5 Reasons MyYogaTeacher is Perfect For Busy Executives

{"slug":"yoga-for-busy-people","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":"ckvtloolko7bw0f85fqw3s4zv","slug":"yoga-for-your-skin","author":{"name":"Kanika","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Yoga For Your Complexion: Reduce Acne, Pigmentation, and Dull Skin With These Moves","createdAt":"2021-11-10T14:11:17.594796+00:00","coverUrl":"cynqi55mnqwrnemn7n2a.jpg","content":{"text":"Let’s be clear. \\nSome\\n forms of skin pigmentation are due to genetics and hereditary factors. And wrinkles are a natural sign of aging. There is absolutely nothing wrong (and everything beautiful) with characteristics of your skin that come with time or are a part of you from birth!\\nThat’s not what we’ll be talking about here.\\nWhat about acne? What about changes in complexion and skin pigmentation that don’t come from those things mentioned above?\\nThe causes of dull skin tone, acne, and other complexion issues may vary. They’ll be discussed below, but you also want solutions, help for skin issues.\\nYoga is an amazing source of renewal and health for your complexion! \\nFace yoga\\n is also a thing. Let’s talk about how yoga helps your complexion and produces glowing, healthy skin.\\nNot familiar with face yoga? Check out my \\nFace Yoga class\\n on MyYogaTeacher! We welcome any and all who are looking to tighten, tone, and improve their complexion. And if you’re not familiar with MyYogaTeacher yet, \\nget your 2-week free trial here\\n and join in on any of the 35+ group classes offered. There is literally something for everyone and so many amazing yoga teachers!\\nReasons for dull skin, acne, and pigmentation\\nWhile yoga improves your complexion, it doesn’t cure all the things you feel are wrong with your skin. Does yoga reduce fine lines and wrinkles? Absolutely! Does it help even out skin tone and improve acne issues? Of course.\\nBut addressing the root cause of your skin issues is an important step to improving your skin. Take a look as some of the causes of dull skin, acne, and pigmentation below:\\n\\n>> Dehydration\\n - Not drinking enough water affects your skin in more ways than one!\\n>> Sun damage\\n - Wearing a daily sunscreen helps prevent this and protect your delicate face skin.\\n>> Hormone changes\\n - Pregnancy, contraceptives, processed foods, and natural aging are all causes of hormone changes that can affect your skin.\\n>> Inflammation\\n - Harsh chemicals, acne, psoriasis, and exposure to toxins in the air can all contribute to skin pigmentation and other skin issues.\\n>> Pollution\\n - Free radicals in the environment damages collagen and stimulate pigment production over time.\\n>> Diet\\n - Lack of nutrients (vitamins and minerals) contributes to unhealthy skin.\\n>> Smoking\\n - The nicotine from smoking constricts blood vessels, reducing the amount of oxygen to the skin, causing fine lines and wrinkles.\\nWe could go on, but these are the most common reasons for skin problems. Yoga for skin and face will help your body release toxins and bring vital nutrients to the surface of your skin, but it certainly helps to also drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and moisturizer, and eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.\\nHow yoga benefits your skin\\nIt has been said that what’s going on inside your body shows up on your face – literally. Stress, tension, bad eating habits, dehydration, trauma, mental health issues, not enough sleep. All of those things are reflected through the delicate skin tissues.\\nWhen your overall health is good, your face tends to show it!\\nA regular yoga practice (whether it’s face yoga or not) is a great way to consistently improve and maintain a healthy, glowing complexion.\\nYoga removes skin impurities\\nThe buildup of heat in the body from many forms of yoga causes the body to sweat, which removes impurities from the body and skin.\\nSweat releases a natural antibody called dermcidin that fights bacteria. \\nBecause impurities are a primary source of acne, yoga reduces acne via sweat and internal toxin release\\nYoga heals damaged skin\\nYogic breathing increases the amount of oxygen received by the body and is essential in skin cell regeneration.\\nWhen the blood contains high oxygen levels, it provides vital nutrients to the surface of the skin, preventing and even reversing the damaging effects of free radicals and sun exposure.\\nYoga increases skin elasticity\\nFace yoga, in particular, firms and tones the muscles under the skin, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles\\nYoga also helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, all of which can cause us to frown, scowl, or have many other facial expressions that contribute to fine lines and wrinkles. A regular yoga practice can prevent us from making facial expressions that decrease the skin’s elasticity.\\nYoga regulates hormone production\\nAn over or underproduction of various hormones is a common cause of pigmentation, dull skin, and acne. Causes are often due to stress, anxiety, pregnancy, natural changes in the body, and processed foods.\\nA regular yoga and meditation practice has been scientifically proven to regulate hormone levels over time, thereby improving or even eliminating some of the causes of skin issues.\\nYoga is historically an avenue to holistic health. If you’re tired of trying all the latest and greatest products (natural or not) for your skin, yoga may just be the thing you’re missing! Be patient, though. Nothing gets better overnight. Give your practice some time.