Yoga for Sleep: How Yoga Helps You Get Your Zzzzz’s
There is a lot of controversy on how much sleep the human body needs to survive and thrive. Short 4-hour bursts or a full 8 hours? Are cat naps ok? What about sleeping 10 or even 12 hours?
We’re not here to tell you how much sleep you should get, but we are here to provide you with natural solutions for insomnia and to tell you how to obtain a truly restful, restorative sleep.
Studies show that yoga improves sleep in several ways, which we’ll talk about shortly. But first…
Hi, I’m Bodhi! One of the yoga instructors here at MyYogaTeacher. Not only do I have over 500 hours of teacher training, I also have a Masters of Science in yoga and consciousness. And I truly believe in the power of yoga to improve sleep quality and the amount of sleep you get.
Sleep is therapeutic and helps the body heal in so many ways! That’s why I love teaching yoga classes and workshops that help you get your zzzzz’s!
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How does yoga impact your sleep?
Do you snore?
Many people struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, which interferes with sound sleep. When you snore, your body is not receiving the same amount of oxygen it does when you are breathing normally, sometimes because the airway is obstructed by the relaxation of the tongue but there are other reasons too.
Snoring is often attributed to weak respiratory muscles and narrowed airway passages. It can also be caused by too much pressure being placed on the vagus nerve if you are overweight or have a larger than average neck circumference.
Yogic breathing exercises improve sleep by strengthening the muscles used to breathe. Yoga classes for sleep are often focused on breathwork, stretching and lengthening the muscles of the neck and chest, and opening up the airway passages.
In return you may not only snore less (or not snore at all), but your body is receiving more oxygen, increasing your oxygen saturation, and improving sleep quality two fold!
Do you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep?
The two main reasons people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep are:
Lack of movement or exercise throughout their day
Mental, emotional, physical stress or anxiety
Frequent movement and regular exercise are an important part of healthy sleep patterns. If you are sedentary a large portion of the day and do not take the time to move your body, you may struggle with falling and staying asleep.
When this happens, many people seek out natural and prescribed remedies for their sleep disturbances.
However, a regular yoga practice improves sleep quality more holistically and naturally than any supplements or prescribed medications! Not only are you able to get your daily dose of exercise during a yoga session, your muscles are stretched and tension is released physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Here are just some of the ways yoga helps to release tension so you can get the sleep you need:
Reduces pain in back, shoulders, and joints
Releases negative thoughts and emotions
Calms mind
Relaxes muscles
Releases hormones that calm body physiologically
Does your body release enough melatonin?
Taking a melatonin supplement is a common way people combat insomnia. But did you know that one melatonin supplement contains more melatonin than your body makes naturally? Even the lowest dose.
Yoga improves sleep health through the cultivation of mindfulness. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness meditation or are developing mindfulness through the physical practice of yoga, more mindfulness means more melatonin!
With the release of more melatonin, you can fall asleep more easily and naturally.
Tips on how to use yoga to sleep better
Knowing, now, that yoga improves sleep quality and quantity, you might be wondering where to start and what types of yoga to try for optimal sleep! I’ve got you!
Follow these tips for the best results:
Don’t practice yoga in your bedroom. Your brain should always associate your bedroom with sleep, not exercise or electronic devices.
Have a designated, quiet space for your evening yoga practice.
Keep all props you need for your practice close by, within arm’s reach.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Make yoga for sleep the last thing you do before going to bed.
Try these best types of yoga for sleep: Yoga nidra, yin yoga, hatha yoga, or restorative yoga
Need more guidance? Many of our yoga teachers here at MyYogaTeacher are experts in teaching yoga for better sleep! We can definitely help you get your zzzzz’s!
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But sound meditation and sound therapy involves music made with an instrument or through chanting at a frequency that matches alpha, theta, or delta waves, depending on the goal of the meditation.\\nThis allows your mind and body to relax deeply while still being conscious. When our brains are conscious but in a meditative trance-like state, we are easily able to release negative thoughts, energy, stress, worries. Our minds are suggestable, malleable to change in thought patterns and behaviors.\\nSound therapy also provides such a deep relaxation that you are refreshed and calm, free from many or all of the anxiety and depressive symptoms you suffered from before the session.\\nRegular sound healing meditations are extremely beneficial for mental health and emotional regulation.\\nAre you interested in learning more about the benefits of sound meditation? Maybe you’re ready to try one of the many sound therapy classes we offer at MyYogaTeacher! All are welcome. There is never any judgment if you don’t know or understand something in our classes. MyYogaTeacher classes are safe places to explore, learn, and grow as a human and a yogi!\\nWe offer 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! And if you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:\\nRadiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness\\n42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!\\nDiscounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!\\nMaking new like-minded friends from around the world\\n\\nGrab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!\\n"},"category":["therapy","emotional_health","anxiety","mental_health"]},{"id":"cl5bqymb5y04c0dk45gnohoyf","slug":"pranayama-and-meditation","author":{"name":"Bodhi","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"The Power of Ancient Pranayama and Meditation Therapy","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga isn't just a physical practice. Explore how the ancient art of pranayama and meditation improves your health and life! ","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Yoga isn't just a physical practice. Explore how the ancient art of pranayama and meditation improves your health and life! ","tags":[],"createdAt":"2022-07-08T00:56:10.86197+00:00","coverUrl":"khqj05yqx4ahb88hp6pf.jpg","content":{"text":"Are you familiar with the term pranayama? If you practice yoga in a western yoga studio or only use yoga as a physical practice to strengthen, tone, and become more flexible, then the word “pranayama” might not be a word you resonate with.\\nAnd that’s ok! That’s why I’m here!\\nIn Sanskrit, the word “pranayama” means “to have control of your vital life force.” Generally, this refers to yogic breathing and/or breath work. It is the practice of regulating breath.\\nPranayama is a main component of yoga, often practiced in conjunction with traditional meditation sessions but also used in the physical practice of yoga as well.\\nThere are so many benefits to pranayama and yogic breathing that I can’t even get to them all here. But for those of you who are familiar with pranayama and have experience with various forms of yogic breathing techniques, I teach several intermediate and advanced level pranayama and meditation sessions at MyYogaTeacher!\\nIf you’re not a MyYogaTeacher member, I encourage you to grab your 2-week free trial by clicking the link below! No credit card required.\\nWe offer 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! And if you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:\\nRadiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness\\n42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!\\nDiscounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!\\nMaking new like-minded friends from around the world\\n\\nGrab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!\\n\\nFor those of you who haven’t yet been exposed to the power of ancient pranayama and meditation therapy, let me explain…\\n\\n\nDifferent types of pranayama\\nThere are many different ways to practice yogic breathing. All of them are beneficial in different ways. For beginners, it’s important to learn about the ancient pranayama techniques from a yoga instructor who is experienced in the practices and qualified to teach them!\\nSome of the different types of pranayama include:\\nHumming bee breath\\nVictorious breath\\nAlternate nostril breathing\\nBellows breath\\nHissing breath\\nPranayama is a form of meditation. Meditation is a form of therapy. An ancient form of physical, mental and emotional healing that I’ll discuss here!\\n\\n\\nPranayama and the central nervous system\\nBecause breathing is a natural, unconscious process, we tend to not think about it unless there’s something wrong with our respiratory system. We undervalue the ability of breath to enhance our health and life.\\nHowever, breathing exercises have therapeutic effects on our central nervous system. If anecdotal evidence from ancient times to present wasn’t enough, researchers have now proven in multitudes of studies that purposeful yogic breathwork:\\nIncreases oxygen to your brain and vital organs\\nDecreases cortisol levels that can cause inflammation and compromised immunity\\nImproves sleep quality and quantity while also reducing snoring and sleep apnea\\nReduces high blood pressure\\nImproves lung function\\nEnhances cognitive performance\\nAnd so much more!