoga to recover from surgery or heal from injuries and illnesses.\\n\\nHere's a word-cloud of \\nthe most common injuries and illnesses\\n MYT students are healing from right now.\\n\\n\\n(the size of the word represents the number of people in the MYT community working on that ailment)\\n\\nThat's why we keep adding these \"Yoga for ...\" classes. Group classes that help you recover and heal from the most common ailments we see.\\n\\n\\nYou can check out a list of the most popular recovery & healing classes here\\n. \\n(This list was created using the filter function on the class list page)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWe \\nlaunched 'Yoga with Friends'\\n and it's been an \\nimmediate hit!\\n\\n'Yoga with Friends' is a \\nsemi-private online yoga session\\n. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it's open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.\\n\\nRight now, these 'Yoga with Friends' sessions are \\nfree\\n. But that's going to change soon as we add pricing to these sessions.\\n\\nThis is a \\ngreat way to have healthy fun with your friends, connect with new friends on the MYT platform, or help a reluctant friend get started with yoga\\n.\\n\\n\\nYou can click here to book a free 'Yoga with Friends' session now!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMYT's primary mission is to help you feel great everyday (in body, mind, and soul). Right after that, \\none of our main goals is to empower Yoga Teachers, all over the world, to make a livable wage sharing their passion\\n.\\n\\nMYT has definitely succeeded here!\\n\\nMYT Teachers in India are earning more than their top MBA (Masters in Business) and IT friends.\\n\\nYes, that's right. \\nMany of the MYT teachers are able to earn significantly more than some of the most prestigious careers in India\\n.\\n\\nThey're able to buy their parents nice gifts, send their kids to better schools, and live with outstanding quality of life. All while doing what they love, and earning more than when they worked corporate jobs!\\n\\n\\nYou can read an article about some of our teachers here!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd of course, we launched our first two Teacher Training Courses!\\n\\nThe first one started in September and finished in December. It was amazing and \\nall the students loved it!\\n\\n\\nYou can hear about it from the TTC students themselves here\\n\\n\\nThey made \\ngreat new yoga friends\\n \\n(if it's anything like my TTC, these are close friends for life)\\n. They \\ndove much deeper into their understanding of yoga\\n; the asanas, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy.\\n\\nMany of this TTC batch are \\nfeeling less reactive, less stressed, and like better parents\\n.\\n\\nThe 2nd TTC\\n actually started just a few days ago. But it's not too late to join. We're keeping the registration open a few days longer.\\n\\n\\nIf you're interested, you can learn more and enroll here!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nSo while 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. We wanted to share some 'fun facts' and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher's 2020 too!\\n\\nI hope you enjoyed learning a little more about your yoga community here at MYT.\\n\\nWith Love,\\nWill","html":"<p>2020 was a crazy year for all of us. We had a lot of ups and downs.</p><p></p><p>Here, I'm going to share with you <strong>what 2020 looked like for the MYT Community</strong> at large:</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/aLwkchXJRM2vTnMVuxWb\" alt=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>If you consider yourself a <strong>beginner to yoga</strong>, you're not the only one.</p><p></p><p>In 2020, <strong>86,041 people signed up to give myYogaTeacher a try</strong>. And of those, <strong>65% are beginners</strong>.</p><p></p><p>In fact, the most common question I get from new students is, <em>"I'm a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?"</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> Here is a list of classes I recommend to anyone getting started with yoga <em>(this list was created using the filter function on the class list page)</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Beginner%27s+Yoga&class=Beginners%27+Hatha+Yoga&class=Beginner%27s+Guide+To+Sun+Salutations&class=Breathing+and+Meditation&class=Chat+with+a+Co-Founder+of+myYogaTeacher&class=Gentle+Yoga&class=Restorative+Yoga+For+Deep+Relaxation&class=Restorative+yoga+for+Deep+relaxation&class=Senior%27s+Yoga&class=Slow+Vinyasa+Yoga&class=Stretch+and+Breathe+%28Level-1%29&class=Yin+Yoga&class=Yoga+101\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Beginner%27s+Yoga&class=Beginners%27+Hatha+Yoga&class=Beginner%27s+Guide+To+Sun+Salutations&class=Breathing+and+Meditation&class=Chat+with+a+Co-Founder+of+myYogaTeacher&class=Gentle+Yoga&class=Restorative+Yoga+For+Deep+Relaxation&class=Restorative+yoga+for+Deep+relaxation&class=Senior%27s+Yoga&class=Slow+Vinyasa+Yoga&class=Stretch+and+Breathe+%28Level-1%29&class=Yin+Yoga&class=Yoga+101\"><strong>Click here to see the Best Yoga Classes for Beginners!