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{"slug":"never-done-yoga-start-here","recentPosts":[{"id":"cldebisqj8am10bk2riasiyyy","slug":"self-love-yoga-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event: Empower Yourself This Valentine’s Day","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Empower yourself this Valentine's Day with our Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event. Find inner peace and self-acceptance through yoga and meditation practices","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-27T09:24:55.671424+00:00","coverUrl":"rvpz4az7wyk8pdo4fvyg.png","content":{"text":"Announcing our free Self Love Event February 13-14!\\n\n\\nEmbrace yourself and practice self love this Valentine’s Day and every day with the help of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga teachers.\\n\\nYoga has been a powerful tool for self-improvement and personal growth for centuries, and self-love yoga is no exception. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, and negative self-talk. Self-love yoga can help to change that by promoting self-acceptance and self-compassion.\\nThis special yoga and meditation event\\n focuses on building self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-compassion through a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.\\nSelf-love is the foundation of all healthy relationships, including the relationship with ourselves. Without self-love, we cannot truly love and accept others!\\n\n\\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Self Love Event:\\n\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\\n\\n\\nNurturing Relationships Through Self Love \\n\\nMonday, February 13 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\n\\nSelf love isn’t selfish! It’s critical to creating deeper, more meaningful relationships and becoming the best version of yourself you can be! Join us in this discussion based self love class with a guided meditation and walk away prioritizing your health and happiness!\\n\n\\n\\nEmbrace Yourself: Balancing the Heart Chakra\\n\\nTuesday, February 14 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\\nReady to love yourself (and others) more and better? Need more compassion and kindness in your life? Join this yoga for self-love class designed to open your heart chakra and help you walk away feeling empowered to have more meaningful relationships and showing more love\n\\nThis special event will offer a unique opportunity to nurture yourself and discover the power of self-love.  Don't miss out on this transformative experience. Sign up today and awaken your inner strength and self-love.\\nAnd don’t forget to check out other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\n\n\\n\\nAnnelise Piers\\n\\n\\nShika Sood\\n\\n\\nSwati Dalvi\\n\\n\\nAbhishek Bodhi\\n\\n\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\n\\nRohan Shroff\\n\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Self Love Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["myYogaTeacher"]},{"id":"clczdmysytyzn0ak616x0ikhn","slug":"yoga-for-fitness-event","author":null,"title":"Join the Yoga Movement: Free MyYogaTeacher Yoga for Fitness Event for Everyone!","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Join MyYogaTeacher's new free Yoga for Fitness Event starting soon and get fit faster with yoga!","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":["Fitness","HathaYoga","Ashtanga","Yoga","Vinyasa","Hatha"],"createdAt":"2023-01-16T22:27:36.746406+00:00","coverUrl":"fegu2jin0qfhgaefpml6.png","content":{"text":"Are you ready to get fit, flexible, and unleash your inner radiance?! Don’t miss our 3-day FREE Yoga for Fitness Event January 29-31!\\nYoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This event will feature a variety of yoga styles and levels to suit everyone from beginners to experienced yogis.\\nOur authentic, expert yoga instructors from India will guide you each day through sessions focused on improving your physical fitness and overall well-being. Plus, the even is completely free, so there’s no excuse not to come give it a try!\\nHow to join the Yoga for Fitness Event:\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\nDiscover all the best ways yoga can help you get fit fast. So you can live your life to the fullest and move with more ease.\\nWe've put together an entire schedule of yoga for fitness classes dedicated to helping you relax and sleep better.\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\\n\\n Hatha Yoga for Physical Fitness with Ankit\\n\\nSunday, January 29 at 6:00 am PST/ 9:00 am EST\\n\\n\\nHatha yoga is focused on the physical practice of yoga and is perfect for helping you build strength, get fit, and improve flexibility. Bonus? You’ll feel more relaxed and rejuvenated after this hatha yoga class! Join us for asanas, Sun Salutations, and other strength building poses!\\n\\nFind Fitness in Flow: Vinyasa Yoga with Monica\\n\\nMonday,  January 30 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nReady to get fit while finding your flow? The fluid movement of this challenging vinyasa yoga class is perfect for building up a sweat, improving flexibility, and building strength, making it a perfect class for overall fitness! Join us!\\n\\nAshtanga Yoga for Increased Fitness with Sujit\\n\\nMonday, January 31 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nDo you like structure in your yoga class? Need a workout focused on building strength through muscle training? This is for you! Join the ashtanga yoga class designed to help you get fitter and stronger faster!\\nWhether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, or simply try something new, our free yoga for fitness event is the perfect opportunity. So come and join us, and discover the many benefits of yoga for yourself!\\nExperience getting fit in a way that works for you and \\nwith\\n you! We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check out other fitness related yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n\\n\\nShweta Jain\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMonica Agarwal\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nArchana\\n \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Fitness Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":[]},{"id":"clct2nkfx04xw0bk3fr4lrcjp","slug":"yoga-poses-for-osteoporosis","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis: Maintaining Bone Health","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga can prevent and in some cases reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia by stretching and strengthening muscle tissue to rebuild and maintain bone density.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn how to prevent osteoporosis with a few simple yoga poses.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:33:31.959847+00:00","coverUrl":"pmkhkhuxo5s9dq2qkevm.jpg","content":{"text":"Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis with Yoga\\n\n\\nIf you suffer from the painful symptoms of osteoporosis, or if you are at risk of developing this limiting disease, there is help (and health) in starting your own regular yoga routine. In fact, doctors are now prescribing yoga as treatment and prevention for osteoporosis and osteopenia, making it an important part of maintaining physical health and wellness throughout your 50s and 60s — and beyond.\\n\\nOsteoporosis and osteopenia are conditions that commonly emerge throughout our later years, and if left untreated they can affect your mobility, bone density, and even your ability to remain self-sufficient. These conditions cause bones to be come weak and brittle, and over time more vulnerable to fractures and even breakage. \\n\\nBut a recent\\n \\n2016 study\\n discovered that yoga can be used in conjunction with other treatments to prevent the loss of bone density and in some cases reverse early onset of osteoporosis. Plus, as an added benefit, yoga is also a low-cost and low-risk treatment option, meaning there is little to lose by giving it a try.\\n\\nHow Yoga Can Treat Osteoporosis\\nThe process by which yoga treats and prevents osteoporosis is simple — through stretching and strengthening your muscle tissue you can build bone density and prevent fractures. Yoga postures exert subtle force upon your bones, prompting them to build up density and become stronger.\\n\\nYoga also improves your balance, which can help prevent falls — which may result in fractures or breakage. Along with building strength and flexibility, yoga also increases your mobility, endurance, and energy levels, helping you stay active no matter your age.\\n\\nIt should be noted that yoga may not cure osteoporosis on its own, and for some advanced cases it may not be effective in reversing this disease. Results vary on an individual basis, depending on your age, bone density, and other factors such as weight and co-existing conditions\\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Osteoporosis\\nIf you’re thinking of starting your own yoga regimen to prevent or reverse osteoporosis, there are a few things you should know. It’s important to first consult your doctor before practicing yoga for osteoporosis or osteopenia, to find out if there are any specific precautions you should be taking and whether or not it’s a safe activity for you. \n\\nPatients with advanced osteoporosis who have suffered fractures, breaks, or acute bone loss may need to avoid practicing yoga. If you’ve recently undergone surgery or if you’re still healing from an injury, you should wait until you’ve fully recovered before getting started.