\\nTraditional meditation and breathing sessions, when practiced regularly, can literally transform your life. Which makes sense since breath is, quite literally, your \\nlife force\\n.\\n\\n\\nThe mental and emotional power of pranayama\\nMany times, our mental and emotional state is a reflection of our physiololgical one. When we’re in chronic pain, struggling with illness or disease, or our bodies are trying to heal from an injury, we may struggle with depression, anxiety, anger. We may not think as clearly or make the best decisions.\\nHowever, mental and emotional struggle can come from other things too. Trauma, abuse, neglect, loss of a loved one, chemical imbalances, life stressors, and not living in the present moment.\\nYogic breathing techniques and meditation practices benefit our mental and emotional wellbeing, whether it’s from physiological problems or not.\\nAncient pranayama sessions (such as the ones I focus on in some of my sessions and workshops) address the five primary currents of breath, or vital force, and these currents are specific to certain regions of the body. They’re called the five prana vayus.\\nPracticing breathing exercises that correspond to these prana vayus is a powerful tool to improve our mental and emotional health. Studies show that yogic breathing:\\nIncreases mindfulness, helping us to stay present and not worry about future or past\\nActivates our parasympathetic nervous system (aka the rest and digest system)\\nHelps our body release feel good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins\\nIncreases self-awareness, which helps us address our emotional health in a positive way\\nDecreases pain and tension, which often contributes to negative mental and emotional states\\nThere is so much that ancient pranayama and meditation does to improve your life! \\nTherapeutic meditation and yogic breathwork isn’t to be taken lightly. If you are just beginning your yoga journey and are interested in how other aspects of your yoga practice, such as breathwork and meditation, will bring healing and harmony to your world, I do recommend seeking out a highly qualified yoga instructor to guide you.\\nMost, if not all, of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga instructors are \\nmore\\n than qualified to help you! We value authentic, traditional yoga and truly care about the health and wellbeing of our students. For us, yoga isn’t just a class. It’s the way we live our life.\\nNot a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n102 expert\\n, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from\\nThe ability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your faves\\nAccess to unlimited group classes\\n, taught \\nlive\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of a HUGE community\\n of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about you!\\n\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here\\n\\n"},"category":["emotional_health","meditation","mental_health","therapy"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"cks7rb8y0066t0c80ah2xtwv8","slug":"yoga-for-diabetics","author":{"name":"Neelmani","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Yoga For Diabetics: How Yoga Helps Cure and Prevent Type II Diabetes","createdAt":"2021-08-11T17:18:45.258817+00:00","coverUrl":"uwnz0l1sgdmmxmggwzjd.jpg","content":{"text":"While Type I diabetes is often not preventable (and mostly due to genetics or environmental factors), Type II diabetes is running rampant in America. \\nAs a matter of fact, 90-95% of people with diabetes have Type II.\\nType II diabetes is preventable and even curable! And yoga is a natural and holistic way to do just that. \\nBecause diabetes is the cause of secondary health issues like neuropathy, infections, immune problems, kidney issues, eye damage, and heart disease, I wanted to make sure all people had access to therapeutic yoga designed specifically for diabetics.\\nThat’s why I started teaching a \\nTherapeutic Yoga for Diabetes class\\n on MyYogaTeacher! If you haven’t become an MYT member yet, I encourage you to\\n take advantage of their 2-week free trial.\\n You’ll have access to my class and 35+ other classes, one of which will surely meet your needs!\\nIn the meantime, I felt it was important to discuss exactly how yoga helps cure and prevent this terrible disease.\\n1. Yoga encourages behavioral changes\\nEven though yoga is an ancient practice, it is just now starting to be recognized worldwide as a practical and applicable treatment for many types of illnesses, including Type II Diabetes.\\nWhile yoga is traditionally seen as a spiritual practice of enlightenment, it is, just as importantly, a practice of health management. Studies show that the mind-body connection that results from a regular yoga practice is directly linked to improved dietary lifestyles and medication compliance.\\nYoga provides plenty of opportunities for self-awareness, reflection, and behavioral changes.\\nAlso, the meditation aspect of therapeutic yoga for diabetics reduces mindless eating practices that occur when we’re stressed out, burnt out, or emotional. This is called mindful eating.\\nStopping the cycles of emotional and binge eating is a huge part of healthy lifestyle changes, but especially crucial for Type II diabetics!\\nMindful eating is proven to help people increase their intake of fruits and vegetables and take more notice of actual hunger cues versus eating out of boredom or stress. \\nA consistent yoga practice also improves discipline. Being more disciplined often carries over into other parts of life! Disciplined eaters focus more on food nutrition (eating to fuel your body) and less on random eating.\\nAnd because yoga meets you where you are, it’s an easy exercise for anyone to start at any age! Which means you are more likely to keep practicing it. Weight loss can be an effective treatment for Type II Diabetes. Yoga definitely helps with that!\\n2. Yoga creates positive psychological changes.\\nEarlier, I mentioned stress eating, boredom eating, and emotional eating. All of which are often harmful to your health.\\nIf you haven’t read some of our other articles about how yoga affects your mental health, you might want to check out \\n“Five Ways Meditation Can Start Improving Your Life Right Now”\\n or \\n“How Yoga Helps You Handle Trying Times in the New Year.”\\n\\nBoth of those are great!\\nBut for now, I can give you some ways yoga specifically helps Type II diabetics manage their mental health better, which helps prevent those harmful eating patterns while also benefiting your glucose levels!\\nYoga for diabetics includes meditation, which reduces stress, relaxes muscles, and relieves tension, several things that specifically help diabetics feel better.\\nHormones and chemicals such as serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are released into the body during yoga, which alters your mood in a positive way, preventing emotional eating.\\nThe consistent practice of yoga is shown to cause physical changes to the brain, which have psychological side effects like more mental stability, the ability to handle stress better, and faster reactions to stimuli.\\nYoga \\nis\\n meditation. It’s not just a physical exercise. It’s a spiritual practice! But it doesn’t have to be related to religion. \\nMany people are hesitant to start a yoga practice because they’ve been led to believe it’s religion-based. I feel it’s important for everyone to understand that yoga \\nis\\n spiritual in the sense that it helps you become self-aware and more aware of the world around you. It teaches us how to bring harmony to our inner and outer world, how to be more compassionate, kind, and loving to ourselves \\nand\\n others.\\nAnd all of those things help us feel better mentally and physically! Which leads us to the last way that yoga helps diabetics.\\n3. Yoga promotes physiological changes.\\nWhat are physiological changes? Changes in the normal function of the human body. In this case, a regular therapeutic yoga practice for diabetics creates a whole multitude of positive changes in the body!\\nLet’s go over some of them:\\nYoga helps lower body weight and increases exercise tolerance (which means exercise gets easier faster and you can tolerate more sooner).\\nYoga literally reduces triglycerides and free fatty acids in your blood, which reduces your bad cholesterol and improves heart health.\\nA regular yoga practice improves immunity and reduces inflammation – two huge factors that diabetics struggle with.\\nTherapeutic yoga for diabetics (specifically) increases insulin secretion and decreases insulin resistance! This means fewer insulin shots and less money spent on insulin for diabetics.\\nYoga improves cardiac function and reduces the risk of cardiac events, one of the primary causes of sudden death in diabetic patients.\\nRegular yoga practice improves glycemic control without increasing your body weight. In fact, as discussed earlier, you’re likely to \\nlose\\n weight!\\nWithout going into all the technical, scientific jargon, suffice it to say that yoga changes your body at a cellular level. And because of that, the improvements listed above are, quite literally, \\ngood\\n side effects!\\nPlus, who \\ndoesn’t\\n want to lose weight, improve cholesterol levels, have better immunity, less inflammation, and a healthier heart?!\\nEveryone can benefit from yoga, but especially diabetics. Type II Diabetes is controllable, preventable, and curable. Without medication, even. But definitely consult your doctor before stopping any prescribed medications!\\nAre you diabetic? I’d love the opportunity to help you feel better, healthier, and more energetic! Check out my class, \\nTherapeutic Yoga for Diabetes\\n on myYogaTeacher. All are welcome there. \\nAnd if you haven’t grabbed your 2-week free trial of myYogaTeacher yet, you can do that here!\\n\\nI hope to see you there!"