MYT 2020: A Year in Review

{"slug":"2020-summary-letter","recentPosts":[{"id":"cldixctfr0tox09k7rfoglac8","slug":"yoga-for-bodybuilders","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"10 Effective Yoga Poses for Bodybuilders (Complete Guide)","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga for bodybuilders can help you build more muscle, reduce your chances of injury, improve flexibility and mobility, and lower inflammation.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn the best poses for bodybuilders to improve overall physical health.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-30T14:47:12.900063+00:00","coverUrl":"b8qfyhfhved6qjzxviyd.jpg","content":{"text":"If you’re a bodybuilder, or competitive weightlifter, chances are yoga is not part of your overall fitness routine. After all, yogis are known for long, lean muscles — which is the opposite of what bodybuilders work so hard to create. But contrary to popular belief, incorporating yoga into your weight lifting routine won’t detract from your gains, and it will compliment your efforts in the gym.\\n\\nWhy Bodybuilders Need Yoga\\n\\nIntense weight lifting can put enormous stress on your joints, increasing your risk for injury and inflammation. By increasing your flexibility, lowering inflammation, and improving mobility in your joints, you can counteract any negative effects for better health. Yoga can also prevent you from developing arthritis that could potentially be caused by years of repetitive movement, and reduce any stiffness you might feel after a heavy day at the gym.\\nAlong with improving your range of motion and overall flexibility, yoga can also help improve your posture. From a competition perspective, this can imprtove your performance and potentially level up your chances of doing well.\n\\nYoga can help add to your bodybuilding efforts by toning and strengthening smaller muscle groups that may get neglected through classic weight lifting routines. Yoga postures isolate those minor muscle groups, giving your whole body the workout you never knew you needed. A regular yoga practice can also improve your balance — which will make you more stable and less prone to injury.\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Bodybuilding\\n\n\\nBefore you get started with your own yoga practice, there are a few things you should consider. There are many styles of yoga to choose from, and if you’re just starting out it’s important to start slow at a beginner level. When your body is already a fine-tuned machine, that may be hard to hear. But yoga involves holding postures with very specific alignment — practicing incorrectly can actually cause injury.\\nStart by working with a certified yoga instructor. At \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, you can enroll in online courses from the comfort of your very own home. You can also sign up for private lessons where your instructor can design your course to cater to your unique needs.\n\\nWhile practicing yoga, it’s also important to pay attention to how your body feels. This should come easy to most bodybuilders, who already have a high degree of body awareness. If a yoga pose causes pain or discomfort, take a break from the posture or use a modification like a yoga block, strap, bolster, or blanket. Developing increased flexibility takes time, and it’s wise to take it easy and slow.\\n\n\\n10 Effective Yoga Poses for Bodybuilders -\\n\n\\nYou can get started with your yoga practice by incorporating the following 10 poses into your weekly workout schedule. Try performing these yoga stretches after your weight lifting routine, or on rest days in-between.\n\\n1. Downward Facing Dog Pose\\n\\n\\nThis classic primary pose is essential to any yoga routine, and there’s a reason why — it efficiently stretches your torso, hamstrings, calves, and lower back, while strengthening your shoulders.\\n\\nWith your hands and knees on the floor, push your hips upward until you are balancing on your hands and feet, and your body resembles an inverted “v” shape. Reach your heels toward the floor, stretching your hamstrings and activating your thighs. Keep your head between your arms, lengthening your side-body as you stretch. Stay here for several breaths.\\n\n\\n2. Low Lunge Pose\n\\n\\nThere’s a chance you’ve already been practicing this pose before performing squats, since it opens up your hips and stretches your glutes.\n\\nFrom Downward Dog, you can transition into Low Lunge by bringing your left foot forward and bending your left leg at the knee. With your right leg behind you, gently kneel on your right knee. Inhale as you reach your arms up over your head, parallel with your ears. Expand your chest, lengthen your spine, keep your chin level and your gaze focused forward in front of you. Repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n3. Standing Forward Fold Pose\\n\\n\\n\n\\nThis pose also stretches your lower back, hamstrings, and calves — and it’s a great posture for lowering your blood pressure and encouraging your body to relax.\\n\\nStand at the front of your mat, feet hip distance apart. Exhale and bend forward from the waist, with your knees slightly bent and touching your hands to the floor in front of your feet. Inhale and exhale, allowing your torso to extend without rounding your back. Lengthen and soften your neck, and let the muscles of your thighs and lower back open and release any built-up tension. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n\n\\n4. Cat-Cow Pose\\n\\n\\nWhile this yoga move may seem incredibly simple, it’s a staple for increasing flexibility in and around your spine, torso, neck, and lower back.\\n\\nStart in a tabletop position with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your spine. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n\n\\n5. Cobra Pose\\n\\n\\nAfter an intense ab workout, Cobra pose is your best friend. This subtle backbend stretches the abdominal muscles to reduce stiffness, soreness, and decrease your body’s inflammatory response.\\n\\nStart by laying down on the floor on your stomach with your legs straight and your arms folded under your head. Place your palms on the mat parallel to your chest. Slightly lift your head off the mat, keeping your head and back aligned, and press your thighs together. Now, steadily pull your elbows towards your rib cage keeping your hands underneath your shoulders. With a deep inhale, press your hands into the mat, curl your shoulders backward, and lift your upper body off the mat, arching your back. Hold this position for a few breaths and then rest.\\n\n\\n6. Bridge Pose\n\\n\\nYou can continue to stretch the muscles in your chest, neck, hips, and spine with Bridge pose. This posture also calms the body while stimulating your digestive organs for a more regulated metabolism.\n\\nStart by lying on your back with your knees bent. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward. Interlace your fingers on the floor underneath you and lift your hips higher, while staying in the pose for 5-10 breaths.\n\\n\\n7. Plank\n\\n\\nThis is another pose you may already be familiar with. Plank pose builds strength in your core and lower back, and works to improve your balance and stability.