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{"slug":"my-yoga-teacher-photo-contest","recentPosts":[{"id":"clfi5maddjflg0bkbot5q89bb","slug":"yoga-for-women's-health-event-march-23","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Celebrating Women: Yoga for Women’s Health","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":null,"readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-03-21T11:10:10.172786+00:00","coverUrl":"vlezqpj75vmjs0jt9j5o.png","content":{"text":"Don’t miss our free Yoga for Women’s Health Event March 28-30!\\n\\nThis month is all about celebrating women and promoting women’s health! The Yoga for Women’s Health Event is designed for women of all ages to be able to participate. Discover all the ways you can use yoga to enhance and protect your physical, mental and emotional health!\\nDid you know that 8 out of 10 women feel like their doctors, at some point, have ignored them or been dismissive of their health concerns? And over 50% of women in America struggle with some form of mental health issue. Yoga, meditation, and a yogic lifestyle are all ways to significantly improve your health as a woman. \\nAt MyYogaTeacher, expert instructors with higher education in many different fields are available to walk with you on your health journey and help you advocate for your health in ways you may not have otherwise!\\nThis special event\\n focuses on…you guessed it, women!\\nWalk away from these amazing classes feeling energized and empowered and more prepared to take control of your mental, emotional, and physical health!\\n\n\\nHow to join the International Women’s Day Event:\\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and beautiful event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMantra Chanting with Niyata \\n\\nTuesday, March 28 at 6:30 am PST/ 9:30 am EST\\n\nReady to feel calmer, more focused, and more relaxed? Enter a meditative state where you will connect with yourself and nature in this class focused on mantra chanting! This singing form of meditation will have you feeling more alive, present, and less stressed. \\n\\n\\nYoga for Menopausal Women with Gomati\\n\\nWednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm PST/ 9:30 pm EST\\n\nAre you struggling with perimenopause or menopause symptoms? Hot flashes, hormone imbalances, mood swings, loss of strength and flexibility, and more? Join us in a yoga class designed just for you and walk away feeling better about your mental, physical, and emotional health during this stage of life!\\n\n\\nNritya and Yoga with Umesh\\n\\nThursday, March 30 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\nNritya means “pure dance” and is graceful movement of the body to express emotion! This class combines yoga and Nritya to help you balance your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. You’ll walk away feeling refreshed and energized!\\nCMaking your health and wellness a priority is something you’ll never regret! Yoga is such an easy and convenient way to honor your physical, mental, and emotional needs and live in alignment with your values and purpose! Which brings harmony to your inner and outer world.\\nAnd don’t forget to check out other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n\\n\\nAnnelise Piers\\n\\n\\nShika Sood \\n\\n\\nSwati Dalvi\\n\\n\\nAbhishek Bodhi\\n\\n\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\n\\nRohan Shroff\\n\\n\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s International Women’s Day Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["myYogaTeacher"]},{"id":"clfcfc8ew0zqr0bk4rrjqnxeq","slug":"8-easy-yoga-poses-for-improved-blood-circulation","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Easy Yoga Poses for Improved Blood Circulation","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga improves blood circulation by stimulating blood flow, increasing oxygen, regulating your digestive system, and reducing inflammation in your body.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn the best poses to improve poor blood circulation.\n","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-03-17T10:55:40.177521+00:00","coverUrl":"pco80fu8hfoyq5rkppxw.jpg","content":{"text":"Do you often feel cold or numb fingers and toes, swelling, weakness, or a tingling sensation in your extremities? You might have poor blood circulation, which can be caused by a number of factors, including various heart conditions, diabetes, obesity, blood clots, or diseases like Reynard’s.\\nThe effects of poor blood circulation can impact your entire body, and while it’s most important to address the cause of low blood circulation, yoga can help keep it from getting worse. And by improving blood flow, you can increase the flow of oxygen, regulate your digestive system, and reduce inflammation in your body.\\n\\nHow Yoga Increases Blood Flow?\\nYoga has been used for centuries for better health, and one of the ways it improves physical wellness is by increasing blood flow. Through various postures (asanas), yoga works to stretch, strengthen, twist, and compress your body to stimulate better circulation. Combined with breathing techniques (pranayama), yoga can also reduce high blood pressure and increase blood flow within your body’s tissue.\\nAll yoga helps improve your body’s ability to circulate blood, regardless of the style or method of movement. And you don’t need to be an advanced yogi or incredibly fit to take advantage of yoga’s benefits for your circulatory system. Through a regular weekly practice of yoga, you can improve blood circulation and your overall health at the same time.\\n\n\\n8 Easy Yoga Poses for Improved Blood Circulation\\n\nAre you ready to get started? Try the poses below to get your body moving and your blood circulating properly. You can also join an online class at \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, or schedule a private session with a certified instructor who can tailor a yoga routine to your specific needs.\\n\\n1. Downward Facing Dog Pose\\n\\nThis pose encourages blood flow to the brain and upper body. It requires the body to be inverted, which helps to increase circulation to the head and neck.\\nWith your hands and knees on the floor, push your hips upward until you are balancing on your hands and feet, and your body resembles an inverted “v” shape. Reach your heels toward the floor, stretching your hamstrings and activating your thighs. Keep your head between your arms, lengthening your side-body as you stretch. Stay here for several breaths.\\n\\n2. Plow Pose\\n\\nPlow pose regulates your digestive system, strengthens the spine, and increases blood flow to your thyroid gland.\\nLie on your back on a yoga mat with your arms by your side and your legs extended. Lift your legs up toward the ceiling, keeping them straight as you slowly lower them over your head. Use your hands underneath your lower back for support as you touch your feet to the floor behind your head. Once your toes are touching the ground, bring your hands out from under your lower back and place them at your sides. Hold this pose for 20-30 seconds while maintaining an easy breath.\\n\\n3. Shoulder Stand Pose\\n\\nThis pose helps to reverse blood flow to the heart and increases circulation to the brain. It also helps to relieve fatigue and calm the mind.\\nLie down on 1-2 blankets folded underneath your shoulder blades, with the back of your head on the floor. As you inhale, lift your legs and hips, so that your body is balanced vertically from your upper arms and shoulders. Bending your arms, support your body with your hands on your lower back. Stay here for 5-10 breaths.