}},{"id":"ckfqxn9ao013k0136vj4w0am0","slug":"teaching-as-a-learning-experience","author":{"name":"Pranjal","teacherMytSlug":"https://www.myyogateacher.com/yoga-teachers/pranjal-1","pictureUrl":"pranjal-1.jpg"},"title":"Teaching as a Learning Experience","createdAt":"2019-04-17T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"pranjal-1.jpg","content":{"text":"Recently, one of my friends asked me “You \\npractice yoga\\n, how has it changed your life?” However, how could I know what changed when I can’t remember a time when I didn’t practice yoga? \\n\\nI was very hyperactive as a child so my parents encouraged me to play sports and other physical activities. It was my grandmother who got me to start practicing yoga. \\n\\nMy grandmother was my first guru. \\n\\nSince then I have fallen in love with practicing yoga. It makes my body feel alive and my mind refreshed. If some days I am not able to practice, it makes me restless. So, this is where my yoga journey started, almost 20 years ago, under the gentle and encouraging guidance of my grandmother. \\n\\nI loved yoga and playing all sorts of sports. So, in school I was always participating in competitions. My love for yoga kept increasing. When the time came to decide what I was going to do after I graduated high school, I had only one thing in mind: I wanted to be a yoga teacher. But back then, yoga was not booming as it is now. My parents encouraged me to look at other interests which could help me earn. I was (and still am) interested in wildlife so I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biodiversity. I continued practicing yoga and I thought I could teach it as a hobby - if not take it up as a career. \\n\\nDuring the summer break, I attended a fitness instructor course which got me a part time job at a gym. During my final year of my Bachelor's, one of my clients at the gym asked if I practiced yoga as she thought I was very good at teaching her different stretches. She then asked me if I could start yoga classes at the gym. \\n\\nI was overwhelmed. \\n\\nI had never thought that I would get to live my dream of becoming a yoga teacher! I was extremely nervous and scared as I had never talked in front of so many people! Let alone teach them anything! Also, I was only 20 years old and all my students were above 40 years of age - which was intimidating. What if no one listened to me? What if no one liked how I was teaching? What if someone was injured because I gave the wrong instructions? These were the questions running through my mind. \\n\\nMy parents, the gym manager, and the clients each encouraged me to at least give it a try. So, I decided to teach a trial class. Only 5 people enrolled that day but even that was too much for me! On the day of the class, I was up early reading up about each asana and the sequence I had chosen. When I started teaching, even though I was nervous the entire time, I was surprisingly confident. I found out that I was learning quite a lot in the process of teaching! The people who came for the class were kind and encouraged me to keep teaching, saying they would attend my classes every week. \\n\\nAt first, teaching was terrifying.\\n\\nI painstakingly planned out entire classes, posture by posture. I practiced explaining how to get in and out of poses. I searched for hours on end until I came up with a theme or focus for my classes that I truly felt inspired by. I researched answers to potential questions from students. It was time consuming but the effort was rewarding. It never felt like work. Teaching yoga gave me a sense of satisfaction and happiness that I had never experienced before. To advance my knowledge in yoga and to get a formal certificate as a yoga teacher, I completed a Yoga Instructor Course from SVYASA University, Bangalore. This opened so many opportunities for me. \\n\\nI started conducting classes at the yoga center at a very reputable hospital in Pune. Here, I conducted sessions for doctors and hospital staff. Many of my students were doctors and knew much more about the human body than I did. They gave me feedback to improve my anatomical cues for my classes. \\n\\nI went back to my yoga school to teach yoga to kids. Teaching yoga and other sports to kids was a very rewarding experience. This made me realize the importance of yoga for improving overall health and sports performance. \\n\\nI got the opportunity to teach yoga and fitness to table tennis players who take part in competitions at state and national levels. My training has helped them improve their strength, flexibility and their game. \\n\\nI conducted two sessions on yoga for Workplace Stress Management at the Amazon office in Pune. Here I taught corporate employees how to manage and relieve stress with easy asanas, breathing and meditation which could be done at their desks. I taught two \\nonline yoga \\nsessions at the College of Charleston, USA as a part of the curriculum for Indian Culture. \\n\\nI now have 7 years of yoga teaching experience. \\n\\nI have experienced the benefits of yoga and I want to pass that on to as many people as I can. My classes have been a wonderful learning experience for me as a teacher and as an individual. They helped me to overcome my fear of public speaking, improve my communication skills and develop networking skills. I think these are essential for people in all walks of life. \\n\\nJust as my personal practice gave me the confidence to be who I am, teaching made me realize that confidence is very different from the confidence you need when teaching others. My experience has helped me gain that confidence over the years and I have reached a point where I can confidently teach a class of at least 30 students comfortably. I always want to keep learning and during my Master’s I found out that I like doing research. I have decided to pursue a degree in Exercise and Fitness research. I want to get into research about yoga so that what I teach will have scientific backing and not just ancient wisdom. \\n\\nYoga has opened up so many opportunities for me and I hope to keep on growing and learning. \\n"}},{"id":"cl503a57qk0o30ak2py18a0gb","slug":"yoga-for-healing-during-conflict","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Using Yoga for Healing in Times of Conflict","createdAt":"2022-06-29T21:07:49.859986+00:00","coverUrl":"jemyfna9t5qd5osx8r2n.jpg","content":{"text":"With the US government’s reversal of Roe vs. Wade, women worldwide are hurting. The United States has now entered a community of 24 other countries around the world that completely prohibits abortion. Whether you agree with this decision or not, is not the purpose of this article. \\nMyYogaTeacher strives to be sensitive to the needs of yogis everywhere, but particularly during times of conflict.\\nWhether you are rejoicing in the US government’s bold decision or you are mourning, there is still conflict. Conflict between government and citizens. Conflict between religions. Conflict between friends and family members who have differing views.\\nSo much conflict.\\nWe are here to help you heal in your time of need! Yoga has been used for centuries, millenia even, to heal physical, mental, and emotional wounds. \\nAnd \\nthis\\n is the purpose of this article. To guide you in all the ways yoga can heal during times of conflict.\\nIf you are not a MyYogaTeacher member yet, we encourage you take advantage of your free two-week trial. No credit cards needed.\\nAt MyYogaTeacher, we have members from all walks of life, religions, and all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities! MyYogaTeacher offers 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! And if you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:\\nRadiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness\\n42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!\\nDiscounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!\\nMaking new like-minded friends from around the world\\n\\nGrab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!\\n\\nIn the meantime, let us talk about how yoga provides the healing that so many people worldwide need, especially now.\\n\\n\\nYoga opens space for healing\\nAmidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we tend to swallow our emotions. We set them aside to deal with later (or not) so that we can function the way we need to on a day to day basis. Until there’s a better time and place to process those emotions. Except so often, that better time and place never arises.\\nThrough a consistent yoga practice, you have time to give yourself permission to feel, to process, to meditate on that which causes you strife. Yoga gives you time to make space for that.\\nMeditation is a huge part of yoga, even if you only participate in the physical practice of yoga. Every yoga session \\nis\\n a form of meditation.\\nThrough meditation and breath work, our bodies naturally release tension, stress, and anxiety. Our mind is made clearer and our thoughts more reflective.\\nOur body releases hormones that make us feel better, happier, more peaceful. Our muscles relax, releasing us from physical pain and tension.\\nAnd we are allowed to feel all the feelings. That is the beginning of healing.\\n\\n\nYoga grounds us\\nWhen conflicts arise and life is stressful, it is so easy to lose touch with reality. Suddenly, a situation seems more terrible and scary than it is. We begin to focus more on the negative aspects of our lives.\\nWe detach further and further from the good in the world.\\nThere is a saying. If you look for the negative, you’ll find it. It’s everywhere. The same is true for the positive.\\nPracticing yoga grounds us. It helps us not only see the good in ourselves but also others. Yoga helps us change our focus and be present in the moment. From there, we can more easily see that not every moment is bad. Not every moment is full of conflict, stress, strife. \\nFocusing inward through yoga helps us live our best lives and be our best selves in each individual moment. That’s not only healing for us, but us being present and grounded heals others!