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/dSXz5FRQ7mIooeRv0hxT\" alt=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>This year, we found more people than ever are practicing yoga to recover from surgery or heal from injuries and illnesses.</p><p></p><p>Here's a word-cloud of <strong>the most common injuries and illnesses</strong> MYT students are healing from right now.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/output=format:png/resize=height:800,width:800/CEi4lEe1QnuqfKATI3DV\" alt=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\" title=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" /><p><em>(the size of the word represents the number of people in the MYT community working on that ailment)</em></p><p></p><p>That's why we keep adding these "Yoga for ..." classes. Group classes that help you recover and heal from the most common ailments we see.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Chakras+and+Sound+Healing&class=Protect+Prevent+And+Heal+From+Covid+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Asthama++%26+Sinus&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Diabetes&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Hypertension+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Thyroid&class=Yoga+For+Stress+%26++Anxiety&class=Yoga+for+Back+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Boosting+Immunity&class=Yoga+for+Core+%26+Muscle+Strengthening&class=Yoga+for+Healthy+Hair+%26+Skin&class=Yoga+for+Hormonal+Imbalance&class=Yoga+for+Knee+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Neck+and+Shoulders&class=Yoga+for+Obesity&class=Yoga+for+Women\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Chakras+and+Sound+Healing&class=Protect+Prevent+And+Heal+From+Covid+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Asthama++%26+Sinus&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Diabetes&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Hypertension+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Thyroid&class=Yoga+For+Stress+%26++Anxiety&class=Yoga+for+Back+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Boosting+Immunity&class=Yoga+for+Core+%26+Muscle+Strengthening&class=Yoga+for+Healthy+Hair+%26+Skin&class=Yoga+for+Hormonal+Imbalance&class=Yoga+for+Knee+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Neck+and+Shoulders&class=Yoga+for+Obesity&class=Yoga+for+Women\"><strong>You can check out a list of the most popular recovery & healing classes here</strong></a>. <em>(This list was created using the filter function on the class list page)</em></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/eZRSkP1TT6Je8UztyyEU\" alt=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>We <strong>launched 'Yoga with Friends'</strong> and it's been an <strong>immediate hit!</strong></p><p></p><p>'Yoga with Friends' is a <strong>semi-private online yoga session</strong>. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it's open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.</p><p></p><p>Right now, these 'Yoga with Friends' sessions are <strong>free</strong>. But that's going to change soon as we add pricing to these sessions.</p><p></p><p>This is a <strong>great way to have healthy fun with your friends, connect with new friends on the MYT platform, or help a reluctant friend get started with yoga</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/schedule?yoga_with_friends_request=1\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/schedule?yoga_with_friends_request=1\"><strong>You can click here to book a free 'Yoga with Friends' session now!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/EAyT7C5fTouPU2QgxHti\" alt=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p>MYT's primary mission is to help you feel great everyday (in body, mind, and soul). Right after that, <strong>one of our main goals is to empower Yoga Teachers, all over the world, to make a livable wage sharing their passion</strong>.</p><p></p><p>MYT has definitely succeeded here!</p><p></p><p>MYT Teachers in India are earning more than their top MBA (Masters in Business) and IT friends.</p><p></p><p>Yes, that's right. <strong>Many of the MYT teachers are able to earn significantly more than some of the most prestigious careers in India</strong>.</p><p></p><p>They're able to buy their parents nice gifts, send their kids to better schools, and live with outstanding quality of life. All while doing what they love, and earning more than when they worked corporate jobs!</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/dec/29/the-asanasswitch-2242522.html\" href=\"https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/dec/29/the-asanasswitch-2242522.html\"><strong>You can read an article about some of our teachers here!