\\nYoga poses for glowing skin\\nTry these yoga moves for your skin below to get started on improving your complexion. Warm up your body first by doing a few sun salutation sequences. If you’re not familiar with those, \\nhere’s an article on what they are and how to do them\\n!\\n1. Yoga Mudrasana (Yogic Seal)\\nStay for a minute or two in this pose, breathing normally, and you’ll feel your face become flush with fresh oxygen!\\n\\n\\n\\n2. Vakrasana (Half Seated Spinal Twist)\\nTwisting poses are a great way to help your internal organs release toxins, increase blood flow, and reduce stress, which stabilizes your hormones. Do this pose on each side and hold for 10 deep breaths.\\n\\n\\n\\n3. Matsyasana (Fish Pose)\\nThis pose stimulates your thyroid gland, which regulates hormones. Imbalance hormones can cause acne and dull skin. Fish pose also encourages deep breaths, which brings more oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the surface of the skin. Hold for 10 breaths.\\n\\n\\n\\n4. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)\\nSimilar to upward facing dog pose, cobra pose opens up the chest, allowing more air to enter the lungs with each breath. It also stimulates the thyroid gland and strengthen and tones the neck and face muscles.\\n\\n\\n\\n5. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)\\nYou may already be familiar with this pose, especially if you did a sun salutation sequence before trying these! Inversion poses like this one are anti-gravity and anti-aging poses that also bring oxygen and nutrients specifically to your face and scalp. Stay here for at least 5 breaths and let your head dangle gently, or even sway side to side.\\n\\n\\n\n\nI hope you’ve found this article helpful! Whether you need more guidance on how to use \\nyoga \\nto improve your complexion or you’re an experienced yogi looking to transform your complexion, I’d love to have you try my\\n Face Yoga class\\n on MyYogaTeacher! All are welcome there!\\n\\nAnd if you haven’t yet checked out the MyYogaTeacher platform, \\nI invite you to grab your 2-week free trial here.\\n No credit card required! You can take a few or as many yoga classes as you’d like for free during your trial period. Take advantage of the many different types of yoga classes taught by highly experienced yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India!\\nHope to see you there!"}},{"id":"ckfqz04k001y401786aes2rh5","slug":"get-your-voice-back-fast-when-you-have-laryngitis","author":{"name":"Jitendra","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":"jitendra1.png"},"title":"Get Your Voice Back Fast When You Have Laryngitis","createdAt":"2019-11-07T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"jason-rosewell-ASKeuOZqhYU-unsplash.jpg","content":{"text":"Lost your voice? Full blown case of laryngitis where all the sound you can make is a long drawn out squeak? Here are some quick remedies that you can do from anywhere to get your voice back.\\n\\n\\nTurmeric is easy to find at any grocery store. This remedy is super simple and fast-acting. \\n\\nAdd ¼ tsp of turmeric to 6 oz of hot water.  \\nStir and sip slowly. \\n\\nIf you’d like personalized help in recovering from laryngitis (or nearly any other illness) you can try a 1-on-1 session with one of our amazing yoga teachers. They’re experts in helping you to bring your body back into balance naturally. Right now, we’re offering 2 free private sessions with expert \\nIndian yoga\\n teachers, \\n[CTA-DEFAULT]\\n\\n\\nThis one is a breeze to add into any healing practice. You can even snag some honey packets to keep in your bag. Take a spoonful before bed, add it to hot tea or even plain hot water! Not only is it absolutely delicious, but has antibacterial and soothing properties.\\n\\n\\nWarm water helps break up congestion and opens circulation. Plus, the steam prevents your throat and sinuses from drying out. If there is one thing inflamed vocal cords hate, it’s being dry!\\n\\n\\nIf you are near an herbal shop or even a Whole Foods, you can find these in the supplements aisle. Each of these soothes swelling on contact - so great to chew or drink. \\n\\nSlippery elm: Soothes sore throats and reduces coughs. Add the powder to warm water. Black Licorice: Chewing tablets work best. Make sure it is actually licorice. Anise oil is often used as a substitute and doesn’t work the same way.Marshmallow Root: As a tea or as a lozenge, this helps hydrate the throat and has antioxidant effects.\\n\\nSimilar to the first remedy, this one adds milks to help coat the throat and help the turmeric sink in. \\n\\nAdd turmeric to milk (or your milk substitute of choice). Warm the milk gently. You can cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger to taste. \\n\\nWhen you’re not feeling well, carving out a few hours to focus on healing is a gift.  This remedy starts by clearing out mucus, firing up your immune system and letting your body relax. It’s followed by steam to rinse the sinuses and closes with a soothing milk-based tonic.\\n[CTA-GC]\\nAbout an hour or two before bed:\\nBoil water. Add your favorite decaf \\ntea\\n (ginger tea is really good here). Sprinkle some (or a lot) of black pepper on top. Add Tulsi leaves if you have them. If not, add sliced or powdered ginger. Wrap yourself in blankets or bed. Keep yourself very warm.Inhale and exhale the steam. Inhale smoothly and deeply and exhale completely to bring the steam in and out of the lungs.Sip slowly to let the warm pepper coat the throat.Rest for at least a half-hour.Take a warm shower. Follow with Spiced Milk (recipe above). \\nEat, drink mindfully\\n and slip into a restful sleep.