Celebrating National Relaxation Day With MyYogaTeacher: Free 7 Days of Relaxation Event

{"slug":"7-days-of-relaxation","recentPosts":[{"id":"cl6eo45ac0km10bjx9w1bqkh6","slug":"welcome-dr-savitha-kootil","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Dr Savitha Kootil - advisory board member of MyYogaTeacher","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":null,"readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-08-04T06:39:30.753885+00:00","coverUrl":"omiasndmkn41wbtvzoij.png","content":{"text":"Dr. Savitha Elam-Kootil is an advisory board member at MyYogaTeacher, and she practices internal medicine at Kaiser Permanente where she specializes in primary care, chronic disease management, and elder care. She is also a lead physician for depression care management – a primary care initiative to improve patient health. \\nRaised in Southern India, Dr. Elam-Kootil developed an awareness of yoga early on in her life. After moving to the United States, she began to see a need for the transformative effects of yoga to improve her patients’ mental and physical health. \\nHaving witnessed the benefits of yoga, Dr. Elam-Kootil regularly recommends it to her patients to help with a wide range of issues, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea, insomnia, depression, anxiety, chronic low back pain, and chronic addictions.\\n“I tell patients that yoga is not just a physical practice with difficult poses, but also a mental practice that can help with breathing, posture, and feeling better emotionally,” says Dr. Elam-Kootil, who takes a holistic approach towards health.\\nEducation\\n- J.L.N. Medical College\\n- Belgaum, Karnataka, India\\n- Internship at the University of South Carolina Richland Memorial Hospital\\n- Residency at the Atlanta Medical Center\\nProfessional Accomplishments\\n- Board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine\\n- Recipient of Kaiser Permanente’s Golden Stethoscope award\\n- Board certified in sleep medicine by the American Society of Sleep Medicine\\n- Clinical hypertension specialist certified by by the American Society of Hypertension.\\nCurrent Practice\\n- Internist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia\\n"},"category":[]},{"id":"cl60y1ikp2srx0ak63fnq2txk","slug":"7-days-of-relaxation","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Celebrating National Relaxation Day With MyYogaTeacher: Free 7 Days of Relaxation Event","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Join the free Seven Day Relaxation event hosted by MyYogaTeacher! You'll find 7 days of free yoga and meditation sessions that help you relax!","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Join the free Seven Days of Relaxation event hosted by MyYogaTeacher! You'll find 7 days of free yoga and meditation sessions that help you relax!","tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-07-25T16:08:37.667528+00:00","coverUrl":"i9lswae7b72hwhv8bjas.png","content":{"text":"August 12-18\\nKeep reading to learn more and sign up for some very special sessions!\\nThe pandemic, politics, climate change, a recession and inflation…these things do not have to define your mental and emotional status! You \\ncan\\n experience deep relaxation in the midst of stress and chaos.\\nWe've put together an entire schedule of classes dedicated to helping you relax deeply, no matter what's going on at home, at work, or in the world.\\nIf you were more relaxed, more calm, more present – what would your home life look like? What would your work life look like? Now do you think it's worth carving out a few hours for yourself, to relax, to connect with WHY you do what you do? (ie. the love you feel for these people in your life)\\n[CTA-DEFAULT]\\nThis event is completely free. It starts on August 12 and goes through to August 18th.\\nNote\\n: If you signed up for a free trial more than two weeks ago, your free access is probably gone. No worries, if you want to attend any of the sessions - send an email to care@myyogateacher.com and say “Please restart my trial so I can join the Relaxation Day event!” And, as always with MyYogaTeacher, these sessions are all live, interactive, and online. So you can learn from master yogis, in India, from the comfort of your home!\\n\\nAnd yes, we are going to keep many of these relaxation sessions going even after the free event ends. So if you're a member and you're reading this, you get to continue to soak up the mellow vibes.\\nBring your friends and family!\\nYou're welcome to invite your family members, friends, or anyone you think could benefit from a little stress relief. In fact, we encourage you to do this with your entire family! Imagine what your household would look like if everyone was a little more at ease, peaceful, and patient.\\nThere are 23 classes being offered for this event (a lot, right?!). Including our very special featured class with the amazing Dr. Savitha Kootil!\\nBreathing Life Back Into Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Savitha Kootil\\nDr. Kootil takes a holistic approach to health. She offers patients, and those feeling anxiety and stress, various breathing, meditation, and mindfulness tips that are grounded in yoga philosophy. “I tell patients that yoga is not just a physical practice with difficult poses, but also a mental practice that can help with breathing, posture, and feeling better emotionally,” says Dr. Kootil. Her webinar “Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental & Emotional Wellbeing” will address how people can take control of their emotions and thoughts which are making them feel angry, depressed, helpless, inert, sad, or scared. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\n\\n                                      \\nClick here to see a zoomed in version of the schedule\\n\\n\\nPartner Tantra Yoga (Building Your Relationship in New Light) with Niyata and Bodhi\\nPeople practice couple/partner tantra to feel connected to their partner on a higher level. Strengthens relations. Tantric techniques involve the five senses and their intimate understanding, which leads to new discoveries about yourself and the person you are practicing with.Tantric yoga demands your full focus, which will allow you to connect and reflect. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBhakti Yoga (Bhajan,Kirtan and Mantra Chanting) with Niyata\\nThis practice has been found to provide a number of physical and mental health benefits, such as increased energy and stamina, reduced anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as improved sleep quality, enhanced self-esteem and self worth.  It improves overall psychological well being. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nLove and Kindness Meditation (Metta Meditation) with Preeti\\nLoving-kindness meditation or ‘Metta’ meditation is an ultimate form of generous and selfless love towards ourselves and others.It is the simplest meditation. You will become more self-accepting than ever andl feel a deep sense of emotional strength that balances your thoughts and actions. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nMeditation For Sleep - Golden Light Meditation with Preeti\\nThis is a simple method of transforming your energy and leading to a deep state of rest. If you are seeking restful sleep and refreshed mornings, this is the perfect class for you. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nLaughter Yoga (Hasyayoga) with Sujit\\nLaughter yoga helps to ease anxiety and helps with depression ... simply by allowing you to stay in the present moment. These exercises are value based, playful and Yogic but they are all ultimately about letting go and are very diaphragmatic. It helps to bring oxygen to the brain and all the cells in our body and helps to release all the feel good chemicals and endorphins. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nMantra,Mudra and Meditation with Bodhi\\n Chanting mantras has the power to transform our mind, body, and spirit. When we recite any mantras mantra, it creates vibrations in our whole body. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our brain. So mantras can make a profound impact onour mind. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nTheta Meditation: Accessing the brain power with Bodhi\\nCreated for deep relaxation, this class uses theta waves. Theta activity has a frequency of 3.5 to 7.5 Hz and is classed as a “slow” activity. It is seen in connection with creativity, intuition, daydreaming, and fantasizing and is a repository for memories, emotions, and sensations. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nPranic Energization Technique (PET) with Bodhi\\nWhat is PET? An advanced Yogic meditation technique where we use our Prana Shakti to energize the whole body. It can strengthen the immune defense system of the body. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nTrataka - Candlelight Meditation with Akshay\\n Using the candlelight we gaze at the flame learning to train the eyes not to blink. It gives great relaxation to the eyes and nervous system. The benefits of Trataka candlelight meditation: increased cognitive performance and focus. improved sleep quality. improved eye health. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nVipaasana Meditation with Akshay\\nVipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them. Vipassana can reduce stress and anxiety, which may have benefits for substance use. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nYoga Nidra with Shivayogi\\nSome relaxation breathing techniques. Holding longer restorative poses before bed helps your body find restful sleep that leaves you waking up refreshed and ready for the day. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nStretch and Breath with Shrutika\\nA simple practice of stretching, connected with your breath, to improve elasticity and muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased range of motion, muscle control, and flexibility. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nRestorative yoga for deep relaxation with Swathi\\nRestorative yoga allows the body to slow down & relax with 4-6 poses/asanas per session, each pose is held for longer duration. This Practice will help to relieve chronic stress, improve sleep, improve digestion, balance your Blood Pressure, reduce muscle tension & general fatigue. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nKriya, Pranayama and Meditation with Rohan\\nThis practice focuses on breathwork and using breath and meditation to relax, rejuvenate, and heal the mind, body, and spirit. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nKundalini Yoga-Breathing,Movement and Meditation with Bodhi\\nKriyas are a set of purifying practices intended to help the body to clear energy pathways and strengthen the immune system. Simple kriyas can be included in a daily practice to boost self-confidence and promote vibrant health. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBreathing & Meditation with Trupti\\nMeditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBreathing & Meditation with Archana\\nMeditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. Meditation is a great way to restore energy to a tired mind and help you gain mental focus and clarity. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBreath & Flow with Bharath\\nA Yoga class for all! This class introduces foundational yoga asanas combined with a full-body flow which will help to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate. In addition to asana, the class includes opportunities for pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nChakras & Sound Healing with Abhishek\\nChakra meditation followed by bamboo flute and jaw harp. Greater and faster ability to heal your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional self. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nKundalini with Sujit\\nA Kundalini practice is enlivening and even beginners will feel a sense of awakening. The breathing techniques are used to stimulate the nervous system, leaving the mind feeling sharp and alive. Kundalini yoga uses the breath, postures, and meditation. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nLaughter Yoga with Kanika\\nThis modern exercise involves prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.  much playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nYoga for Stress & Anxiety with Nandeep\\nThis is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, kriyas, pranayama, deep relaxation & meditation. With a regular yoga practice, your stress hormone levels drop & your body functioning improves thus creating an environment for your mind to effectively manage stress. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\nJoin the MyYogaTeacher team and community for this rejuvenating 7 day event from August 12-18!\\n"},"category":["myYogaTeacher","yoga"]},{"id":"cl5wwa1a0gnol0dhdo5ntl12t","slug":"frequently-asked-yoga-questions","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"11 Common Yoga Questions (and Their Answers)","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Do you have yoga questions that you're to shy to ask? Get answers to the 11 most common yoga questions here!","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Do you have yoga questions that you're to shy to ask? Get answers to the 11 most common yoga questions here!","tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-07-22T20:08:11.250342+00:00","coverUrl":"wjnf6gca2leiwcxskli4.jpg","content":{"text":"Most of us have questions before or when we start practicing yoga! That’s normal. As a matter of fact, as you grow in your practice, the amount of questions doesn’t really get smaller. They just get different!\\nYoga teachers get asked tons of questions, and, generally, they love answering them! But sometimes, a new yoga student or someone who’s considering starting yoga may feel too shy or embarrassed to ask. Then they go to Google, get lots of conflicting answers, and may give up on yoga before they ever start.\\nWe definitely don’t want that!\\nSo here are the 11 most common yoga questions we get asked and their \\nreal\\n answers!\n\\n\\n1. How long do I wait after eating before I can do yoga?\\nIf you can practice in the morning, before you eat, that is ideal, or later in the evening. However, other than those times, we recommend waiting at least 2 hours after you eat before you start your yoga practice. Doing yoga on a full stomach can cause discomfort and even nausea. It also means you’ll have less energy since your body is busy digesting food!\\n\\n\\n\\n2. Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?\\nAbsolutely not! As a matter of fact, lack of flexibility is a good reason to \\nstart\\n a regular yoga practice! Besides that, yoga is much more than just stretching. It’s a physical activity that tones, strengthens, calms, and heals the body, mind, and spirit.\\n\\n3. I’m pregnant. Can I still do yoga?\\nYes you can! It’s important when you’re pregnant to do yoga under the guidance of a prenatal yoga instructor or other expert yoga instructor though. There are yoga poses that pregnant women should avoid, such as inversions and poses where you lie flat on your back. \\n\\n4. How often should I practice yoga for best results?\\nIf you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with only 2-3 classes that require more exertion a week (such as Ashtanga, Power, or Vinyasa yoga). However, there are many other types of yoga to try in between, such as restorative yoga, yin yoga, or any of MyYogaTeacher’s meditative yoga classes! As you advance in your practice, you may feel strong enough to try more difficult yoga classes more times per week. Either way, you’ll experience the benefits of yoga whether you do it once a week or 7 days a week!\\n\\n5. Do I need any special equipment to practice yoga?\\nWhile we do recommend the use of a yoga mat, technically, you don’t \\nhave\\n to have one. You can practice yoga on any surface you feel is safe and comfortable. Many yogis also have blocks, bolsters, and straps to help them modify poses or go deeper into poses. But those certainly aren’t necessary to reap the benefits of doing yoga.\\n\\n\\n\\n6. Why do I need a yoga class? Can’t I just do it by myself with a book or video?\\nYou certainly can do yoga by yourself with the use of a book or video but most yogis (especially inexperienced ones) will agree that this isn’t as safe as practicing yoga with a live teacher. Yoga classes allow your yoga teacher to see how you perform the poses and can make corrections to your alignment or help you make appropriate modifications and adjustments as needed. At MyYogaTeacher, ALL of our classes are taught live, and you get personalized attention from your yoga instructor, even in group sessions!\\nDoing yoga poses incorrectly may cause injuries! MyYogaTeacher offers a Yoga Basics and a Yoga 201 class to help beginners create a strong yoga foundation for regular practice. \\n\\n\\nGrab your free 2-week trial of unlimited group classes here and check them out! No credit card required\\n.\\n\\n7. What kind of clothes do I need to practice yoga?\\nDespite what you may see on social media, you do not \\nneed\\n a certain kind of clothing, including the ever popular yoga pants or yoga leggings. If you’d like to wear those, however, by all means! The best clothes for yoga are comfortable ones that you can move freely in. You’ll practice barefoot or, if you’d prefer, in yoga socks.\\n\\n8. What are all the strange terms I hear my yoga teacher saying?\\nMany yoga instructors commonly use the Sanskrit words for yoga poses instead of the English translation. This is a good thing! Yoga is ancient and rooted in tradition, and continuing to use and pass on the language is an important part of maintaining the culture of yoga. If you don’t understand something your instructor is saying, please ask! However, we’ve compiled a list of common yoga \\nSanskrit words you may hear in class and what they mean in this blog post\\n.\\n\\n\\n\n9. Will yoga get or keep me in shape?\\nIf you practice regularly and eat healthfully, yes! Absolutely! Just like with any physical activity, you won’t see continued results unless you practice regularly. How you fuel body is also a large part of getting physically and mentally healthy. Yoga can be as strenuous as cardio or as easy as your regular post workout stretch and everything in between. It is definitely possible for yoga to help you lose weight and/or get the body you want.\\n\\n10. Can I do yoga if I’m injured or have a physical disability?\\nYes, you can! Here at MyYogaTeacher, we feel strongly that yoga is for every body. Meaning any body type, shape, size, and all ability levels. Our highly trained and experienced expert yoga teachers from India come packing credentials and tools to help you practice yoga in a way that is safe and works for you!\\n\\n11. Why should I start practicing yoga anyway? \\nA regular yoga practice provides benefits far beyond what any other type of exercise will do! Why? Because yoga is a whole health form of practice. Everything you do in yoga positively affects your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and the benefits carry over to your life from day to day. Yoga cures things like back pain, joint pain, lowers blood pressure, provides mental clarity and focus, reduces blood sugar, promotes healing, and so much more.\\nWe guess the question is, why \\nwouldn’t\\n you want to start practicing yoga?!\\nMost, if not all, of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga instructors are \\nmore\\n than qualified to help you! We value authentic, traditional yoga and truly care about the health and wellbeing of our students. For us, yoga isn’t just a class. It’s the way we live our life.\\nNot a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n102 expert\\n, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from\\nThe ability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your faves\\nAccess to unlimited group classes\\n, taught \\nlive\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of a HUGE community\\n of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about you!\\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here\\n"},"category":["yoga"]},{"id":"cl5vfsl7v3uzd0biu1vu080tn","slug":"benefits-of-sound-healing","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"The Not-So-Secret Benefits of Sound Healing: When Music is Medicine","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Ever wondered what all the hype is about sound healing meditation? Bowls and chanting and music without words? Check it out here!","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Ever wondered what all the hype is about sound healing meditation? Bowls and chanting and music without words? Check it out here!","tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-07-21T19:38:57.229678+00:00","coverUrl":"yceufd0mdixpbsqnowqt.jpg","content":{"text":"It’s no secret that music is old, ancient in fact. Humans have been making and listening to music for millenia…\\nthousands\\n of years. While the origins of music may be a bit of a mystery, it is obvious that humans respond to it mentally, emotionally, and physically.\\nMusic is medicine with absolutely no negative physiological side effects.\\nOur bodies emit energy, just like every other thing (living or not) on this planet. And when we are exposed to certain frequencies of music, which is also energy, our bodies respond to it. Sometimes, the vibration from music alone can positively impact our body. \\nScience has proven that sound healing is an effective tool to treat physical pain as well as emotional and mental distress. However, anecdotally, music has shown to be a powerful source of healing for many people in many ways.\\nHere at MyYogaTeacher, we believe wholeheartedly in the power of sound healing. We don’t teach it just because it’s an ancient, traditional practice. It truly benefits our students’ mental, physical, and emotional health!\\nNot a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n102 expert\\n, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from\\nThe ability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your faves\\nAccess to unlimited group classes\\n, taught \\nlive\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of a HUGE community\\n of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about you!\\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here\\n!\\nLet’s discuss the benefits of sound healing!\\n\\n\n\\nSound healing meditation helps with pain management\\nThe most common form of pain management, particularly in America, is over-the-counter and prescription medications. Increasingly more people are seeking alternative pain management techniques due to the negative side effects of these medications.\\nAlso known in the scientific world as \\nvibroacoustic therapy\\n, sound healing has been proven to improve physical pain from illnesses and diseases such as:\\nFibromyalgia\\nArthritis\\nCOVID-19\\nBone issues (such as heal spurs)\\nCerebral palsy\\nScience of how sound therapy improves pain\\nSound therapy and sound meditation has also been shown to alleviate menstrual symptoms, postoperative pain, and reduces muscle pain and stiffness. \\nHow? Sound therapy lowers your blood pressure and improves circulation, both of which affect pain intensity. Additionally, sound works through the vibrational tactile sensors in the body, stimulating the touch fibers that affect pain perception.\\nSound vibrations that match the vibration of the energy of healthy cells in the body have also been shown to heal the body and bring it back to a harmonious energy state. Scientists all over the world have created devices of all sorts that emulate the vibrational waves of different parts of the body in order to provide healing.\\nAt MyYogaTeacher, you don’t need any devices to participate in sound healing! Many of our instructors are highly experienced experts in the world of sound healing meditation and provide various types of classes focused on the topic.\\nBesides healing the body and helping with pain management, sound meditations are beneficial in other ways as well.\\n\\n\\nSound meditation improves mental and emotional health\\nRemember how I mentioned that sound therapy reduces blood pressure and increases blood flow? Lower blood pressure means the body is calming down and not releasing as much cortisol, a stress hormone that is bad for you in high or consistent doses. Improved circulation means your body and mind are receiving more oxygen and nutrient-rich blood, which fuels us and makes us feel more relaxed and invigorated.