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/6cOdLs3TTxu7PLd3dDCq\" alt=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>And of course, we launched our first two Teacher Training Courses!</p><p></p><p>The first one started in September and finished in December. It was amazing and <strong>all the students loved it!</strong></p><p></p><p><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\">You can hear about it from the TTC students themselves here</a></p><p></p><p>They made <strong>great new yoga friends</strong> <em>(if it's anything like my TTC, these are close friends for life)</em>. They <strong>dove much deeper into their understanding of yoga</strong>; the asanas, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy.</p><p></p><p>Many of this TTC batch are <strong>feeling less reactive, less stressed, and like better parents</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>The 2nd TTC</strong> actually started just a few days ago. But it's not too late to join. We're keeping the registration open a few days longer.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>If you're interested, you can learn more and enroll here!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So while 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. We wanted to share some 'fun facts' and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher's 2020 too!</p><p></p><p>I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about your yoga community here at MYT.</p><p></p><p>With Love,</p><p>Will</p>"},"category":["yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<p>2020 was a crazy year for all of us. We had a lot of ups and downs.</p><p></p><p>Here, I'm going to share with you <strong>what 2020 looked like for the MYT Community</strong> at large:</p><p></p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/aLwkchXJRM2vTnMVuxWb\" \n alt=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/aLwkchXJRM2vTnMVuxWb\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/aLwkchXJRM2vTnMVuxWb\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n </picture>\n <p></p><p>If you consider yourself a <strong>beginner to yoga</strong>, you're not the only one.</p><p></p><p>In 2020, <strong>86,041 people signed up to give myYogaTeacher a try</strong>. And of those, <strong>65% are beginners</strong>.</p><p></p><p>In fact, the most common question I get from new students is, <em>"I'm a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?"</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> Here is a list of classes I recommend to anyone getting started with yoga <em>(this list was created using the filter function on the class list page)</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Beginner%27s+Yoga&class=Beginners%27+Hatha+Yoga&class=Beginner%27s+Guide+To+Sun+Salutations&class=Breathing+and+Meditation&class=Chat+with+a+Co-Founder+of+myYogaTeacher&class=Gentle+Yoga&class=Restorative+Yoga+For+Deep+Relaxation&class=Restorative+yoga+for+Deep+relaxation&class=Senior%27s+Yoga&class=Slow+Vinyasa+Yoga&class=Stretch+and+Breathe+%28Level-1%29&class=Yin+Yoga&class=Yoga+101\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Beginner%27s+Yoga&class=Beginners%27+Hatha+Yoga&class=Beginner%27s+Guide+To+Sun+Salutations&class=Breathing+and+Meditation&class=Chat+with+a+Co-Founder+of+myYogaTeacher&class=Gentle+Yoga&class=Restorative+Yoga+For+Deep+Relaxation&class=Restorative+yoga+for+Deep+relaxation&class=Senior%27s+Yoga&class=Slow+Vinyasa+Yoga&class=Stretch+and+Breathe+%28Level-1%29&class=Yin+Yoga&class=Yoga+101\"><strong>Click here to see the Best Yoga Classes for Beginners!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/dSXz5FRQ7mIooeRv0hxT\" \n alt=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/dSXz5FRQ7mIooeRv0hxT\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/dSXz5FRQ7mIooeRv0hxT\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n </picture>\n <p></p><p>This year, we found more people than ever are practicing yoga to recover from surgery or heal from injuries and illnesses.</p><p></p><p>Here's a word-cloud of <strong>the most common injuries and illnesses</strong> MYT students are healing from right now.</p><p></p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/output=format:png/resize=height:800,width:800/CEi4lEe1QnuqfKATI3DV\" \n alt=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\"\n title=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/output=format:png/resize=height:800,width:800/CEi4lEe1QnuqfKATI3DV\"\n alt=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\"\n title=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/output=format:png/resize=height:800,width:800/CEi4lEe1QnuqfKATI3DV\"\n alt=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\"\n title=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n </picture>\n <p><em>(the size of the word represents the number of people in the MYT community working on that ailment)</em></p><p></p><p>That's why we keep adding these "Yoga for ..." classes. Group classes that help you recover and heal from the most common ailments we see.