\\n\\n4. Standing Forward Fold Pose\\n\\nStanding Forward Fold improves blood flow to your legs and feet and helps to relieve tension in your back and neck muscles.\\nStand at the front of your mat, feet hip distance apart. Exhale and bend forward from the waist, with your knees slightly bent and touching your hands to the floor in front of your feet. Inhale and exhale, allowing your torso to extend without rounding your back. Lengthen and soften your neck, and let the muscles of your thighs and lower back open and release any built-up tension. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n\n5. Cobra Pose\\n\\nThis pose encourages blood flow to your digestive organs, which helps relieve gas and bloating. It also stretches your back muscles and helps reduce stress and anxiety.\\nLie on your stomach with your legs extended, arms folded under your head and your chin resting on your forearms. Place your hands at the level of your chest and press down with your hands. Slightly lift your head off the mat, keeping your head and back aligned, and press your thighs together. Now, steadily pull your elbows towards your ribs and align your hands and shoulders. On a deep inhale, press your hands into the mat, curl your shoulders backward, and lift your upper body off the mat. Hold this position for a few breaths and then rest.\\n\\n6. Warrior II Pose\\n\\nYour legs are an important part of your body’s overall circulation. Warrior II strengthens and compresses the muscle tissue and veins in your legs for better blood flow.\\nMove to the back portion of your mat and step your right foot forward. Your right toes should be pointed forward and your left (back) foot should be kept parallel with your mat. Bend your right knee at 90 degrees, taking care not to overextend. Your right knee should not move forward past your toes. With your hips evenly squared, stretch your arms out to both sides, so that your right arm extends out in front of you and your left arm behind you. Open your chest and focus on activating your legs so that you are grounded into your mat. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n\\n7. Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose\\n\\nThis half-inverted posture helps drain any excess blood from your lower extremities and relieves stress and high blood pressure.\\nPlace a folded blanket parallel against a wall. Sit sideways in the middle of the blanket, and turn yourself toward the wall, lifting your legs up and propping them against the wall. Lay back comfortably, rest your head and neck on the floor, and fully straighten your legs. Spread your arms out to your sides with your palms facing up. Allow your chest, abdomen, and pelvis to completely relax. Breathe evenly and mindfully while holding this pose for 5-8 minutes.\\n\\n8. Seated Twist Pose\\n\\nSitting with your knees bent and your feet tucked in next to your left butt cheek, inhale with your spine straight, lifting your chest. As you exhale, rotate your torso to your right. Position your right hand on the floor just slightly behind you, and rest your left hand on your right knee. On your next breath, rotate a little more as you exhale, turning your head to look over your right shoulder. Hold this pose for 20 to 30 seconds, then repeat on the other side."},"category":["fitness"]},{"id":"clfce8q050idr0aiombuq99xa","slug":"yoga-for-dancers","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"10 Yoga Poses Every Dancer Should Know","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"If you’re looking to become a better dancer, or improve your existing skill set, yoga can help you gain more flexibility, strength, balance, and master your breathing.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn the best yoga poses for dancers to improve strength, balance, and flexibility.\n","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-03-17T10:24:56.736557+00:00","coverUrl":"rg8yvhhzuzvbnjnqb6qj.jpg","content":{"text":"If you’re a dancer then you already know — dancing requires the kind of full-body muscular control that’s much more involved than just being graceful on your feet. To be a good dancer, you need a high level of body awareness, muscle tone and flexibility. But that’s not all — dancing also requires control over your breathing to execute those delicate moves with ease.\\nIf you’re looking to become a better dancer, or improve your existing skill set, yoga can help you gain more flexibility, strength, balance, and master your breathing. Yoga can also help improve your posture and alignment, and boost your concentration, awareness, and your well-being.\\n\\nThe Best Kind of Yoga for Dancers\\nMost dancers come to yoga with a preset level of flexibility most students don’t have. That’s why it’s important to take it slow if you’re just starting to practice yoga. It may be tempting to push too hard and overdo it. Like dancing, yoga poses require specific alignment — performing poses incorrectly can lead to injury.\\nDepending on your goals, there are multiple styles of yoga that may be right for you. For a flowing practice of yoga that often mimics dancing, Vinyasa yoga can help you gain more flexibility and movement that compliments your dance performance. Like Vinyasa, Power yoga can sometimes involve flowing movement, but it's a style more focused on building strength and balance.\\nHatha, Iyengar, and Ashtanga yoga can also help improve your balance and posture, and these types of yoga typically involve some kind of breath work (or pranayama). If you need to unwind and destress while stretching sore and overworked muscles, Yin yoga or Restorative yoga can help you relax with gentle poses that are held for longer periods of time.\\n\\n10 Effective Yoga Poses for Dancers\\nOf course, you can get started with some basic poses to help improve your dancing skills in the comfort of your own home. Try the poses below for a basic primer on dance-friendly yoga poses, or schedule an at-home session at \\nMyYogaTeacher online\\n.\\n\\n1. Tree Pose\\n\\nTree pose is an excellent pose for improving your balance and posture.\\nStand in Mountain pose with your feet hip distance apart. Keep your arms relaxed at your sides while you focus on an easy, steady breath. Transfer your body weight to your left foot, while softly bending your right knee, pulling it into your chest. Place the sole of your right foot on the inside of your left thigh. Keep your spine and head straight, with your gaze forward. Once you’ve steadied your balance, bring your hands together in Namaste formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths.\\n\\n2. Warrior I Pose\\n\\nWarrior I is both lengthening and strengthening, giving your legs a workout while stretching your upper body.\\nStand in the center of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both your feet. Step your right foot forward with your toes pointed toward the front of the mat. Angle your left (back) foot slightly. Bend your right knee at 90 degrees while keeping your left leg flexed and engaged. Inhale and lift your arms up toward the ceiling. Gently arch your back and lift your chest. You can keep your gaze facing forward, or look up toward your hands to further open your chest. Hold for 30-60 seconds and then repeat on the other side.\\n\\n3. Half-Moon Pose\\n\\nThis pose also improves your balance while strengthening your legs.