\n\\nMost importantly, you should take care to listen to your body when practicing yoga for osteoporosis. If a particular yoga pose causes pain or strain on your bones or joints, stop for a moment and take a break. Or, try using a modification like a bolster, block, or yoga blanket if applicable.\\n\\nIn their 2016 study, scientists found that the best results for using yoga as treatment for osteoporosis came from regular practice. Try performing yoga poses at least 3-4 times per week, or daily if you can. The more regularly you practice, the more bone density you’ll build, and the more strength and balance you’ll develop in your body.\\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis:\\nIf you’ve been cleared by your doctor to practice yoga and you’re ready to get started, there are some simple yoga poses you can do at home to help prevent osteoporosis. You can also try taking a yoga class specifically designed for patients with osteoporosis. Here at\\n \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, certified instructors can help you stay safe and injury free while giving you the independence to practice yoga in the comfort of your home.\\nReady to get started? \\nFollow the steps below to begin your own personal yoga journey.\\n\\n1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)\\n\\nThe foundation of all balance poses, Mountain pose helps you find stability and improve your posture.\\nStart by standing at the front of your mat. Keep your feet hip distance apart, and you can rest your arms at your sides or bring your hands together in prayer formation. Inhale and feel your chest opening and your collar bones widening as you focus on balancing your weight proportionally on both of your feet. Gaze straight forward and maintain this pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n \\n2. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)\\n\\nFrom Mountain pose, you’ll begin to transition into Tree pose to further improve your balance and stability.\\nBring your awareness to your left foot and firmly ground it into the mat. Begin to shift your body weight to your left foot, while gently lifting your right foot. Depending on your ability to balance, you can place the sole of your right foot on your left calf or thigh. As you do this, be sure to keep your pelvis aligned, your spine straight, and your gaze focused forward. Give yourself a moment to steady yourself, and then, if you feel comfortable, press your hands together in prayer formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths and repeat on the other side, then return to Mountain pose.\\n \\n3. Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana 2)\\n\\nThis standing pose also improves your balance and builds strength in your legs and core. If you have trouble balancing and wish to modify this pose, try practicing it next to a wall or with a chair.\\nMove to the back portion of your mat and step your right foot forward. Your right toes should be pointed forward and your left (back) foot should be kept parallel with your mat. Bend your right knee at 90 degrees, taking care not to overextend. Your right knee should not move forward past your toes. With your hips evenly squared, stretch your arms out to both sides, so that your right arm extended out in front of you and your left arm behind you. Open your chest and focus on activating your legs so that you are grounded into your mat. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)\\n\\nThis pose also requires strength and balance, and can be modified by performing it next to a wall. You can also place a block next to your front foot for easier hand positioning. \\nJust like with Warrior II, step your right foot forward for Triangle pose, keeping your left (back) foot parallel with your mat. Inhale and stretch out both your arms the same as in Warrior II, but keep your right leg straight with a slight, soft bend in your knee. As you exhale, hinge at your hip  and bend forward, placing your right fingertips on the floor, or you can place your hand on the block positioned next to your right foot. Turn your upper body and reach your left hand toward the ceiling, and either turn your head to gaze up at your hand, or keep your eyes focused straight ahead. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Cat-Cow Pose (Chakravakasana)\\n\\nThis pose is excellent for increasing mobility in your spine and hips.\\nMove to a tabletop position on your mat, with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. Feel the stretch in your chest and abdomen. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n \\n6. Locust Pose (Shalabhasana)\\n\\nLike Cat-Cow, Locust improves your spinal mobility with a soft backbend, but in this pose you will also be working your core muscles, glutes, and shoulders.\\nFrom Cat-Cow, lower yourself onto the mat so that you are lying face down on your stomach with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides. On your inhale, strengthen your core and lift your head, legs and arms at the same time, balancing your body on your lower abdomen, pelvis and upper legs. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths, and then relax back onto your mat.\\n \\n7. Child’s Pose (Balasana)\\n\\nAfter the strengthening work of Locust pose, give your body a rest with Child’s pose\\nAfter Locust you’ve likely returned to lying face down on your mat. Press your palms and knees into the floor as if you were rising back into tabletop position, but this time bring your hips back so that your buttocks are resting on your heels, and your big toes are touching each other. Extend your arms forward so that your palms are resting on the mat in front of you, and bring your forehead to the mat. Breathe gently and allow your body to fully sink into this pose, supported by the floor. Hold for 5-6 minutes.\\n \\n8. Corpse Pose (Savasana)\\n\\nAfter practicing the above stretching and strengthening poses, it’s important to let your body fully digest the movement by resting in Corpse pose. \\nCome to a seated position on your mat. Slowly lower your body to the floor, so that you are lying flat on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and bring your focus inward. Bring your awareness to your body and check in with each and every body part, noticing if you feel any tension and allowing yourself to fully relax. Soften your face, neck, and shoulders, and let yourself melt into your mat while visualizing any tension leaving your body. Rest in this post for 5-7 minutes."},"category":["pain_management"]},{"id":"clct29qar2mln09k7b9xhmih5","slug":"8-yoga-poses-for-psoas-pain-relief","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Psoas Pain Relief","subTitle":"Learn yoga poses that target your psoas muscle to relieve pain.","seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"By practicing a few specific yoga poses, you can directly stretch the psoas and surrounding areas, relieving tension, pain, and stiffness\n","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:22:46.336259+00:00","coverUrl":"fitbgltpzxzyqblmzhjg.jpg","content":{"text":"Possibly the most integral muscle group in your entire body, the psoas governs the central functioning of your core. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to move properly, walk, stand, or do much of anything, because the muscles in this group also attach your legs to your spine.\\n\\nIssues with your psoas can be deeply painful, and it’s a difficult area to massage. The psoas major, psoas minor, and iliacus combined make up your iliopsoas, commonly referred as simply the psoas. And when the psoas is unhappy, it can cause symptoms with a range of severity, from slightly uncomfortable to totally debilitating, like difficulty walking or standing upright, lower back pain, and pelvic pain. \n\\nAthletic injuries, prolonged periods of sitting and surgery can affect the health of your psoas, and if you’re experiencing a tight and shortened psoas, it’s likely you’re also suffering from weakness and pain. You can relieve your symptoms and fully recover from psoas issues by stretching and strengthening this important muscle group with yoga. \n\\nHow to Relieve Psoas Pain\\n\\nPsoas pain can affect the entire structure of your body, causing adjoining muscles to become overworked and your posture to become off-kilter, leading to widespread chronic pain. Yoga can help correct issues with your psoas and get you back to feeling balanced again. By practicing a few specific yoga poses, you can directly stretch the psoas and surrounding areas, relieving tension, pain, and stiffness.\\n\\nIt’s important to also strengthen the psoas to enable your body to function properly. A weak psoas can put enormous strain on your surrounding muscles and joints, and a strong core is essential for your physical health. By lengthening and strengthening your psoas at the same time, you can correct issues and reduce pain.\n\\nIf you’re suffering from a tight or weak psoas, try practicing the yoga poses below on a regular basis to start the healing process.\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Psoas Pain Relief\\n\n\\n1. Low Lunge Pose\\n\\nLow Lunge is an easy pose to start lengthening your psoas muscles, and you can adjust this position to stretch as deeply as you feel comfortable.\\nFrom a kneeling position, start by bringing your left foot forward and bending your left leg at the knee. Inhale while reaching your arms over your head, keeping them parallel with the sides of your head. Allow your chest to expand and lengthen your spine. Remember to keep your chin level and your gaze focused straight ahead. Repeat on the other side.\\n \\n2.  Tree Pose\\n\\nTree pose strengthens and stretches your psoas muscles by isolating the area building strength through balance.