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Chakras+and+Sound+Healing&class=Protect+Prevent+And+Heal+From+Covid+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Asthama++%26+Sinus&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Diabetes&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Hypertension+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Thyroid&class=Yoga+For+Stress+%26++Anxiety&class=Yoga+for+Back+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Boosting+Immunity&class=Yoga+for+Core+%26+Muscle+Strengthening&class=Yoga+for+Healthy+Hair+%26+Skin&class=Yoga+for+Hormonal+Imbalance&class=Yoga+for+Knee+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Neck+and+Shoulders&class=Yoga+for+Obesity&class=Yoga+for+Women\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Chakras+and+Sound+Healing&class=Protect+Prevent+And+Heal+From+Covid+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Asthama++%26+Sinus&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Diabetes&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Hypertension+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Thyroid&class=Yoga+For+Stress+%26++Anxiety&class=Yoga+for+Back+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Boosting+Immunity&class=Yoga+for+Core+%26+Muscle+Strengthening&class=Yoga+for+Healthy+Hair+%26+Skin&class=Yoga+for+Hormonal+Imbalance&class=Yoga+for+Knee+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Neck+and+Shoulders&class=Yoga+for+Obesity&class=Yoga+for+Women\"><strong>You can check out a list of the most popular recovery & healing classes here</strong></a>. <em>(This list was created using the filter function on the class list page)</em></p><p></p><p></p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/eZRSkP1TT6Je8UztyyEU\" \n alt=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/eZRSkP1TT6Je8UztyyEU\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/eZRSkP1TT6Je8UztyyEU\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n </picture>\n <p></p><p>We <strong>launched 'Yoga with Friends'</strong> and it's been an <strong>immediate hit!</strong></p><p></p><p>'Yoga with Friends' is a <strong>semi-private online yoga session</strong>. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it's open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.</p><p></p><p>Right now, these 'Yoga with Friends' sessions are <strong>free</strong>. But that's going to change soon as we add pricing to these sessions.</p><p></p><p>This is a <strong>great way to have healthy fun with your friends, connect with new friends on the MYT platform, or help a reluctant friend get started with yoga</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/schedule?yoga_with_friends_request=1\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/schedule?yoga_with_friends_request=1\"><strong>You can click here to book a free 'Yoga with Friends' session now!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/EAyT7C5fTouPU2QgxHti\" \n alt=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/EAyT7C5fTouPU2QgxHti\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/EAyT7C5fTouPU2QgxHti\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n </picture>\n <p>MYT's primary mission is to help you feel great everyday (in body, mind, and soul). Right after that, <strong>one of our main goals is to empower Yoga Teachers, all over the world, to make a livable wage sharing their passion</strong>.</p><p></p><p>MYT has definitely succeeded here!</p><p></p><p>MYT Teachers in India are earning more than their top MBA (Masters in Business) and IT friends.</p><p></p><p>Yes, that's right. <strong>Many of the MYT teachers are able to earn significantly more than some of the most prestigious careers in India</strong>.</p><p></p><p>They're able to buy their parents nice gifts, send their kids to better schools, and live with outstanding quality of life. All while doing what they love, and earning more than when they worked corporate jobs!</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/dec/29/the-asanasswitch-2242522.html\" href=\"https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/dec/29/the-asanasswitch-2242522.html\"><strong>You can read an article about some of our teachers here!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/6cOdLs3TTxu7PLd3dDCq\" \n alt=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/6cOdLs3TTxu7PLd3dDCq\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/6cOdLs3TTxu7PLd3dDCq\"\n alt=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\"\n title=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n </picture>\n <p></p><p>And of course, we launched our first two Teacher Training Courses!