\\n\\nLie face down on your mat, and using your palms to push up from the floor, lift your body until you are balanced on your palms and the toes of your feet. In this pose, your body should be positioned in a straight line, with your gaze directed at the floor in front of you. Hold for a few breaths, or for 30-60 seconds if you are feeling strong in this pose.\\n\n\\n8. Locust Pose\n\\n\\nSciatica pain is quite common among bodybuilders, since the sciatica nerve can easily become stressed when lifting heavy weights. Locust pose alleviates sciatica pain, increases strength, and stretches your abdominal muscles simultaneously.\n\\nLie face down on your mat, resting your forehead on your forearms and your legs stretched straight out behind you. With an inhale, extend your arms to your sides and lift your lower legs off the mat, keeping your upper legs (thighs and core) flat on the mat. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths.\n\\n9. Boat Pose\\n\\n\\nFor increased core strength, balance, and overall stability, there are few better poses to perform on a regular basis than Boat pose. Use this posture to compliment your ab workout.\\n\\nStart by sitting on your yoga mat with your legs stretched out in front of you and your arms at your sides. Lean back slightly so that your weight is evenly balanced on your sitting bones. Inhale, engage your core, and as you exhale lift both your legs to a 45 degree angle, and extend your arms straight out alongside your legs. If this pose feels too difficult, try bending your knees and bringing your hands behind your knees for support. Keep your spine long and your core engaged as you hold this pose for 30-45 seconds.\n\\n10. Corpse Pose\\n\\n\\nIf you’re asking what could be gained by simply lying down flat on your back and remaining still for several minutes, the answer might surprise you. Corpse pose is one of the most important postures in yoga, since it gives your body an opportunity to integrate all of your stretching and strengthening work. It also calms the mind and body, reduces stress responses, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces inflammation.\\n\\nSit on your yoga mat and lower your body to the floor, relaxing your legs and letting your arms rest on the floor at your sides, palms up. Keep your eyes closed and focus on your breathing. Relax the muscles in your face and neck, and visualize every part of your body letting go of all tension. Hold this pose for 5-7 minutes.\\n"},"category":["fitness"]},{"id":"cldebisqj8am10bk2riasiyyy","slug":"self-love-yoga-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event: Empower Yourself This Valentine’s Day","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Empower yourself this Valentine's Day with our Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event. Find inner peace and self-acceptance through yoga and meditation practices","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-27T09:24:55.671424+00:00","coverUrl":"rvpz4az7wyk8pdo4fvyg.png","content":{"text":"Announcing our free Self Love Event February 13-14!\\n\n\\nEmbrace yourself and practice self love this Valentine’s Day and every day with the help of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga teachers.\\n\\nYoga has been a powerful tool for self-improvement and personal growth for centuries, and self-love yoga is no exception. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, and negative self-talk. Self-love yoga can help to change that by promoting self-acceptance and self-compassion.\\nThis special yoga and meditation event\\n focuses on building self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-compassion through a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.\\nSelf-love is the foundation of all healthy relationships, including the relationship with ourselves. Without self-love, we cannot truly love and accept others!\\n\n\\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Self Love Event:\\n\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\\n\\n\\nNurturing Relationships Through Self Love \\n\\nMonday, February 13 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\n\\nSelf love isn’t selfish! It’s critical to creating deeper, more meaningful relationships and becoming the best version of yourself you can be! Join us in this discussion based self love class with a guided meditation and walk away prioritizing your health and happiness!\\n\n\\n\\nEmbrace Yourself: Balancing the Heart Chakra\\n\\nTuesday, February 14 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\\nReady to love yourself (and others) more and better? Need more compassion and kindness in your life? Join this yoga for self-love class designed to open your heart chakra and help you walk away feeling empowered to have more meaningful relationships and showing more love\n\\nThis special event will offer a unique opportunity to nurture yourself and discover the power of self-love.  Don't miss out on this transformative experience. Sign up today and awaken your inner strength and self-love.\\nAnd don’t forget to check out other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\n\n\\n\\nAnnelise Piers\\n\\n\\nShika Sood\\n\\n\\nSwati Dalvi\\n\\n\\nAbhishek Bodhi\\n\\n\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\n\\nRohan Shroff\\n\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Self Love Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["myYogaTeacher"]},{"id":"clda2r496083c0ak7xfyb3sqr","slug":"beginners-guide-to-shakti-yoga","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"What is Shakti Yoga? Beginner’s Guide to Shakti Yoga","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Shakti yoga is an energizing, dynamic yoga routine that awakens your inner feminine power for greater vitality, awareness, and focus.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn about Shakti yoga, and what you can expect from a typical class.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-24T10:08:22.599414+00:00","coverUrl":"j6pbujfzshx7tpqftipc.jpg","content":{"text":"Maybe you’ve seen it offered at your local yoga studio or online, but you haven’t tried it because you’re not quite sure what it is. Shakti yoga, or Shakti yoga flow, is a dynamic, energizing form of yoga that isn’t as commonly known as other types of yoga — like Kundalini, Vinyasa, Flow, or Power yoga.\\nIt can be intimidating to learn a new kind of yoga you’re unfamiliar with, but if you’ve never given Shakti yoga a try, we recommend giving it a chance. Shakti yoga not only increases your energy levels, but it also improves your awareness, focus, and awakens your inner god or goddess. We’ve put together a beginner’s guide to help you know what to expect from your first class, and the benefits that come from this powerful practice. \n\\nOrigin of Shakti Yoga\\n\\nThe root of Shakti yoga lies in Hinduism, where Shakti is revered as a female goddess that embodies divine feminine power, known as The Great Divine Mother. We can think of Shakti as a goddess, but to gain a deeper understanding of the power of Shakti, it’s helpful to consider her as an essence that lives inside all of us — regardless of our gender identity. \n\\nShakti is formless and yet can take on any form — different goddesses, energies and personalities — and she can activate other Hindu gods. Think of Shakti as a limitless, boundless energy that can be called upon through mantras, chants, breath work, meditations, and yogic movement. Her energy lives coiled at the base of your spine, and you can gain access to it through Shakti yoga flow.