\\nStand in Mountain pose and place your feet hip distance apart, arms relaxed at your sides. Gently shift your body weight to your left foot and bending your right knee, lifting it upward. Place the sole of your right foot on the inside of your left thigh. Keep your spine and head straight, with your gaze facing forward. Give yourself a moment to steady your balance, bring your hands together in Namaste formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths.\\n \\n3. Boat Pose\\n\\nOne of the best asanas for your core, Boat pose strengthens your abdominal muscles for better balance and posture.\\nStart by sitting with your legs stretched out in front of you and your arms at your sides. Lean back slightly so that your weight is evenly balanced. Inhale, engage your core, and exhale as you lift both your legs to a 45 degree angle, and extend your arms straight out alongside your legs. If this pose feels too difficult, try bending your knees and bringing your hands behind your knees for support. Keep your spine long and your core engaged as you hold this pose for 30-45 seconds.\\n \\n4. Knee-To-Chest Pose\\n\\nWhen your psoas is in pain and walking or standing upright feels difficult, Knee-To-Chest pose offers a supine stretch that can relieve your symptoms.\\nLie down flat on your back with your arms at your sides. Inhale, and then as you exhale, bring your right knee to your chest. Thoughtfully extend and stretch your left leg until you feel the tension begin to release from your abs and inside your hip. As you hug your knee to your chest, remember to breathe and focus on allowing your core to fully relax. Hold for 30-60 seconds and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Dancer’s Pose\\n\\nLike Tree pose, Dancer’s pose works to strengthen your psoas through balance, with a deep stretch that lengthens all of the muscles in the front side of your torso. \\nStand in the middle of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Transfer 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. You can deepen the stretch by creating some resistance — simply push outward with your right foot while pulling in with your right hand. 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 \\n6. Supported Bridge Pose\\n\\nSupported Bridge pose uses a yoga block to both support your weight and lengthen the muscles in your core and inside your hips.\\nStart by lying on your back with your knees bent and a yoga block placed nearby. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward.  Take your yoga block and place underneath your lower back, supporting your weight and providing a deep stretch to the frontside of your pelvis. Stay in the pose for 30-60 seconds.\\n \\n7. Reclining Hero’s Pose\\n\\nBy modifying Hero’s pose to a reclining position, you can gently lengthen your psoas and stretch your quad muscles.\\nKneel on your yoga mat and rest your buttocks on the backs of your heels. Sit with your spine straight and inhale, and as you exhale, begin to gently lower your torso to the floor. You can move slowly, lowering yourself onto your back one vertebrae at a time. Rest your hands on your chest or reach your arms above your head to increase the stretch. Once your are resting on your back, you can also bring your focus to your hips and allow them to rise slightly upward for a greater stretch in your psoas minor.\\n \\n8. Cobra Pose\\n\\nCobra pose lengthens your abdominal muscles and releases tension in your lower back.\\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. Make sure to gaze upward and press your hips into the mat to target your psoas. Hold this position for a few breaths and then rest."},"category":[]},{"id":"clckc2txxldwd0ajx6v2ewnfg","slug":"everyday-selfcare-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Announcing MyYogaTeacher’s Free Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Daily self-care yoga event for relaxation and rejuvenation. All levels welcome. Come find your inner peace and leave feeling ready to tackle the day ahead","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-06T09:47:25.040388+00:00","coverUrl":"sqksdkhom5g0uivl5z2l.png","content":{"text":"Ready to make time and take time for YOU in the New Year? This 2-day event on January 16-17 makes it easier than ever to start and keep a self care routine going.\\nAnd, of course, you’re invited!\\n\\nAlmost everyone is guilty of not putting themselves first most of the time. \\nBut did you know that research shows that self care reduces heart disease, stroke, and cancer? Not to mention that people who have a consistent \\nself care routine\\n are 67% more productive, 71% happier, and 64% more self-confident than those who don’t!  \\nThe impacts of a yoga for self care routine are nothing but positive. And there is nothing standing in your way of creating one with MyYogaTeacher’s free event. Imagine how much better you’ll feel and how much more productive you’d be if you just took some time for yourself everyday. Your routine doesn’t have to be time consuming. Even 30 minutes of yoga for self care may make all the difference in your life! \\nHere at MyYogaTeacher, we understand creating a self care routine may seem unobtainable at first. That’s why we created this event!\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Everyday Self Care 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\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\n⁠\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\n\\nWe've put together a schedule of yoga sessions designed specifically to get you started on your self care journey.\\n\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\n\\n\\nYoga Breathwork: Relaxation and Self Care with Archana\\n\\nTuesday, January 17 at 5:30 pm PST/ 8:30 pm EST\\n\n\\nDo you make time for selfcare? Meditation and yogic breathing are excellent forms of selfcare that you can do almost anywhere or any time! Join us for this relaxing class focused on breathing, meditation, and gentle stretching. Discover how easy it is to take time for you!\\n\n\\n\\nYoga for Self Care: An Everyday Practice with Archana\\n\\nMonday, January 16 at 5:30 pm PST/ 8:30 pm EST\\n\n\\nDo you struggle to make time for self-care? You’re not alone! This beautiful yoga session is designed to help you learn asanas and stretches that you can do every day specifically as a self-care practice. Join us for self-care through yoga!\\n\n⁠\\nWe offer these events so you have the tools and guidance to live in harmony with your inner self, outer self, and the world. So you can move in the world with peace and good health. And so you can be less stressed, more productive, and more \\npresent\\n.\\n\\nExperience the peace that comes from yoga and explore all the tools our expert yoga instructors offer to help you start and maintain a consistent self care routine. We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\n\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Many are perfect for continuing your self care routine long after this event is over. Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n- Ankit Bhatnagari\\n- Abhishek Bodhi\\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\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["yoga"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"clas104kemz1o0bimrwa5ir7s","slug":"yoga-gift-card","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"10 Reasons To Give The Gift Of Yoga This Holiday Season","createdAt":"2022-11-22T09:40:07.784715+00:00","coverUrl":"eomsfhhpzm6rc4ndnem3.jpg","content":{"text":"As the holiday season takes off, it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift for all the special people in our lives. Trying to be unique or give something that stands out can be difficult. But yoga is the gift that keeps on giving! When you give someone the gift of yoga, you’re reminding them how important it is to take time for themselves. Helping them to create space and routine they may not have otherwise. Thinking of giving a \\nMyYogaTeacher gift card\\n for the holidays? There's so many reasons to give the gift of yoga and mindfulness this season! If you’re a yogi, you know the many benefits of yoga and how helpful it is to your day to day life! But maybe there’s someone in your life who has yet to discover the gift of yoga! \n⁠\n⁠\\nHere are the top 10 reasons to give the gift of yoga to someone you love. \\n It’s good for the environment!\\n Gifting a virtual gift card means no wrapping paper. Even if your recipient lives overseas it’s easy to just email the gift right to their inbox!\\nIt promotes self-care! \\nWhen you give the gift of yoga, you’re giving someone you love the chance to take time out of their busy schedule to practice self-care and self love. It’s such a beautiful way to show gratitude to those around us. \\nIt becomes a routine. \\nDid you know it takes 21 days to build a habit? When you give the gift of a month with \\nMyYogaTeacher \\nto someone, it will become part of their routine and lifestyle. And they’ll be grateful you gave them such a beautiful gift. Which brings us to the next reason….\\n \\nYoga creates a community. \\nFor those of us who are still working from home or may live far from those we love, MyYogaTeacher’s online classes give us a chance to create a yoga community while staying home. We look forward to our weekly classes with expert teachers and the friends we make along the way. \\n It’s good for the body! \\nUsually around the holidays we tend to indulge in the name of celebration. Yoga is a great way to balance out celebrating with mindful movement. \\n \\nIt will last long after the holidays.