</p><p></p><p>The first one started in September and finished in December. It was amazing and <strong>all the students loved it!</strong></p><p></p><p><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\">You can hear about it from the TTC students themselves here</a></p><p></p><p>They made <strong>great new yoga friends</strong> <em>(if it's anything like my TTC, these are close friends for life)</em>. They <strong>dove much deeper into their understanding of yoga</strong>; the asanas, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy.</p><p></p><p>Many of this TTC batch are <strong>feeling less reactive, less stressed, and like better parents</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>The 2nd TTC</strong> actually started just a few days ago. But it's not too late to join. We're keeping the registration open a few days longer.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>If you're interested, you can learn more and enroll here!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So while 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. We wanted to share some 'fun facts' and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher's 2020 too!</p><p></p><p>I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about your yoga community here at MYT.</p><p></p><p>With Love,</p><p>Will</p>"},{"type":"CTA","value":"[CTA-DEFAULT]"}],"isSlugACategory":false,"searchCategory":"2020-summary-letter","showPopUp":false,"popUpType":null,"showedPopup":false,"windowWidth":null,"ctaPath":"free-trial-o","redirectURL":"#","ctaContent":[{"id":"ckxrz2i14tov40c25g1dpicsg","name":"[CTA-DEFAULT]","description":{"html":"<p><strong>Get 2 free private yoga sessions and 2 weeks of unlimited group classes</strong> with authentic yoga teachers. 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We had a lot of ups and downs.\\n\\nHere, I'm going to share with you \\nwhat 2020 looked like for the MYT Community\\n at large:\\n\\n\\n\\nIf you consider yourself a \\nbeginner to yoga\\n, you're not the only one.\\n\\nIn 2020, \\n86,041 people signed up to give myYogaTeacher a try\\n. And of those, \\n65% are beginners\\n.\\n\\nIn fact, the most common question I get from new students is, \\n\"I'm a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?\"\\n\\nAnswer:\\n Here is a list of classes I recommend to anyone getting started with yoga \\n(this list was created using the filter function on the class list page)\\n.\\n\\n\\nClick here to see the Best Yoga Classes for Beginners!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis year, we found more people than ever are practicing yoga to recover from surgery or heal from injuries and illnesses.\\n\\nHere's a word-cloud of \\nthe most common injuries and illnesses\\n MYT students are healing from right now.\\n\\n\\n(the size of the word represents the number of people in the MYT community working on that ailment)\\n\\nThat's why we keep adding these \"Yoga for ...\" classes. Group classes that help you recover and heal from the most common ailments we see.\\n\\n\\nYou can check out a list of the most popular recovery & healing classes here\\n. \\n(This list was created using the filter function on the class list page)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWe \\nlaunched 'Yoga with Friends'\\n and it's been an \\nimmediate hit!\\n\\n'Yoga with Friends' is a \\nsemi-private online yoga session\\n. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it's open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.\\n\\nRight now, these 'Yoga with Friends' sessions are \\nfree\\n. But that's going to change soon as we add pricing to these sessions.\\n\\nThis is a \\ngreat way to have healthy fun with your friends, connect with new friends on the MYT platform, or help a reluctant friend get started with yoga\\n.\\n\\n\\nYou can click here to book a free 'Yoga with Friends' session now!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMYT's primary mission is to help you feel great everyday (in body, mind, and soul). Right after that, \\none of our main goals is to empower Yoga Teachers, all over the world, to make a livable wage sharing their passion\\n.\\n\\nMYT has definitely succeeded here!\\n\\nMYT Teachers in India are earning more than their top MBA (Masters in Business) and IT friends.\\n\\nYes, that's right. \\nMany of the MYT teachers are able to earn significantly more than some of the most prestigious careers in India\\n.\\n\\nThey're able to buy their parents nice gifts, send their kids to better schools, and live with outstanding quality of life. All while doing what they love, and earning more than when they worked corporate jobs!\\n\\n\\nYou can read an article about some of our teachers here!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd of course, we launched our first two Teacher Training Courses!