\\nSound  is a powerful and effective tool for changing one’s brain state, improving mood, reducing anxiety and depression, and calming down the central nervous system.\\nScience behind how sound meditation improves mental health\\nOur brains emit four different types of \\nbrain waves\\n at various times of day:\\nBeta waves\\n are emitted when our brains are the most active, usually during the day or during activity\\nAlpha waves \\noccur when the brain is finished with a task or activity or when one meditates\\nTheta waves \\nare associated with REM sleep, daydreaming, or have highway hypnosis when you’re driving for a long time\\nDelta waves \\noccur when you’re having a dreamless sleep and are the slowest of the four types of waves\\nSound waves occur at all different frequencies. But sound meditation and sound therapy involves music made with an instrument or through chanting at a frequency that matches alpha, theta, or delta waves, depending on the goal of the meditation.\\nThis allows your mind and body to relax deeply while still being conscious. When our brains are conscious but in a meditative trance-like state, we are easily able to release negative thoughts, energy, stress, worries. Our minds are suggestable, malleable to change in thought patterns and behaviors.\\nSound therapy also provides such a deep relaxation that you are refreshed and calm, free from many or all of the anxiety and depressive symptoms you suffered from before the session.\\nRegular sound healing meditations are extremely beneficial for mental health and emotional regulation.\\nAre you interested in learning more about the benefits of sound meditation? Maybe you’re ready to try one of the many sound therapy classes we offer at MyYogaTeacher! All are welcome. There is never any judgment if you don’t know or understand something in our classes. MyYogaTeacher classes are safe places to explore, learn, and grow as a human and a yogi!\\nWe offer 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! And if you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:\\nRadiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness\\n42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!\\nDiscounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!\\nMaking new like-minded friends from around the world\\n\\nGrab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!\\n"},"category":["therapy","emotional_health","anxiety","mental_health"]},{"id":"cl5bqymb5y04c0dk45gnohoyf","slug":"pranayama-and-meditation","author":{"name":"Bodhi","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"The Power of Ancient Pranayama and Meditation Therapy","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga isn't just a physical practice. Explore how the ancient art of pranayama and meditation improves your health and life! ","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Yoga isn't just a physical practice. Explore how the ancient art of pranayama and meditation improves your health and life! ","tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-07-08T00:56:10.86197+00:00","coverUrl":"khqj05yqx4ahb88hp6pf.jpg","content":{"text":"Are you familiar with the term pranayama? If you practice yoga in a western yoga studio or only use yoga as a physical practice to strengthen, tone, and become more flexible, then the word “pranayama” might not be a word you resonate with.\\nAnd that’s ok! That’s why I’m here!\\nIn Sanskrit, the word “pranayama” means “to have control of your vital life force.” Generally, this refers to yogic breathing and/or breath work. It is the practice of regulating breath.\\nPranayama is a main component of yoga, often practiced in conjunction with traditional meditation sessions but also used in the physical practice of yoga as well.\\nThere are so many benefits to pranayama and yogic breathing that I can’t even get to them all here. But for those of you who are familiar with pranayama and have experience with various forms of yogic breathing techniques, I teach several intermediate and advanced level pranayama and meditation sessions at MyYogaTeacher!\\nIf you’re not a MyYogaTeacher member, I encourage you to grab your 2-week free trial by clicking the link below! No credit card required.\\nWe offer 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! And if you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:\\nRadiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness\\n42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!\\nDiscounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!\\nMaking new like-minded friends from around the world\\n\\nGrab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!\\n\\nFor those of you who haven’t yet been exposed to the power of ancient pranayama and meditation therapy, let me explain…\\n\\n\nDifferent types of pranayama\\nThere are many different ways to practice yogic breathing. All of them are beneficial in different ways. For beginners, it’s important to learn about the ancient pranayama techniques from a yoga instructor who is experienced in the practices and qualified to teach them!\\nSome of the different types of pranayama include:\\nHumming bee breath\\nVictorious breath\\nAlternate nostril breathing\\nBellows breath\\nHissing breath\\nPranayama is a form of meditation. Meditation is a form of therapy. An ancient form of physical, mental and emotional healing that I’ll discuss here!\\n\\n\\nPranayama and the central nervous system\\nBecause breathing is a natural, unconscious process, we tend to not think about it unless there’s something wrong with our respiratory system. We undervalue the ability of breath to enhance our health and life.\\nHowever, breathing exercises have therapeutic effects on our central nervous system. If anecdotal evidence from ancient times to present wasn’t enough, researchers have now proven in multitudes of studies that purposeful yogic breathwork:\\nIncreases oxygen to your brain and vital organs\\nDecreases cortisol levels that can cause inflammation and compromised immunity\\nImproves sleep quality and quantity while also reducing snoring and sleep apnea\\nReduces high blood pressure\\nImproves lung function\\nEnhances cognitive performance\\nAnd so much more!\\nTraditional meditation and breathing sessions, when practiced regularly, can literally transform your life. Which makes sense since breath is, quite literally, your \\nlife force\\n.\\n\\n\\nThe mental and emotional power of pranayama\\nMany times, our mental and emotional state is a reflection of our physiololgical one. When we’re in chronic pain, struggling with illness or disease, or our bodies are trying to heal from an injury, we may struggle with depression, anxiety, anger. We may not think as clearly or make the best decisions.\\nHowever, mental and emotional struggle can come from other things too. Trauma, abuse, neglect, loss of a loved one, chemical imbalances, life stressors, and not living in the present moment.\\nYogic breathing techniques and meditation practices benefit our mental and emotional wellbeing, whether it’s from physiological problems or not.\\nAncient pranayama sessions (such as the ones I focus on in some of my sessions and workshops) address the five primary currents of breath, or vital force, and these currents are specific to certain regions of the body. They’re called the five prana vayus.\\nPracticing breathing exercises that correspond to these prana vayus is a powerful tool to improve our mental and emotional health. Studies show that yogic breathing:\\nIncreases mindfulness, helping us to stay present and not worry about future or past\\nActivates our parasympathetic nervous system (aka the rest and digest system)\\nHelps our body release feel good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins\\nIncreases self-awareness, which helps us address our emotional health in a positive way\\nDecreases pain and tension, which often contributes to negative mental and emotional states\\nThere is so much that ancient pranayama and meditation does to improve your life! \\nTherapeutic meditation and yogic breathwork isn’t to be taken lightly. If you are just beginning your yoga journey and are interested in how other aspects of your yoga practice, such as breathwork and meditation, will bring healing and harmony to your world, I do recommend seeking out a highly qualified yoga instructor to guide you.\\nMost, if not all, of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga instructors are \\nmore\\n than qualified to help you! We value authentic, traditional yoga and truly care about the health and wellbeing of our students. For us, yoga isn’t just a class. It’s the way we live our life.\\nNot a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n102 expert\\n, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from\\nThe ability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your faves\\nAccess to unlimited group classes\\n, taught \\nlive\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of a HUGE community\\n of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about you!\\n\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here\\n\\n"},"category":["emotional_health","meditation","mental_health","therapy"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"ckwv07gf4j0rs0c731n9qyawp","slug":"hardest-yoga-poses","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"How to Land the Top 5 Impossibly Possible Yoga Poses","createdAt":"2021-12-06T18:25:16.642662+00:00","coverUrl":"snoarojvww2rcerbmheq.jpg","content":{"text":"No matter where you are in your yoga journey, there will always be poses you are striving to master! Even masters of yoga haven’t mastered everything!\\nAnd that’s completely ok. Wonderful, even!\\nStriving to achieve more advanced poses means you are always growing, learning, and your yoga journey will continue to be interesting and motivating. It also means you are constantly learning more about yourself, becoming more self aware, and improving your mental, emotional, and physical health.\\nThere is also always room for better alignment, more flexibility, and more strength.\\nWith all of that in mind, we understand that there are poses many yogis find “impossible” to achieve.\\nThis is one of the reasons MyYogaTeacher offers 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! Because sometimes, intermediate and advanced yogis need that undivided attention, more feedback about alignment, and a bigger push to make it through those plateaus. So they \\ncan\\n land those “impossible” poses!\\nIf you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:\\nRadiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness\\n42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!\\nDiscounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!\\nMaking new like-minded friends from around the world\\n\\nGrab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!\\n\\nIn the meantime, let’s talk about 5 poses that are entirely possible for you to achieve and how to do just that!\\n\\n\\n1. One-handed tree pose\\nOne of the most important things to remember when attempting difficult poses is to start with the simplest version of the pose and work your way up! \\nFor instance, you might start learning how to achieve one-handed tree pose by beginning with mastering a normal handstand or by practicing your handstand poses against a wall. Half handstand, bolstered handstand, and split handstands held against a wall for support are all great ways to build up to one-handed tree pose. \\nAlso, building strength in your arms, shoulders, back, and core are important for achieving this pose. \\nOne handed tree pose should only be attempted under the supervision of an experienced yoga instructor.\\nHard? Absolutely. Impossible? Definitely not!\\n\\n\\n\n2. Destroyer of the Universe Pose\\nThis pose may \\nlook\\n like the most difficult of all the poses we’re discussing today, but it’s honestly one of the “easier” ones for advanced yogis to master! \\nDestroyer of the Universe also packs many wellness benefits, such as curing indigestion, gas, constipation, relief of sinusitis and breathing difficulties, and, of course, building strength and flexibility in areas of the body that may not get a lot of attention.\\nPre-pose mastery of plank, side plank, and side plank with one leg lifted is important before attempting this pose. You will also need a lot of flexibility in your hips and hamstrings. However, the pose itself is quite simple.