\\n A lot of times, we buy gifts for the moment and the facade wears off quickly. Rather than another useless gadget, yoga gives you the opportunity to learn something new. \\n Yoga can jumpstart your New Year’s goals! \\nMost of us start our fitness goals after the holiday rush. But by giving the gift of yoga, you give your loved ones a leg up on the gym game! \\n If you’re a member, it’s an opportunity to spend more time together. \\nPurchasing a gift card for a friend or family member means you can take classes together even if you’re apart! \\nYoga improves your outlook. \\nIf your loved one has had a tough year or is moving through a hard season in their life, yoga is a great way to increase happiness and overall outlook by introducing them to a mindful practice.\\n It relieves the effects of holiday stress. \\nBetween the shopping, parties and traffic, the holiday season can be \\nvery stressful\\n. Giving the gift of yoga to a stressed out holiday shopper could be just what they need to reset for the end of the year. \\n\n\\nA\\n giftcard to our virtual yoga platform\\n is great for so many people! Having a hard time knowing if it’s right for your recipient? Here’s our top five list! \\nFor that special someone who needs to relax.\\nFor someone in recovery from an injury.\\nFor someone who loves to workout.\\nFor the college student or teacher on holiday break.\\nFor a busy parent. \\nHead over to our website to grab your \\ngift cards\\n so you can do yoga with someone special in your life this holiday season. \\n"}},{"id":"cl7sudlec0hvt0ciosz8iwged","slug":"morning-ayurvedic-rituals","author":{"name":"Supriya","teacherMytSlug":"supriya-1","pictureUrl":"supriya.jpg"},"title":"11 Morning Ayurvedic Rituals to Start Practicing Now ","createdAt":"2022-09-08T09:23:18.01003+00:00","coverUrl":"wr5dvjeez6fvbqm45mby.avif","content":{"text":"How you spend your morning can have a huge impact on the rest of your day, dictating your mood, focus, and energy level throughout. In those early hours after waking up, you’re setting the stage for how the next 12-18 hours of your life will go — so why not set yourself up for success? By creating a healthy morning routine, you can provide an easy way to hack your mind and body, and make each day the best ever.\\nThe ancient Ayurvedic yogi tradition provides an actual road map to guide you through a morning ritual that not only prepares your body for the rest of your day, but it establishes grounding, self-care habits that will help you be the best version of you. And once you start making a daily routine of certain Ayurvedic rituals, you’ll start noticing their cumulative effects in just a few weeks. Your skin will look healthier, you’ll have more energy throughout your day, and you’ll experience better focus and balance overall. \\nAyurvedic Rituals to Improve Your Life\\nYou don’t have to be an advanced yogi to start incorporating Ayurvedic rituals into your daily life. Even if you’ve never heard of Ayurveda practice before, you can still use some of the most basic techniques to improve your day-to-day habits and develop a healthy lifestyle. By integrating Ayurveda into your every day, you can start enjoying the benefits of this ancient wisdom.\\nHere are 11 Ayurvedic rituals to help you jump start your day:\\n\\n1. Wake before sunrise\\nAyurvedic wisdom states that the best time to wake up every morning is an hour or two before sunrise, synchronizing your day with the sun and establishing a circadian rhythm for your body. Depending on the time of year, that usually means around 6 a.m. If you’re worried about feeling tired after getting out of bed that early, you shouldn’t — according to Ayurveda, waking after the sun rises is what will cause you to feel sluggish. However, it’s more important to allow yourself adequate sleep, so if you can’t wake up that early, try making it a habit out of waking up at the same time every day.\\n\\n2. Drink water\\nThe first thing your body needs in the morning is water, and you should drink it warm. Try adding some ginger or lemon with honey to help activate and flush your digestive organs. Drinking water after getting out of bed also hydrates your body after a night’s rest, and gives your skin a healthy morning glow. \\n\\n3. Clean your face and sinuses\\nDid you know that splashing water on your face is an Ayurvedic ritual? Rejuvenate yourself physically and mentally by splashing your face with water a recommended seven times to follow this simple custom. Take it a step further and give your sinuses a rinse with Neti Pot for a complete refresh.\\n\\n\\n4. Scrape your tongue\\nAfter a full night of sleep, our tongues are coated with Ama, according to Ayurvedic doctrine. By using a tongue scraper to remove Ama from your tongue, you’re getting rid of accumulated bacteria and helping to kickstart your digestion. It also helps improve your breath and prevents tooth decay.\n\\n5. Oil pulling\\nWhile you’re taking care of your oral hygiene, try incorporating the Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling into your routine. Simply swirl a spoonful of oil in your mouth for about 10-20 minutes. Make sure you do this before eating on a completely empty stomach. You can use coconut, sunflower, or avocado oil.\\n\\n6. Clear your digestive system\\nAyurvedic wisdom tells us that it’s important to have regular bowel movements throughout the day, including one in the morning. This is essential to our health and for setting ourselves up to maintain good energy throughout the day. That glass of lukewarm water along with a healthy diet is key to making a bowel movement a regular morning routine.\\n\\n7. Stretch, breathe, meditate\\nGiving your mind and body a chance to gently wake up is the kind of self-care that Ayurvedic wisdom promotes, with a prescription for a morning yoga and meditation routine designed to give you an optimal start. First, start with a some easy stretching. A few rounds of \\nSun Salutation\\n asanas are a simple flow sequence that will activate your muscles and get the blood moving throughout your body. Next, practice pranayama, or breath work. Use whatever technique feels right for you in the moment. Follow up with a meditation session to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for the day.\\n\\n\\n8. Give yourself a massage\\nA good Ayurvedic morning routine is meant to wake your body up through activation of all of your senses, and with a morning massage, you can help relax your muscles and open up your body’s energy channels. Use warm oil to massage your body, including your legs, arms, face, head, shoulders, etc., to rejuvenate your body and skin, and energize your spirit. In Ayurveda medicine, this practice is called Self-Abhyanga, and it’s considered to be an effective self-balancing technique.\n\\n9. Take a bath\\nThis Ayurvedic ritual will help cleanse your pores, relax your mind and body, and hydrate your skin — giving you that glowing, yogi radiance throughout the rest of your day. Try adding milk, essential oils, herbs, and/or flower petals to your bath for that extra dose of self-care. Make sure to use natural soap and avoid any bath products that contain chemicals. Rinse yourself after under a warm shower.\\n\\n10. Drink some tea\\nTreat yourself to some herbal tea of your choosing in the morning, or keep it light with hot water and lemon. Make a ritual out of the task of making the tea, remaining present through each part of the process, and allowing yourself a quiet moment to relax and sip your brew. Try keeping that meditative stillness here that you’ve cultivated throughout your morning, and mindfully establish an intention for your day. You can also choose this time to write some notes in your journal, or read some inspiring words from your favorite guru or teacher.\\n\\n11. Eat Breakfast\\nEating three, balanced meals every day is a part of the Ayurvedic way of living, and part of a perfect morning routine is making sure you eat breakfast within an hour of waking up. Keep it light and healthy, with foods that nourish your body and fuel your digestive system. Try starting your day with a morning smoothie, granola, yogurt, or some fruit.\\n\\n\\n\nYou can learn more about Ayurveda practice and medicine by visiting\\n MyYogaTeacher\\n and working with a yoga instructor who specializes in Ayurveda, and can help you deepen your practice with this traditional, ancient wisdom. Sign up for a free, \\ntwo-week trial\\n, and access morning yoga classes, as well as instruction on pranayama, meditation, and cleansing workshops online."}},{"id":"ckx7yyea8h8w80a76eijv061f","slug":"private-yoga-for-beginners","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"6 Benefits of Private Yoga for Beginner Yogis","createdAt":"2021-12-15T20:11:14.873149+00:00","coverUrl":"fy4uzszeeumvdaiwrwvp.jpg","content":{"text":"Whether you’re going to the gym for the first time or the millionth, working out around a lot of people can be intimidating and uncomfortable for many people. As a matter of fact, upwards of 40% of the population of the United States doesn’t go to the gym for those two reasons.\\nFor new yogis or those who want to start their yoga journey, even a virtual group setting can pose problems. \\nThe fear of being judged seems to be the primary one. But we also tend to compare ourselves to others or have concerns about natural human tendencies happening in front of other people (like extreme sweating or flatulence). We’re worried about how we look, how we smell, whether we’re keeping up, doing the poses correctly.\\nFalling out of poses that others have mastered is also a common concern for beginner yogis.\\nHere at MyYogaTeacher, we want everyone, every \\nbody\\n, to feel and be safe practicing yoga! That’s why we always highly recommend private yoga classes, or what we call 1-on-1’s, for beginner yogis, with authentic, expert yoga instructors.