\\n\\nThe first one started in September and finished in December. It was amazing and \\nall the students loved it!\\n\\n\\nYou can hear about it from the TTC students themselves here\\n\\n\\nThey made \\ngreat new yoga friends\\n \\n(if it's anything like my TTC, these are close friends for life)\\n. They \\ndove much deeper into their understanding of yoga\\n; the asanas, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy.\\n\\nMany of this TTC batch are \\nfeeling less reactive, less stressed, and like better parents\\n.\\n\\nThe 2nd TTC\\n actually started just a few days ago. But it's not too late to join. We're keeping the registration open a few days longer.\\n\\n\\nIf you're interested, you can learn more and enroll here!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nSo while 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. We wanted to share some 'fun facts' and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher's 2020 too!\\n\\nI hope you enjoyed learning a little more about your yoga community here at MYT.\\n\\nWith Love,\\nWill","html":"<p>2020 was a crazy year for all of us. We had a lot of ups and downs.</p><p></p><p>Here, I'm going to share with you <strong>what 2020 looked like for the MYT Community</strong> at large:</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/aLwkchXJRM2vTnMVuxWb\" alt=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a01.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>If you consider yourself a <strong>beginner to yoga</strong>, you're not the only one.</p><p></p><p>In 2020, <strong>86,041 people signed up to give myYogaTeacher a try</strong>. And of those, <strong>65% are beginners</strong>.</p><p></p><p>In fact, the most common question I get from new students is, <em>"I'm a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?"</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> Here is a list of classes I recommend to anyone getting started with yoga <em>(this list was created using the filter function on the class list page)</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Beginner%27s+Yoga&class=Beginners%27+Hatha+Yoga&class=Beginner%27s+Guide+To+Sun+Salutations&class=Breathing+and+Meditation&class=Chat+with+a+Co-Founder+of+myYogaTeacher&class=Gentle+Yoga&class=Restorative+Yoga+For+Deep+Relaxation&class=Restorative+yoga+for+Deep+relaxation&class=Senior%27s+Yoga&class=Slow+Vinyasa+Yoga&class=Stretch+and+Breathe+%28Level-1%29&class=Yin+Yoga&class=Yoga+101\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Beginner%27s+Yoga&class=Beginners%27+Hatha+Yoga&class=Beginner%27s+Guide+To+Sun+Salutations&class=Breathing+and+Meditation&class=Chat+with+a+Co-Founder+of+myYogaTeacher&class=Gentle+Yoga&class=Restorative+Yoga+For+Deep+Relaxation&class=Restorative+yoga+for+Deep+relaxation&class=Senior%27s+Yoga&class=Slow+Vinyasa+Yoga&class=Stretch+and+Breathe+%28Level-1%29&class=Yin+Yoga&class=Yoga+101\"><strong>Click here to see the Best Yoga Classes for Beginners!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/dSXz5FRQ7mIooeRv0hxT\" alt=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a02.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>This year, we found more people than ever are practicing yoga to recover from surgery or heal from injuries and illnesses.</p><p></p><p>Here's a word-cloud of <strong>the most common injuries and illnesses</strong> MYT students are healing from right now.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/output=format:png/resize=height:800,width:800/CEi4lEe1QnuqfKATI3DV\" alt=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\" title=\"injury-illness--wordcloud-02.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" /><p><em>(the size of the word represents the number of people in the MYT community working on that ailment)</em></p><p></p><p>That's why we keep adding these "Yoga for ..." classes. Group classes that help you recover and heal from the most common ailments we see.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Chakras+and+Sound+Healing&class=Protect+Prevent+And+Heal+From+Covid+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Asthama++%26+Sinus&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Diabetes&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Hypertension+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Thyroid&class=Yoga+For+Stress+%26++Anxiety&class=Yoga+for+Back+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Boosting+Immunity&class=Yoga+for+Core+%26+Muscle+Strengthening&class=Yoga+for+Healthy+Hair+%26+Skin&class=Yoga+for+Hormonal+Imbalance&class=Yoga+for+Knee+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Neck+and+Shoulders&class=Yoga+for+Obesity&class=Yoga+for+Women\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes?action=filter&class=Chakras+and+Sound+Healing&class=Protect+Prevent+And+Heal+From+Covid+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Asthama++%26+Sinus&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Diabetes&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Hypertension+&class=Therapeutic+Yoga+For+Thyroid&class=Yoga+For+Stress+%26++Anxiety&class=Yoga+for+Back+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Boosting+Immunity&class=Yoga+for+Core+%26+Muscle+Strengthening&class=Yoga+for+Healthy+Hair+%26+Skin&class=Yoga+for+Hormonal+Imbalance&class=Yoga+for+Knee+Pain&class=Yoga+for+Neck+and+Shoulders&class=Yoga+for+Obesity&class=Yoga+for+Women\"><strong>You