\\nFrom the center of your mat, step your right foot forward. Drop your left hand to your side while reaching your right hand forward. Touch the tip of the mat with your right hand as you inhale and lift your left leg off the floor. Ground your right foot into the mat, and gently straighten your right leg. Lift and extend your left arm so that it is stretching up toward the ceiling, and lengthen your left leg as it extends toward the back of the room. Keep your head in a neutral position and your gaze facing forward. Hold for 3-4 breaths.\\n\\n4. Dancer’s Pose\\n\\nThe perfect pose for dancers, this posture works on your balance, focus, and alignment.\\nStand in the middle of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Shift your weight onto your left foot, while bending your right knee and grabbing your right foot with your right hand. Lift your left arm up toward the ceiling. Bend at your waist and slowly lean forward, lifting your right leg and engaging your core. For better balance, focus your gaze on a fixed point in front of you. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then repeat on the other side.\\n\\n5. Downward Facing Dog Pose\\n\\nOne of the basic primary poses, Downward Facing Dog stretches your calves, hamstrings, and lower back.\\nWith your hands and knees on the floor, push your hips upward until you are balancing on your hands and feet, and your body resembles an inverted “v” shape. Reach your heels toward the floor, stretching your hamstrings and activating your thighs. Keep your head between your arms, lengthening your side-body as you stretch. Stay here for several breaths.\\n\\n6. Plank Pose\\n\\nFor incredible balance and core strength, try practicing Plank pose at least once every day.\\nStart with your hands and knees on the floor in tabletop position, with your hands placed shoulder-width apart. Engage your core and lift the backs of your thighs toward the ceiling until your body is positioned in a straight line from your heels through your crown. Tuck your tailbone and press down with your heels as you hold this pose for 30-60 seconds.\\n\\n7. Locust Pose\\n\\nLocust builds strength in your lower back and spine while stretching your core.\\nLie face down on your mat, resting your forehead on your forearms and your legs stretched straight out behind you. With an inhale, extend your arms to your sides and lift your lower legs off the mat, keeping your upper legs (thighs and core) flat on the mat. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths.\\n\\n8. Fixed Angle Pose\\n\\nRange of motion in your hips is important for dancing, and Fixed Angle pose stretches your hip muscles while relieving tension in your lower back.\\nSit on your yoga mat with your knees bent and the soles of your feet pressed against each other. With your spine straight, press your hands behind you and gently open up your chest and tuck in your abdomen. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n\\n9. Boat Pose\\n\\nAnother great posture for core strength, Boat pose works your abdominal muscles and improves your balance.\\nSit on your mat with your knees bent and your hands at your sides. Engage your core, and gently lift and straighten your legs and your arms together, forming your body into a “v” shape. Keep your gaze focused on a fixed point in front of you, your chest open and your spine straight. Hold for a few breaths.\\n\\n10. Corpse Pose\\n\\nWhile this pose may seem deceptively simple, it’s one of the most important yoga postures you can practice. Corpse pose will help you de-stress, relax, and fully integrate your yoga practice.\\nSit on your yoga mat and lower your body to the floor, relaxing your legs and letting your arms rest on the floor at your sides, palms up. Keep your eyes closed and focus on your breathing. Relax the muscles in your face and neck, and visualize every part of your body letting go of all tension. Hold this pose for 5-7 minutes.\\n\\nFrequently Asked Questions about Yoga for Dancers\\n\\nHow is yoga good for dancers?\\nYoga is an excellent practice for dancers because it helps to improve flexibility, balance, and strength, which are all essential components of dance. Yoga postures are designed to work the entire body, and as a result, they can help dancers to develop the strength and stamina necessary to perform at their best. In addition to the physical benefits, yoga can also help dancers to reduce stress and anxiety, allowing them to focus more deeply on their performance.\\n\\nWhy is yoga good for dancers?\\nYoga is beneficial for dancers in many ways. One of the most significant advantages of practicing yoga is its ability to improve flexibility. Dancers need to be flexible to perform at their best, and yoga can help them achieve a greater range of motion in their movements. Additionally, yoga can improve balance, which is essential for dancers who must maintain precise alignment during their performances. Yoga can also help to prevent injuries and promote overall wellness, making it an excellent complement to any dancer's training regimen.\\n\\nHow to get started in yoga for dancers?\\nIf you're a dancer looking to incorporate yoga into your practice, there are several things you can do to get started. One of the best ways is to find a yoga teacher who has experience working with dancers. They will be able to tailor their instruction to your specific needs and goals. Additionally, you can look for yoga classes that focus on flexibility and balance, as these are areas that are particularly important for dancers. Finally, consider incorporating yoga into your warm-up or cool-down routine. This can be an excellent way to begin incorporating yoga into your dance practice and help you see the benefits of yoga firsthand."},"category":["yoga_poses"]},{"id":"clf85l4cl78em0bkbhopd810t","slug":"yoga-to-overcome-addiction-and-bad-habits","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"How Yoga Can Help Overcoming Addiction and Bad Habits","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Discover how practicing yoga can aid in breaking free from addiction and negative habits. Learn how to cultivate a healthier mindset and lifestyle.","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-03-14T11:11:33.953263+00:00","coverUrl":"nzclqzjeil5ts2kgfknk.jpg","content":{"text":"Are you struggling with addiction or bad habits that are holding you back from living your best life? You're not alone. Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior that can be difficult to break free from. However, there is a powerful tool that can help you overcome these challenges and reclaim control of your life: Yoga.\\nYoga is more than just a physical exercise. It's a holistic practice that integrates body, mind, and spirit. Through the practice of yoga, you can develop greater self-awareness, cultivate mindfulness, and build resilience to overcome addiction and bad habits.\\nIn this article, we'll explore the ways in which yoga can help you overcome addiction and bad habits. We'll discuss the science behind how yoga affects the brain and body, as well as practical tips for incorporating yoga into your daily routine. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you'll discover how this ancient practice can help you heal and transform your life. So let's dive in and explore the transformative power of yoga for overcoming addiction and bad habits.\\n\\nYoga as a mind-body practice:\\nYoga is a holistic practice that brings together the body, mind, and spirit. When it comes to addiction and bad habits, yoga can be especially helpful because it addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of the issue. By practicing yoga regularly, individuals can develop a greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. This increased awareness can help them identify the root causes of their addiction or bad habit and develop new coping strategies.