\\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\\nRead on to find out why we’re so passionate about virtual private yoga classes for beginners!\\n\\n\\n\\n1. You get to build your new yoga practice in a safer environment with online private yoga taught live.\\nIf you’re brand new to yoga or haven’t started yet (but are considering it), you might find even the thought of group yoga classes daunting. \\nYou may struggle to keep up in a yoga class with more advanced yogis. Not only is this unsafe, it’s bad practice. Spending time trying to keep up may mean you’re not practicing proper alignment, using the wrong muscles, or not taking advantage of the meditative aspect of yoga. \\nHowever\\n, with a private yoga instructor, your class is tailored to \\nyou\\n! \\nIt is imperative that you learn the basics of yoga correctly. Otherwise, you’re at an increased risk of injury. Private, 1-on-1 instruction is exactly what beginner yogis need to develop a strong foundation from which to build their practice!\\nNo pre-recorded nonsense. Live instruction means real-time corrections and interactions so you're not practicing poses wrong from the start!\\n\\n\\n\\n2. Virtual private yoga taught live means you skip the intimidation, fear, and discomfort of group classes.\\nWhile even experienced yogis often find group classes uncomfortable, we understand that new yogis – or those who want to \\nbegin\\n yoga – may find a group setting particularly scary.\\nYoga is designed to relieve stress, not create it!\\nWhen humans feel free to be themselves, to make mistakes, and to focus on their self-care and health, we aren’t worried about what others are doing, how we look to them. And we aren’t focused on keeping up. \\nOnline private yoga allows yogis the opportunity to truly be themselves. Free.\\n \\nWhen we’re free of intimidation, fear, and self-consciousness, we have room to grow exponentially as humans \\nand\\n as yogis!\\nPlus, virtual yoga taught live means you get to ask your yoga instructor questions and get personalized answers!\\n\\n\\n\\n3. Online private yoga classes, eating plans, and meditation tailored specifically to you.\\n\nJust like fingerprints, everyone’s needs are different. Ever gotten frustrated with trial-and-erroring your way through various fitness programs, dietary choices, or nutritional supplements to see what works for you and what doesn’t?\\nYeah, most people, yogi or not, can relate to this!\\nWith virtual private, 1-on-1 yoga instruction, you don’t just get a yoga class. You get an expert and a friend. Someone with more than just yoga teaching experience but knowledge of how the body works, how \\ndifferent\\n bodies work and what the human body needs to survive and thrive.\\nWith MyYogaTeacher, you also get instruction rooted in ancient traditions that have helped people heal, grow, and thrive for a thousand plus years! Because our yoga teachers come from the birthplace of yoga, India, and are traditionally trained!\\nWith MyYogaTeacher you get to pick from bunches of yoga instructors. Find one that you gel with and that you feel comfortable opening up to! \\nThen the two of you can tailor your practice to your goals.\\nNothing \\npropels your health, your life, forward better or faster than individualized attention! \\n\\n\\n\\n4. Private yoga reduces stress and anxiety without causing more stress and anxiety.\\nYoga is commonly practiced to reduce or eliminate anxiety and help yogis manage stress. But what if your yoga practice \\ncauses\\n you stress and anxiety?\\nManeuvering through traffic to get to your gym or yoga studio, dressing for the occasion, making sure you have all your yoga gear, bringing a change of clothes (if you’re coming from work). Oh, let’s not forget the amount of time all of those extra steps take.\\nPlus, some people are triggered by large groups of people, which makes group yoga counterproductive to combat anxiety.\\nOnline 1-on-1 yoga eliminates the need to do anything after work but come home. Or, you can practice from anywhere in the world you want that has wi-fi! The stress of traveling, people, prepping for class is virtually non-existent! (haha! See what we did there? \\nVirtually\\n nonexistent?)\\nWith that in mind…\\n\\n\\n\\n5. Virtual 1-on-1 yoga means yoga on \\nyour\\n time.\\nOne of the primary reasons people skip the gym (or their yoga practice) is due to scheduling conflicts.\\nAt gyms, most group yoga classes are only offered very early in the morning or later in the evening. Who wants to get home from work, cook, eat, take care of family needs and \\nthen\\n \\ngo back out to do a yoga class?!\\nIf that’s you, kudos! We’re proud of you! \\nBut most people want to have the opportunity to work out when it’s convenient for them. With virtual private yoga classes, you get to schedule your workouts, health, and fitness around your schedule!\\nWhat works for one person may not work for another. That’s why connecting with a private yoga teacher or studio that offers private yoga classes is important for beginners. Beginner yogis often don’t possess the patience that comes with time and growth.\\nIf giving up due to inconvenience, time constraints, or stress is an option, it’s likely a novice yogi will take it – or not start a yoga practice at all! Which makes us sad!\\n\\n\\n\\n6. Private yoga is perfect for people with injuries, health issues, or unique challenges.\\nA common reason new yogis quit or someone never starts their yoga journey is due to previous injuries or chronic health conditions.\\nThey lack the confidence that yoga will benefit them or simply don’t have the know-how to adapt a yoga practice to their unique challenges. But as we’ve said before, we believe yoga is for everyone! \\nHaving access to a personal yoga instructor helps people with varying degrees of disabilities set goals and participate in a consistent, regular yoga routine that will improve their health and mobility, no matter what the challenges are!\\n\\nWhether you’ve spent your entire life practicing yoga or you haven’t made it to your first forward bend yet, we’d love to see your beautiful face on the mat at MyYogaTeacher! \\nIf 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 \\nGentle yoga\\n group class for beginner exclusivley 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"}}],"relatedPosts":[{"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":"ckfqxl6g801170178mjc0v6h5","slug":"company-mission-culture","author":{"name":"Jitendra","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":"jitendra1.png"},"title":"MyYogaTeacher mission & culture","createdAt":"2019-01-26T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"culture1.jpg","content":{"text":"Our mission: Improve physical and mental well being of the entire planet\\n\\n\\nOur commitments to each other\\n\\n1. Genuine care for our customers: Be nice and gentle with the customer. Listen to them before responding. Work on making every interaction a positive one for our customers.  E.g. if a customer is not happy with a session and wants a refund - we should accept that they are not happy and give them a refund. E.g. The customer did not like a particular session, even though we think it was great - we should accept customers judgement and try and understand what we can do better to meet customer's expectations and not waste time trying to change the customer's judgement. \\n\\n2. Have fun: We have fun while working. We celebrate our co-workers and celebrate every large and small victory with each other.\\n\\n3. Respect for the each other: We respect each other as \\nindividuals\\n. This means:\\nProfessionalism: We respect and treat each other as professionals. We help everybody grow, train and develop in order to achieve their full potential.\\nAutonomy: Respect everybody's opinions and their ability to make decisions.\\nIndividual worth: Everybody has inherent worth. We do not label or typecast. We give everybody a chance to grow.\\nAffirmation: We affirm positives in each person.\\n\\n4. Frugality: We are frugal in terms of spending money. We do not splurge on things that do not have a direct impact on making customers happy. We are wise with spending our resources.\\n\\n5. Hiring well: Hiring is a key function of the company. We focus, train and reward hiring well to ensure that we give hiring the utmost importance.\\n\\n6. Encouraging risk-taking: We embrace failure as an important part of learning. We realize that big projects require iterations and in such cases, we don't let perfection be the enemy of getting started. If we learned something new by executing fast, taking risk and failing, we are growing. We need not be afraid of failure. Risk taking, executing fast and failing fast is far better. Failure to learn is the biggest negative outcome.\\n\\n7. Understanding the value of time: We are focussed on moving fast as time is the ultimate limited resource. We are always trying to find ways to speed up learning and to reduce time for tasks by planning, collaborating and communicating better.\\n"}},{"id":"ckfqywdiw01uz01794buptfjc","slug":"the-simple-guide-to-the-8-limbs-of-yoga","author":{"name":"Jitendra","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":"jitendra1.png"},"title":"The Simple Guide to the 8 Limbs of Yoga","createdAt":"2019-08-06T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"yama-definition-1_45.png","content":{"text":"Yoga is comprised of 8 parts, and each part matters. Asana, which we often think of as \\nYoga\\n, are the postures we do in a class. You’ll notice Asana is only 1 part!