\\n\\nIf you have trouble sleeping, you can listen to a \\nYoga Nidra\\n \\nmeditation\\n to prepare the mind and body for a restful sleep.\\n\\nNow, if you have any questions, or would like personal 1-on-1 help to get healthy fast. You can sign up for 5 free sessions with an expert Indian \\nyoga teacher\\n. \\n\\nThese are live 2-way video sessions with a real human being. Your teacher will help you to bring your body into balance, feel healthier and happier fast, and reach your fitness goals! \\n\\nWe can’t offer these free sessions to everyone and spaces fill up lightning fast. So if you think you might benefit from personalized \\nonline yoga\\n sessions with an awesome teacher!\\n\\n"}},{"id":"cknfz1b6ocvjy0a81nie3aq02","slug":"yoga-for-stress-and-anxiety","author":{"name":"Rohan","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Practice Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief","createdAt":"2021-04-13T11:58:36.28949+00:00","coverUrl":"yoga_for_stress_and_anxiety.jpg","content":{"text":"We've all experienced stress and anxiety at some point. It's a natural, human response to stressful situations and can even save us from danger. Sometimes, it can go deeper than that and become a full-blown anxiety disorder that disrupts our lives.\\n\\nMy class, \\nYoga for Stress and Anxiety\\n can help!\\n\\nYoga for Stress and Anxiety: The Research\\nSince the 1970s, researchers have been looking into stress-reduction techniques and tools. Meditation is one such technique that you hear a lot about, but yoga as a whole practice hasn't gotten the same level of attention until recent decades.\\n\\nAccording to researchers at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a new study from August 2020 found that yoga was significantly more effective for generalized anxiety disorder than simple education on stress management.\\n\\nAnother study from the Ilam University of Medical Sciences (February 2018) found that yoga plays an effective part in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. The study went on to conclude that yoga can be used as complementary medicine for these conditions.\\n\\nYet another study from The Center for Health Behavior Research at the University of Mississippi (2011) found that yoga offers a host of benefits: enhanced muscular strength and body flexibility, improved respiratory and cardiovascular function, recovery from and treatment of addiction, reduction in stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, improved sleep patterns, and enhanced overall well-being and quality of life.\\n\\nIf you're not using yoga for stress and anxiety management, now's a great time to start. \\nSign up for a free two-week trial of myYogaTeacher\\n and get access to my class as well as more than 35 other live, online yoga courses every single day.\\n\\nWhat Do Stress and Anxiety Look Like?\\n\\nStress and anxiety can look and feel different for different people. For some, it might be a feeling like waiting for the other shoe to drop. For others, it might be all-consuming. Here are some of the symptoms that typically signal stress and anxiety:\\nPersistent feelings of uneasiness, panic, and fear\\nMuscle tension\\nHeart palpitations or a rapid heartbeat\\nDifficulty sleeping\\nIrritability\\nConstricted breathing\\nCold, sweaty palms\\nRumination on unhelpful, negative thoughts\\nIf your feelings of stress and anxiety are keeping you from living your life, we recommend talking to your doctor about treatment options. But don't forget to practice your yoga!\\n\\nAlleviating Stress and Anxiety Through Yoga\\nOur bodies are pretty miraculous, especially with the body's ability to heal itself. Of course, stress and anxiety can drastically reduce that healing. Fortunately, yoga can help us bring calm, peace, and stillness back into our lives.\\n\\nYoga helps to modulate stress response systems, reducing the stress and anxiety we feel. And, yoga can even help us respond to stress more easily.\\n\\nWe recommend a complete yoga practice that includes more than just asanas. In addition to poses and movement (asanas), you'll want to incorporate \\npranayamas (breathing techniques)\\n, meditation, and yoga philosophy.\\n\\nYoga Practices to Alleviate Stress and Anxiety\\n\\nIn this section, we're going to talk about specific asanas, pranayamas, meditations, and mudras that will help you ease stress and anxiety with yoga. While you can absolutely practice this on your own, I would love to have you join my Yoga for Stress and Anxiety class on myYogaTeacher. You can \\nsign up for a free two-week trial of myYogaTeacher\\n and not only get access to my class but access to 35+ other live, online group classes every single day.\\n\\nYoga Poses\\nThere are several yoga poses that can help alleviate stress and anxiety. Here's a short sequence that you can practice at any time. Start seated in a comfortable position and move through the poses as feels comfortable and soothing for you.\\nSeated neck rolls\\nMarjariasana (cat pose)\\nBalasana (child's pose)\\nAdho Mukha Shvanasana (downward-facing dog pose)\\nUttanasana (standing forward bend)\\nVrikshasana (tree pose)\\nJanu Shirasasana (one-legged seated forward bend)\\nPaschimottanasana (two-legged seated forward bend)\\nSetu Bandha Sarvangasana (bridge pose)\\nSarvangasana (shoulder stand)\\nMatsyasana (fish pose)\\nDhanurasana (bow pose)\\nSavasana (corpse pose)\\nPranayama (Breathing)\\nBreathing is a powerful tool for combating stress and anxiety. Here are a few different breathing exercises you can try when you feel stress or anxiety creeping up:\\nDeep breathing\\nNadi Shodhan Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing)\\nBhastrika Pranayama (bellows breathing)\\nUjjayi Pranayama (ocean breathing)\\nBhramari Pranayama (bee breathing)\\nMeditation\\nMeditation helps you calm yourself, grounding you and producing feelings of stability. There are several different types of meditation to choose from, but research has shown that mindful meditations are great for reducing stress and anxiety. Here's a mindful meditation that walks you through progressive relaxation:\\nFind a quiet place where you won't be disturbed and make yourself comfortable. Close your eyes.