\\n\\nMindfulness and self-awareness in yoga:\\nOne of the key benefits of yoga for addiction and bad habits is that it promotes mindfulness and self-awareness. By practicing yoga, individuals can learn to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment. This can be incredibly helpful for those struggling with addiction or bad habits, as it can help them become more aware of their triggers and make more conscious decisions. Through yoga, individuals can cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and learn to respond to their emotions in a healthy way.\\n\\nYoga as a coping mechanism:\\nAnother benefit of yoga for addiction and bad habits is that it can be a healthy and productive way to cope with stress, anxiety, and other difficult emotions. By practicing yoga, individuals can learn to manage their emotions in a positive way. This can be especially helpful for those who have relied on addictive behaviors as a way to cope with stress or negative emotions in the past.\\n\\nHow yoga can reduce stress and anxiety:\\nStress and anxiety are common triggers for addictive behaviors. Yoga has been shown to be an effective way to reduce stress and anxiety, which can make individuals more resilient and less likely to turn to addictive behaviors as a way to cope. By practicing yoga regularly, individuals can cultivate a sense of inner calm and develop healthier coping mechanisms.\\n\n\\nYoga as a way to improve physical health:\\nFinally, it's important to remember that addiction and bad habits can take a toll on physical health as well as mental health. Yoga is a great way to improve physical health, which can in turn support addiction and bad habit recovery. By practicing yoga, individuals can improve their flexibility, strength, and overall physical well-being.\\n\\nYoga Practices to Help Overcome Addiction and Bad Habits:\\nNow that we've explored the ways in which yoga can help with addiction and bad habits, let's dive into specific yoga practices that can be particularly beneficial.\\n\n\\n10 Yoga Asanas to Overcome Addiction and Bad Habits:\\nYoga asanas, or postures, can help individuals develop greater physical awareness and flexibility. This can be especially helpful for those who may have neglected their physical health due to addiction or bad habits. Certain asanas can also help individuals release tension and promote relaxation. Some asanas that can be particularly beneficial for addiction and bad habits include:\\n1.Tadasana (Mountain Pose)\\n\\nTadasana is a simple yet powerful yoga asana that can help you develop a sense of grounding and stability. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by strengthening your willpower and focus.\\nTo practice Tadasana, stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides. Press your feet into the ground and lift your spine towards the ceiling. Hold the pose for a few breaths and then release.\\n\\n2.Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose)\\n\\nAdho Mukha Svanasana is a popular yoga asana that can help you release tension and stress. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by calming your mind and reducing anxiety.\\nTo practice Adho Mukha Svanasana, come onto your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart. Press your hands into the ground and lift your hips towards the ceiling. Hold the pose for a few breaths and then release.\\n\\n3.Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)\\n\\nVrikshasana is a balancing yoga asana that can help you develop focus and concentration. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by strengthening your willpower and self-discipline.\\nTo practice Vrikshasana, stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides. Lift your right foot and place it on your left thigh. Press your hands into your heart and hold the pose for a few breaths. Repeat on the other side.\\n\\n4.Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)\\n\\nBhujangasana is a gentle backbend that can help you release tension and stress. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.\\nTo practice Bhujangasana, lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Press your hands into the ground and lift your chest towards the ceiling. Hold the pose for a few breaths and then release.\\n\\n5.Ustrasana (Camel Pose)\\n\\nUstrasana is a deep backbend that can help you release tension and stress. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by promoting self-acceptance and inner peace.\\nTo practice Ustrasana, kneel on the ground with your knees hip-width apart. Place your hands on your lower back and lift your chest towards the ceiling. Hold the pose for a few breaths and then release.\\n\\n6.Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)\\n\\nVirabhadrasana II is a powerful standing pose that can help you develop strength and stamina. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by boosting your confidence and self-esteem.\\nTo practice Virabhadrasana II, stand with your feet wide apart and your arms by your sides. Turn your right foot out to the side and bend your right knee. Extend your arms out to the sides and hold the pose for a few breaths. Repeat on the other side.\\n\\n7.Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)\\n\\nSetu Bandhasana is a gentle backbend that can help you release tension and stress. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by promoting relaxation and inner peace.\\nTo practice Setu Bandhasana, lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart. Lift your hips towards the ceiling and hold the pose for a few breaths.\\n\\n8.Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)\\n\\nDhanurasana is a backbend that can help you release tension and increase your energy levels. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by promoting self-awareness and mindfulness.\\nTo practice Dhanurasana, lie on your stomach with your arms by your sides. Bend your knees and reach back to grab your ankles. Lift your chest and thighs off the ground and hold the pose for a few breaths.\\n\\n9.Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)\\n\\nPaschimottanasana is a forward bend that can help you release tension and calm your mind. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by reducing stress and anxiety.\\nTo practice Paschimottanasana, sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you. Reach forward and grab your feet or ankles. Fold forward and hold the pose for a few breaths.\\n\\n10.Savasana (Corpse Pose)\\n\\nSavasana is a relaxing pose that can help you release tension and promote deep relaxation. This pose can help you overcome addictive tendencies by promoting self-awareness and inner peace.\\nTo practice Savasana, lie on your back with your arms by your sides. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Allow your body to completely relax and hold the pose for several minutes.\\n\\n\n\n\\nPranayama (breathing exercises) for addiction and bad habits:\\nPranayama, or breathing exercises, can be incredibly helpful for managing stress and anxiety, which are common triggers for addictive behaviors. By practicing pranayama, individuals can learn to regulate their breath and promote a sense of calm. Some pranayama techniques that can be particularly beneficial for addiction and bad habits include:\n\\n1. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana):\\n This technique involves breathing through alternate nostrils, which can help balance the nervous system and promote relaxation.\\n\n\\n2. Bhramari (Bee Breath):\\n This technique involves making a humming sound while exhaling, which can be incredibly calming and soothing.\\n\\nMeditation for addiction and bad habits:\\nMeditation is a powerful tool for cultivating mindfulness and self-awareness. By practicing meditation, individuals can learn to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment, which can help them make more conscious decisions and develop healthier habits. Some meditation techniques that can be particularly beneficial for addiction and bad habits include:\\n\n\\n1.Body Scan Meditation:\\n This technique involves scanning the body from head to toe and noticing any sensations without judgment.\\n\n\\n2.Loving-Kindness Meditation: \\nThis technique involves directing loving-kindness and compassion towards oneself and others, which can be particularly helpful for those who struggle with self-criticism or negative self-talk.\\n\\nYoga Nidra for addiction and bad habits:\\nYoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a guided meditation technique that can be incredibly helpful for promoting relaxation and reducing stress. This technique involves lying down in a comfortable position and listening to a guided meditation. Yoga Nidra can be particularly beneficial for those who struggle with insomnia or difficulty sleeping due to addiction or bad habits.\\nBy incorporating these specific yoga practices into a regular yoga practice, individuals can develop greater self-awareness, manage stress and anxiety, and promote relaxation. Yoga for addiction and bad habits is a holistic approach to healing that can be incredibly powerful and transformative.\\n\n"},"category":["mental_health"]},{"id":"clf6jkhsmy3bl0ak7nevjedbo","slug":"yoga-for-cyclists","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Strengthen Your Cycling Practice with These 10 Essential Yoga Poses","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga for cycling can help you recover from long hours on the bike and strengthen your body for better strength, endurance, and overall performance.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn which yoga poses for cycling help boost performance.\n","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-03-13T08:07:26.994932+00:00","coverUrl":"r6u5ncsafm93cnw8uyya.jpg","content":{"text":"Cycling is a sport that can give you a full body workout, and whether you’re recovering from a long ride or looking to elevate your ability to a new level, yoga can help compliment your days on the bike.\\nBoth indoor and outdoor cycling works your glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves and core muscles. Yoga for cycling focuses on stretching and strengthening those muscles for better performance and faster recovery. \\nKeep in mind, alignment is the most important part of each pose. It’s more beneficial to hold each pose correctly than for a lengthy period of time. So, if you’re just starting out with yoga, take it easy on yourself, pay attention to how your body feels, and work on achieving the right alignment for each posture before you progress to longer holds.\\nThe following are poses you can practice at home in the comfort of your own living room. For extra guidance and support, you can also try working with one of our online instructors at \\nMyYogaTeacher.\\n\\nReady to get started?\\n\\n10 Yoga Poses for Cycling\\n1.Cat-Cow Pose\\n\\nThis simple exercise increases mobility in your spine and torso, and gives your core and lower back muscles a stretch — after miles on the bike it’s a welcome cool down.\\nStart with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n\n\\n2. Downward Facing Dog Pose\\n\\nDownward Facing Dog efficiently stretches your calves and hamstrings, lengthening the muscles after long periods of contraction on the bike. It’s also a great position for stretching your lower back.\\nWith your hands and knees on the floor, push your hips upward until you are balancing on your hands and feet, and your body resembles an inverted “v” shape. Reach your heels toward the floor, stretching your hamstrings and activating your thighs. Keep your head between your arms, lengthening your side-body as you stretch. Stay here for several breaths.\\n\n\\n3. Bridge Pose\\n\\nThis is a pose that stretches and strengthens your muscles at the same time. While stretching your hips and core, Bridge pose strengthens your knees and quads.\\nStart by lying on your back with your knees bent. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward. Interlace your fingers on the floor underneath you and lift your hips higher, while staying in the pose for 5-10 breaths.\\n\n\\n4. Plank Pose\\n\\nCycling requires a strong and healthy core. With regular practice of Plank pose, you’ll help your body endure long hours on the bike with decreased soreness.\\nLie face down on your mat, and using your palms to push up from the floor, lift your body until you are balanced on your palms and the toes of your feet. In this pose, your body should be positioned in a straight line, with your gaze directed at the floor in front of you. Hold for a few breaths, or for 30-60 seconds if you are feeling strong in this pose.\\n\n\\n5. Triangle Pose\\n\\nBecause cycling is so taxing for your legs, there is no such thing as too many leg stretching poses. Triangle stretches your hamstrings, glutes, hips and calves, as well as the sides of your torso.\\nFrom a standing position at the top of your mat, slowly move one foot back and position it parallel with the edge of your mat, and your other foot pointing forward in a wide-leg stance. Inhale and stretch out both your arms parallel to the ground. As you exhale, bend at your hip and place the fingertips of your forward-pointing arm at the outside of your forward-pointing foot. Rotate your torso and extend your back arm so that it is pointing straight up. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n6. Seated Forward Fold Pose\\n\\nAnother great pose for deeply stretching your lower back, hamstrings and calves, Seated Forward Fold can also be adjusted if you have particularly tight hamstrings. If it feels too intense, try bending your knees and only lowering your torso halfway down.\\nSit on your mat with your legs extended in front of you and your hands resting on your thighs. As you inhale, open your chest and straighten your spine. On your next exhale, bend at the waist, bringing your chest toward your thighs while maintaining a straight spine. Once you’ve lowered about halfway down, allow your spine to round and continue until your forehead touches your knees. Grasp your feet with your hands or you can hook your index and ring fingers around your big toes. Hold this pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n\n\\n6. Locust Pose\\n\\nThis is another pose that performs double-duty. It stretches your abdominal muscles while strengthening your back and shoulders for better endurance on the bike.\\nLie face down on your mat, resting your forehead on your forearms and your legs stretched straight out behind you. With an inhale, extend your arms to your sides and lift your lower legs off the mat, keeping your upper legs (thighs and core) flat on the mat. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths.\\n\n\\n7. Sphinx Pose\\n\\nAfter so many hours hunched over the bike, it’s important to practice a few stretches that bend your spine and torso in the opposite direction. Sphinx pose increases your spinal mobility and stretches your abdominal muscles.