\\n\\nDon’t be intimidated by the Sanskrit language for these - when you break it all down, it’s actually simple. It definitely falls into the category of “simpler said than done” but it is a concise guidebook. \\n\\nYamas and Niyamas\\n\\nWe start with the \\nYamas\\n and the Niyamas, which are lovingly called the do and do nots. They fall closely in line with just general good behavior. The purpose of these steps is to build an internal integrity and a clean unruffled perspective. \\n\\nFor example, if you keep your house in good order, it becomes easier for you to move through it. If you keep it very messy and cluttered, you might move slower through your hallways or even have trouble finding things. In this example, the house is your mind and body. The Yamas and Niyamas help you to keep your mind and body in order. \\n\\nAsana\\n\\nThese are the physical postures of yoga. The simple idea is that to maintain the Yogic path of living, you must be healthy. Your body should be strong. Your mind should be open and uncluttered. \\nAsana\\n is a practice that helps us strengthen the bond between the body and mind. \\n\\nPranamaya\\n\\n In Yoga philosophy, Prana is the energy that flows through all things. And before you classify this as new age or spiritual, think of prana as just being “what exists.” Prana is a flow that we all experience. When you are nervous about an upcoming presentation, you feel flutters in your stomach perhaps. This might be a nervous response, but we can symbolically think of this of prana fluttering. When we feel bored, we often also feel heavy and a little sleepy. There are all sorts of physical reasons why - but we can think of this of slow and heavy prana.  \\n\\nWith this perspective, Pranamaya helps move this energy around in beneficial ways.\\n\\nIf you feel very nervous, you might notice that taking ten very slow and very deep breaths calms you. This is an example of Pranamaya.   \\n\\nPratyhara\\n\\nThis is the practice of training your awareness away from the outside world and turning it inward. We practice Pratyhara by noticing what is going on inside - our habits, our beliefs, our hopes and everything else in between. Here we learn the art of stepping back a little to just notice these internal patterns, doing our best to not criticize them. It can be truly surprising how much change can happen when you just notice something. \\n\\nDharana\\n\\nThis often is referred to as a practice of concentration. We begin to develop the tools for concentration by practicing Asana and Pranamaya. This helps us prepare for meditation. For example, in Asana we concentrate on the pose itself. When practicing Dharana, we might choose an object to singularly focus on. Commonly, concentration on a mantra or even just a single sound can be done. \\n\\nTry Candle Gazing to practice Dharana\\n\\nFind a comfortable seat. \\nGaze\\n at a small flame for a few moments. Close your eyes and focus on the afterimage of the flame. Attempt to think of nothing else other than this image until it disappears.\\n\\nDhyana\\n\\nDhyana follows Dharana as this become a concentration on just the mind. Here, we no longer focus on a thing - we simply have a sharp awareness. We often call this practice meditation or mindfulness. Considering that as humans, we are trained to notice, respond and do so many things with our mind, this practice is absolutely difficult. This is why we first start with Dharana - training the mind to focus and concentrate on a thing before removing that focal point and practicing Dhyana. \\n\\nSamadhi\\n\\nSimply put, Samadhi is experiencing the peace of simply existing. It is being present without stress, anxiety or busy thoughts. There is also a genuine sense of connectedness between you and all other living things. This is the peak moment within the 8limb path - and don’t worry - if you experience Samadhi you won’t be walking around like a zombie with a half-smile. This is an experience that comes and goes and eventually becomes a beautiful backdrop to how you experience your life.\\n"}}],"blogContent":{"id":"cklk1qczk39250a84fnq1e3ie","slug":"never-done-yoga-start-here","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Never done yoga before? No worries, start here","createdAt":"2021-02-24T23:05:44.318333+00:00","updatedAt":"2021-06-26T21:45:47.80522+00:00","coverUrl":"smiling-yoga-class-prayer-cklk1qczk39250a84fnq1e3ie.jpg","seoDescription":null,"content":{"text":"A lot of people want to try yoga but feel intimidated. \\n\\nWe have the idea that it's going to be a bunch of fit and flexible people watching me fumble around on the mat.  . . .  Not exactly something to look forward to.\\n\\nBut it's not like that. The people in your class are going to be more focused on themselves, and if they're doing it right — than if you're doing it right. \\n\\nEveryone will warmly welcome you into the class. We all remember exactly what it felt like to be new to yoga — learning all the asanas (yoga poses), the terminology, and the culture. \\n\\nBut don't worry, \\nit's pretty easy to go unnoticed your first few classes\\n. So if you want, you can get started discreetly. And if you're practicing online, you can even leave your camera off until you feel comfortable connecting with your teacher and classmates!\\n\\nNow, for those who want to know what it's going to be like, here are some tips and tricks to make you look like an experienced yogi and fit in right away.\\n\\nRespect the Mood of the Room\\n\\nWhether online or in-person, every class is slightly different. Every class has it's own culture. \\n\\nDuring the class, it's typically appropriate to be silent or quiet. You can ask the teacher for assistance if you need to, but usually they're keeping an eye on you and the other students. They'll give you guidance when they think you need it.\\n\\nWhile class is in session, you should avoid talking in a normal voice. It's more of a library-voice setting.\\n\\nIn some classes, it's normal to be social before and after the class. Everyone is friendly and chatty. Then, the class starts and it becomes quiet and meditative.\\n\\nIn other classes, it's all about \"me\" time. People will be more quiet, even silent, and be in a more meditative mood before and after the class. So it's a sacred space of contemplation the entire time.\\n\\nThe culture of your class will be obvious right when you enter the room. Just notice, and respect the mood. 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You'll see the results stack up fast — physically and mentally!\\n\\nStart Today!\\n\\nThere's always an excuse to \"start tomorrow\", or \"wait until I'm a little less busy.\" And we all have \"a lot going on right now.\"\\n\\nThese are great excuses to avoid trying something new, something we think is going to be more awkward or uncomfortable than it actually is.\\n\\nI've literally talked to thousands of yoga students now. Most of them wanted to try yoga for years before they finally did. And\\n they all wish they just did it and started sooner\\n. \\n\\nBecause yoga makes you feel happier, more relaxed\\n. Most yogis watch themselves become better people, better parents, as they get into great shape and feel more confident.\\n\\nWhy wait until tomorrow to start feeling better? Tomorrow never comes.\\n\\nIf you actually want to get started and begin taking steps towards a healthier happier you, today is the day to take your first class!\\n\\nYou can \\nclick here to see a list of upcoming classes and book your first free class today!\\n\\n\\nWhat to bring to your first yoga class\\n\\nYoga mat (for cushion, support, and better traction)\\nBottle of water (to stay hydrated and eliminate toxins)\\nSmall towel (to wipe away sweat and help you keep traction on the mat)\\n\\nGood to have but not necessary \\nYoga block (to help with alignment in some yoga postures)\\nYoga strap (a belt or long narrow piece of fabric will do, to help with alignment in some yoga postures)\\n\\nYou can \\nclick here to read more about what to bring to your first yoga class\\n.\\n\\nAnd now that you know exactly what to bring, you can \\nclick here to book a Live Online Yoga Class with expert teachers\\n. (If you haven't already, you can \\nsign up for your  2-week free trail\\n — Unlimited Yoga Classes with Live teachers, 35+ daily classes, and over 85,000 happy students!)\\n\\nWhat to wear to your yoga class\\n\\nYou might have an idea that you should wear $150 yoga pants and a lulu lemon sports bra to yoga class. This totally works, but it's not the only good option. \\n\\nYou can wear anything that doesn't restrict your movement. So any workout clothes will do.\\n\\nAuthentic yoga is not about appearance, fashion or fads. It's about inner growth, health, happiness, and meaning.\\n\\nWith that in mind, it's good to know that you can wear your PJ's to class if you want. I sometimes wear sweats and a t-shirt (although I always regret wearing sweats, because they get too hot!)\\n\\nSo you'll want to wear comfy clothes, that give you full range of motion, and you don't mind sweating in.\\n\\nAnd of course, \\nin online yoga classes, many of us do wear our PJ's. There's no social pressure to look a certain way. Most of us roll out of bed and into our morning class anyways!\\n\\nIf you haven't already, you can \\nsign up for a free 2-week trial with myYogaTeacher\\n. You'll get Unlimited Group Classes with expert teachers — Live and online! If you're in your trial or already a member, you can \\nclick here to book your next live class\\n.","html":"<p>A lot of people want to try yoga but feel intimidated. </p><p></p><p>We have the idea that it&#39;s going to be a bunch of fit and flexible people watching me fumble around on the mat.  . . .  Not exactly something to look forward to.