\\nStarting with your head, tense the muscles in your face and scalp. Hold this as you inhale for a count of eight.\\nOn the exhale, relax your face completely. Unclench your jaw, relax your forehead and eyes, let everything just fall away. Repeat this clenching and relaxing until your face feels completely relaxed.\\nRepeat this process down your entire body: neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen, right arm, right forearm, right hand, left arm, left forearm, left hand, buttocks, right leg, lower right leg, right foot, left leg, left foot.\\nIf you're short on time, you can focus on just your four main muscle groups.\\n\\nMudras\\nMudras can also help you combat stress and anxiety.\\n\\nA mudra is a symbolic or ritual gesture done with the hands and used in combination with Pranayama. They activate our body's potential for healing and growth, stimulating different parts of the body to improve the flow of energy.\\n\\nHere are five mudras I recommend for stress and anxiety:\\nGyan Mudra: Join the tips of your index fingers and thumbs with the other fingers outstretched and together in a relaxed position.\\nAgni Shakti Mudra: Touch all four fingers on each hand to the palms of the same hand (almost in a fist shape). Then, join the tips of the thumbs together.\\nKalesvara Mudra: Bring the tips of the middle fingers together and the first and middle joints of the index fingers together. Then, bring the thumbs together, creating a heart shape, and gently curl the rest of the fingers in. Connect the thumbs to the sternum and reach your elbows out to the side.\\nApan Vayu Mudra: Fold the index fingers to touch the tip to the base of the thumb. Then, bring the tips of the middle and ring fingers to the tips of the thumbs. The pinky finger stays straight and points outward.\\nUttarabodhi Mudra: Interlock the fingers of both hands together and keep the thumbs and index fingers extended and touching. Point the tips of extended index fingers up and the thumbs down.\\nWrapping Up\\nThere's a lot of research that indicates yoga is a wonderful way to reduce stress and anxiety. But we're all different. If you have stress or anxiety that is debilitating, please be sure to reach out to your doctor.\\n\\nIt's also possible that yoga can reveal strong feelings and emotions that you've been suppressing. Practice yoga in a place that makes you feel safe and secure. And don't forget to \\nsign up for a free two-week trial of myYogaTeacher\\n so you can join my next class!"}}],"relatedPosts":[],"blogContent":{"id":"ckrfao8ug8fgf0a30spgdc38i","slug":"yoga-for-busy-people","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"5 Reasons MyYogaTeacher is Perfect For Busy Executives","createdAt":"2021-07-22T19:15:25.152643+00:00","updatedAt":"2022-04-04T14:23:50.771452+00:00","coverUrl":"bp47nvrubaxaief6xxic.jpg","seoDescription":"Are you busy? Of course you are! MyYogaTeacher offers live online classes day and night for people just like you! Yoga for busy people is out there!","content":{"text":"Here at myYogaTeacher, we totally understand how busy people get. Your life is so full! Full of work, family, friends, and...well, \\nliving\\n.\\nMaybe it’s also full of stress, time constraints, and burn out.\\nIt can be difficult to carve out that much needed (and always deserved) time for yourself for self-care and exercise. Especially if you’re a busy executive in charge of managing a big business with lots of teams of people depending on you.\\nOne of the great things about yoga is it’s for everyone. And a yoga practice can easily fit into anyone’s big, busy, stressful life! \\nAs a matter of fact, we think yoga is the absolute \\nperfect\\n selfcare solution for white-collar workers just like you.\\nAnd we’ll tell you why!\\n1. First thing’s first! Yoga is \\nthe best\\n for stress relief.\\nStress is definitely not just a white-collar worker’s problem. But executives in all industries do undergo a significant amount of mental and emotional stress.\\nOne of the leading causes of belly fat in men and women is consistently high cortisol levels, the body’s solution to consistently high stress levels! And belly fat is the most dangerous of any other fat on the body.\\nA consistent yoga practice is proven to provide effective stress relief. Yes, scientifically proven. \\nThe combination of meditation, breathing, and movements in yoga lowers blood pressure, cortisol levels, and helps yogis bring more harmony to their inner and outer selves. \\nIt also helps people become (and stay) more aware and present in their lives. The more awareness we have of ourselves, the better able we are to manage our stress!\\n2. Yoga is perfect for executives with busy schedules\\nNot to brag, but myYogaTeacher has plenty of really, really busy corporate working yogis as members. \n\nWhy? Well, we could go on and on, but one of the main reasons we hear is because it’s easy to find a class to suit their needs at almost any time of day. AND they can do yoga almost anywhere with little to no equipment.\\nMyYogaTeacher has classes offered by our amazing, expert yoga instructors even as late as midnight! Nothing like yoga to help you get a good night’s rest! Don’t believe us? \\nGrab your 2-week free trial and see for yourself!