\\n\\n\nYoga and meditation help us connect\\nStudies have shown that human connection and connection to nature both provide internal \\nand\\n external healing. Every time you enjoy nature or spend quality time with the humans in your life that you care about and love, you are healing your body mentally, emotionally, and physically!\\nWhile yoga and meditation is a very individual, unique experience for each yogi because you discover (or rediscover) your connection to self, yoga provides human connection as well.\\nAnd if you practice outside, you are also connected to nature!\\nOften, during conflict, our instinct is to retreat. To hide away or “sweep it under the carpet.” This is not healthy and only leads to a deeper dive into reclusivity, anger, resentment, and hatred. Those are heavy emotions to carry around and only prove to hurt us.\\nA regular yoga and meditation practice not only helps us stay connected to our highest self, it connects us to others. From your yoga instructor, to other yogis in your class, to friends and family, yoga is a way to help us stay connected, work through conflict, and heal.\\n\\nAny time we are hurting, we are never in a place to help others. We are not in a place to create change in ourselves or the world if we do not make time to heal ourselves in healthy ways. When we respond out of fear, anger, resentment, and/or hatred, we are inviting more of the same. More darkness.\\nTrue yoga, beyond just a healthy body, helps us to build a world based on love and compassion\\n - not dominance, force and fear.\\nTrue yoga evokes change in ways we need individually and in the world.\\nIf you are looking for healing or need a respite from the darkness of the world, or you just need a space to \\nhold\\n space for the processing of emotions, MyYogaTeacher is here for you.\\nOur expert yoga teachers aren’t just teachers. They’re friends. And we all truly care about you!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n102 expert, highly qualified yoga instructors\\n to choose from\\nThe \\nability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your faves\\nAccess to \\nunlimited group classes, taught live\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of \\na HUGE community of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about you!\\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here!\\n\\n\\n"}}],"relatedPosts":[{"id":"ckk60udlk0qj60a82zwp5zo1p","slug":"yoga-teacher-training-right-for-you","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Is Yoga Teacher Training Right For You?","createdAt":"2021-01-20T22:52:23.879598+00:00","coverUrl":"shutterstock_521856145.jpg","content":{"text":"A lot of people want to take a Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) but they're not sure if they're ready for it. The most common questions people ask are:\\n\\n\"I've only been practicing a few months, is that enough for a 200-hour yoga teacher training course?\"\\n\"I'm not that flexible or fit, will I be able to keep up with the course?\"\\n\"I just want to learn more and I don't actually want to teach yoga, is it a good idea to take a yoga TTC?\"\\n\\nIn this short article, you'll get answers to each of these questions. So that you can know if Yoga Teacher Training is right for you!\\n[CTA-DEFAULT]\\n\\nCan beginners keep up with a Yoga Teacher Training Course?\\n\\nThe biggest mistake people make, when it comes to Yoga Teacher Training, is thinking that it's just for Intermediate or Advanced yogis.\\n\\nSome Yoga TTCs are very advanced. They require extreme flexibility and fitness.\\n\\nBut many other TTCs are perfect for beginners! TTCs like this are the fastest way to take your practice from complete novice, to intermediate (maybe even advanced) practitioner.\\n\\nMost 200-hour Teacher Training Courses are perfect for beginner and intermediate yogis\\n.\\n\\nI asked Rohan, the lead teacher of MyYogaTeacher's 200-hr TTC, \"who will have a good experience in your TTC, and who should avoid it?\"\\n\\nHe told me, \\nthe only people who should not take his TTC are those with serious medical conditions\\n (like heart problems).\\n\\nSo this means, you will likely have a great experience in a 200-hr TTC even if you're not very fit or flexible yet. So if you're stiff, out of shape, or a beginner to yoga, that's perfectly OK.\\n\\nYou might be challenged for the first couple of weeks. But you'll loosen up and get in shape fast. I've seen tons of seniors, not in particularly good shape, keep up with and enjoy their TTC.\\n\\nA 200-hr TTC will take you from Beginner to Intermediate (maybe even Advanced practitioner)!\\n\\n\\nHow fit & flexible do you have to be for a Yoga Teacher Training Course?\\n\\nYou don't have to be very fit or flexible to enjoy your TTC, become a great yoga teacher, and have fun deepening your practice!\\n\\nDuring my 500-hour yoga TTC, I got way more flexible. But when it comes to forward bends, my bone structure limits me. I still can't touch my toes with straight legs...\\n\\nDoes that make me a bad yoga teacher?\\n\\nOf course not! ... and my students always love my classes. Not because I was so flexible in every \\nasana\\n, but because I made \\nlearning yoga fun and low-pressure!\\n\\nI showed them that you don't have to be pretzel-flexible to get a healthy body and find inner-peace.\\n\\nIn your TTC — you will get more flexible!\\n But even if you never bend like a contortionist; that shouldn't stop you from enjoying \\nyoga\\n, going deeper in your practice, and sharing with others.\\n\\nWhether you sign up for a TTC or not, I hope you \\nnever judge your yoga by your flexibility!\\n That's like judging a cake by the look of its frosting.\\n\\nIt's not the appearance of the cake that matters. It's the flavor that's important!\\n\\nAnd in yoga, the flavor is your \\ninner-joy\\n.\\n\\n\\nIs it worthwhile to join a TTC even if you don't want to teach?\\n\\nThe answer is: \\nYes\\n. Even if you don't want to teach, it's \\nan amazing experience and you'll be happy\\n you signed up!\\n\\nWhen I took my TTC in 2013, I had no interest in teaching.\\n\\nI was falling in love with yoga because I had spent my entire life feeling anxious. I was stressed in every social situation and this was wreaking havoc on my body, my mind, and my closest relationships.\\n\\nWhen I \\npracticed yoga — I felt free — happy, and at peace\\n.\\n\\nI wanted to \\nfeel that way more often\\n. So I \\nsigned up for a TTC\\n hoping I could ground myself in these positive feelings.\\n\\nAnd you know, I thought I would be the only one in my class who didn't want to teach. But one night, when me and my classmates were joking around and studying together, we started talking about why we signed up.\\n\\nOnly a few people wanted to work as yoga teachers. Pretty much everyone else \\njoined because they loved yoga and wanted to deepen their practice\\n.\\n\\nMy TTC gave me exactly what I hoped for (and things I never could have expected). So much more self-awareness, self-love, and self-compassion... And when you feel that way towards yourself, it's easy to feel that way towards others too!\\n\\nIf you're considering signing up for a Teacher Training Course — \\neven if you don't plan on teaching\\n — I know \\nyou'll love it!\\n\\nYou'll learn more about yoga, go deeper in your practice, and feel those great yoga-feelings — the healthy body, peaceful mind, and joyful attitude.\\n[CTA-GC]\\nSummary\\n\\nSo it doesn't matter if you're out of shape, stiff, a beginner to yoga, and you don't want to teach. As long as you enjoy yoga and want to go deeper in your practice a TTC can be a life enriching experience.\\n\\nYou'll make life-long friends with similar interests and values, you'll have a lot of fun, and you'll learn a lot about yoga.\\n\\nmyYogaTeacher offers regular\\n TTCs with expert Indian teachers — 100% LIVE\\n. If you're interested in checking them out, \\nyou can click here to see any upcoming TTCs now\\n."}},{"id":"cl5wwa1a0gnol0dhdo5ntl12t","slug":"frequently-asked-yoga-questions","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"11 Common Yoga Questions (and Their Answers)","createdAt":"2022-07-22T20:08:11.250342+00:00","coverUrl":"wjnf6gca2leiwcxskli4.jpg","content":{"text":"Most of us have questions before or when we start practicing yoga! That’s normal. As a matter of fact, as you grow in your practice, the amount of questions doesn’t really get smaller. They just get different!\\nYoga teachers get asked tons of questions, and, generally, they love answering them! But sometimes, a new yoga student or someone who’s considering starting yoga may feel too shy or embarrassed to ask. Then they go to Google, get lots of conflicting answers, and may give up on yoga before they ever start.\\nWe definitely don’t want that!\\nSo here are the 11 most common yoga questions we get asked and their \\nreal\\n answers!\n\\n\\n1. How long do I wait after eating before I can do yoga?\\nIf you can practice in the morning, before you eat, that is ideal, or later in the evening. However, other than those times, we recommend waiting at least 2 hours after you eat before you start your yoga practice. Doing yoga on a full stomach can cause discomfort and even nausea. It also means you’ll have less energy since your body is busy digesting food!\\n\\n\\n\\n2. Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?\\nAbsolutely not! As a matter of fact, lack of flexibility is a good reason to \\nstart\\n a regular yoga practice! Besides that, yoga is much more than just stretching. It’s a physical activity that tones, strengthens, calms, and heals the body, mind, and spirit.\\n\\n3. I’m pregnant. Can I still do yoga?\\nYes you can! It’s important when you’re pregnant to do yoga under the guidance of a prenatal yoga instructor or other expert yoga instructor though. There are yoga poses that pregnant women should avoid, such as inversions and poses where you lie flat on your back. \\n\\n4. How often should I practice yoga for best results?