\\n\\nWhat is Shakti Yoga?\\n\\nParticipating in Shakti yoga can awaken this energy and move it up your spine, channeling it through your chakras. Like a Vinyasa class, Shakti yoga utilizes dynamic, flowing movement in a yogic dance that facilitates the build-up of your Shakti energy and releases it throughout your chakras and your body.\\nWhile Shakti yoga classes may vary depending on your instructor and the structure of the class, generally you can expect flowing movement that is rooted in spirituality and connected to your breath. Shakti yoga also commonly utilizes specific chants designed to encourage the movement of this powerful energy flow. \\n\\nWhat are the Benefits of Shakti Yoga?\\n\\nSo, how does the channeling and release of Shakti energy benefit you as the practitioner? There are many ways in which Shakti yoga can bring a welcome dose of feminine vitality to your daily life. \n\\nOn a spiritual level, when you take a Shakti yoga class, you can expect to come away with an increased felt sense of vibrancy in your being. Your consciousness will be enlivened and you’ll feel a greater connection with your body, your spirit, and all living things.\n\\nShakti yoga also increases your energy reserves. If you’ve been feeling tired, depressed, and like your internal battery is running low, a Shakti yoga session can animate you physically, emotionally, and mentally. It can improve your circulation, recharge your nervous system, build strength and flexibility, and increase your sense of self-awareness. \n\\nSince the goal of Shakti yoga is to awaken this powerful energy, you may come away feeling like the goddess herself, as you’ve taken on her all-encompassing and healing spirit within your own body. If this sounds amazing, that’s because it is — Shakti energy can make you feel as if you are buzzing with vitality and like you’re glowing with endless light.\n\\nShakti Yoga Routine\\n\\nA typical Shakti yoga session utilizes the same kinds of Hatha yoga poses you’d find in a Vinyasa or Power yoga class. Since this type of yoga is meant to invigorate your body and soul, expect standing and strength building poses that may be somewhat challenging. Asanas like Warrior I, II and III, Dancer’s pose, Sun Salutations, Plank, Downward-Facing Dog and Upward Facing Dog are a few common poses in most Shakti yoga classes.\\nEach pose will be linked together with dynamic movement in conjunction with your breath. While performing Shakti yoga, continuous chanting — or mantras — harnesses your kundalini energy and channels it up your spine and through your chakras. If you already have experience practicing Hatha yoga, the poses will feel familiar to you, and if you’ve been to a Vinyasa or Flow yoga class, the Shakti movement will provide a similar experience. Don’t worry if you stumble a bit with some of the chants — as you repeat them throughout the class, you’ll become accustomed to the Sanskrit words, even if they feel a little foreign at first.\n\\n5 Beginner Shakti Yoga Poses :\\n\\nYou don’t have to wait for the next Shakti class to show up on your yoga studio’s schedule. You can start practicing this divine form of yoga at home by performing the poses below in a flowing manner.\\n\\n1. Sun Salutation Pose\n\\n\\nStart by standing at the top of your mat in Mountain pose with your hands in prayer position. Inhale deeply and sweep your arms above your head into Upward Salute. Exhale and fold forward into Standing Forward Bend. Inhale and lengthen your spine as you shift into Extended Forward Fold. Exhale, bend your knees, step backward with your right leg to perform a lunge. \\nInhale, plant your palms on the mat, and step your left leg back to join your right leg in High Plank pose. Exhale and sink into Low Plank, or Chaturanga Dandansana. You can modify this to Four-Limbed Staff pose if needed. Inhale and dynamically flow into Upward Facing Dog. On your next exhale, lift your hips into Downward Facing Dog. \n\\nInhale and step your right foot forward to perform a lunge on the opposite side. As you exhale, step forward into Standing Forward Fold. Return to Mountain pose by inhaling and rolling yourself upward to standing position, one vertebrae at a time. Press your palms together in prayer position to finish the sequence. Repeat at least 2 more times. \n\\n2. Dancer’s Pose\n\\n\\nStand in the middle of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Shift your weight onto your left foot, while bending your right knee and grabbing your right foot with your right hand. Lift your left arm up toward the ceiling. Bend at your waist and slowly lean forward, lifting your right leg and engaging your core. For better balance, keep your gaze on a fixed point in front of you. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then repeat on the other side.\n\\n3. Warrior I Pose\\n\\n\\nStart in Downward Facing Dog and step your right foot forward. Keep your toes angled toward the front of the mat, and your front leg knee bent at 90 degrees, while strongly engaging your back leg. Your back foot should be slightly angled. Inhale and bring your arms to either prayer position, or in an Upward Salute position above your head. Extend the front side of your body allowing your back to softly bend. Stay here for five to ten breaths.\n\\n4. Warrior II Pose\\n\\n\\nStep your right foot forward on the mat with your toes pointed forward and your right knee bent. You left foot will stay behind you, parallel to the mat. Keep your hips squared and arms stretched over your front and rear legs, distributing your weight evenly between both legs. Stay in this pose for 5-6 breaths.\n\\n5. Warrior III Pose\\n\\n\\nStart in Mountain pose, with your feet hip distance apart. Step your left foot back, turned at a 45 degree angle, and bend your right knee, keeping your right foot pointing forward at a 90 degree angle. Your torso and pelvis should be squared with the front of your mat. Shift your weight to your right (front) foot, lifting your left (back) leg off the ground, extending it straight back behind you, and straightening your right leg. \\nKeep your standing knee slightly bent and avoid locking it. Extend your arms forward above your head, so that your entire body is positioned in a straight line, parallel to the floor. Engage your core, extend your body from your fingertips to the toes of your lifted foot, and focus your gaze on the floor in front of you. Hold for a few breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n2 Powerful Shakti Yoga Mantras :\\n\\nTo deepen your Shakti yoga practice, try incorporating mantras with your routine. Even if you don’t know the meaning of every word, the sounds and syllables are designed to awaken your Shakti energy. Repeat as often as you can during your practice.\n\\n1. Adi Shakti Mantra\\n\\nAdi shakti, adi shakti, adi shakti, namo namo\\nSarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, namo namo\\nPritham bhagvati, pritham bhagvati, pritham bhagvati, namo namo\\nKundalini mata Shakti, mata Shakti, namo namo\\n\n\\nTranslation:\\n\n\\nI bow to the primal power\\nI bow to the all-encompassing power\\nI bow to the creative power at the beginning\\nI bow to the divine mother of all peace\\n\n\\n2. Maha Shakti Mantra\\n\\nYa devi sarva bhuteshu\\nShakti rupena samsthita\\nNamastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaha\\nYa devi sarva bhuteshu\\nChetanetyabhidhiyate\\nNamastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaha\n\\nTranslation:\\n\n\\nOh Goddess, who lives within everything in the form of power,\\nSalutations to you, salutations to you, salutations to you\\nOh Goddess, whom we name with the word awareness,\\nSalutations to you, salutations to you."