\\n\\nEither way, being too busy doesn’t have to be the reason you don’t practice yoga. \\nMore importantly, we care about your well-being, about the health and wellness of people in general. Like truly care. And we know without a doubt that a consistent and regular yoga practice will make a positive impact on your life.\\n3. Yoga prevents burnout\\nThe positive effects of yoga are not short term. Yoga is considered one of the best ways to prevent burnout and to keep it from happening.\\n\nStudies have shown that besides relieving stress, \\ndis\\ntress, and mental and emotional issues related to work, life, or work-life balance (or lack of), a regular yoga practice helps people – like executive workers – stop burnout in its tracks.\\nWhy? Mostly because yogis develop a better sense of awareness of what their physical, mental, and emotional needs are and begin to understand that their work and life suffers when those needs are not met.\\nOne of the primary causes of burnout is lack of sleep or rest (yes, they’re two different things). \\nStress, anxiety, overstimulation, overwhelm, caffeine, bad eating habits, and not drinking enough water can all contribute to sleep problems.\\nYoga is a highly effective solution to sleep issues because it addresses the root cause of those problems.\\nPlus, myYogaTeacher offers 35+ classes, many that are designed specifically to address things like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.\\n4. 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And a yoga practice can easily fit into anyone’s big, busy, stressful life! </p><p>As a matter of fact, we think yoga is the absolute <em>perfect</em> selfcare solution for white-collar workers just like you.</p><p>And we’ll tell you why!</p><h2>1. First thing’s first! Yoga is <em>the best</em> for stress relief.</h2><p>Stress is definitely not just a white-collar worker’s problem. But executives in all industries do undergo a significant amount of mental and emotional stress.</p><p>One of the leading causes of belly fat in men and women is consistently high cortisol levels, the body’s solution to consistently high stress levels! And belly fat is the most dangerous of any other fat on the body.</p><p>A consistent yoga practice is proven to provide effective stress relief. Yes, scientifically proven. </p><p>The combination of meditation, breathing, and movements in yoga lowers blood pressure, cortisol levels, and helps yogis bring more harmony to their inner and outer selves. </p><p>It also helps people become (and stay) more aware and present in their lives. The more awareness we have of ourselves, the better able we are to manage our stress!</p><h2>2. Yoga is perfect for executives with busy schedules</h2><p>Not to brag, but myYogaTeacher has plenty of really, really busy corporate working yogis as members. <br><br>Why? Well, we could go on and on, but one of the main reasons we hear is because it’s easy to find a class to suit their needs at almost any time of day. AND they can do yoga almost anywhere with little to no equipment.</p><p>MyYogaTeacher has classes offered by our amazing, expert yoga instructors even as late as midnight! Nothing like yoga to help you get a good night’s rest! 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Mostly because yogis develop a better sense of awareness of what their physical, mental, and emotional needs are and begin to understand that their work and life suffers when those needs are not met.</p><p>One of the primary causes of burnout is lack of sleep or rest (yes, they’re two different things). </p><p>Stress, anxiety, overstimulation, overwhelm, caffeine, bad eating habits, and not drinking enough water can all contribute to sleep problems.</p><p>Yoga is a highly effective solution to sleep issues because it addresses the root cause of those problems.</p><p>Plus, myYogaTeacher offers 35+ classes, many that are designed specifically to address things like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.</p><h2>4. A yoga practice is easy to maintain and keep doing.</h2><p>Ever started an exercise program with all the intentions of getting in shape, feeling better, and changing your life only to give it up some days, weeks, or months later?</p><p>It’s such a defeating feeling. </p><p>Whatever the reason was for quitting, the core problem was that the exercise program wasn’t sustainable <em>for you</em>.  And that is completely ok!</p><p>Maybe it was too hard too fast. Maybe it didn’t give you modifications you need to help with past injuries you’ve had. Maybe it was too easy. Or boring or upbeat or time-consuming. Maybe success within the program didn’t seem attainable.</p><p>Yoga’s not like that. </p><p>Feel like taking it easy? There’s a yoga class for that. Want a longer, more rigorous workout? Yep, there’s a class for that too. There’s a form of yoga for almost every single person on this planet. </p><p>Chair yoga, bed yoga, yoga with props, yoga without props, yin yoga, hatha yoga, yoga for stress relief, yoga for hormone imbalances. Here at MYT, we’ve got a yoga class for almost anything you could possibly want or need. </p><p>And if you can’t find it? We offer 1:1 sessions to our members as well!</p><p>Yoga is sustainable, motivating, and helps you maintain your momentum! (Once again, another perfect exercise solution for busy corporate workers!)</p><h2>5. Yoga requires little to no equipment or space or travel time</h2><p>The fact that yoga can be done anywhere with little or no equipment is a really big deal for busy people. For all people!