\\nIf you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with only 2-3 classes that require more exertion a week (such as Ashtanga, Power, or Vinyasa yoga). However, there are many other types of yoga to try in between, such as restorative yoga, yin yoga, or any of MyYogaTeacher’s meditative yoga classes! As you advance in your practice, you may feel strong enough to try more difficult yoga classes more times per week. Either way, you’ll experience the benefits of yoga whether you do it once a week or 7 days a week!\\n\\n5. Do I need any special equipment to practice yoga?\\nWhile we do recommend the use of a yoga mat, technically, you don’t \\nhave\\n to have one. You can practice yoga on any surface you feel is safe and comfortable. Many yogis also have blocks, bolsters, and straps to help them modify poses or go deeper into poses. But those certainly aren’t necessary to reap the benefits of doing yoga.\\n\\n\\n\\n6. Why do I need a yoga class? Can’t I just do it by myself with a book or video?\\nYou certainly can do yoga by yourself with the use of a book or video but most yogis (especially inexperienced ones) will agree that this isn’t as safe as practicing yoga with a live teacher. Yoga classes allow your yoga teacher to see how you perform the poses and can make corrections to your alignment or help you make appropriate modifications and adjustments as needed. At MyYogaTeacher, ALL of our classes are taught live, and you get personalized attention from your yoga instructor, even in group sessions!\\nDoing yoga poses incorrectly may cause injuries! MyYogaTeacher offers a Yoga Basics and a Yoga 201 class to help beginners create a strong yoga foundation for regular practice. \\n\\n\\nGrab your free 2-week trial of unlimited group classes here and check them out! No credit card required\\n.\\n\\n7. What kind of clothes do I need to practice yoga?\\nDespite what you may see on social media, you do not \\nneed\\n a certain kind of clothing, including the ever popular yoga pants or yoga leggings. If you’d like to wear those, however, by all means! The best clothes for yoga are comfortable ones that you can move freely in. You’ll practice barefoot or, if you’d prefer, in yoga socks.\\n\\n8. What are all the strange terms I hear my yoga teacher saying?\\nMany yoga instructors commonly use the Sanskrit words for yoga poses instead of the English translation. This is a good thing! Yoga is ancient and rooted in tradition, and continuing to use and pass on the language is an important part of maintaining the culture of yoga. If you don’t understand something your instructor is saying, please ask! However, we’ve compiled a list of common yoga \\nSanskrit words you may hear in class and what they mean in this blog post\\n.\\n\\n\\n\n9. Will yoga get or keep me in shape?\\nIf you practice regularly and eat healthfully, yes! Absolutely! Just like with any physical activity, you won’t see continued results unless you practice regularly. How you fuel body is also a large part of getting physically and mentally healthy. Yoga can be as strenuous as cardio or as easy as your regular post workout stretch and everything in between. It is definitely possible for yoga to help you lose weight and/or get the body you want.\\n\\n10. Can I do yoga if I’m injured or have a physical disability?\\nYes, you can! Here at MyYogaTeacher, we feel strongly that yoga is for every body. Meaning any body type, shape, size, and all ability levels. Our highly trained and experienced expert yoga teachers from India come packing credentials and tools to help you practice yoga in a way that is safe and works for you!\\n\\n11. Why should I start practicing yoga anyway? \\nA regular yoga practice provides benefits far beyond what any other type of exercise will do! Why? Because yoga is a whole health form of practice. Everything you do in yoga positively affects your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and the benefits carry over to your life from day to day. Yoga cures things like back pain, joint pain, lowers blood pressure, provides mental clarity and focus, reduces blood sugar, promotes healing, and so much more.\\nWe guess the question is, why \\nwouldn’t\\n you want to start practicing yoga?!\\nMost, if not all, of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga instructors are \\nmore\\n than qualified to help you! We value authentic, traditional yoga and truly care about the health and wellbeing of our students. For us, yoga isn’t just a class. It’s the way we live our life.\\nNot a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n102 expert\\n, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from\\nThe ability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your faves\\nAccess to unlimited group classes\\n, taught \\nlive\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of a HUGE community\\n of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about you!\\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here\\n"}},{"id":"ckpsoqqxsavgq0c22yl3nbzlw","slug":"types-of-yoga-breath","author":{"name":"Bharath","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"9 Types of Yogic Breathing Exercises and When to Use Them","createdAt":"2021-06-11T18:50:52.169324+00:00","coverUrl":"iw8hvubtyzsebykywef1.jpg","content":{"text":"Don’t you hate it when you’re in a tizzy about something – maybe crying or angry – and someone tells you to “just breathe?”\\n\\nIt’s the worst, right?\\n\\nYou’re all I AM BREATHING! And they’re all “not really.”\\n\\nThe truth is, even though you may be upset at whoever is giving you the very common suggestion to stop freaking out and take a breath, they’re right.\\n\\nIn yoga, breath is your life force. It’s what keeps you grounded, calm, clear headed. It’s what helps you make better decisions in all sorts of situations. Yogic breathing exercises are not like any other type of breathing. \\n\\nFor thousands of years, yoga breathing techniques that we are familiar with are scientifically proven to:\\n\\nImprove blood pressure\\nReduce symptoms of anxiety and depression\\nRestore energy levels\\nReduce pain\\nRelax muscles\\nLower stress-induced cortisol levels\\n\\nAs a yoga teacher, I am constantly integrating different forms of yoga breathing techniques into my practices. It helps my students have more harmony and peace in their lives as well as better focus and mental clarity.\\n\\n[CTA-BREATH]\\n\\nIn the meantime here are the different types of yoga breathing exercises names you should be familiar with:\\n\\n\\n1. Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing\\n\\nThis type of breathing brings almost immediate relief to those who are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or when you’re feeling agitated.\\n\\nIt helps slow your heartbeat, lower your blood pressure, and calms down the central nervous system. Alternate \\nnostril breathing\\n is a good practice for general well being as well. And the more you practice, the easier it will be to use this type of yogic breath during times of stress.\\n\\n2. Ujjayi or Ocean’s Breath\\n\\nOcean’s Breath is the most common form in yoga for breathing practices.\\n\\nThis yoga breathing techniques has been shown to improve the quality of life in cancer patients, patients who suffer from severe depressive issues, and has even been shown in a few studies to help people who suffer from hypothyroidism by improving pulmonary function.\\n\\nIn yoga, breath is even more important than the actual poses. Here are some other names Ocean’s Breath may go by:\\n\\nVictorious breathing\\nSnake breathing\\nWhispering breath\\nSnoring breath\\n\\nWe practice ujjayi breathing in almost every one of the classes I offer on \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n!\\n\\n3. Shitali pranayama or cooling breath\\n\\nThis type of breathing is most effective in the warmer months when your body may need a little help cooling down.\\n\\nCooling breath, also known as “Taco Breath” after the curled tongue used to move the air, is known to:\\n\\nQuelch thirst and hunger\\nImprove bad breath\\nReduce fatigue\\nReduce fevers\\nImprove high blood pressure\\n\\nWhen done properly, this yoga breathing types exercise directs heat away from the head, neck, and digestive system to help cool the body.\\n\\n4. Sitkari pranayama or hissing breath\\n\\nThis type of yoga breath is another variation of cooling breath \\nmeditation\\n. The only difference is shitali pranayama is performed through a rolled tongue stuck out of the mouth, and sitkari pranayama is performed through clenched teeth.\\n\\nDuring hissing breath, do not clench your teeth so tightly that it hurts your teeth or jaws. Teeth should be only just clenched. \\n\\nHissing breath is also another cooling breath and can be done in the heat of the day or any time when the body needs to be cooled down. It also reduces anxiety, anger, agitation, and calms the mind.\\n\\n5. Brahmari or humming breath\\n\\nThe name of this breath type is named after a black Indian bee.\\n\\nIf you have a hard time meditating or maintaining focus while you’re meditating, humming breath is very helpful, but it is also good to do before going to bed.\\n\\nBrahmari pranayama releases cerebral tension and helps lower blood pressure, helping to relax your central nervous systems.\\n\\nThis yoga breathing techniques should not be done lying down. Always practice this breath sitting upright. It is also contraindicated in pregnant or menstruating women, and people who suffer with extremely high blood pressure, epilepsy, chest pain, or ear infection.\\n\\n6. Bhastrika or bellows breath\\n\\nIf you’re wanting to lose weight, this type of yogic breathing might be useful to you! \\n\\nBellows breath is used to energize and awaken the body. It also may help boost digestion and increase metabolism. However, absolutely do not practice this yoga for breathing exercise if you have cardiac issues, extremely high blood pressure, or a hernia (or previous issues with hernia).