\\nFrom side plank, you will release your bottom leg down, bend your knee and bring that same leg up and behind your head. There are many variations of this pose leading up to the full version, though, so don’t be afraid to work on this pose in baby steps!\\n\\n\\n\n3. Scorpion Pose\\nScorpion pose, and its many even more difficult versions, is one of \\nthe\\n most advanced poses a yogi can practice. But it is entirely doable (yep, even the variation that’s done on your elbows!)\\nWhile Scorpion Pose is highly energizing physically and mentally, you should be able to fairly easily do poses such as handstand, headstand, camel pose, and dolphin pose before attempting this one. You’ll need to have excellent back flexibility, super strong arms, shoulders and core, and a high level of mental focus and balance.\\nThe actual steps to completing this pose are fairly simple if you’re already familiar with the prep poses we mentioned above!\\nWe definitely recommend some 1:1 attention from an experienced and expert yoga teacher when attempting this pose for the first time!\\n\\n\\n\n4. Yogic Sleep Pose\\nYogic Sleep Pose \\nis\\n an advanced pose for sure, but it begins with one of our favorite “easy” poses, Happy Baby! So you’ll want to be very comfortable with the Happy Baby pose before attempting this one.\\nWhile Yogic Sleep Pose reduces anxiety, promotes calmness, and can, in fact, prepare your body to sleep, don’t let this pose stress you out before you even get started! You’ll want to have very flexible hips to achieve this pose.\\nPoses like low lunge, high lunge, butterfly pose, pigeon pose, reclined pigeon pose, side angle stretch, and triangle pose are all great poses to practice before attempting Yogic Sleep pose.\\nWe’re pretty confident this one is safe to do on your own without supervision, but be sure to keep your neck stable and in a neutral position to avoid straining the neck muscles or causing injury.\\n\\n\\n\n5. Fallen Angel Pose\\nThis one even \\nlooks\\n like a doozy of a pose!\\nBefore we talk about this one, it’s important to note that, despite what it looks like, there should be virtually \\nno\\n weight placed on the neck or side of the neck. The weight bearing will be almost completely in your arms and shoulders.\\nYou should’ve mastered (and continued to practice) poses such as, crow pose, side crow pose, revolved side angle pose, revolved chair pose, and supine twist before attempting Fallen Angel. \\nHaving a very strong core is also important for this pose as well! \\nThis pose is very challenging, but definitely doable with the appropriate guidance and attention of an experienced yoga instructor.\\nAs a matter of fact, here at MyYogaTeacher, we believe that one of the main reasons yogis \\ndon’t\\n master – or even attempt – some of the most challenging yoga poses is because they are intimidated by and scared of them!\\nAnd rightfully so. No one wants to injure themselves attempting a hard yoga pose, right?\\nThis doesn’t mean the poses are impossible. It just means yogis need:\\nA plan for how to accomplish the desired poses \\nGuidance in proper strength training \\nPrep pose work \\nAlignment corrections so they can possess excellent alignment.\\nGood thing MyYogaTeacher has several solution options for that! If you haven’t checked out our affordable 1:1 membership plans,\\n you can sign up for your 2-week free trial and get a look at what’s available to you here!\\n\\nJoin the community of members who are really enjoying the perks of 1:1 instruction at MyYogaTeacher!\\n“Doing yoga 1:1 I get to practice with one teacher who knows what I need and can track progress.” - Erin, MYT member since October 2019\\n“Making a correction with 1:1 yoga is way better than any corrections that are ever made in a group class.” - Michael, MYT member since October 2019\\n“There is more focus on your alignment and you get more personal attention with 1:1. You make progress a lot quicker because the teacher is able to fully focus on you and change the techniques based on your body type and need.” - Kashmira, MYT member since November 2019\\n\\nLearn more and sign up here!\\n\\n\n"}},{"id":"cks7yjh00470c0b80vw1hl7kq","slug":"community-values","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"The MyYogaTeacher Community Values","createdAt":"2021-08-11T20:41:06.909204+00:00","coverUrl":"b6exgjbx230myvqh9n3s.jpg","content":{"text":"The MyYogaTeacher staff and teachers show up happy and full of energy because we’re excited to help you and all MYT students to live healthier and happier lives!\\nWe value the health and happiness of our entire community\\nWe value personal growth (intellectual, emotional, and healing)\\nWe value nature's wisdom\\nWe value Yoga\\nMYT has become a global community. As we grow, we need your input and feedback to make sure we stay true to our roots. You can always connect with us through conversation with our staff, \\nemail\\n, or session reviews – \\nyour voice is heard\\n.\\n“I went to yoga and I was like, ‘I can't do this!’ Then when I go to get out of class I'm like springing up... happy girl! It's made a huge difference. I think everyone, if they can sign up for yoga, they should sign up!”\\n- Ursula Maunder - MYT Member\\nWe want you to feel as happy and empowered as Ursula! \\nOur Mission: make the world a healthier and happier place \\nWe believe yoga, live classes, and human connection has the power to transform the world – one person at a time.\\nRight now, we’re in an epidemic of stress, isolation, and loneliness. Human connection can help people overcome life's biggest challenges. So it is more important than ever to use technology to create deep and meaningful connections.\\nYoga provides a natural way to solve so many problems. It can give you (and most people) good health, happiness, and spiritual well-being.\\nYoga has been used to help with physical and mental health for thousands of years. If you’re struggling with your mental health, physical pain, or just need a way to wind down – we’re here to help. If you want to feel better in your body, stronger, more flexible – we’re here to help.\\nMost of all, MyYogaTeacher is a place for all of us to grow together!\\n\\nCommunity Values of MyYogaTeacher\\nAt \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n we take our values very seriously in order to benefit not only our members, but everyone involved here at MYT. \\nWe strive to incorporate our mission and values in our everyday actions. One of our main values is the health and happiness of the students. \\nWe try to achieve this through thoughtfully listening to your feedback and implementing it to the best of our abilities. \\nWe also value personal growth - physically, mentally, emotionally, or even healing. \\nWe try to offer classes that would most optimize all of those things for the students. \\nThis would include Yoga For Stress & Anxiety, Yoga for Boosting Immunity, Yoga for Healthy Hair & Skin, and many more. Not only does this include mental health but physical health as well. \\nA few examples of what we can offer for healing would include ​​Yoga for Back Health, Yoga for Weight Loss, Therapeutic Yoga For Thyroid, and many others. \\nWe hope that through these classes it can help our students grow in all aspects of themselves. \\nOur belief is that my own personal evolution can make the world a better place. \\nOur values are what strives us to do what we do here at \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n. "}}],"relatedPosts":[],"blogContent":{"id":"cl60y1ikp2srx0ak63fnq2txk","slug":"7-days-of-relaxation","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Celebrating National Relaxation Day With MyYogaTeacher: Free 7 Days of Relaxation Event","createdAt":"2022-07-25T16:08:37.667528+00:00","coverUrl":"i9lswae7b72hwhv8bjas.png","seoDescription":"Join the free Seven Day Relaxation event hosted by MyYogaTeacher! You'll find 7 days of free yoga and meditation sessions that help you relax!","content":{"text":"August 12-18\\nKeep reading to learn more and sign up for some very special sessions!\\nThe pandemic, politics, climate change, a recession and inflation…these things do not have to define your mental and emotional status! You \\ncan\\n experience deep relaxation in the midst of stress and chaos.\\nWe've put together an entire schedule of classes dedicated to helping you relax deeply, no matter what's going on at home, at work, or in the world.\\nIf you were more relaxed, more calm, more present – what would your home life look like? What would your work life look like? Now do you think it's worth carving out a few hours for yourself, to relax, to connect with WHY you do what you do? (ie. the love you feel for these people in your life)\\n[CTA-DEFAULT]\\nThis event is completely free. It starts on August 12 and goes through to August 18th.\\nNote\\n: If you signed up for a free trial more than two weeks ago, your free access is probably gone. No worries, if you want to attend any of the sessions - send an email to care@myyogateacher.com and say “Please restart my trial so I can join the Relaxation Day event!” And, as always with MyYogaTeacher, these sessions are all live, interactive, and online. So you can learn from master yogis, in India, from the comfort of your home!\\n\\nAnd yes, we are going to keep many of these relaxation sessions going even after the free event ends. So if you're a member and you're reading this, you get to continue to soak up the mellow vibes.\\nBring your friends and family!\\nYou're welcome to invite your family members, friends, or anyone you think could benefit from a little stress relief. In fact, we encourage you to do this with your entire family! Imagine what your household would look like if everyone was a little more at ease, peaceful, and patient.\\nThere are 23 classes being offered for this event (a lot, right?!). Including our very special featured class with the amazing Dr. Savitha Kootil!\\nBreathing Life Back Into Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Savitha Kootil\\nDr. Kootil takes a holistic approach to health. She offers patients, and those feeling anxiety and stress, various breathing, meditation, and mindfulness tips that are grounded in yoga philosophy. “I tell patients that yoga is not just a physical practice with difficult poses, but also a mental practice that can help with breathing, posture, and feeling better emotionally,” says Dr. Kootil. Her webinar “Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental & Emotional Wellbeing” will address how people can take control of their emotions and thoughts which are making them feel angry, depressed, helpless, inert, sad, or scared. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\n\\n                                      \\nClick here to see a zoomed in version of the schedule\\n\\n\\nPartner Tantra Yoga (Building Your Relationship in New Light) with Niyata and Bodhi\\nPeople practice couple/partner tantra to feel connected to their partner on a higher level. Strengthens relations. Tantric techniques involve the five senses and their intimate understanding, which leads to new discoveries about yourself and the person you are practicing with.Tantric yoga demands your full focus, which will allow you to connect and reflect. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBhakti Yoga (Bhajan,Kirtan and Mantra Chanting) with Niyata\\nThis practice has been found to provide a number of physical and mental health benefits, such as increased energy and stamina, reduced anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as improved sleep quality, enhanced self-esteem and self worth.  It improves overall psychological well being. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nLove and Kindness Meditation (Metta Meditation) with Preeti\\nLoving-kindness meditation or ‘Metta’ meditation is an ultimate form of generous and selfless love towards ourselves and others.It is the simplest meditation. You will become more self-accepting than ever andl feel a deep sense of emotional strength that balances your thoughts and actions. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nMeditation For Sleep - Golden Light Meditation with Preeti\\nThis is a simple method of transforming your energy and leading to a deep state of rest. If you are seeking restful sleep and refreshed mornings, this is the perfect class for you. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nLaughter Yoga (Hasyayoga) with Sujit\\nLaughter yoga helps to ease anxiety and helps with depression ... simply by allowing you to stay in the present moment. These exercises are value based, playful and Yogic but they are all ultimately about letting go and are very diaphragmatic. It helps to bring oxygen to the brain and all the cells in our body and helps to release all the feel good chemicals and endorphins. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nMantra,Mudra and Meditation with Bodhi\\n Chanting mantras has the power to transform our mind, body, and spirit. When we recite any mantras mantra, it creates vibrations in our whole body. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our brain. So mantras can make a profound impact onour mind. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nTheta Meditation: Accessing the brain power with Bodhi\\nCreated for deep relaxation, this class uses theta waves. Theta activity has a frequency of 3.5 to 7.5 Hz and is classed as a “slow” activity. It is seen in connection with creativity, intuition, daydreaming, and fantasizing and is a repository for memories, emotions, and sensations. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nPranic Energization Technique (PET) with Bodhi\\nWhat is PET? An advanced Yogic meditation technique where we use our Prana Shakti to energize the whole body. It can strengthen the immune defense system of the body. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nTrataka - Candlelight Meditation with Akshay\\n Using the candlelight we gaze at the flame learning to train the eyes not to blink. It gives great relaxation to the eyes and nervous system. The benefits of Trataka candlelight meditation: increased cognitive performance and focus. improved sleep quality. improved eye health. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nVipaasana Meditation with Akshay\\nVipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them. Vipassana can reduce stress and anxiety, which may have benefits for substance use. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nYoga Nidra with Shivayogi\\nSome relaxation breathing techniques. Holding longer restorative poses before bed helps your body find restful sleep that leaves you waking up refreshed and ready for the day. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nStretch and Breath with Shrutika\\nA simple practice of stretching, connected with your breath, to improve elasticity and muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased range of motion, muscle control, and flexibility. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nRestorative yoga for deep relaxation with Swathi\\nRestorative yoga allows the body to slow down & relax with 4-6 poses/asanas per session, each pose is held for longer duration. This Practice will help to relieve chronic stress, improve sleep, improve digestion, balance your Blood Pressure, reduce muscle tension & general fatigue. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nKriya, Pranayama and Meditation with Rohan\\nThis practice focuses on breathwork and using breath and meditation to relax, rejuvenate, and heal the mind, body, and spirit. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nKundalini Yoga-Breathing,Movement and Meditation with Bodhi\\nKriyas are a set of purifying practices intended to help the body to clear energy pathways and strengthen the immune system. Simple kriyas can be included in a daily practice to boost self-confidence and promote vibrant health. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBreathing & Meditation with Trupti\\nMeditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBreathing & Meditation with Archana\\nMeditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. Meditation is a great way to restore energy to a tired mind and help you gain mental focus and clarity. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nBreath & Flow with Bharath\\nA Yoga class for all! This class introduces foundational yoga asanas combined with a full-body flow which will help to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate. In addition to asana, the class includes opportunities for pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nChakras & Sound Healing with Abhishek\\nChakra meditation followed by bamboo flute and jaw harp. Greater and faster ability to heal your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional self. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nKundalini with Sujit\\nA Kundalini practice is enlivening and even beginners will feel a sense of awakening. The breathing techniques are used to stimulate the nervous system, leaving the mind feeling sharp and alive. Kundalini yoga uses the breath, postures, and meditation. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nLaughter Yoga with Kanika\\nThis modern exercise involves prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.  much playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nYoga for Stress & Anxiety with Nandeep\\nThis is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, kriyas, pranayama, deep relaxation & meditation. With a regular yoga practice, your stress hormone levels drop & your body functioning improves thus creating an environment for your mind to effectively manage stress. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\n\\nJoin the MyYogaTeacher team and community for this rejuvenating 7 day event from August 12-18!\\n","html":"<h2>August 12-18</h2><h4>Keep reading to learn more and sign up for some very special sessions!</h4><p>The pandemic, politics, climate change, a recession and inflation…these things do not have to define your mental and emotional status! You <em>can</em> experience deep relaxation in the midst of stress and chaos.</p><p>We&#39;ve put together an entire schedule of classes dedicated to helping you relax deeply, no matter what&#39;s going on at home, at work, or in the world.</p><p>If you were more relaxed, more calm, more present – what would your home life look like? What would your work life look like? Now do you think it&#39;s worth carving out a few hours for yourself, to relax, to connect with WHY you do what you do? (ie. the love you feel for these people in your life)</p><p>[CTA-DEFAULT]</p><h3><strong>This event is completely free. It starts on August 12 and goes through to August 18th.</strong></h3><blockquote><em><strong>Note</strong></em><em>: If you signed up for a free trial more than two weeks ago, your free access is probably gone. No worries, if you want to attend any of the sessions - send an email to care@myyogateacher.com and say “Please restart my trial so I can join the Relaxation Day event!” And, as always with MyYogaTeacher, these sessions are all live, interactive, and online. So you can learn from master yogis, in India, from the comfort of your home!</em></blockquote><p></p><p>And yes, we are going to keep many of these relaxation sessions going even after the free event ends. So if you&#39;re a member and you&#39;re reading this, you get to continue to soak up the mellow vibes.</p><h2>Bring your friends and family!</h2><p>You&#39;re welcome to invite your family members, friends, or anyone you think could benefit from a little stress relief. In fact, we encourage you to do this with your entire family! Imagine what your household would look like if everyone was a little more at ease, peaceful, and patient.</p><h2>There are 23 classes being offered for this event (a lot, right?!). Including our very special featured class with the amazing Dr. Savitha Kootil!</h2><h2><u>Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Savitha Kootil</u></h2><p>Dr. Kootil takes a holistic approach to health. She offers patients, and those feeling anxiety and stress, various breathing, meditation, and mindfulness tips that are grounded in yoga philosophy. “I tell patients that yoga is not just a physical practice with difficult poses, but also a mental practice that can help with breathing, posture, and feeling better emotionally,” says Dr. Kootil. Her webinar “Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental &amp; Emotional Wellbeing” will address how people can take control of their emotions and thoughts which are making them feel angry, depressed, helpless, inert, sad, or scared. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-life-back-into-your-mental-and-emotional-wellbeing\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-life-back-into-your-mental-and-emotional-wellbeing\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/output=format:webp/output=format:jpg/WKf3bYGPTrGx5w3SSRPX\" alt=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\" title=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event.jpg\" width=\"3846\" height=\"1230\" /><p><em>                                      </em><a target='_blank' title=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing\"><em>Click here to see a zoomed in version of the schedule</em></a></p><p></p><h2><u>Partner Tantra Yoga (Building Your Relationship in New Light) with Niyata and Bodhi</u></h2><p>People practice couple/partner tantra to feel connected to their partner on a higher level. Strengthens relations. Tantric techniques involve the five senses and their intimate understanding, which leads to new discoveries about yourself and the person you are practicing with.Tantric yoga demands your full focus, which will allow you to connect and reflect. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/partner-tantra-yoga-building-your-relationship-in-new-light\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/partner-tantra-yoga-building-your-relationship-in-new-light\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Bhakti Yoga (Bhajan,Kirtan and Mantra Chanting) with Niyata</u></h2><p>This practice has been found to provide a number of physical and mental health benefits, such as increased energy and stamina, reduced anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as improved sleep quality, enhanced self-esteem and self worth.  It improves overall psychological well being. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/bhakti-yoga-bhajan-kirtan-and-mantra-chanting\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/bhakti-yoga-bhajan-kirtan-and-mantra-chanting\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Love and Kindness Meditation (Metta Meditation) with Preeti</u></h2><p>Loving-kindness meditation or ‘Metta’ meditation is an ultimate form of generous and selfless love towards ourselves and others.It is the simplest meditation. You will become more self-accepting than ever andl feel a deep sense of emotional strength that balances your thoughts and actions. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/love-and-kindness-meditation-metta-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/love-and-kindness-meditation-metta-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Meditation For Sleep - Golden Light Meditation with Preeti</u></h2><p>This is a simple method of transforming your energy and leading to a deep state of rest. If you are seeking restful sleep and refreshed mornings, this is the perfect class for you. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/meditation-for-sleep-golden-light-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/meditation-for-sleep-golden-light-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Laughter Yoga (Hasyayoga) with Sujit</u></h2><p>Laughter yoga helps to ease anxiety and helps with depression ... simply by allowing you to stay in the present moment. These exercises are value based, playful and Yogic but they are all ultimately about letting go and are very diaphragmatic. It helps to bring oxygen to the brain and all the cells in our body and helps to release all the feel good chemicals and endorphins. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-hasyayoga\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-hasyayoga\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Mantra,Mudra and Meditation with Bodhi</u></h2><p> Chanting mantras has the power to transform our mind, body, and spirit. When we recite any mantras mantra, it creates vibrations in our whole body. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our brain. So mantras can make a profound impact onour mind. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/mantra-mudra-and-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/mantra-mudra-and-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Theta Meditation: Accessing the brain power with Bodhi</u></h2><p>Created for deep relaxation, this class uses theta waves. Theta activity has a frequency of 3.5 to 7.5 Hz and is classed as a “slow” activity. It is seen in connection with creativity, intuition, daydreaming, and fantasizing and is a repository for memories, emotions, and sensations. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/theta-meditation-accessing-the-brain-power\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/theta-meditation-accessing-the-brain-power\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Pranic Energization Technique (PET) with Bodhi</u></h2><p>What is PET? An advanced Yogic meditation technique where we use our Prana Shakti to energize the whole body. It can strengthen the immune defense system of the body. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/pranic-energization-technique(PET)\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/pranic-energization-technique(PET)\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Trataka - Candlelight Meditation with Akshay</u></h2><p> Using the candlelight we gaze at the flame learning to train the eyes not to blink. It gives great relaxation to the eyes and nervous system. The benefits of Trataka candlelight meditation: increased cognitive performance and focus. improved sleep quality. improved eye health. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/trataka-candle-light-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/trataka-candle-light-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Vipaasana Meditation with Akshay</u></h2><p>Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them. Vipassana can reduce stress and anxiety, which may have benefits for substance use. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/vipassana-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/vipassana-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Yoga Nidra with Shivayogi</u></h2><p>Some relaxation breathing techniques. Holding longer restorative poses before bed helps your body find restful sleep that leaves you waking up refreshed and ready for the day. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Yoga-nidra_Shivayogi-Diggimath_8bbc8\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Yoga-nidra_Shivayogi-Diggimath_8bbc8\">Click here to find out more or book this session</a></p><h2><u>Stretch and Breath with Shrutika</u></h2><p>A simple practice of stretching, connected with your breath, to improve elasticity and muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased range of motion, muscle control, and flexibility. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/stretch-and-breathe-for-beginner-level-by-Shrutika\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/stretch-and-breathe-for-beginner-level-by-Shrutika\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Restorative yoga for deep relaxation with Swathi</u></h2><p>Restorative yoga allows the body to slow down &amp; relax with 4-6 poses/asanas per session, each pose is held for longer duration. This Practice will help to relieve chronic stress, improve sleep, improve digestion, balance your Blood Pressure, reduce muscle tension &amp; general fatigue. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/restorative-yoga-for-deep-relaxation-by-swathi\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/restorative-yoga-for-deep-relaxation-by-swathi\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Kriya, Pranayama and Meditation with Rohan</u></h2><p>This practice focuses on breathwork and using breath and meditation to relax, rejuvenate, and heal the mind, body, and spirit. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kriya-pranayama-and-meditation-by-rohan\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kriya-pranayama-and-meditation-by-rohan\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Kundalini Yoga-Breathing,Movement and Meditation with Bodhi</u></h2><p>Kriyas are a set of purifying practices intended to help the body to clear energy pathways and strengthen the immune system. Simple kriyas can be included in a daily practice to boost self-confidence and promote vibrant health. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Kundalini-Yoga-And-Breathwork_Bodhi-Abhishek-Singh_71c630d\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Kundalini-Yoga-And-Breathwork_Bodhi-Abhishek-Singh_71c630d\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breathing &amp; Meditation with Trupti</u></h3><p>Meditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation-by-trupti\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation-by-trupti\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breathing &amp; Meditation with Archana</u></h3><p>Meditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. Meditation is a great way to restore energy to a tired mind and help you gain mental focus and clarity. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breath &amp; Flow with Bharath</u></h3><p>A Yoga class for all! This class introduces foundational yoga asanas combined with a full-body flow which will help to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate. In addition to asana, the class includes opportunities for pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathe-and-flow-by-bharath\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathe-and-flow-by-bharath\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Chakras &amp; Sound Healing with Abhishek</u></h3><p>Chakra meditation followed by bamboo flute and jaw harp. Greater and faster ability to heal your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional self. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/chakras-and-sound-healing-by-abhishek\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/chakras-and-sound-healing-by-abhishek\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Kundalini with Sujit</u></h3><p>A Kundalini practice is enlivening and even beginners will feel a sense of awakening. The breathing techniques are used to stimulate the nervous system, leaving the mind feeling sharp and alive. Kundalini yoga uses the breath, postures, and meditation. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kundalini-by-sujit\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kundalini-by-sujit\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Laughter Yoga with Kanika</u></h3><p>This modern exercise involves prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.  much playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-by-kanika\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-by-kanika\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Yoga for Stress &amp; Anxiety with Nandeep</u></h3><p>This is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, kriyas, pranayama, deep relaxation &amp; meditation. With a regular yoga practice, your stress hormone levels drop &amp; your body functioning improves thus creating an environment for your mind to effectively manage stress. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-stress-and-anxiety-beginner-level-by-Nandeep\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-stress-and-anxiety-beginner-level-by-Nandeep\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><p></p><h2>Join the MyYogaTeacher team and community for this rejuvenating 7 day event from August 12-18!</h2><p></p>"},"category":["myYogaTeacher","yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[{"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event":"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing"}]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<h2>August 12-18</h2><h4>Keep reading to learn more and sign up for some very special sessions!</h4><p>The pandemic, politics, climate change, a recession and inflation…these things do not have to define your mental and emotional status! You <em>can</em> experience deep relaxation in the midst of stress and chaos.</p><p>We&#39;ve put together an entire schedule of classes dedicated to helping you relax deeply, no matter what&#39;s going on at home, at work, or in the world.</p><p>If you were more relaxed, more calm, more present – what would your home life look like? What would your work life look like? Now do you think it&#39;s worth carving out a few hours for yourself, to relax, to connect with WHY you do what you do? (ie. the love you feel for these people in your life)</p>"},{"type":"CTA","value":"[CTA-DEFAULT]"},{"type":"HTML","value":"<h3><strong>This event is completely free. It starts on August 12 and goes through to August 18th.</strong></h3><blockquote><em><strong>Note</strong></em><em>: If you signed up for a free trial more than two weeks ago, your free access is probably gone. No worries, if you want to attend any of the sessions - send an email to care@myyogateacher.com and say “Please restart my trial so I can join the Relaxation Day event!” And, as always with MyYogaTeacher, these sessions are all live, interactive, and online. So you can learn from master yogis, in India, from the comfort of your home!</em></blockquote><p></p><p>And yes, we are going to keep many of these relaxation sessions going even after the free event ends. So if you&#39;re a member and you&#39;re reading this, you get to continue to soak up the mellow vibes.</p><h2>Bring your friends and family!</h2><p>You&#39;re welcome to invite your family members, friends, or anyone you think could benefit from a little stress relief. In fact, we encourage you to do this with your entire family! Imagine what your household would look like if everyone was a little more at ease, peaceful, and patient.</p><h2>There are 23 classes being offered for this event (a lot, right?!). Including our very special featured class with the amazing Dr. Savitha Kootil!</h2><h2><u>Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Savitha Kootil</u></h2><p>Dr. Kootil takes a holistic approach to health. She offers patients, and those feeling anxiety and stress, various breathing, meditation, and mindfulness tips that are grounded in yoga philosophy. “I tell patients that yoga is not just a physical practice with difficult poses, but also a mental practice that can help with breathing, posture, and feeling better emotionally,” says Dr. Kootil. Her webinar “Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental &amp; Emotional Wellbeing” will address how people can take control of their emotions and thoughts which are making them feel angry, depressed, helpless, inert, sad, or scared. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-life-back-into-your-mental-and-emotional-wellbeing\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-life-back-into-your-mental-and-emotional-wellbeing\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><p></p><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/output=format:webp/output=format:jpg/WKf3bYGPTrGx5w3SSRPX\" \n                alt=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\"\n                title=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/output=format:webp/output=format:jpg/WKf3bYGPTrGx5w3SSRPX\"\n                alt=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\"\n                title=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/output=format:webp/output=format:jpg/WKf3bYGPTrGx5w3SSRPX\"\n                alt=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\"\n                title=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n    \n        </a><p><em>                                      </em><a target='_blank' title=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing\"><em>Click here to see a zoomed in version of the schedule</em></a></p><p></p><h2><u>Partner Tantra Yoga (Building Your Relationship in New Light) with Niyata and Bodhi</u></h2><p>People practice couple/partner tantra to feel connected to their partner on a higher level. Strengthens relations. Tantric techniques involve the five senses and their intimate understanding, which leads to new discoveries about yourself and the person you are practicing with.Tantric yoga demands your full focus, which will allow you to connect and reflect. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/partner-tantra-yoga-building-your-relationship-in-new-light\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/partner-tantra-yoga-building-your-relationship-in-new-light\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Bhakti Yoga (Bhajan,Kirtan and Mantra Chanting) with Niyata</u></h2><p>This practice has been found to provide a number of physical and mental health benefits, such as increased energy and stamina, reduced anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as improved sleep quality, enhanced self-esteem and self worth.  It improves overall psychological well being. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/bhakti-yoga-bhajan-kirtan-and-mantra-chanting\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/bhakti-yoga-bhajan-kirtan-and-mantra-chanting\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Love and Kindness Meditation (Metta Meditation) with Preeti</u></h2><p>Loving-kindness meditation or ‘Metta’ meditation is an ultimate form of generous and selfless love towards ourselves and others.It is the simplest meditation. You will become more self-accepting than ever andl feel a deep sense of emotional strength that balances your thoughts and actions. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/love-and-kindness-meditation-metta-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/love-and-kindness-meditation-metta-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Meditation For Sleep - Golden Light Meditation with Preeti</u></h2><p>This is a simple method of transforming your energy and leading to a deep state of rest. If you are seeking restful sleep and refreshed mornings, this is the perfect class for you. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/meditation-for-sleep-golden-light-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/meditation-for-sleep-golden-light-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Laughter Yoga (Hasyayoga) with Sujit</u></h2><p>Laughter yoga helps to ease anxiety and helps with depression ... simply by allowing you to stay in the present moment. These exercises are value based, playful and Yogic but they are all ultimately about letting go and are very diaphragmatic. It helps to bring oxygen to the brain and all the cells in our body and helps to release all the feel good chemicals and endorphins. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-hasyayoga\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-hasyayoga\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Mantra,Mudra and Meditation with Bodhi</u></h2><p> Chanting mantras has the power to transform our mind, body, and spirit. When we recite any mantras mantra, it creates vibrations in our whole body. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our brain. So mantras can make a profound impact onour mind. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/mantra-mudra-and-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/mantra-mudra-and-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Theta Meditation: Accessing the brain power with Bodhi</u></h2><p>Created for deep relaxation, this class uses theta waves. Theta activity has a frequency of 3.5 to 7.5 Hz and is classed as a “slow” activity. It is seen in connection with creativity, intuition, daydreaming, and fantasizing and is a repository for memories, emotions, and sensations. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/theta-meditation-accessing-the-brain-power\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/theta-meditation-accessing-the-brain-power\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Pranic Energization Technique (PET) with Bodhi</u></h2><p>What is PET? An advanced Yogic meditation technique where we use our Prana Shakti to energize the whole body. It can strengthen the immune defense system of the body. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/pranic-energization-technique(PET)\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/pranic-energization-technique(PET)\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Trataka - Candlelight Meditation with Akshay</u></h2><p> Using the candlelight we gaze at the flame learning to train the eyes not to blink. It gives great relaxation to the eyes and nervous system. The benefits of Trataka candlelight meditation: increased cognitive performance and focus. improved sleep quality. improved eye health. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/trataka-candle-light-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/trataka-candle-light-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Vipaasana Meditation with Akshay</u></h2><p>Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them. Vipassana can reduce stress and anxiety, which may have benefits for substance use. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/vipassana-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/vipassana-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Yoga Nidra with Shivayogi</u></h2><p>Some relaxation breathing techniques. Holding longer restorative poses before bed helps your body find restful sleep that leaves you waking up refreshed and ready for the day. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Yoga-nidra_Shivayogi-Diggimath_8bbc8\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Yoga-nidra_Shivayogi-Diggimath_8bbc8\">Click here to find out more or book this session</a></p><h2><u>Stretch and Breath with Shrutika</u></h2><p>A simple practice of stretching, connected with your breath, to improve elasticity and muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased range of motion, muscle control, and flexibility. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/stretch-and-breathe-for-beginner-level-by-Shrutika\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/stretch-and-breathe-for-beginner-level-by-Shrutika\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Restorative yoga for deep relaxation with Swathi</u></h2><p>Restorative yoga allows the body to slow down &amp; relax with 4-6 poses/asanas per session, each pose is held for longer duration. This Practice will help to relieve chronic stress, improve sleep, improve digestion, balance your Blood Pressure, reduce muscle tension &amp; general fatigue. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/restorative-yoga-for-deep-relaxation-by-swathi\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/restorative-yoga-for-deep-relaxation-by-swathi\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Kriya, Pranayama and Meditation with Rohan</u></h2><p>This practice focuses on breathwork and using breath and meditation to relax, rejuvenate, and heal the mind, body, and spirit. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kriya-pranayama-and-meditation-by-rohan\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kriya-pranayama-and-meditation-by-rohan\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Kundalini Yoga-Breathing,Movement and Meditation with Bodhi</u></h2><p>Kriyas are a set of purifying practices intended to help the body to clear energy pathways and strengthen the immune system. Simple kriyas can be included in a daily practice to boost self-confidence and promote vibrant health. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Kundalini-Yoga-And-Breathwork_Bodhi-Abhishek-Singh_71c630d\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Kundalini-Yoga-And-Breathwork_Bodhi-Abhishek-Singh_71c630d\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breathing &amp; Meditation with Trupti</u></h3><p>Meditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation-by-trupti\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation-by-trupti\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breathing &amp; Meditation with Archana</u></h3><p>Meditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. Meditation is a great way to restore energy to a tired mind and help you gain mental focus and clarity. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breath &amp; Flow with Bharath</u></h3><p>A Yoga class for all! This class introduces foundational yoga asanas combined with a full-body flow which will help to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate. 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It starts on August 12 and goes through to August 18th.\\nNote\\n: If you signed up for a free trial more than two weeks ago, your free access is probably gone. No worries, if you want to attend any of the sessions - send an email to care@myyogateacher.com and say “Please restart my trial so I can join the Relaxation Day event!” And, as always with MyYogaTeacher, these sessions are all live, interactive, and online. So you can learn from master yogis, in India, from the comfort of your home!\\n\\nAnd yes, we are going to keep many of these relaxation sessions going even after the free event ends. So if you're a member and you're reading this, you get to continue to soak up the mellow vibes.\\nBring your friends and family!\\nYou're welcome to invite your family members, friends, or anyone you think could benefit from a little stress relief. In fact, we encourage you to do this with your entire family! 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It helps to bring oxygen to the brain and all the cells in our body and helps to release all the feel good chemicals and endorphins. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nMantra,Mudra and Meditation with Bodhi\\n Chanting mantras has the power to transform our mind, body, and spirit. When we recite any mantras mantra, it creates vibrations in our whole body. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our brain. So mantras can make a profound impact onour mind. \\nClick here to find out more or book this session\\n\\nTheta Meditation: Accessing the brain power with Bodhi\\nCreated for deep relaxation, this class uses theta waves. Theta activity has a frequency of 3.5 to 7.5 Hz and is classed as a “slow” activity. 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You <em>can</em> experience deep relaxation in the midst of stress and chaos.</p><p>We&#39;ve put together an entire schedule of classes dedicated to helping you relax deeply, no matter what&#39;s going on at home, at work, or in the world.</p><p>If you were more relaxed, more calm, more present – what would your home life look like? What would your work life look like? Now do you think it&#39;s worth carving out a few hours for yourself, to relax, to connect with WHY you do what you do? (ie. the love you feel for these people in your life)</p><p>[CTA-DEFAULT]</p><h3><strong>This event is completely free. It starts on August 12 and goes through to August 18th.</strong></h3><blockquote><em><strong>Note</strong></em><em>: If you signed up for a free trial more than two weeks ago, your free access is probably gone. No worries, if you want to attend any of the sessions - send an email to care@myyogateacher.com and say “Please restart my trial so I can join the Relaxation Day event!” And, as always with MyYogaTeacher, these sessions are all live, interactive, and online. So you can learn from master yogis, in India, from the comfort of your home!</em></blockquote><p></p><p>And yes, we are going to keep many of these relaxation sessions going even after the free event ends. So if you&#39;re a member and you&#39;re reading this, you get to continue to soak up the mellow vibes.</p><h2>Bring your friends and family!</h2><p>You&#39;re welcome to invite your family members, friends, or anyone you think could benefit from a little stress relief. In fact, we encourage you to do this with your entire family! Imagine what your household would look like if everyone was a little more at ease, peaceful, and patient.</p><h2>There are 23 classes being offered for this event (a lot, right?!). Including our very special featured class with the amazing Dr. Savitha Kootil!</h2><h2><u>Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Savitha Kootil</u></h2><p>Dr. Kootil takes a holistic approach to health. She offers patients, and those feeling anxiety and stress, various breathing, meditation, and mindfulness tips that are grounded in yoga philosophy. “I tell patients that yoga is not just a physical practice with difficult poses, but also a mental practice that can help with breathing, posture, and feeling better emotionally,” says Dr. Kootil. Her webinar “Breathing Life Back Into Your Mental &amp; Emotional Wellbeing” will address how people can take control of their emotions and thoughts which are making them feel angry, depressed, helpless, inert, sad, or scared. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-life-back-into-your-mental-and-emotional-wellbeing\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-life-back-into-your-mental-and-emotional-wellbeing\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/output=format:webp/output=format:jpg/WKf3bYGPTrGx5w3SSRPX\" alt=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event\" title=\"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event.jpg\" width=\"3846\" height=\"1230\" /><p><em>                                      </em><a target='_blank' title=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing\"><em>Click here to see a zoomed in version of the schedule</em></a></p><p></p><h2><u>Partner Tantra Yoga (Building Your Relationship in New Light) with Niyata and Bodhi</u></h2><p>People practice couple/partner tantra to feel connected to their partner on a higher level. Strengthens relations. Tantric techniques involve the five senses and their intimate understanding, which leads to new discoveries about yourself and the person you are practicing with.Tantric yoga demands your full focus, which will allow you to connect and reflect. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/partner-tantra-yoga-building-your-relationship-in-new-light\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/partner-tantra-yoga-building-your-relationship-in-new-light\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Bhakti Yoga (Bhajan,Kirtan and Mantra Chanting) with Niyata</u></h2><p>This practice has been found to provide a number of physical and mental health benefits, such as increased energy and stamina, reduced anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as improved sleep quality, enhanced self-esteem and self worth.  It improves overall psychological well being. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/bhakti-yoga-bhajan-kirtan-and-mantra-chanting\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/bhakti-yoga-bhajan-kirtan-and-mantra-chanting\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Love and Kindness Meditation (Metta Meditation) with Preeti</u></h2><p>Loving-kindness meditation or ‘Metta’ meditation is an ultimate form of generous and selfless love towards ourselves and others.It is the simplest meditation. You will become more self-accepting than ever andl feel a deep sense of emotional strength that balances your thoughts and actions. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/love-and-kindness-meditation-metta-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/love-and-kindness-meditation-metta-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Meditation For Sleep - Golden Light Meditation with Preeti</u></h2><p>This is a simple method of transforming your energy and leading to a deep state of rest. If you are seeking restful sleep and refreshed mornings, this is the perfect class for you. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/meditation-for-sleep-golden-light-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/meditation-for-sleep-golden-light-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Laughter Yoga (Hasyayoga) with Sujit</u></h2><p>Laughter yoga helps to ease anxiety and helps with depression ... simply by allowing you to stay in the present moment. These exercises are value based, playful and Yogic but they are all ultimately about letting go and are very diaphragmatic. It helps to bring oxygen to the brain and all the cells in our body and helps to release all the feel good chemicals and endorphins. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-hasyayoga\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-hasyayoga\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Mantra,Mudra and Meditation with Bodhi</u></h2><p> Chanting mantras has the power to transform our mind, body, and spirit. When we recite any mantras mantra, it creates vibrations in our whole body. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our brain. So mantras can make a profound impact onour mind. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/mantra-mudra-and-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/mantra-mudra-and-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Theta Meditation: Accessing the brain power with Bodhi</u></h2><p>Created for deep relaxation, this class uses theta waves. Theta activity has a frequency of 3.5 to 7.5 Hz and is classed as a “slow” activity. It is seen in connection with creativity, intuition, daydreaming, and fantasizing and is a repository for memories, emotions, and sensations. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/theta-meditation-accessing-the-brain-power\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/theta-meditation-accessing-the-brain-power\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Pranic Energization Technique (PET) with Bodhi</u></h2><p>What is PET? An advanced Yogic meditation technique where we use our Prana Shakti to energize the whole body. It can strengthen the immune defense system of the body. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/pranic-energization-technique(PET)\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/pranic-energization-technique(PET)\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Trataka - Candlelight Meditation with Akshay</u></h2><p> Using the candlelight we gaze at the flame learning to train the eyes not to blink. It gives great relaxation to the eyes and nervous system. The benefits of Trataka candlelight meditation: increased cognitive performance and focus. improved sleep quality. improved eye health. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/trataka-candle-light-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/trataka-candle-light-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Vipaasana Meditation with Akshay</u></h2><p>Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them. Vipassana can reduce stress and anxiety, which may have benefits for substance use. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/vipassana-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/vipassana-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Yoga Nidra with Shivayogi</u></h2><p>Some relaxation breathing techniques. Holding longer restorative poses before bed helps your body find restful sleep that leaves you waking up refreshed and ready for the day. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Yoga-nidra_Shivayogi-Diggimath_8bbc8\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Yoga-nidra_Shivayogi-Diggimath_8bbc8\">Click here to find out more or book this session</a></p><h2><u>Stretch and Breath with Shrutika</u></h2><p>A simple practice of stretching, connected with your breath, to improve elasticity and muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased range of motion, muscle control, and flexibility. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/stretch-and-breathe-for-beginner-level-by-Shrutika\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/stretch-and-breathe-for-beginner-level-by-Shrutika\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Restorative yoga for deep relaxation with Swathi</u></h2><p>Restorative yoga allows the body to slow down &amp; relax with 4-6 poses/asanas per session, each pose is held for longer duration. This Practice will help to relieve chronic stress, improve sleep, improve digestion, balance your Blood Pressure, reduce muscle tension &amp; general fatigue. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/restorative-yoga-for-deep-relaxation-by-swathi\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/restorative-yoga-for-deep-relaxation-by-swathi\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Kriya, Pranayama and Meditation with Rohan</u></h2><p>This practice focuses on breathwork and using breath and meditation to relax, rejuvenate, and heal the mind, body, and spirit. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kriya-pranayama-and-meditation-by-rohan\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kriya-pranayama-and-meditation-by-rohan\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h2><u>Kundalini Yoga-Breathing,Movement and Meditation with Bodhi</u></h2><p>Kriyas are a set of purifying practices intended to help the body to clear energy pathways and strengthen the immune system. Simple kriyas can be included in a daily practice to boost self-confidence and promote vibrant health. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Kundalini-Yoga-And-Breathwork_Bodhi-Abhishek-Singh_71c630d\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/community_class_Kundalini-Yoga-And-Breathwork_Bodhi-Abhishek-Singh_71c630d\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breathing &amp; Meditation with Trupti</u></h3><p>Meditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation-by-trupti\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation-by-trupti\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breathing &amp; Meditation with Archana</u></h3><p>Meditation stills and calms the mind. Your teacher will guide you to focus on your own breath and then clear your mind from excessive thoughts and distractions. Meditation is a great way to restore energy to a tired mind and help you gain mental focus and clarity. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathing-and-meditation\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Breath &amp; Flow with Bharath</u></h3><p>A Yoga class for all! This class introduces foundational yoga asanas combined with a full-body flow which will help to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate. In addition to asana, the class includes opportunities for pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathe-and-flow-by-bharath\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/breathe-and-flow-by-bharath\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Chakras &amp; Sound Healing with Abhishek</u></h3><p>Chakra meditation followed by bamboo flute and jaw harp. Greater and faster ability to heal your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional self. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/chakras-and-sound-healing-by-abhishek\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/chakras-and-sound-healing-by-abhishek\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Kundalini with Sujit</u></h3><p>A Kundalini practice is enlivening and even beginners will feel a sense of awakening. The breathing techniques are used to stimulate the nervous system, leaving the mind feeling sharp and alive. Kundalini yoga uses the breath, postures, and meditation. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kundalini-by-sujit\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/kundalini-by-sujit\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Laughter Yoga with Kanika</u></h3><p>This modern exercise involves prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.  much playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-by-kanika\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/laughter-yoga-by-kanika\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><h3><u>Yoga for Stress &amp; Anxiety with Nandeep</u></h3><p>This is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, kriyas, pranayama, deep relaxation &amp; meditation. With a regular yoga practice, your stress hormone levels drop &amp; your body functioning improves thus creating an environment for your mind to effectively manage stress. <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-stress-and-anxiety-beginner-level-by-Nandeep\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-stress-and-anxiety-beginner-level-by-Nandeep\"><u>Click here to find out more or book this session</u></a></p><p></p><h2>Join the MyYogaTeacher team and community for this rejuvenating 7 day event from August 12-18!</h2><p></p>"},"category":["myYogaTeacher","yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[{"MyYogaTeacher - Seven Days of Relaxation Event":"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_cZI9giAjpmqI23X3j709jEYp4byl2ZgvtqfoDo7P8/edit?usp=sharing"}]},"recommendations_group_class":null}