</p><p>Yes, a yoga mat is obviously helpful, but it’s not an absolute necessity! Plus, there are all kinds of travel yoga mats that can be discreetly tucked away and taken with you wherever you’re going.</p><p>You don’t need any kind of special clothing to do yoga and you don’t even need to travel anywhere (unless you just want to that is)!</p><p>It’s just so...<em>convenient</em>. </p><p>You can’t beat a form of exercise that is sustainable, safe, easy to maintain, doable at any time of day or night, prevents boredom, and can literally be practiced by any human being. Right?</p><p>Not to mention there is <em>so much</em> science behind this ancient practice demonstrating that it consistently cures a whole host of medical problems!</p><p>We’d really love to have you join us at myYogaTeacher! Whether you’re a busy big wig executive or not, you are welcome here. Our instructors are amazing at supporting all their yogi students in any way possible on their health journey. Not just their yoga one. 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Especially if you’re a busy executive in charge of managing a big business with lots of teams of people depending on you.</p><p>One of the great things about yoga is it’s for everyone. And a yoga practice can easily fit into anyone’s big, busy, stressful life! </p><p>As a matter of fact, we think yoga is the absolute <em>perfect</em> selfcare solution for white-collar workers just like you.</p><p>And we’ll tell you why!</p><h2>1. First thing’s first! Yoga is <em>the best</em> for stress relief.</h2><p>Stress is definitely not just a white-collar worker’s problem. But executives in all industries do undergo a significant amount of mental and emotional stress.</p><p>One of the leading causes of belly fat in men and women is consistently high cortisol levels, the body’s solution to consistently high stress levels! And belly fat is the most dangerous of any other fat on the body.</p><p>A consistent yoga practice is proven to provide effective stress relief. 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Mostly because yogis develop a better sense of awareness of what their physical, mental, and emotional needs are and begin to understand that their work and life suffers when those needs are not met.</p><p>One of the primary causes of burnout is lack of sleep or rest (yes, they’re two different things). </p><p>Stress, anxiety, overstimulation, overwhelm, caffeine, bad eating habits, and not drinking enough water can all contribute to sleep problems.</p><p>Yoga is a highly effective solution to sleep issues because it addresses the root cause of those problems.</p><p>Plus, myYogaTeacher offers 35+ classes, many that are designed specifically to address things like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.</p><h2>4. A yoga practice is easy to maintain and keep doing.</h2><p>Ever started an exercise program with all the intentions of getting in shape, feeling better, and changing your life only to give it up some days, weeks, or months later?</p><p>It’s such a defeating feeling. </p><p>Whatever the reason was for quitting, the core problem was that the exercise program wasn’t sustainable <em>for you</em>.  And that is completely ok!</p><p>Maybe it was too hard too fast. Maybe it didn’t give you modifications you need to help with past injuries you’ve had. Maybe it was too easy. Or boring or upbeat or time-consuming. Maybe success within the program didn’t seem attainable.</p><p>Yoga’s not like that. </p><p>Feel like taking it easy? There’s a yoga class for that. Want a longer, more rigorous workout? Yep, there’s a class for that too. There’s a form of yoga for almost every single person on this planet. </p><p>Chair yoga, bed yoga, yoga with props, yoga without props, yin yoga, hatha yoga, yoga for stress relief, yoga for hormone imbalances. Here at MYT, we’ve got a yoga class for almost anything you could possibly want or need. </p><p>And if you can’t find it? We offer 1:1 sessions to our members as well!</p><p>Yoga is sustainable, motivating, and helps you maintain your momentum! (Once again, another perfect exercise solution for busy corporate workers!)</p><h2>5. Yoga requires little to no equipment or space or travel time</h2><p>The fact that yoga can be done anywhere with little or no equipment is a really big deal for busy people. For all people!</p><p>Yes, a yoga mat is obviously helpful, but it’s not an absolute necessity! 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Yoga is \\nthe best\\n for stress relief.\\nStress is definitely not just a white-collar worker’s problem. But executives in all industries do undergo a significant amount of mental and emotional stress.\\nOne of the leading causes of belly fat in men and women is consistently high cortisol levels, the body’s solution to consistently high stress levels! And belly fat is the most dangerous of any other fat on the body.\\nA consistent yoga practice is proven to provide effective stress relief. Yes, scientifically proven. \\nThe combination of meditation, breathing, and movements in yoga lowers blood pressure, cortisol levels, and helps yogis bring more harmony to their inner and outer selves. \\nIt also helps people become (and stay) more aware and present in their lives. The more awareness we have of ourselves, the better able we are to manage our stress!\\n2. Yoga is perfect for executives with busy schedules\\nNot to brag, but myYogaTeacher has plenty of really, really busy corporate working yogis as members. \n\nWhy? Well, we could go on and on, but one of the main reasons we hear is because it’s easy to find a class to suit their needs at almost any time of day. AND they can do yoga almost anywhere with little to no equipment.