\\n\\n7. Surya Bhedana or solar breath\\n\\nThe main purpose of the solar breath is to bring vital energy and life to the body, to revitalize it. This type of yogic breathing gives the sympathetic nervous system a boost and increases the efficiency of the digestive tract. \\n\\nYou will be bringing heat to the body through your inhale (on your right nostril) and cooling your body on the exhale out of your left nostril.\\n\\nThe whole digestive system is affected by this form of breathing, so it is best not to do it right after eating.\\n8. Chandra Bhedana or lunar breath\\n\\nThis yoga breath practice is just the opposite of how you perform the solar breath practice. The idea is to bring coolness to the body..\\n\\nIt is important not to do both breaths on the same day and only do twice a day, in the morning and evening.\\n\\n9. Active Yoga Breathing\\n\\nThis yoga breathing exercise will help you be more prepared to do the common Ocean’s Breath during almost any yoga practice.\\n\\nIt is the practice of breathing deeply, evenly, and consistently during physical activity, such as walking or bike riding. If walking, use 5-10 steps for your inhale and 5 to 10 steps to exhale. Doing this helps to calm your body and give you the benefits of deep breathing while also getting exercise.\\n\\n\\nIf you’re looking to learn more about the different types of yogic breathing and their benefits, you should definitely give MyYogaTeacher a try! \\nYou can get your 2-week free trial here and check out all the different yoga teachers and what they have to offer.\\n\\n\\nFeel free to check out any of my classes as well! I offer one called\\n Breathe and Flow\\n that you just may enjoy!\\n\\nI hope to see you on the mat soon!\\n\\nNamaste.\\n"}}],"blogContent":{"id":"cl4snbs3ynles0ek252yy7qod","slug":"yoga-for-sleep","author":{"name":"Bodhi","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Yoga for Sleep: How Yoga Helps You Get Your Zzzzz’s","createdAt":"2022-06-24T16:06:49.075383+00:00","coverUrl":"vb9kfvbm9y53vmbu6cw0.jpg","seoDescription":"Do you struggle with insomnia? Falling or staying asleep? Snoring? Check out how yoga helps you sleep better in this article on yoga for sleep!","content":{"text":"There is a lot of controversy on how much sleep the human body needs to survive and thrive. Short 4-hour bursts or a full 8 hours? Are cat naps ok? What about sleeping 10 or even 12 hours?\\nWe’re not here to tell you how much sleep you should get, but we \\nare\\n here to provide you with natural solutions for insomnia and to tell you how to obtain a truly restful, restorative sleep.\\nStudies show that yoga improves sleep in several ways, which we’ll talk about shortly. But first…\\nHi, I’m Bodhi! One of the yoga instructors here at MyYogaTeacher. Not only do I have over 500 hours of teacher training, I also have a Masters of Science in yoga and consciousness. And I truly believe in the power of yoga to improve sleep quality and the amount of sleep you get. \\nSleep is therapeutic and helps the body heal in so many ways! That’s why I love teaching yoga classes and workshops that help you get your zzzzz’s!\\nNot a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n102 expert\\n, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from\\nThe ability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your faves\\nAccess to unlimited group classes\\n, taught \\nlive\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of a HUGE community\\n of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about you!\\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here\\n!\\nHow does yoga impact your sleep?\\n\\n\nDo you snore?\\nMany people struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, which interferes with sound sleep. When you snore, your body is not receiving the same amount of oxygen it does when you are breathing normally, sometimes because the airway is obstructed by the relaxation of the tongue but there are other reasons too. \\nSnoring is often attributed to weak respiratory muscles and narrowed airway passages. It can also be caused by too much pressure being placed on the vagus nerve if you are overweight or have a larger than average neck circumference. \\nYogic breathing exercises improve sleep by strengthening the muscles used to breathe. Yoga classes for sleep are often focused on breathwork, stretching and lengthening the muscles of the neck and chest, and opening up the airway passages.\\nIn return you may not only snore less (or not snore at all), but your body is receiving more oxygen, increasing your oxygen saturation, and improving sleep quality two fold!\\n\\n\\nDo you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep?\\nThe two main reasons people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep are:\\nLack of movement or exercise throughout their day\\nMental, emotional, physical stress or anxiety \\nFrequent movement and regular exercise are an important part of healthy sleep patterns. If you are sedentary a large portion of the day and do not take the time to move your body, you may struggle with falling and staying asleep.\\nWhen this happens, many people seek out natural and prescribed remedies for their sleep disturbances.\\nHowever, a regular yoga practice improves sleep quality more holistically and naturally than any supplements or prescribed medications! Not only are you able to get your daily dose of exercise during a yoga session, your muscles are stretched and tension is released physically, mentally, and emotionally.\\nHere are just some of the ways yoga helps to release tension so you can get the sleep you need:\\nReduces pain in back, shoulders, and joints\\nReleases negative thoughts and emotions\\nCalms mind \\nRelaxes muscles \\nReleases hormones that calm body physiologically\\n\\n\\n\\nDoes your body release enough melatonin?\\nTaking a melatonin supplement is a common way people combat insomnia. But did you know that one melatonin supplement contains more melatonin than your body makes naturally? Even the lowest dose.\\nYoga improves sleep health through the cultivation of mindfulness. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness meditation or are developing mindfulness through the physical practice of yoga, more mindfulness means more melatonin!\\nWith the release of more melatonin, you can fall asleep more easily and naturally.\\n\\nTips on how to use yoga to sleep better\\nKnowing, now, that yoga improves sleep quality and quantity, you might be wondering where to start and what types of yoga to try for optimal sleep! I’ve got you!\\nFollow these tips for the best results:\\nDon’t practice yoga in your bedroom. Your brain should always associate your bedroom with sleep, not exercise or electronic devices.\\nHave a designated, quiet space for your evening yoga practice.\\nKeep all props you need for your practice close by, within arm’s reach.\\nWear comfortable clothing.\\nMake yoga for sleep the last thing you do before going to bed.\\nTry these best types of yoga for sleep: Yoga nidra, yin yoga, hatha yoga, or restorative yoga\\n\\nNeed more guidance? Many of our yoga teachers here at MyYogaTeacher are experts in teaching yoga for better sleep! We can definitely help you get your zzzzz’s!\\nAt MyYogaTeacher, we have members from all walks of life, religions, and all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities! MyYogaTeacher offers 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! And if you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:\\nRadiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness\\n42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!\\nDiscounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!\\nMaking new like-minded friends from around the world\\n\\nGrab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!\\n\\n","html":"<p>There is a lot of controversy on how much sleep the human body needs to survive and thrive. Short 4-hour bursts or a full 8 hours? Are cat naps ok? What about sleeping 10 or even 12 hours?</p><p>We’re not here to tell you how much sleep you should get, but we <em>are</em> here to provide you with natural solutions for insomnia and to tell you how to obtain a truly restful, restorative sleep.</p><p>Studies show that yoga improves sleep in several ways, which we’ll talk about shortly. But first…</p><p>Hi, I’m Bodhi! One of the yoga instructors here at MyYogaTeacher. Not only do I have over 500 hours of teacher training, I also have a Masters of Science in yoga and consciousness. And I truly believe in the power of yoga to improve sleep quality and the amount of sleep you get. </p><p>Sleep is therapeutic and helps the body heal in so many ways! That’s why I love teaching yoga classes and workshops that help you get your zzzzz’s!</p><p>Not a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!</p><p>When you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:</p><ul><li><div><p><strong>102 expert</strong>, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>The ability to switch instructors</strong> or take classes with only your faves</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Access to unlimited group classes</strong>, taught <em><strong>live</strong></em></p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Personalized instruction</strong> and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>To be a member of a HUGE community</strong> of happy yogis from around the world</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Yoga teachers who become friends</strong>, who truly care about you!</p></div></li></ul><p>If you haven’t checked us out already, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\"><u>grab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here</u></a>!</p><p>How does yoga impact your sleep?