</p><p></p><p>But it&#39;s not like that. The people in your class are going to be more focused on themselves, and if they&#39;re doing it right — than if you&#39;re doing it right. </p><p></p><p>Everyone will warmly welcome you into the class. We all remember exactly what it felt like to be new to yoga — learning all the asanas (yoga poses), the terminology, and the culture. </p><p></p><p>But don&#39;t worry, <strong>it&#39;s pretty easy to go unnoticed your first few classes</strong>. So if you want, you can get started discreetly. And if you&#39;re practicing online, you can even leave your camera off until you feel comfortable connecting with your teacher and classmates!</p><p></p><p>Now, for those who want to know what it&#39;s going to be like, here are some tips and tricks to make you look like an experienced yogi and fit in right away.</p><p></p><h2>Respect the Mood of the Room</h2><p></p><p>Whether online or in-person, every class is slightly different. Every class has it&#39;s own culture. </p><p></p><p>During the class, it&#39;s typically appropriate to be silent or quiet. You can ask the teacher for assistance if you need to, but usually they&#39;re keeping an eye on you and the other students. They&#39;ll give you guidance when they think you need it.</p><p></p><p>While class is in session, you should avoid talking in a normal voice. It&#39;s more of a library-voice setting.</p><p></p><p>In some classes, it&#39;s normal to be social before and after the class. Everyone is friendly and chatty. Then, the class starts and it becomes quiet and meditative.</p><p></p><p>In other classes, it&#39;s all about &quot;me&quot; time. People will be more quiet, even silent, and be in a more meditative mood before and after the class. So it&#39;s a sacred space of contemplation the entire time.</p><p></p><p><strong>The culture of your class will be obvious right when you enter the room. Just notice, and respect the mood. You&#39;ll be everyone&#39;s favorite new classmate if you do this!</strong></p><p></p><h2>Don&#39;t get hung up on &quot;doing it right&quot;</h2><p></p><p>We all have different bodies, different ranges of flexibility, and different fitness levels.</p><p></p><p>With practice, you&#39;ll definitely get more fit, more flexible, and more accustomed to the asanas.</p><p></p><p>But you may never look like &quot;flexible Judy&quot; on the next mat over. Don&#39;t worry about that!</p><p></p><p><strong>Yoga is not about comparison</strong>. It&#39;s totally OK to look around the room and see how to do the asana. Though, I&#39;d always recommend looking to the teacher for correct alignment, not &quot;flexible Judy&quot;. </p><p></p><p>As you spend more time in class (or after a 1on1 session), you&#39;ll learn the correct alignment for your body.</p><p></p><p>Yes, <strong>even after years of practicing, no two people should do the asana exactly the same</strong>. Even at maximum flexibility, we all have different bone structures, not to mention past injuries and things like that. So expect correct alignment for you and your other yogi friends to be slightly different.</p><p></p><h2>Don&#39;t push yourself too hard</h2><p></p><p>It&#39;s great to improve and push beyond your current limits. But only 5-10% beyond your current limits.</p><p></p><p>Nothing is more awkward for the rest of the class than that person who comes in and tries to be &quot;the best at yoga&quot;. They stand out like a sore thumb. Because they don&#39;t get that it&#39;s not a competition. </p><p></p><p>Your yoga class is a sanctuary of acceptance, self-reflection, and self-improvement. Not a competition to look good, athletic, or flexible.</p><p></p><p>So <strong>relax, take it easy, and let yourself improve over time</strong>. You&#39;ll see the results stack up fast — physically and mentally!</p><p></p><h2>Start Today!</h2><p></p><p>There&#39;s always an excuse to &quot;start tomorrow&quot;, or &quot;wait until I&#39;m a little less busy.&quot; And we all have &quot;a lot going on right now.&quot;</p><p></p><p>These are great excuses to avoid trying something new, something we think is going to be more awkward or uncomfortable than it actually is.</p><p></p><p>I&#39;ve literally talked to thousands of yoga students now. Most of them wanted to try yoga for years before they finally did. And<strong> they all wish they just did it and started sooner</strong>. </p><p></p><p><strong>Because yoga makes you feel happier, more relaxed</strong>. Most yogis watch themselves become better people, better parents, as they get into great shape and feel more confident.</p><p></p><p>Why wait until tomorrow to start feeling better? Tomorrow never comes.</p><p></p><p>If you actually want to get started and begin taking steps towards a healthier happier you, today is the day to take your first class!</p><p></p><p>You can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\">click here to see a list of upcoming classes and book your first free class today!</a></p><p></p><h2>What to bring to your first yoga class</h2><p></p><ul><li><div>Yoga mat (for cushion, support, and better traction)</div></li><li><div>Bottle of water (to stay hydrated and eliminate toxins)</div></li><li><div>Small towel (to wipe away sweat and help you keep traction on the mat)</div></li></ul><p></p><p>Good to have but not necessary </p><ul><li><div>Yoga block (to help with alignment in some yoga postures)</div></li><li><div>Yoga strap (a belt or long narrow piece of fabric will do, to help with alignment in some yoga postures)</div></li></ul><p></p><p>You can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/what-to-bring-to-yoga-class\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/what-to-bring-to-yoga-class\">click here to read more about what to bring to your first yoga class</a>.</p><p></p><p>And now that you know exactly what to bring, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\">click here to book a Live Online Yoga Class with expert teachers</a>. (If you haven&#39;t already, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\">sign up for your  2-week free trail</a> — Unlimited Yoga Classes with Live teachers, 35+ daily classes, and over 85,000 happy students!)</p><p></p><h2>What to wear to your yoga class</h2><p></p><p>You might have an idea that you should wear $150 yoga pants and a lulu lemon sports bra to yoga class. This totally works, but it&#39;s not the only good option. </p><p></p><p>You can wear anything that doesn&#39;t restrict your movement. So any workout clothes will do.</p><p></p><p>Authentic yoga is not about appearance, fashion or fads. It&#39;s about inner growth, health, happiness, and meaning.</p><p></p><p>With that in mind, it&#39;s good to know that you can wear your PJ&#39;s to class if you want. I sometimes wear sweats and a t-shirt (although I always regret wearing sweats, because they get too hot!)</p><p></p><p>So you&#39;ll want to wear comfy clothes, that give you full range of motion, and you don&#39;t mind sweating in.</p><p></p><p>And of course, <strong>in online yoga classes, many of us do wear our PJ&#39;s. There&#39;s no social pressure to look a certain way. Most of us roll out of bed and into our morning class anyways!</strong></p><p></p><p>If you haven&#39;t already, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\">sign up for a free 2-week trial with myYogaTeacher</a>. You&#39;ll get Unlimited Group Classes with expert teachers — Live and online! If you&#39;re in your trial or already a member, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\">click here to book your next live class</a>.</p>"},"category":["yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<p>A lot of people want to try yoga but feel intimidated. </p><p></p><p>We have the idea that it&#39;s going to be a bunch of fit and flexible people watching me fumble around on the mat.  . . .  Not exactly something to look forward to.</p><p></p><p>But it&#39;s not like that. The people in your class are going to be more focused on themselves, and if they&#39;re doing it right — than if you&#39;re doing it right. </p><p></p><p>Everyone will warmly welcome you into the class. We all remember exactly what it felt like to be new to yoga — learning all the asanas (yoga poses), the terminology, and the culture. </p><p></p><p>But don&#39;t worry, <strong>it&#39;s pretty easy to go unnoticed your first few classes</strong>. So if you want, you can get started discreetly. And if you&#39;re practicing online, you can even leave your camera off until you feel comfortable connecting with your teacher and classmates!</p><p></p><p>Now, for those who want to know what it&#39;s going to be like, here are some tips and tricks to make you look like an experienced yogi and fit in right away.</p><p></p><h2>Respect the Mood of the Room</h2><p></p><p>Whether online or in-person, every class is slightly different. Every class has it&#39;s own culture. </p><p></p><p>During the class, it&#39;s typically appropriate to be silent or quiet. You can ask the teacher for assistance if you need to, but usually they&#39;re keeping an eye on you and the other students. 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You&#39;ll see the results stack up fast — physically and mentally!</p><p></p><h2>Start Today!</h2><p></p><p>There&#39;s always an excuse to &quot;start tomorrow&quot;, or &quot;wait until I&#39;m a little less busy.&quot; And we all have &quot;a lot going on right now.&quot;</p><p></p><p>These are great excuses to avoid trying something new, something we think is going to be more awkward or uncomfortable than it actually is.</p><p></p><p>I&#39;ve literally talked to thousands of yoga students now. Most of them wanted to try yoga for years before they finally did. And<strong> they all wish they just did it and started sooner</strong>. </p><p></p><p><strong>Because yoga makes you feel happier, more relaxed</strong>. Most yogis watch themselves become better people, better parents, as they get into great shape and feel more confident.