\\nMyYogaTeacher has classes offered by our amazing, expert yoga instructors even as late as midnight! Nothing like yoga to help you get a good night’s rest! Don’t believe us? \\nGrab your 2-week free trial and see for yourself!\\n\\nEither way, being too busy doesn’t have to be the reason you don’t practice yoga. \\nMore importantly, we care about your well-being, about the health and wellness of people in general. Like truly care. And we know without a doubt that a consistent and regular yoga practice will make a positive impact on your life.\\n3. Yoga prevents burnout\\nThe positive effects of yoga are not short term. Yoga is considered one of the best ways to prevent burnout and to keep it from happening.\\n\nStudies have shown that besides relieving stress, \\ndis\\ntress, and mental and emotional issues related to work, life, or work-life balance (or lack of), a regular yoga practice helps people – like executive workers – stop burnout in its tracks.\\nWhy? Mostly because yogis develop a better sense of awareness of what their physical, mental, and emotional needs are and begin to understand that their work and life suffers when those needs are not met.\\nOne of the primary causes of burnout is lack of sleep or rest (yes, they’re two different things). \\nStress, anxiety, overstimulation, overwhelm, caffeine, bad eating habits, and not drinking enough water can all contribute to sleep problems.\\nYoga is a highly effective solution to sleep issues because it addresses the root cause of those problems.\\nPlus, myYogaTeacher offers 35+ classes, many that are designed specifically to address things like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.\\n4. A yoga practice is easy to maintain and keep doing.\\nEver started an exercise program with all the intentions of getting in shape, feeling better, and changing your life only to give it up some days, weeks, or months later?\\nIt’s such a defeating feeling. \\nWhatever the reason was for quitting, the core problem was that the exercise program wasn’t sustainable \\nfor you\\n.  And that is completely ok!\\nMaybe it was too hard too fast. Maybe it didn’t give you modifications you need to help with past injuries you’ve had. Maybe it was too easy. Or boring or upbeat or time-consuming. Maybe success within the program didn’t seem attainable.\\nYoga’s not like that. \\nFeel like taking it easy? There’s a yoga class for that. Want a longer, more rigorous workout? Yep, there’s a class for that too. There’s a form of yoga for almost every single person on this planet. \\nChair yoga, bed yoga, yoga with props, yoga without props, yin yoga, hatha yoga, yoga for stress relief, yoga for hormone imbalances. Here at MYT, we’ve got a yoga class for almost anything you could possibly want or need. \\nAnd if you can’t find it? We offer 1:1 sessions to our members as well!\\nYoga is sustainable, motivating, and helps you maintain your momentum! (Once again, another perfect exercise solution for busy corporate workers!)\\n5. Yoga requires little to no equipment or space or travel time\\nThe fact that yoga can be done anywhere with little or no equipment is a really big deal for busy people. For all people!\\nYes, a yoga mat is obviously helpful, but it’s not an absolute necessity! Plus, there are all kinds of travel yoga mats that can be discreetly tucked away and taken with you wherever you’re going.\\nYou don’t need any kind of special clothing to do yoga and you don’t even need to travel anywhere (unless you just want to that is)!\\nIt’s just so...\\nconvenient\\n. \\nYou can’t beat a form of exercise that is sustainable, safe, easy to maintain, doable at any time of day or night, prevents boredom, and can literally be practiced by any human being. Right?\\nNot to mention there is \\nso much\\n science behind this ancient practice demonstrating that it consistently cures a whole host of medical problems!\\nWe’d really love to have you join us at myYogaTeacher! Whether you’re a busy big wig executive or not, you are welcome here. Our instructors are amazing at supporting all their yogi students in any way possible on their health journey. Not just their yoga one. Because they truly do care about bringing wellness to the masses!\\n\\nGo ahead and grab your 2-week free trial of myYogaTeacher and check out the huge variety of classes available\\n. We know there is one just for you!\\nNamaste. ","html":"<p>Here at myYogaTeacher, we totally understand how busy people get. Your life is so full! Full of work, family, friends, and...well, <em>living</em>.</p><p>Maybe it’s also full of stress, time constraints, and burn out.</p><p>It can be difficult to carve out that much needed (and always deserved) time for yourself for self-care and exercise. Especially if you’re a busy executive in charge of managing a big business with lots of teams of people depending on you.</p><p>One of the great things about yoga is it’s for everyone. And a yoga practice can easily fit into anyone’s big, busy, stressful life! </p><p>As a matter of fact, we think yoga is the absolute <em>perfect</em> selfcare solution for white-collar workers just like you.</p><p>And we’ll tell you why!</p><h2>1. First thing’s first! Yoga is <em>the best</em> for stress relief.</h2><p>Stress is definitely not just a white-collar worker’s problem. But executives in all industries do undergo a significant amount of mental and emotional stress.</p><p>One of the leading causes of belly fat in men and women is consistently high cortisol levels, the body’s solution to consistently high stress levels! And belly fat is the most dangerous of any other fat on the body.