</p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/NEsJnhENQvOwjD9rbmZp\" alt=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\" title=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1605\" /><h2><br>Do you snore?</h2><p>Many people struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, which interferes with sound sleep. When you snore, your body is not receiving the same amount of oxygen it does when you are breathing normally, sometimes because the airway is obstructed by the relaxation of the tongue but there are other reasons too. </p><p>Snoring is often attributed to weak respiratory muscles and narrowed airway passages. It can also be caused by too much pressure being placed on the vagus nerve if you are overweight or have a larger than average neck circumference. </p><p>Yogic breathing exercises improve sleep by strengthening the muscles used to breathe. Yoga classes for sleep are often focused on breathwork, stretching and lengthening the muscles of the neck and chest, and opening up the airway passages.</p><p>In return you may not only snore less (or not snore at all), but your body is receiving more oxygen, increasing your oxygen saturation, and improving sleep quality two fold!</p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/8woiheGGTCW1kKBYHhyO\" alt=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\" title=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" /><p></p><h2>Do you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep?</h2><p>The two main reasons people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep are:</p><ul><li><div><p>Lack of movement or exercise throughout their day</p></div></li><li><div><p>Mental, emotional, physical stress or anxiety </p></div></li></ul><p>Frequent movement and regular exercise are an important part of healthy sleep patterns. If you are sedentary a large portion of the day and do not take the time to move your body, you may struggle with falling and staying asleep.</p><p>When this happens, many people seek out natural and prescribed remedies for their sleep disturbances.</p><p>However, a regular yoga practice improves sleep quality more holistically and naturally than any supplements or prescribed medications! Not only are you able to get your daily dose of exercise during a yoga session, your muscles are stretched and tension is released physically, mentally, and emotionally.</p><p>Here are just some of the ways yoga helps to release tension so you can get the sleep you need:</p><ul><li><div><p>Reduces pain in back, shoulders, and joints</p></div></li><li><div><p>Releases negative thoughts and emotions</p></div></li><li><div><p>Calms mind </p></div></li><li><div><p>Relaxes muscles </p></div></li><li><div><p>Releases hormones that calm body physiologically</p></div></li></ul><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/vPQxjg9RuOm6OcJssL38\" alt=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\" title=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" /><p></p><h2>Does your body release enough melatonin?</h2><p>Taking a melatonin supplement is a common way people combat insomnia. But did you know that one melatonin supplement contains more melatonin than your body makes naturally? Even the lowest dose.</p><p>Yoga improves sleep health through the cultivation of mindfulness. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness meditation or are developing mindfulness through the physical practice of yoga, more mindfulness means more melatonin!</p><p>With the release of more melatonin, you can fall asleep more easily and naturally.</p><p></p><h2>Tips on how to use yoga to sleep better</h2><p>Knowing, now, that yoga improves sleep quality and quantity, you might be wondering where to start and what types of yoga to try for optimal sleep! I’ve got you!</p><p>Follow these tips for the best results:</p><ol><li><div><p>Don’t practice yoga in your bedroom. Your brain should always associate your bedroom with sleep, not exercise or electronic devices.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Have a designated, quiet space for your evening yoga practice.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Keep all props you need for your practice close by, within arm’s reach.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Wear comfortable clothing.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Make yoga for sleep the last thing you do before going to bed.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Try these best types of yoga for sleep: Yoga nidra, yin yoga, hatha yoga, or restorative yoga</p></div></li></ol><p></p><p>Need more guidance? Many of our yoga teachers here at MyYogaTeacher are experts in teaching yoga for better sleep! We can definitely help you get your zzzzz’s!</p><p>At MyYogaTeacher, we have members from all walks of life, religions, and all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities! MyYogaTeacher offers 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! And if you haven’t experienced virtual private yoga classes yet, MyYogaTeacher makes 1:1 classes affordable and accessible! PLUS, with your membership, you get:</p><ul><li><div><p><strong>Radiance! More energy, peace of mind, and better health & fitness</strong></p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>42+ daily group yoga classes, 100% live!</strong></p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Discounted yoga workshops, all live and interactive!</strong></p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Making new like-minded friends from around the world</strong></p></div></li></ul><p><a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/pricing\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/pricing\"><u>Grab your 2-week free trial and check out your membership options here!</u></a></p><p></p>"},"category":["restorative"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<p>There is a lot of controversy on how much sleep the human body needs to survive and thrive. Short 4-hour bursts or a full 8 hours? Are cat naps ok? What about sleeping 10 or even 12 hours?</p><p>We’re not here to tell you how much sleep you should get, but we <em>are</em> here to provide you with natural solutions for insomnia and to tell you how to obtain a truly restful, restorative sleep.</p><p>Studies show that yoga improves sleep in several ways, which we’ll talk about shortly. But first…</p><p>Hi, I’m Bodhi! One of the yoga instructors here at MyYogaTeacher. Not only do I have over 500 hours of teacher training, I also have a Masters of Science in yoga and consciousness. And I truly believe in the power of yoga to improve sleep quality and the amount of sleep you get. </p><p>Sleep is therapeutic and helps the body heal in so many ways! That’s why I love teaching yoga classes and workshops that help you get your zzzzz’s!</p><p>Not a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!</p><p>When you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:</p><ul><li><div><p><strong>102 expert</strong>, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>The ability to switch instructors</strong> or take classes with only your faves</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Access to unlimited group classes</strong>, taught <em><strong>live</strong></em></p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Personalized instruction</strong> and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>To be a member of a HUGE community</strong> of happy yogis from around the world</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Yoga teachers who become friends</strong>, who truly care about you!</p></div></li></ul><p>If you haven’t checked us out already, <a\n class=\"inline-cta\"\n id=93162843-2ccc-42b4-b48d-a165685604b2\n href=\"/?utm_source=MYT__article&utm_medium=cl4snbs3ynles0ek252yy7qod&utm_campaign=inline_cta&utm_content=CTA-INLINE&entity_name=Yoga for Sleep: How Yoga Helps You Get Your Zzzzz’s&entity_slug=yoga-for-sleep&page_or_popup=/articles/yoga-for-sleep&entity_location=hyperlink_midst_of_article&article_cta=CTA-INLINE&from_article_page=true\"\n onclick=trigger_mixpanel_sign_up_cta(\"93162843-2ccc-42b4-b48d-a165685604b2\")\n title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" \n data-title=\"Yoga for Sleep: How Yoga Helps You Get Your Zzzzz’s\"\n data-slug=\"yoga-for-sleep\"\n <u><u>grab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here</u></u> \n </a>!</p><p>How does yoga impact your sleep?</p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/NEsJnhENQvOwjD9rbmZp\" \n alt=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\"\n title=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/NEsJnhENQvOwjD9rbmZp\"\n alt=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\"\n title=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/NEsJnhENQvOwjD9rbmZp\"\n alt=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\"\n title=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n \n <h2><br>Do you snore?</h2><p>Many people struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, which interferes with sound sleep. When you snore, your body is not receiving the same amount of oxygen it does when you are breathing normally, sometimes because the airway is obstructed by the relaxation of the tongue but there are other reasons too. </p><p>Snoring is often attributed to weak respiratory muscles and narrowed airway passages. It can also be caused by too much pressure being placed on the vagus nerve if you are overweight or have a larger than average neck circumference. </p><p>Yogic breathing exercises improve sleep by strengthening the muscles used to breathe. Yoga classes for sleep are often focused on breathwork, stretching and lengthening the muscles of the neck and chest, and opening up the airway passages.</p><p>In return you may not only snore less (or not snore at all), but your body is receiving more oxygen, increasing your oxygen saturation, and improving sleep quality two fold!