</p><p></p><p>Why wait until tomorrow to start feeling better? Tomorrow never comes.</p><p></p><p>If you actually want to get started and begin taking steps towards a healthier happier you, today is the day to take your first class!</p><p></p><p>You can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\">click here to see a list of upcoming classes and book your first free class today!</a></p><p></p><h2>What to bring to your first yoga class</h2><p></p><ul><li><div>Yoga mat (for cushion, support, and better traction)</div></li><li><div>Bottle of water (to stay hydrated and eliminate toxins)</div></li><li><div>Small towel (to wipe away sweat and help you keep traction on the mat)</div></li></ul><p></p><p>Good to have but not necessary </p><ul><li><div>Yoga block (to help with alignment in some yoga postures)</div></li><li><div>Yoga strap (a belt or long narrow piece of fabric will do, to help with alignment in some yoga postures)</div></li></ul><p></p><p>You can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/what-to-bring-to-yoga-class\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/what-to-bring-to-yoga-class\">click here to read more about what to bring to your first yoga class</a>.</p><p></p><p>And now that you know exactly what to bring, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\">click here to book a Live Online Yoga Class with expert teachers</a>. (If you haven&#39;t already, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\">sign up for your  2-week free trail</a> — Unlimited Yoga Classes with Live teachers, 35+ daily classes, and over 85,000 happy students!)</p><p></p><h2>What to wear to your yoga class</h2><p></p><p>You might have an idea that you should wear $150 yoga pants and a lulu lemon sports bra to yoga class. This totally works, but it&#39;s not the only good option. </p><p></p><p>You can wear anything that doesn&#39;t restrict your movement. So any workout clothes will do.</p><p></p><p>Authentic yoga is not about appearance, fashion or fads. It&#39;s about inner growth, health, happiness, and meaning.</p><p></p><p>With that in mind, it&#39;s good to know that you can wear your PJ&#39;s to class if you want. 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There's no social pressure to look a certain way. Most of us roll out of bed and into our morning class anyways!\\n\\nIf you haven't already, you can \\nsign up for a free 2-week trial with myYogaTeacher\\n. You'll get Unlimited Group Classes with expert teachers — Live and online! If you're in your trial or already a member, you can \\nclick here to book your next live class\\n.","html":"<p>A lot of people want to try yoga but feel intimidated. </p><p></p><p>We have the idea that it&#39;s going to be a bunch of fit and flexible people watching me fumble around on the mat.  . . .  Not exactly something to look forward to.</p><p></p><p>But it&#39;s not like that. The people in your class are going to be more focused on themselves, and if they&#39;re doing it right — than if you&#39;re doing it right. </p><p></p><p>Everyone will warmly welcome you into the class. We all remember exactly what it felt like to be new to yoga — learning all the asanas (yoga poses), the terminology, and the culture. </p><p></p><p>But don&#39;t worry, <strong>it&#39;s pretty easy to go unnoticed your first few classes</strong>. So if you want, you can get started discreetly. And if you&#39;re practicing online, you can even leave your camera off until you feel comfortable connecting with your teacher and classmates!</p><p></p><p>Now, for those who want to know what it&#39;s going to be like, here are some tips and tricks to make you look like an experienced yogi and fit in right away.</p><p></p><h2>Respect the Mood of the Room</h2><p></p><p>Whether online or in-person, every class is slightly different. Every class has it&#39;s own culture. </p><p></p><p>During the class, it&#39;s typically appropriate to be silent or quiet. You can ask the teacher for assistance if you need to, but usually they&#39;re keeping an eye on you and the other students. They&#39;ll give you guidance when they think you need it.</p><p></p><p>While class is in session, you should avoid talking in a normal voice. It&#39;s more of a library-voice setting.</p><p></p><p>In some classes, it&#39;s normal to be social before and after the class. Everyone is friendly and chatty. Then, the class starts and it becomes quiet and meditative.</p><p></p><p>In other classes, it&#39;s all about &quot;me&quot; time. People will be more quiet, even silent, and be in a more meditative mood before and after the class. So it&#39;s a sacred space of contemplation the entire time.</p><p></p><p><strong>The culture of your class will be obvious right when you enter the room. Just notice, and respect the mood. You&#39;ll be everyone&#39;s favorite new classmate if you do this!</strong></p><p></p><h2>Don&#39;t get hung up on &quot;doing it right&quot;</h2><p></p><p>We all have different bodies, different ranges of flexibility, and different fitness levels.</p><p></p><p>With practice, you&#39;ll definitely get more fit, more flexible, and more accustomed to the asanas.</p><p></p><p>But you may never look like &quot;flexible Judy&quot; on the next mat over. Don&#39;t worry about that!</p><p></p><p><strong>Yoga is not about comparison</strong>. It&#39;s totally OK to look around the room and see how to do the asana. Though, I&#39;d always recommend looking to the teacher for correct alignment, not &quot;flexible Judy&quot;. </p><p></p><p>As you spend more time in class (or after a 1on1 session), you&#39;ll learn the correct alignment for your body.</p><p></p><p>Yes, <strong>even after years of practicing, no two people should do the asana exactly the same</strong>. Even at maximum flexibility, we all have different bone structures, not to mention past injuries and things like that. So expect correct alignment for you and your other yogi friends to be slightly different.</p><p></p><h2>Don&#39;t push yourself too hard</h2><p></p><p>It&#39;s great to improve and push beyond your current limits. But only 5-10% beyond your current limits.</p><p></p><p>Nothing is more awkward for the rest of the class than that person who comes in and tries to be &quot;the best at yoga&quot;. They stand out like a sore thumb. Because they don&#39;t get that it&#39;s not a competition. </p><p></p><p>Your yoga class is a sanctuary of acceptance, self-reflection, and self-improvement. Not a competition to look good, athletic, or flexible.</p><p></p><p>So <strong>relax, take it easy, and let yourself improve over time</strong>. You&#39;ll see the results stack up fast — physically and mentally!</p><p></p><h2>Start Today!</h2><p></p><p>There&#39;s always an excuse to &quot;start tomorrow&quot;, or &quot;wait until I&#39;m a little less busy.&quot; And we all have &quot;a lot going on right now.&quot;</p><p></p><p>These are great excuses to avoid trying something new, something we think is going to be more awkward or uncomfortable than it actually is.</p><p></p><p>I&#39;ve literally talked to thousands of yoga students now. Most of them wanted to try yoga for years before they finally did. And<strong> they all wish they just did it and started sooner</strong>. </p><p></p><p><strong>Because yoga makes you feel happier, more relaxed</strong>. Most yogis watch themselves become better people, better parents, as they get into great shape and feel more confident.</p><p></p><p>Why wait until tomorrow to start feeling better? Tomorrow never comes.</p><p></p><p>If you actually want to get started and begin taking steps towards a healthier happier you, today is the day to take your first class!</p><p></p><p>You can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\">click here to see a list of upcoming classes and book your first free class today!</a></p><p></p><h2>What to bring to your first yoga class</h2><p></p><ul><li><div>Yoga mat (for cushion, support, and better traction)</div></li><li><div>Bottle of water (to stay hydrated and eliminate toxins)</div></li><li><div>Small towel (to wipe away sweat and help you keep traction on the mat)</div></li></ul><p></p><p>Good to have but not necessary </p><ul><li><div>Yoga block (to help with alignment in some yoga postures)</div></li><li><div>Yoga strap (a belt or long narrow piece of fabric will do, to help with alignment in some yoga postures)</div></li></ul><p></p><p>You can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/what-to-bring-to-yoga-class\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/what-to-bring-to-yoga-class\">click here to read more about what to bring to your first yoga class</a>.</p><p></p><p>And now that you know exactly what to bring, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group-classes\">click here to book a Live Online Yoga Class with expert teachers</a>. (If you haven&#39;t already, you can <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/free-yoga-classes.html\">sign up for your  2-week free trail</a> — Unlimited Yoga Classes with Live teachers, 35+ daily classes, and over 85,000 happy students!)</p><p></p><h2>What to wear to your yoga class</h2><p></p><p>You might have an idea that you should wear $150 yoga pants and a lulu lemon sports bra to yoga class. This totally works, but it&#39;s not the only good option. </p><p></p><p>You can wear anything that doesn&#39;t restrict your movement. So any workout clothes will do.</p><p></p><p>Authentic yoga is not about appearance, fashion or fads. It&#39;s about inner growth, health, happiness, and meaning.</p><p></p><p>With that in mind, it&#39;s good to know that you can wear your PJ&#39;s to class if you want. 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