},"category":[]},{"id":"clczdmysytyzn0ak616x0ikhn","slug":"yoga-for-fitness-event","author":null,"title":"Join the Yoga Movement: Free MyYogaTeacher Yoga for Fitness Event for Everyone!","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Join MyYogaTeacher's new free Yoga for Fitness Event starting soon and get fit faster with yoga!","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":["Fitness","HathaYoga","Ashtanga","Yoga","Vinyasa","Hatha"],"createdAt":"2023-01-16T22:27:36.746406+00:00","coverUrl":"fegu2jin0qfhgaefpml6.png","content":{"text":"Are you ready to get fit, flexible, and unleash your inner radiance?! Don’t miss our 3-day FREE Yoga for Fitness Event January 29-31!\\nYoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This event will feature a variety of yoga styles and levels to suit everyone from beginners to experienced yogis.\\nOur authentic, expert yoga instructors from India will guide you each day through sessions focused on improving your physical fitness and overall well-being. Plus, the even is completely free, so there’s no excuse not to come give it a try!\\nHow to join the Yoga for Fitness Event:\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\nDiscover all the best ways yoga can help you get fit fast. So you can live your life to the fullest and move with more ease.\\nWe've put together an entire schedule of yoga for fitness classes dedicated to helping you relax and sleep better.\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\\n\\n Hatha Yoga for Physical Fitness with Ankit\\n\\nSunday, January 29 at 6:00 am PST/ 9:00 am EST\\n\\n\\nHatha yoga is focused on the physical practice of yoga and is perfect for helping you build strength, get fit, and improve flexibility. Bonus? You’ll feel more relaxed and rejuvenated after this hatha yoga class! Join us for asanas, Sun Salutations, and other strength building poses!\\n\\nFind Fitness in Flow: Vinyasa Yoga with Monica\\n\\nMonday,  January 30 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nReady to get fit while finding your flow? The fluid movement of this challenging vinyasa yoga class is perfect for building up a sweat, improving flexibility, and building strength, making it a perfect class for overall fitness! Join us!\\n\\nAshtanga Yoga for Increased Fitness with Sujit\\n\\nMonday, January 31 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nDo you like structure in your yoga class? Need a workout focused on building strength through muscle training? This is for you! Join the ashtanga yoga class designed to help you get fitter and stronger faster!\\nWhether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, or simply try something new, our free yoga for fitness event is the perfect opportunity. So come and join us, and discover the many benefits of yoga for yourself!\\nExperience getting fit in a way that works for you and \\nwith\\n you! We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check out other fitness related yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n\\n\\nShweta Jain\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMonica Agarwal\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nArchana\\n \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Fitness Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":[]},{"id":"clct2nkfx04xw0bk3fr4lrcjp","slug":"yoga-poses-for-osteoporosis","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis: Maintaining Bone Health","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga can prevent and in some cases reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia by stretching and strengthening muscle tissue to rebuild and maintain bone density.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn how to prevent osteoporosis with a few simple yoga poses.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:33:31.959847+00:00","coverUrl":"pmkhkhuxo5s9dq2qkevm.jpg","content":{"text":"Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis with Yoga\\n\n\\nIf you suffer from the painful symptoms of osteoporosis, or if you are at risk of developing this limiting disease, there is help (and health) in starting your own regular yoga routine. In fact, doctors are now prescribing yoga as treatment and prevention for osteoporosis and osteopenia, making it an important part of maintaining physical health and wellness throughout your 50s and 60s — and beyond.\\n\\nOsteoporosis and osteopenia are conditions that commonly emerge throughout our later years, and if left untreated they can affect your mobility, bone density, and even your ability to remain self-sufficient. These conditions cause bones to be come weak and brittle, and over time more vulnerable to fractures and even breakage. \\n\\nBut a recent\\n \\n2016 study\\n discovered that yoga can be used in conjunction with other treatments to prevent the loss of bone density and in some cases reverse early onset of osteoporosis. Plus, as an added benefit, yoga is also a low-cost and low-risk treatment option, meaning there is little to lose by giving it a try.\\n\\nHow Yoga Can Treat Osteoporosis\\nThe process by which yoga treats and prevents osteoporosis is simple — through stretching and strengthening your muscle tissue you can build bone density and prevent fractures. Yoga postures exert subtle force upon your bones, prompting them to build up density and become stronger.\\n\\nYoga also improves your balance, which can help prevent falls — which may result in fractures or breakage. Along with building strength and flexibility, yoga also increases your mobility, endurance, and energy levels, helping you stay active no matter your age.\\n\\nIt should be noted that yoga may not cure osteoporosis on its own, and for some advanced cases it may not be effective in reversing this disease. Results vary on an individual basis, depending on your age, bone density, and other factors such as weight and co-existing conditions\\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Osteoporosis\\nIf you’re thinking of starting your own yoga regimen to prevent or reverse osteoporosis, there are a few things you should know. It’s important to first consult your doctor before practicing yoga for osteoporosis or osteopenia, to find out if there are any specific precautions you should be taking and whether or not it’s a safe activity for you. \n\\nPatients with advanced osteoporosis who have suffered fractures, breaks, or acute bone loss may need to avoid practicing yoga. If you’ve recently undergone surgery or if you’re still healing from an injury, you should wait until you’ve fully recovered before getting started.\n\\nMost importantly, you should take care to listen to your body when practicing yoga for osteoporosis. If a particular yoga pose causes pain or strain on your bones or joints, stop for a moment and take a break. Or, try using a modification like a bolster, block, or yoga blanket if applicable.