</p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/8woiheGGTCW1kKBYHhyO\" \n alt=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\"\n title=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/8woiheGGTCW1kKBYHhyO\"\n alt=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\"\n title=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/8woiheGGTCW1kKBYHhyO\"\n alt=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\"\n title=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n \n <p></p><h2>Do you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep?</h2><p>The two main reasons people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep are:</p><ul><li><div><p>Lack of movement or exercise throughout their day</p></div></li><li><div><p>Mental, emotional, physical stress or anxiety </p></div></li></ul><p>Frequent movement and regular exercise are an important part of healthy sleep patterns. If you are sedentary a large portion of the day and do not take the time to move your body, you may struggle with falling and staying asleep.</p><p>When this happens, many people seek out natural and prescribed remedies for their sleep disturbances.</p><p>However, a regular yoga practice improves sleep quality more holistically and naturally than any supplements or prescribed medications! Not only are you able to get your daily dose of exercise during a yoga session, your muscles are stretched and tension is released physically, mentally, and emotionally.</p><p>Here are just some of the ways yoga helps to release tension so you can get the sleep you need:</p><ul><li><div><p>Reduces pain in back, shoulders, and joints</p></div></li><li><div><p>Releases negative thoughts and emotions</p></div></li><li><div><p>Calms mind </p></div></li><li><div><p>Relaxes muscles </p></div></li><li><div><p>Releases hormones that calm body physiologically</p></div></li></ul><p></p>\n <picture>\n <source \n type=\"image/webp\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/vPQxjg9RuOm6OcJssL38\" \n alt=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\"\n title=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <source \n type=\"image/jpg\"\n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/vPQxjg9RuOm6OcJssL38\"\n alt=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\"\n title=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n <img \n data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/vPQxjg9RuOm6OcJssL38\"\n alt=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\"\n title=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\"\n \n \n class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n />\n \n <p></p><h2>Does your body release enough melatonin?</h2><p>Taking a melatonin supplement is a common way people combat insomnia. But did you know that one melatonin supplement contains more melatonin than your body makes naturally? Even the lowest dose.</p><p>Yoga improves sleep health through the cultivation of mindfulness. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness meditation or are developing mindfulness through the physical practice of yoga, more mindfulness means more melatonin!</p><p>With the release of more melatonin, you can fall asleep more easily and naturally.</p><p></p><h2>Tips on how to use yoga to sleep better</h2><p>Knowing, now, that yoga improves sleep quality and quantity, you might be wondering where to start and what types of yoga to try for optimal sleep! I’ve got you!</p><p>Follow these tips for the best results:</p><ol><li><div><p>Don’t practice yoga in your bedroom. 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And I truly believe in the power of yoga to improve sleep quality and the amount of sleep you get. </p><p>Sleep is therapeutic and helps the body heal in so many ways! That’s why I love teaching yoga classes and workshops that help you get your zzzzz’s!</p><p>Not a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!</p><p>When you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:</p><ul><li><div><p><strong>102 expert</strong>, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>The ability to switch instructors</strong> or take classes with only your faves</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Access to unlimited group classes</strong>, taught <em><strong>live</strong></em></p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Personalized instruction</strong> and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>To be a member of a HUGE community</strong> of happy yogis from around the world</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Yoga teachers who become friends</strong>, who truly care about you!</p></div></li></ul><p>If you haven’t checked us out already, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\"><u>grab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here</u></a>!</p><p>How does yoga impact your sleep?</p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/NEsJnhENQvOwjD9rbmZp\" alt=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\" title=\"Yoga-Nidra-Alpharetta-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1605\" /><h2><br>Do you snore?</h2><p>Many people struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, which interferes with sound sleep. When you snore, your body is not receiving the same amount of oxygen it does when you are breathing normally, sometimes because the airway is obstructed by the relaxation of the tongue but there are other reasons too. </p><p>Snoring is often attributed to weak respiratory muscles and narrowed airway passages. It can also be caused by too much pressure being placed on the vagus nerve if you are overweight or have a larger than average neck circumference. </p><p>Yogic breathing exercises improve sleep by strengthening the muscles used to breathe. Yoga classes for sleep are often focused on breathwork, stretching and lengthening the muscles of the neck and chest, and opening up the airway passages.</p><p>In return you may not only snore less (or not snore at all), but your body is receiving more oxygen, increasing your oxygen saturation, and improving sleep quality two fold!</p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/8woiheGGTCW1kKBYHhyO\" alt=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\" title=\"Supported-childs-pose.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" /><p></p><h2>Do you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep?</h2><p>The two main reasons people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep are:</p><ul><li><div><p>Lack of movement or exercise throughout their day</p></div></li><li><div><p>Mental, emotional, physical stress or anxiety </p></div></li></ul><p>Frequent movement and regular exercise are an important part of healthy sleep patterns. If you are sedentary a large portion of the day and do not take the time to move your body, you may struggle with falling and staying asleep.</p><p>When this happens, many people seek out natural and prescribed remedies for their sleep disturbances.</p><p>However, a regular yoga practice improves sleep quality more holistically and naturally than any supplements or prescribed medications! Not only are you able to get your daily dose of exercise during a yoga session, your muscles are stretched and tension is released physically, mentally, and emotionally.</p><p>Here are just some of the ways yoga helps to release tension so you can get the sleep you need:</p><ul><li><div><p>Reduces pain in back, shoulders, and joints</p></div></li><li><div><p>Releases negative thoughts and emotions</p></div></li><li><div><p>Calms mind </p></div></li><li><div><p>Relaxes muscles </p></div></li><li><div><p>Releases hormones that calm body physiologically</p></div></li></ul><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/vPQxjg9RuOm6OcJssL38\" alt=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\" title=\"Savasana_-_The_Corpse_Pose-07032020145736.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" /><p></p><h2>Does your body release enough melatonin?</h2><p>Taking a melatonin supplement is a common way people combat insomnia. But did you know that one melatonin supplement contains more melatonin than your body makes naturally? Even the lowest dose.</p><p>Yoga improves sleep health through the cultivation of mindfulness. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness meditation or are developing mindfulness through the physical practice of yoga, more mindfulness means more melatonin!</p><p>With the release of more melatonin, you can fall asleep more easily and naturally.</p><p></p><h2>Tips on how to use yoga to sleep better</h2><p>Knowing, now, that yoga improves sleep quality and quantity, you might be wondering where to start and what types of yoga to try for optimal sleep! I’ve got you!</p><p>Follow these tips for the best results:</p><ol><li><div><p>Don’t practice yoga in your bedroom. Your brain should always associate your bedroom with sleep, not exercise or electronic devices.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Have a designated, quiet space for your evening yoga practice.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Keep all props you need for your practice close by, within arm’s reach.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Wear comfortable clothing.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Make yoga for sleep the last thing you do before going to bed.</p></div></li><li><div><p>Try these best types of yoga for sleep: Yoga nidra, yin yoga, hatha yoga, or restorative yoga</p></div></li></ol><p></p><p>Need more guidance? Many of our yoga teachers here at MyYogaTeacher are experts in teaching yoga for better sleep! We can definitely help you get your zzzzz’s!</p><p>At MyYogaTeacher, we have members from all walks of life, religions, and all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities! MyYogaTeacher offers 1:1 classes with authentic yoga instructors from the birthplace of yoga, India! 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