\\nStart by laying on your mat with your belly facing down. Place your palms on the floor next to you, with your elbows under your shoulders, gently lift your upper body. Your legs should be extended straight back behind you as you hold this pose that resembles the Egyptian Sphinx statue. Open your chest and keep your chin level with the floor, with your gaze facing forward. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes, or longer if you feel comfortable.\\n\n\\n8. Fixed Angle Pose\\n\\nIf you spend a lot of time on the bike, you might have tight hip abductor muscles. Fixed Angle pose, or commonly known as “Cobbler’s pose” stretches your hips and lower back muscles to relieve sore muscles after long rides.\\nSit on your yoga mat with your knees bent and the soles of your feet pressed against each other. With your spine straight, press your hands behind you and gently open up your chest and tuck in your abdomen. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n\n\\n9. Supine Figure Four Pose\\n\\nDo you have sore glutes and hips after your rides? This simple stretch can relieve tight glutes and hip abductors.\\nStart by laying down with your back on the floor with both knees bent. Cross your right ankle over your left knee, resembling the shape of a figure four. Place your left hand around your left knee, and thread your right hand through the opening to clasp your hands together around your knee. Inhale, and as you exhale, pull your left knee toward your chest as far as you feel comfortable, and hold for 30-60 seconds. Repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n10. Pigeon Pose\\n\\n\nThis pose also deeply stretches your quads and hip abductors. It’s also a great pose to release tension and de-stress.\\nStart in Downward Facing Dog. Lift your left leg up behind you, and swing it forward while lowering yourself to the mat. Your left leg should sit bent in front of you with your shin resting on the mat and your right leg extended behind you. With your palms on the floor at your sides for support, inhale and lift your chest. As you exhale, begin to bend forward, rounding your spine as your lower your torso over your left quad. Lower yourself as far as you feel capable, while keeping your hips squared toward the front of your mat. Once your forehead reaches the mat or an otherwise comfortable location, hold this pose for 2-3 minutes. Repeat on the other side."},"category":[]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"cklkxgum87xl509314u5faawv","slug":"yoga-for-kids","author":{"name":"Sujit Tiwari","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"5 Reasons Why Kids May Need Yoga More Than Adults","createdAt":"2021-02-25T13:54:08.269963+00:00","coverUrl":"pexels-gabby-12-small.jpg","content":{"text":"In a world where parents are all hustle and bustle and go, go, go, it’s no wonder our children are stressed out, anxious, and have zero self awareness.\\n\\nThey don’t have time to be self aware!\\n\\nAnxiety and stress in little kids all the way to older teenagers can look like sleeping a lot, temper tantrums, crying over “nothing,” not eating, or eating too much. It can show up as hyperactivity, bad attitudes, poor mental focus, bad grades.\\n\\nOr it can show up as many more terrible things that no parent wants to think about.\\n\\nWe stress how important it is for adults to take part in selfcare, to stretch and move our bodies. Surely, at this point in history, every adult knows that selfcare is a thing we should all be doing. But what are we telling our children to do for selfcare? \\n\\nSports? After school activities? Clubs? More doing. Less being. More rushing around. Less stillness. Less quiet time to process their days, their emotions. And your days, your emotions. Because kids are subject to those too.\\n\\nDo we ever teach them how to just be? \\n\\nThis is why I offer a \\nKids Yoga class at myYogaTeacher\\n! Because kids with healthy bodies, minds, and spirits make for adults with healthy minds, bodies, and spirits!\\n\\nHere are some reasons I’m passionate about teaching kids the importance of yoga.\\n\\n1. Yoga improves a child’s mood.\\n\\nWe all know that happier \\nkids\\n make their parents, teachers, coaches, etc. happier. But the focus really needs to be more on the children and less on the adults!\\n\\nKids have fewer tools than adults to help them regulate their mood. \\n\\nJust like any other physical activity, yoga releases endorphins, those feel good feelings, which, in turn, reduces stress and anxiety. When children experience less stress and anxiety, they eat better, sleep better, act better, perform better. \\n\\nThey do everything better. Just like adults do.\\n\\nThey’re calmer. And all the built up negativity is released. Plus, yoga is fun! It’s not competitive, and kids are free to be themselves.\\n\\nSpeaking of being themselves...\\n\\n2. Yoga helps children self regulate\\n\\nHow can we expect kids to self soothe, regulate their behaviors and emotions, and regain focus if we don’t give them the tools they need for self awareness? Unlike adults, kids often have very little control over their lives. \\n\\nThey’re told what to do and when and how. \\n\\nA regular kids’ yoga practice will help children of all ages look inward and take time to examine why they feel or behave in certain ways and process that. With that information, they can discover how to change bad habits or behaviors, work through negative emotions in appropriate ways, and have a clear mind to make better choices in the face of challenging situations.\\n\\nKids yoga isn’t just about strength, flexibility, or getting the sillies out. It’s a portal for them to just be who they are designed to be! Let your kids check it out with a \\ntwo week free trial at myYogaTeacher.\\n\\n\\n3. Yoga improves sleep for kids.\\n\\nDid you know that school age children need anywhere from 9-12 hours of sleep every night? \\n\\nWith parents hurrying their children from one activity to another, the long hours of homework, or just being allowed to stay up too late, it’s no wonder kids are exhausted, moody and irritable. Not to mention late night screen time impacts their rest tremendously.\\n\\nThey’re simply not getting enough sleep! Not only that, but the quality of their sleep may not be all that great.\\n\\nPracticing kids yoga right before bed is an excellent way to help them have a really restful, restorative sleep.\\n\\nThe breathwork involved in yoga helps calm their minds and nervous system. The release of tension from their muscles helps them relax and ditch the overwhelm or negative thoughts. Yoga will help them fall asleep faster and sleep better.\\n\\n4. Yoga helps their brains work better.\\n\\nYep. It’s true. Yoga literally helps kids have better memory and cognitive function.\\n\\nKids who do yoga will learn how to focus on their bodies more and better and apply that mental clarity to other areas of their life. They’ll remember more of what they learn and have more self awareness.\\n\\nYoga actually requires you to use the same neural pathways in your brain that are responsible for memory. The practice itself is sort of conditioning your brain to work better, faster, and more efficiently.\\n\\nThe meditation aspect of yoga enables kids to focus on their breath and clear out all the mind junk that may be interfering with their memory.\\n\\n\\n5. Kids don’t have it easy, but yoga helps.