\\n\\nIn their 2016 study, scientists found that the best results for using yoga as treatment for osteoporosis came from regular practice. Try performing yoga poses at least 3-4 times per week, or daily if you can. The more regularly you practice, the more bone density you’ll build, and the more strength and balance you’ll develop in your body.\\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis:\\nIf you’ve been cleared by your doctor to practice yoga and you’re ready to get started, there are some simple yoga poses you can do at home to help prevent osteoporosis. You can also try taking a yoga class specifically designed for patients with osteoporosis. Here at\\n \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, certified instructors can help you stay safe and injury free while giving you the independence to practice yoga in the comfort of your home.\\nReady to get started? \\nFollow the steps below to begin your own personal yoga journey.\\n\\n1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)\\n\\nThe foundation of all balance poses, Mountain pose helps you find stability and improve your posture.\\nStart by standing at the front of your mat. Keep your feet hip distance apart, and you can rest your arms at your sides or bring your hands together in prayer formation. Inhale and feel your chest opening and your collar bones widening as you focus on balancing your weight proportionally on both of your feet. Gaze straight forward and maintain this pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n \\n2. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)\\n\\nFrom Mountain pose, you’ll begin to transition into Tree pose to further improve your balance and stability.\\nBring your awareness to your left foot and firmly ground it into the mat. Begin to shift your body weight to your left foot, while gently lifting your right foot. Depending on your ability to balance, you can place the sole of your right foot on your left calf or thigh. As you do this, be sure to keep your pelvis aligned, your spine straight, and your gaze focused forward. Give yourself a moment to steady yourself, and then, if you feel comfortable, press your hands together in prayer formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths and repeat on the other side, then return to Mountain pose.\\n \\n3. Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana 2)\\n\\nThis standing pose also improves your balance and builds strength in your legs and core. If you have trouble balancing and wish to modify this pose, try practicing it next to a wall or with a chair.\\nMove to the back portion of your mat and step your right foot forward. Your right toes should be pointed forward and your left (back) foot should be kept parallel with your mat. Bend your right knee at 90 degrees, taking care not to overextend. Your right knee should not move forward past your toes. With your hips evenly squared, stretch your arms out to both sides, so that your right arm extended out in front of you and your left arm behind you. Open your chest and focus on activating your legs so that you are grounded into your mat. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)\\n\\nThis pose also requires strength and balance, and can be modified by performing it next to a wall. You can also place a block next to your front foot for easier hand positioning. \\nJust like with Warrior II, step your right foot forward for Triangle pose, keeping your left (back) foot parallel with your mat. Inhale and stretch out both your arms the same as in Warrior II, but keep your right leg straight with a slight, soft bend in your knee. As you exhale, hinge at your hip  and bend forward, placing your right fingertips on the floor, or you can place your hand on the block positioned next to your right foot. Turn your upper body and reach your left hand toward the ceiling, and either turn your head to gaze up at your hand, or keep your eyes focused straight ahead. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Cat-Cow Pose (Chakravakasana)\\n\\nThis pose is excellent for increasing mobility in your spine and hips.\\nMove to a tabletop position on your mat, with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. Feel the stretch in your chest and abdomen. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n \\n6. Locust Pose (Shalabhasana)\\n\\nLike Cat-Cow, Locust improves your spinal mobility with a soft backbend, but in this pose you will also be working your core muscles, glutes, and shoulders.\\nFrom Cat-Cow, lower yourself onto the mat so that you are lying face down on your stomach with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides. On your inhale, strengthen your core and lift your head, legs and arms at the same time, balancing your body on your lower abdomen, pelvis and upper legs. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths, and then relax back onto your mat.\\n \\n7. Child’s Pose (Balasana)\\n\\nAfter the strengthening work of Locust pose, give your body a rest with Child’s pose\\nAfter Locust you’ve likely returned to lying face down on your mat. Press your palms and knees into the floor as if you were rising back into tabletop position, but this time bring your hips back so that your buttocks are resting on your heels, and your big toes are touching each other. Extend your arms forward so that your palms are resting on the mat in front of you, and bring your forehead to the mat. Breathe gently and allow your body to fully sink into this pose, supported by the floor. Hold for 5-6 minutes.\\n \\n8. Corpse Pose (Savasana)\\n\\nAfter practicing the above stretching and strengthening poses, it’s important to let your body fully digest the movement by resting in Corpse pose. \\nCome to a seated position on your mat. Slowly lower your body to the floor, so that you are lying flat on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and bring your focus inward. Bring your awareness to your body and check in with each and every body part, noticing if you feel any tension and allowing yourself to fully relax. Soften your face, neck, and shoulders, and let yourself melt into your mat while visualizing any tension leaving your body. Rest in this post for 5-7 minutes."},"category":["pain_management"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"cl8ubdcx7vo6009k5qdha5pei","slug":"mental-health-event-oct-2022","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Announcing MyYogaTeacher’s First Mental Health Awareness Event: Making Mental Health a Global Priority","createdAt":"2022-10-04T14:46:29.029785+00:00","coverUrl":"uqopxkfllwhswprb3saq.png","content":{"text":"You’re invited!\\nMental health conditions are increasing worldwide. Approximately 13% of the world’s population suffers from some kind of mental health issue. That’s over 1 billion people. Not including those who haven’t been diagnosed or those of us who simply (or not so simply) struggle managing our stress!\n⁠\\nThat’s why MyYogaTeacher is hosting its first ever free 3-day Mental Health Awareness Event October 9th - 11th: Making Mental Health A Global Priority.\\n\\nYou’ll be inspired, seen, heard, and guided by three of our amazing, expert MyYogaTeacher yoga instructors! It’s going to be a phenomenal experience and way to improve your mental (and emotional) health!\n\\nHow to join the Mental Health Awareness Event:\n⁠\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required. You’ll get instant access to the event – plus two weeks of free group classes and two 1-on-1 sessions with a MyYogaTeacher instructor\\n\\nHas your free trial expired and you’re not a member?