</p><p>A consistent yoga practice is proven to provide effective stress relief. Yes, scientifically proven. </p><p>The combination of meditation, breathing, and movements in yoga lowers blood pressure, cortisol levels, and helps yogis bring more harmony to their inner and outer selves. </p><p>It also helps people become (and stay) more aware and present in their lives. The more awareness we have of ourselves, the better able we are to manage our stress!</p><h2>2. Yoga is perfect for executives with busy schedules</h2><p>Not to brag, but myYogaTeacher has plenty of really, really busy corporate working yogis as members. <br><br>Why? Well, we could go on and on, but one of the main reasons we hear is because it’s easy to find a class to suit their needs at almost any time of day. AND they can do yoga almost anywhere with little to no equipment.</p><p>MyYogaTeacher has classes offered by our amazing, expert yoga instructors even as late as midnight! Nothing like yoga to help you get a good night’s rest! Don’t believe us? <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\"><u>Grab your 2-week free trial and see for yourself!</u></a></p><p>Either way, being too busy doesn’t have to be the reason you don’t practice yoga. </p><p>More importantly, we care about your well-being, about the health and wellness of people in general. Like truly care. And we know without a doubt that a consistent and regular yoga practice will make a positive impact on your life.</p><h2>3. Yoga prevents burnout</h2><p>The positive effects of yoga are not short term. Yoga is considered one of the best ways to prevent burnout and to keep it from happening.</p><p><br>Studies have shown that besides relieving stress, <em>dis</em>tress, and mental and emotional issues related to work, life, or work-life balance (or lack of), a regular yoga practice helps people – like executive workers – stop burnout in its tracks.</p><p>Why? Mostly because yogis develop a better sense of awareness of what their physical, mental, and emotional needs are and begin to understand that their work and life suffers when those needs are not met.</p><p>One of the primary causes of burnout is lack of sleep or rest (yes, they’re two different things). </p><p>Stress, anxiety, overstimulation, overwhelm, caffeine, bad eating habits, and not drinking enough water can all contribute to sleep problems.</p><p>Yoga is a highly effective solution to sleep issues because it addresses the root cause of those problems.</p><p>Plus, myYogaTeacher offers 35+ classes, many that are designed specifically to address things like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.</p><h2>4. A yoga practice is easy to maintain and keep doing.</h2><p>Ever started an exercise program with all the intentions of getting in shape, feeling better, and changing your life only to give it up some days, weeks, or months later?</p><p>It’s such a defeating feeling. </p><p>Whatever the reason was for quitting, the core problem was that the exercise program wasn’t sustainable <em>for you</em>.  And that is completely ok!</p><p>Maybe it was too hard too fast. Maybe it didn’t give you modifications you need to help with past injuries you’ve had. Maybe it was too easy. Or boring or upbeat or time-consuming. Maybe success within the program didn’t seem attainable.</p><p>Yoga’s not like that. </p><p>Feel like taking it easy? There’s a yoga class for that. Want a longer, more rigorous workout? Yep, there’s a class for that too. There’s a form of yoga for almost every single person on this planet. </p><p>Chair yoga, bed yoga, yoga with props, yoga without props, yin yoga, hatha yoga, yoga for stress relief, yoga for hormone imbalances. Here at MYT, we’ve got a yoga class for almost anything you could possibly want or need. </p><p>And if you can’t find it? We offer 1:1 sessions to our members as well!</p><p>Yoga is sustainable, motivating, and helps you maintain your momentum! (Once again, another perfect exercise solution for busy corporate workers!)</p><h2>5. Yoga requires little to no equipment or space or travel time</h2><p>The fact that yoga can be done anywhere with little or no equipment is a really big deal for busy people. For all people!</p><p>Yes, a yoga mat is obviously helpful, but it’s not an absolute necessity! Plus, there are all kinds of travel yoga mats that can be discreetly tucked away and taken with you wherever you’re going.</p><p>You don’t need any kind of special clothing to do yoga and you don’t even need to travel anywhere (unless you just want to that is)!</p><p>It’s just so...<em>convenient</em>. </p><p>You can’t beat a form of exercise that is sustainable, safe, easy to maintain, doable at any time of day or night, prevents boredom, and can literally be practiced by any human being. Right?</p><p>Not to mention there is <em>so much</em> science behind this ancient practice demonstrating that it consistently cures a whole host of medical problems!</p><p>We’d really love to have you join us at myYogaTeacher! Whether you’re a busy big wig executive or not, you are welcome here. Our instructors are amazing at supporting all their yogi students in any way possible on their health journey. Not just their yoga one. Because they truly do care about bringing wellness to the masses!</p><p><a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\"><u>Go ahead and grab your 2-week free trial of myYogaTeacher and check out the huge variety of classes available</u></a>. We know there is one just for you!</p><p>Namaste. </p>"},"category":["yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"recommendations_group_class":null}