\\n\\nAdults who say “kids these days have it easy” need to switch places with a 12-year-old in 2021. \\n\\nLong gone are the days of riding bikes safely (and even alone) along the streets of your home town. The days of simplicity and easy afternoons fishing by the local pond.\\n\\nCompetition is more fierce in almost every aspect of kids’ lives. There is more stress to have a career that makes well above minimum wage because cost of living is atrocious.\\n\\nParents are on the go or absent, and visibly stressed out when they’re not. There’s cyber bullying, drug trafficking, human trafficking. Terrorism. Political unrest. Social unrest. Children today are forced to overcome obstacles that older generations never thought of not even once when they were growing up.\\n\\nYoga for \\nkids\\n gives children a chance to unwind, detach from the world, and create their own safe space of peace. It’s a tool they can use almost any time, anywhere, and for any circumstance to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well being.\\n\\nSo why in the world wouldn’t we encourage them to use it?\\n\\n\\nDo you have a son or daughter in need of some time on the mat? \\nCheck out my Kids Yoga (10-12 years) class\\n when you sign up for your \\nfree two-week trial at myYogaTeacher! \\n\\n\\n"}},{"id":"cl8ka13l4ionz0ck2fe0pme7l","slug":"chronic-neck-pain-relief-yoga-poses","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Are you suffering with Chronic Neck Pain? 10 yoga poses to find relief!","createdAt":"2022-09-27T14:11:15.683866+00:00","coverUrl":"rbh6duxy7hy3y207sg1c.jpg","content":{"text":"Do you suffer from chronic neck pain? Nearly 30-50% of adults suffer from recurring neck pain. \\nNeck pain can be a common occurrence for people who:\\nhave long commutes or sit at a desk all day\\nwho have issues with posture \\nwho have chronic sleep issues\\nOur neck and shoulders can also be a place where we may carry tension or pain due to stress. In any case, the good news is yoga can help you to relieve your neck pain and move on symptom free! \\nDaily changes you can make to avoid neck pain\\nStay in alignment. Keep good posture and try not to carry heavy bags on one side of your body. Also, if you sit at a desk and work on a computer, move your monitor to eye-sight so you’re not looking up or down. Need help finding your center? \\nWe can help here at MyYogaTeacher! \\n\\nStay active! It’s important to stay mobilized.  If you sit all day, take breaks to move around and give your body a break from being stuck in one position. Can’t take breaks at work? Try to go for a walk on lunch or maybe before or after your workday. \\nCheck your sleep environment. Make sure your mattress and pillows are still in good shape. Look into the best pillows for your sleep type or body. Getting quality sleep will help you avoid tossing and turning and can be your remedy to wake pain free. \\nIf you’re feeling like you need to move, starting with any slower yoga practice will help! Yin, hatha and restorative classes will all leave your body feeling relaxed, renewed and free of pain. Want to flow on your own? Here are our top ten poses to try! \\n10 Yoga Poses to relieve Chronic Neck Pain :\n⁠\\n1. Easy seat with ear to shoulder stretch\\nThis pose releases your neck and shoulders and helps relieve tension and stress.\\nStart by sitting with your legs crossed and a straight back. Shoulders down. Bring your ear down to your shoulder. To deepen the stretch, bring your opposite arm overhead. \\n\\n\\n\\n2. Child’s Pose\\nReleases tension in the upper body including the neck and chest.\\nBring your knees as wide as the mat and sit into your heels. You can bring your chest to the mat and extend your arms forward or come to rest on a pillow or bolster. Try to hold this pose for up to 5 breaths. \\n\\n\\n\\n3. Downward facing dog\\nHelps to relieve neck pain by strengthening the upper body and releasing the spine. \\nStart by coming onto all fours. Check your alignment- make sure your shoulders are over your wrist, and your hips over your knees. Without changing the position of your hands and feet, push up and back to bring your heels into the ground. Relax your head, neck and shoulders down. \\n\\n\\n\\n4. Bridge Pose\\nReleases chest, neck, spine and hips.\\nLay down on your mat, bring your feet as close to your glutes as possible. Bring your hands to the sides of your body palms down. Push into the feet and hands while you lift your core and back to the ceiling. Try to relax and breathe here. \\n\\n\\n\\n5. Wide Leg forward fold\\nReleases spine, neck and back. If you’re in pain perform this stretch slowly, and come up one vertebrae at a time. \\nBring your feet as wide as you can, feet facing forward. Hinge at the hips and slowly bend forward and down towards your feet. You can hang here or grab yogi toe lock around your big toe. \\n\\n\\n\\n6. Cow face pose\\nStrengthens core and spine.\\nSit up tall and stack your knees directly over one another. Reach one arm back around your waist and one arm over your shoulder with your palms reaching towards one another. If you can, clasp your hands. If not, rest them on your back, you will still benefit from the pose. \\n\\n\\n\\n7. Sphinx pose\\nThis pose will help to physically open up the shoulders and neck. Looking side to side slowly is a great addition to the pose. \\nLie on your stomach and bring your hands next to your chest facing down. On your inhale press into the ground and lift your upper body. \\n\\n\\n\\n8. Thread the Needle \\nIncreases mobility and releases tension in the upper body. \\nCome on to all fours. Check your alignment, make sure your hips are over your knees, shoulders over your wrist. Reach one arm out to the side and thread it through the opposite side under your ribs. You can stay here or open up the opposite side by reaching the hand to the back or straight up and over. Make sure to do both sides. \\n\\n\\n\\n9. Legs up the wall\\nReleases tension and stress from the upper body by reversing blood flow. \\nFind a wall near your practice space and sit next to the wall as close as possible. Lower your head, neck and shoulders onto your mat, then roll onto your back and stretch your legs up the wall. You can stay in this restorative pose for up to 10 minutes. \\n\\n\\n\\n10. Savasana\\nSavasana releases any stress, lowers heart rate and calms the body. \\nCome onto your back on your mat, and release your body down. This is known as corpse pose because it is a full and final rest at the end of our practice. Release and let go of any and all tension. \\n\\n\\n\\nClasses to help relieve neck pain \\n\\nYoga fusion for joints \\n- This class will help you roll out your joint pain and stretch your tight limbs and joints. \\n\\nYoga for Back Pain\\n - Sometimes, neck pain can be caused by tightness in the spine. Experts say yoga helps soothe muscle pains. Try this class to strengthen and lengthen your neck and back for pain relief! \\n\\nYoga for Neck and Shoulder Pain\\n - Do you sit all day at work? Struggle with your posture? This class will help relieve upper body tension. \\n\nSo if you’re ready to make your neck pain a thing of the past, join us today. Our trial includes two free weeks of group fitness classes, one on one classes and so much more! \\nGet started on your yoga journey now!\\n"}},{"id":"cl74jtlu93yyq0ak0ti37gc8g","slug":"yoga-practice-for-women","author":{"name":"Divya","teacherMytSlug":"divya-1","pictureUrl":"divya-1.jpg"},"title":"The Importance of a Yoga practice for Women","createdAt":"2022-08-22T09:21:21.098639+00:00","coverUrl":"llizejqjzzeaxaxii2ey.jpg","content":{"text":"Why adding Yoga to your routine can make you feel like your most calm and confident self.