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\\nCheck out the 3 classes that will change your life!\\n\\n\\n\n\\n\\nExploring Mental Health & Spirituality with Vinay Varanasi\\n\\nSunday, October 9 at 05:00 pm PST\\nHow do mental health and spirituality affect one another? In this 60-minute session, you’ll explore how your mental health is related to your spirituality (not religion) and vice versa. Both heavily impact your life’s journey. People in all stages of spirituality are welcome to attend!\n\\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\n\\nManaging Stress with Mindfulness with Shweta Jain\\n\\nMonday, October 10 at 06:00 am PST\\nA meditative lifestyle helps you manage stress and anxiety! But what exactly is mindfulness and meditation? How is it done? Get the answers to those questions and explore how mindfulness applications promote holistic well-being in this 60-minute session.\n\\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\n\\nExperiencing Calm in the Storm: What to do When You’re Stressed or Depressed with Vanitha Chandrasegaram\\n\\nMonday, October 11 at 05:00 pm PST\\nThis 60-minute interactive session begins with a warm-up and fun physical activity before jumping into the psychology behind stress, anxiety, and depression and how it impacts your life. Then you’ll explore tools and be provided tips to help you find peace in those situations. A 15-minute Q&A follows!\n\\n⁠\\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\nManaging your mental health doesn’t end when the event does!\\nThat’s why being a MyYogaTeacher member is so helpful. We offer 100% live classes from authentic, expert Indian yoga teachers that are here to help you continue your journey to better mental, emotional, and physical health.\\nCheck out these classes focused on improving your mental health…offered regularly! And available during your two-week trial and to all MyYogaTeacher members.\n⁠\\nClass\\nTime (PST)\\nTeacher\\n\\nBreathing and Meditation\\n\\n8:30 am\\nArchana R\\n\\nBhakti Yoga: Mantra Chanting for Mental Health\\n\\n4:30 pm\\nNiyata Sahu\\n\\nYoga For Stress & Anxiety with Nandeep H\\n\\n5:30 pm\\nNandeep\\n\\nRestorative Yoga- For Deep Relaxation \\n\\n5:30 pm\\nSwathi K S\\n\\nYoga Nidra \\n\\n7:30 pm\\nShivayogi\\n\\nChakra & Sound healing\\n\\n5:30 pm\\nAbhishek \\n\\nKundalini \\n\\n3:30 PM\\nSujit Tiwari\\n\\nBreathing and Meditation\\n \\n3:00 PM\\nSheena\\n\\nTrataka - Candlelight Meditation\\n \\n4:30 AM\\nAkshay Bhat\\n\\nPranic Energization Techniques: Revitalize Your Whole Self\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nBreathe And Flow \\n\\n5:30 PM\\nBharath\\n\\nKundalini Yoga - Breathing movement and Meditation \\n\\n5:30 AM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nKriya, Pranayama and Meditation\\n \\n4:30 PM\\nRohan shroff\\n\\nKriya, Pranayama and Meditation\\n\\n5:00 AM\\nRohan shroff\\n\\nVipassana - Meditation \\n\\n4:30 AM\\nAkshay Bhat\\n\\nMantra,Mudra and Meditation\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nHealing Oneself Through Loving Kindness Meditation\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\nLaughter Yoga\\n\\n9:30 AM\\nKanika Sud\\n\\nRest and Rejuvenate with Golden Light Meditation\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\nTheta Meditation: Accessing the brain power\\n\\n6:30 PM\\nBodhi Abhishek\\n\\nStretch and Breath\\n \\n5:00 AM\\nShrutika\\n\\nManaging stress with Mindfulness \\n\\n6:00 AM\\nShweta Jain\\n\\nExperiencing Calm in the Storm: What to do When You’re Stressed & Depressed \\n\\n5:00 PM\\nVanitha\\n\\nExploring Mental Health and Spirituality \\n\\n5:00 PM\\nVinay Varanasi\\n\\nConsider how much more joyful you’d be if you were able to control your mental health instead of letting it control you? How would being mentally and emotionally healthy affect your daily life? How would you move better in the world? \\n\\nJoin us on the journey to better mental health for ourselves \\nand\\n others at MyYogaTeacher’s first ever Mental Health Awareness Event October 9th to 11th!\\n\\nLet’s make mental health a global priority.\\n"}},{"id":"cl74jtlu93yyq0ak0ti37gc8g","slug":"yoga-practice-for-women","author":{"name":"Divya","teacherMytSlug":"divya-1","pictureUrl":"divya-1.jpg"},"title":"The Importance of a Yoga practice for Women","createdAt":"2022-08-22T09:21:21.098639+00:00","coverUrl":"llizejqjzzeaxaxii2ey.jpg","content":{"text":"Why adding Yoga to your routine can make you feel like your most calm and confident self.\\nWe all know women have a lot on their plate. With all the things we have to get done in a day, it’s hard to remember to add taking care of ourselves to the list. We sometimes find time for a trip to the gym, a podcast episode or a quick walk between our to-do list, but the benefits of taking even 10 minutes to do yoga or a meditation can carry us through stressful days, help us sleep better or relieve pain and anxiety. Let’s break down why yoga is so important to the feminine being.\\nYoga is important for your mental health\\nA consistent yoga practice promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and stress and can aid in mental clarity and a calm mind. Yoga is a great way to end your workday or transition from work back to your home life. If you have a high stress job, or you’re spending your day with kids, taking just five to ten minutes to breathe and stretch can put you in a clearer mindset to switch roles or tasks with ease. For example, Pranayama, the practice of focusing your breath takes only a few minutes and can help you adjust or focus your breathing, mind and heart. Pranayama is the yogic practice of focusing on breath. In Sanskrit, prana means \"vital life force\". In stressful situations, we can always come back to our breath. This is especially a great practice for women, as we tend to be a “lifesource” for our families.\\nLet’s find the right poses to ease your mind!\\nSuggested Poses for stress relief:\\nStanding Forward Fold :\\n\\nThis pose releases tension in the neck and back and is a physical and mental “letting go”\\nEasy Seat :\\n\\n Gentle hip opener, relieves physical and mental exhaustion.\\nChilds Pose : \\n\\nReleases the Nero and lymphatic systems.\\nSuggested Poses for anxiety relief:\\nHead to Knee forward bend :\\n\\nCalms the mind.\\nBridge pose : \\n\\nReduces anxiety and fatigue.\\nCamel Pose : \\n\\nBoost Energy.\\nSuggested Poses to calm the mind:\\nLegs up the wall : \\n\\nLegs up the \\nwall \\nallows your body complete relaxation.\\nCorpse Pose :\\n\\nQuiets your system and lowers your blood pressure\\nCat Pose :\\n\\nHelps to relieve stress and calm the mind.\\nYoga is important for your physical health\\nYou can find little ways to add yoga into your life every day to keep your body in tip top shape! You can add yoga to the end of your workout to lower your heart rate or choose it as a workout on “low impact” days. Believe it or not, yoga can actually take the place of strength training and cardio programs if you take the right classes! \\nMyYogaTeacher has so many options to support your active lifestyle! Yoga can improve flexibility, strength and even help with range of motion. So if you’ve got goals, we’ve got a class to fit them! \\n A normal yoga practice can keep your hormones in check and help with menopause and menstrual symptoms. Not feeling well? Tired? Yoga can also aid in normal digestion or help you maintain a healthy sleep cycle.