can check out a list of the most popular recovery & healing classes here</strong></a>. <em>(This list was created using the filter function on the class list page)</em></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/eZRSkP1TT6Je8UztyyEU\" alt=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a03.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>We <strong>launched 'Yoga with Friends'</strong> and it's been an <strong>immediate hit!</strong></p><p></p><p>'Yoga with Friends' is a <strong>semi-private online yoga session</strong>. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it's open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.</p><p></p><p>Right now, these 'Yoga with Friends' sessions are <strong>free</strong>. But that's going to change soon as we add pricing to these sessions.</p><p></p><p>This is a <strong>great way to have healthy fun with your friends, connect with new friends on the MYT platform, or help a reluctant friend get started with yoga</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/schedule?yoga_with_friends_request=1\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/schedule?yoga_with_friends_request=1\"><strong>You can click here to book a free 'Yoga with Friends' session now!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/EAyT7C5fTouPU2QgxHti\" alt=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a04.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p>MYT's primary mission is to help you feel great everyday (in body, mind, and soul). Right after that, <strong>one of our main goals is to empower Yoga Teachers, all over the world, to make a livable wage sharing their passion</strong>.</p><p></p><p>MYT has definitely succeeded here!</p><p></p><p>MYT Teachers in India are earning more than their top MBA (Masters in Business) and IT friends.</p><p></p><p>Yes, that's right. <strong>Many of the MYT teachers are able to earn significantly more than some of the most prestigious careers in India</strong>.</p><p></p><p>They're able to buy their parents nice gifts, send their kids to better schools, and live with outstanding quality of life. All while doing what they love, and earning more than when they worked corporate jobs!</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/dec/29/the-asanasswitch-2242522.html\" href=\"https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/dec/29/the-asanasswitch-2242522.html\"><strong>You can read an article about some of our teachers here!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/6cOdLs3TTxu7PLd3dDCq\" alt=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\" title=\"2020-summary-a05.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" /><p></p><p>And of course, we launched our first two Teacher Training Courses!</p><p></p><p>The first one started in September and finished in December. It was amazing and <strong>all the students loved it!</strong></p><p></p><p><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2#testimonials\">You can hear about it from the TTC students themselves here</a></p><p></p><p>They made <strong>great new yoga friends</strong> <em>(if it's anything like my TTC, these are close friends for life)</em>. They <strong>dove much deeper into their understanding of yoga</strong>; the asanas, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy.</p><p></p><p>Many of this TTC batch are <strong>feeling less reactive, less stressed, and like better parents</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>The 2nd TTC</strong> actually started just a few days ago. But it's not too late to join. We're keeping the registration open a few days longer.</p><p></p><p><strong></strong><a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification-2\"><strong>If you're interested, you can learn more and enroll here!</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So while 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. We wanted to share some 'fun facts' and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher's 2020 too!</p><p></p><p>I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about your yoga community here at MYT.</p><p></p><p>With Love,</p><p>Will</p>"},"category":["yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"recommendations_group_class":null}© Copyright 2020 MyYogaTeacher Inc