\\nWe all know women have a lot on their plate. With all the things we have to get done in a day, it’s hard to remember to add taking care of ourselves to the list. We sometimes find time for a trip to the gym, a podcast episode or a quick walk between our to-do list, but the benefits of taking even 10 minutes to do yoga or a meditation can carry us through stressful days, help us sleep better or relieve pain and anxiety. Let’s break down why yoga is so important to the feminine being.\\nYoga is important for your mental health\\nA consistent yoga practice promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and stress and can aid in mental clarity and a calm mind. Yoga is a great way to end your workday or transition from work back to your home life. If you have a high stress job, or you’re spending your day with kids, taking just five to ten minutes to breathe and stretch can put you in a clearer mindset to switch roles or tasks with ease. For example, Pranayama, the practice of focusing your breath takes only a few minutes and can help you adjust or focus your breathing, mind and heart. Pranayama is the yogic practice of focusing on breath. In Sanskrit, prana means \"vital life force\". In stressful situations, we can always come back to our breath. This is especially a great practice for women, as we tend to be a “lifesource” for our families.\\nLet’s find the right poses to ease your mind!\\nSuggested Poses for stress relief:\\nStanding Forward Fold :\\n\\nThis pose releases tension in the neck and back and is a physical and mental “letting go”\\nEasy Seat :\\n\\n Gentle hip opener, relieves physical and mental exhaustion.\\nChilds Pose : \\n\\nReleases the Nero and lymphatic systems.\\nSuggested Poses for anxiety relief:\\nHead to Knee forward bend :\\n\\nCalms the mind.\\nBridge pose : \\n\\nReduces anxiety and fatigue.\\nCamel Pose : \\n\\nBoost Energy.\\nSuggested Poses to calm the mind:\\nLegs up the wall : \\n\\nLegs up the \\nwall \\nallows your body complete relaxation.\\nCorpse Pose :\\n\\nQuiets your system and lowers your blood pressure\\nCat Pose :\\n\\nHelps to relieve stress and calm the mind.\\nYoga is important for your physical health\\nYou can find little ways to add yoga into your life every day to keep your body in tip top shape! You can add yoga to the end of your workout to lower your heart rate or choose it as a workout on “low impact” days. Believe it or not, yoga can actually take the place of strength training and cardio programs if you take the right classes! \\nMyYogaTeacher has so many options to support your active lifestyle! Yoga can improve flexibility, strength and even help with range of motion. So if you’ve got goals, we’ve got a class to fit them! \\n A normal yoga practice can keep your hormones in check and help with menopause and menstrual symptoms. Not feeling well? Tired? Yoga can also aid in normal digestion or help you maintain a healthy sleep cycle.\\nNow that you know yoga can help your physical body, let's find the right styles for you!\\nFor flexibility – If you’re trying to improve flexibility, you’re in luck! Most styles of yoga are GREAT for stretching and flexibility. If you’re looking to just stretch, we’d recommend a \\nrestorative \\nor \\nyin yoga class.\\n\\nFor Pain relief- If you’re in pain, try a focused Yin Yoga class for your injury or ailment. We have some great choices! Just use the search feature on our website! There are classes that are as specific as \\nyoga for knee pain \\nor yoga for digestion!\\nFor Strength – If you’re a warrior who loves to sweat, Vinyasa is your go to style. Try this low impact style that’s sure to raise your heart rate faster than any treadmill run. Are you a more advanced Yogi?\\n Try a Power Yoga\\n class!\\nYoga is important for your emotional wellbeing\\nMost yogis believe that yoga is a mind, body and soul practice meaning that it’s not just for fitness or for mental clarity, but it’s a life experience that can add joy and comfort to your everyday life. For most of us, the practice of yoga is what we take back to our lives long after we leave the mat.  \\nYoga can improve your energy-\\n A study done by Oxford\\n, found that a yoga practice and yoga breathing can restore your energy better than any other visualization or relaxation practice.\\nYoga helps connect the mind and body- While our mind and body are always physically connected, Yoga makes us stop, think and question that connection. It trains us to concentrate on our breath and connect our thoughts to one body part, or move at a time. Which helps us to increase focus.\\nAnd last, but certainly not least, yoga is great for socialization! Group fitness classes help us to make friends, or find friends who share our common interests or goals. Who doesn’t love taking a class with their friends? And with our site, you can take class together from the comfort of your own homes!\\nReady to fit yoga into your life? Let’s find a way to make it work for you!\\nWhen can you fit in yoga if you have a busy schedule? Unlike a traditional studio or gym, Our website makes it easy for you to fit yoga in when it works for you! Classes run live from 6am to 9pm. And you can take classes at home, on vacation or even at work on your lunch break. You can take your practice anywhere with our \\nvirtual options\\n. Don’t think you can commit to a live class? Watch your recordings later on your own time! \\nAre you a stay-at-home mom? Do you feel like you can’t get away for a workout? Do it with them! Make yoga time a part of your family’s routine to either start or end the day. We even have kid’s classes you can take together! \\nTry one today!\\n\\nNot a fan of group fitness? Maybe you prefer to workout alone or have specific goals you want to meet. Our\\n one on one option\\n is great for deepening your practice or working directly with an instructor to meet your goals on your timeline! \\nSo whichever reason speaks to you, even with all the things you have to do for your family or work, You can always make time for yoga and add more joy to your life with a yoga practice. Where there’s a will there’s a way. All you need for yoga is your body and a commitment to yourself! Make the time to start your practice today! Your body will thank you!\\n\\nReady to get started? Grab a free trial!\\n"}}],"relatedPosts":[],"blogContent":{"id":"cl3uik3pe4vu50ckdot973jgn","slug":"my-yoga-teacher-photo-contest","author":{"name":"Anirudh","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Your Chance to Win a Free Yoga Teacher Training Course With MyYogaTeacher is Here!","createdAt":"2022-05-31T18:49:09.281964+00:00","updatedAt":"2022-06-09T10:13:12.486742+00:00","coverUrl":"b3kn5dnc8izagiuyq4gh.jpg","seoDescription":"In honor of International Yoga Day, MyYogaTeacher is hosting our first ever yoga photo contest! Get the details here and enter to win awesome prizes!","content":{"text":"In honor of International Yoga Day,\\nMyYogaTeacher is announcing our first ever Fun Pic Contest!\\nWe want to see your fun side! Because yoga doesn’t always have to be serious. Sometimes laughing at ourselves and doing silly things is just the medicine we need to make our day brighter…and healthier!\\nThat being said, you also have an opportunity to positively impact lots of other people’s lives by joining in on this yoga pose, picture-snapping challenge. Maybe you make someone smile. Maybe your picture encourages someone to start taking yoga classes or try a new yoga pose! 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