\\nNow that you know yoga can help your physical body, let's find the right styles for you!\\nFor flexibility – If you’re trying to improve flexibility, you’re in luck! Most styles of yoga are GREAT for stretching and flexibility. If you’re looking to just stretch, we’d recommend a \\nrestorative \\nor \\nyin yoga class.\\n\\nFor Pain relief- If you’re in pain, try a focused Yin Yoga class for your injury or ailment. We have some great choices! Just use the search feature on our website! There are classes that are as specific as \\nyoga for knee pain \\nor yoga for digestion!\\nFor Strength – If you’re a warrior who loves to sweat, Vinyasa is your go to style. Try this low impact style that’s sure to raise your heart rate faster than any treadmill run. Are you a more advanced Yogi?\\n Try a Power Yoga\\n class!\\nYoga is important for your emotional wellbeing\\nMost yogis believe that yoga is a mind, body and soul practice meaning that it’s not just for fitness or for mental clarity, but it’s a life experience that can add joy and comfort to your everyday life. For most of us, the practice of yoga is what we take back to our lives long after we leave the mat.  \\nYoga can improve your energy-\\n A study done by Oxford\\n, found that a yoga practice and yoga breathing can restore your energy better than any other visualization or relaxation practice.\\nYoga helps connect the mind and body- While our mind and body are always physically connected, Yoga makes us stop, think and question that connection. It trains us to concentrate on our breath and connect our thoughts to one body part, or move at a time. Which helps us to increase focus.\\nAnd last, but certainly not least, yoga is great for socialization! Group fitness classes help us to make friends, or find friends who share our common interests or goals. Who doesn’t love taking a class with their friends? And with our site, you can take class together from the comfort of your own homes!\\nReady to fit yoga into your life? Let’s find a way to make it work for you!\\nWhen can you fit in yoga if you have a busy schedule? Unlike a traditional studio or gym, Our website makes it easy for you to fit yoga in when it works for you! Classes run live from 6am to 9pm. And you can take classes at home, on vacation or even at work on your lunch break. You can take your practice anywhere with our \\nvirtual options\\n. Don’t think you can commit to a live class? Watch your recordings later on your own time! \\nAre you a stay-at-home mom? Do you feel like you can’t get away for a workout? Do it with them! Make yoga time a part of your family’s routine to either start or end the day. We even have kid’s classes you can take together! \\nTry one today!\\n\\nNot a fan of group fitness? Maybe you prefer to workout alone or have specific goals you want to meet. Our\\n one on one option\\n is great for deepening your practice or working directly with an instructor to meet your goals on your timeline! \\nSo whichever reason speaks to you, even with all the things you have to do for your family or work, You can always make time for yoga and add more joy to your life with a yoga practice. Where there’s a will there’s a way. All you need for yoga is your body and a commitment to yourself! Make the time to start your practice today! Your body will thank you!\\n\\nReady to get started? Grab a free trial!\\n"}},{"id":"ckja5zc9k9e070d752vaz4zm3","slug":"things-i-wish-i-knew","author":{"name":"myYogaTeacher","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Things I Wish I Knew Before Beginning My Yoga Journey","createdAt":"2020-12-29T15:47:35.958926+00:00","coverUrl":"pexels-elly-fairytale-3823204.jpg","content":{"text":"Hindsight is always 20/20, right?\\n\\nWe think so too. But we would’ve really liked to learn a few things from others before making our own mistakes – or assumptions.\\n\\nThat’s one of the reasons we offer \\nyoga for beginners\\n and other classes that help beginners on their path to becoming better humans, not just better yogis. Still, though, there are just some things we wish we knew before diving into the world of yoga.\\n\\nFor instance, what types of mats are best? Does the mat even matter? How do classes with a private yoga teacher compare to those in groups? Is it really worth the extra cost?\\n\\nThere are lots of questions you don’t even know to ask if you’re a newbie. And just like with anything you try that’s new, in the end, you’re always left thinking, “I wish I knew that before I started.”\\n\\nWhich leads us here. Imparting our experience, wisdom, and continued learning to you!\\n\\nLet’s talk yoga mats\\nWhat makes a great yoga mat, anyway? Is it really that important?\\n\\nWell, yes. Actually, it is. If you haven’t already experienced the struggles with a yoga mat that doesn’t work well for you, you probably will at some point. \\n\\nBut we’re here to help you avoid as many yoga mat problems as possible. \\n\\nYoga mats for beginners\\n\\nA high quality yoga mat is probably the most important piece of the puzzle to keeping you safe, stable and grounded during your yoga practice.\\n\\nIf you’re a beginner yogi\\n, you’ll want a mat that is thicker until your joints get stronger and more used to the poses you’ll be performing. A thicker mat is also great for yogis that have knee, back, or shoulder issues.\\n\\nYou’ll also want one that provides good grip so you’re not slipping out of downward dog and nose diving to the floor. \\nFollow these general guidelines when choosing a mat:\\n\\nChoose a mat that is 3-5 mm thick.\\nJute, cork, and natural rubber mats provide a good amount of stickiness to reduce slipping.\\nA mat with a foam underside gives more padding and support (but be careful using them on carpet).\\nFind a mat that is resistant to moisture, antimicrobial, and/or easy to clean.\\n\\n\\nLiforme\\n is an excellent brand of yoga mats for beginners! All of their mats feature the AlignForMe system to guide yogis through their flow with ease. They also happen to be eco-friendly!\\n\\nPrivate yoga teacher vs. Group classes\\nHow do you take your yoga? With a side of privacy? Maybe you’d prefer to practice yoga out in nature. You could be the yogi that survives and thrives in a studio or group of other yogis in group yoga classes. Maybe you don’t even know which type of class is right for you.\\n\\nWhatever the case, a private yoga teacher – or at least a few private yoga sessions – helps you build a solid foundation for a strong yoga practice.\\n\\nIf you’re a beginner yogi, a private yoga teacher benefits you by:\\n\\nInstructing you on proper alignment for your body.\\nAddressing any current or former injuries that will affect your yoga practice.\\nTeaching you the true meaning of yoga so you can get the most out of your practice.\\nAssessing your breath and demonstrating how to sync your breath to your flow.\\nMaking you feel comfortable and safe talking about your anxieties, stress, or areas of your practice where you know you need improvement.\\nCreating a customized practice designed specifically for you and your needs.\\n\\nThese are all important aspects of yoga.\\n\\nMany novice yogis begin with private lessons so they feel more comfortable and confident moving into group yoga classes. \\n\\nPrivate yoga lessons are customized to you and your needs, help you develop self-awareness, and give you the tools you need to go out on your own! \\n\\nSo when it comes to comparing group classes to private lessons, it’s like comparing apples to oranges. They are both beneficial in different ways. Here at \\nmyYogaTeacher,\\n we offer both! \\n\\nMisconceptions about starting a yoga practice\\n\\nWe could go on and on about all the things we wish we knew before starting our yoga practice. Unfortunately, we hear a few really common misconceptions that we want to nip in the bud right now!\\n\\nYou have to be flexible to do yoga.\\n\\nThis is absolutely not true! \\n\\nFlexibility is often a side effect of yoga, which is really cool. It’s a great way to develop flexibility if you aren’t already flexible. But it’s not a good excuse to dismiss starting your yoga practice.\\n\\nTaking a “yoga for beginners” class or hiring a private yoga teacher is a perfect way to start your journey to newfound flexibility.\\n\\nYoga teachers know everything about yoga.\\n\\nIf this is a thought you have, it’s probably intimidating. \\n\\nYou are inundated with images of perfect yoga poses, and IG posts of online yoga teachers wearing expensive yoga gear flood your feed. Talk of spirituality, asanas, harmony, meditation, and breathwork might have you thinking yoga isn’t for you.\\n\\nNews flash. Even advanced yogis and yoga teachers don’t know everything. They also can’t do everything. Which is totally fine! Yoga is about constantly growing and evolving as a human and a yogi! And what you see on social media isn’t always the best representation of what yoga is really about.\\n\\nAlmost all online yoga classes are created equal so it doesn’t matter which one I choose.\\n\\nThis couldn’t be further from the truth. \\n\\nBefore you start your yoga journey, it’ll benefit you to do a bit of research or, at the very least, talk to someone with a fair amount of knowledge about yoga. \\n\\nFree online yoga is great. YouTube has tons of free yoga videos, and myYogaTeacher gives you a\\n free 2-week trial\\n! But finding the best yoga class and instructor for you will help you develop a practice that is safe, healthy, and optimized for your body, mind, and spirit.\\n\\nHere at myYogaTeacher, we feel that people learn yoga best when their class is LIVE. Our yogis get the added benefit of immediate feedback and personalized interaction with their yoga teachers. LIVE classes offer a more comprehensive yoga experience versus pre recorded online videos one might find elsewhere on the internet!\\n\\n\\n\\nSo let’s recap!\\n\\nYour mat choice is important. Private yoga teachers offer major benefits, particularly for newbie yogis. You don’t need to be flexible to begin doing yoga. And finding the right teacher and class for you is the best way for you to gain the most from a sustainable yoga practice! \\n\\nWhether hindsight is 20/20 or not, you don’t have to make the same mistakes other yogis have. Remember these tips when you’re ready to begin your yoga journey!\\n\\n\\n \\n"}}],"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&#39;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&#39;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>&quot;I&#39;m a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?&quot;</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&#39;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&#39;s why we keep adding these &quot;Yoga for ...&quot; 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 &amp; 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 &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39;</strong> and it&#39;s been an <strong>immediate hit!</strong></p><p></p><p>&#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; is a <strong>semi-private online yoga session</strong>. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it&#39;s open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.</p><p></p><p>Right now, these &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; sessions are <strong>free</strong>. But that&#39;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 &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; 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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;s not too late to join. We&#39;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&#39;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 &#39;fun facts&#39; and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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>&quot;I&#39;m a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?&quot;</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&#39;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&#39;s why we keep adding these &quot;Yoga for ...&quot; 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 &amp; 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 &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39;</strong> and it&#39;s been an <strong>immediate hit!</strong></p><p></p><p>&#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; is a <strong>semi-private online yoga session</strong>. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it&#39;s open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.</p><p></p><p>Right now, these &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; sessions are <strong>free</strong>. But that&#39;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 &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; 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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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. 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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. 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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. 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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&#39;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&#39;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>&quot;I&#39;m a beginner to yoga, what classes should I start with?&quot;</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&#39;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&#39;s why we keep adding these &quot;Yoga for ...&quot; 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 &amp; 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 &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39;</strong> and it&#39;s been an <strong>immediate hit!</strong></p><p></p><p>&#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; is a <strong>semi-private online yoga session</strong>. Basically, you pick a teacher and time to schedule a class. Then it&#39;s open to anyone you invite, with an easy-to-share link.</p><p></p><p>Right now, these &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; sessions are <strong>free</strong>. But that&#39;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 &#39;Yoga with Friends&#39; 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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;s not too late to join. We&#39;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&#39;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 &#39;fun facts&#39; and uplifting highlights of myYogaTeacher&#39;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}