5 Ways Yoga Specifically Benefits Women

{"slug":"yoga-for-women","recentPosts":[{"id":"cldebisqj8am10bk2riasiyyy","slug":"self-love-yoga-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event: Empower Yourself This Valentine’s Day","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Empower yourself this Valentine's Day with our Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event. Find inner peace and self-acceptance through yoga and meditation practices","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-27T09:24:55.671424+00:00","coverUrl":"rvpz4az7wyk8pdo4fvyg.png","content":{"text":"Announcing our free Self Love Event February 13-14!\\n\n\\nEmbrace yourself and practice self love this Valentine’s Day and every day with the help of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga teachers.\\n\\nYoga has been a powerful tool for self-improvement and personal growth for centuries, and self-love yoga is no exception. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, and negative self-talk. Self-love yoga can help to change that by promoting self-acceptance and self-compassion.\\nThis special yoga and meditation event\\n focuses on building self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-compassion through a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.\\nSelf-love is the foundation of all healthy relationships, including the relationship with ourselves. Without self-love, we cannot truly love and accept others!\\n\n\\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Self Love Event:\\n\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\\n\\n\\nNurturing Relationships Through Self Love \\n\\nMonday, February 13 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\n\\nSelf love isn’t selfish! It’s critical to creating deeper, more meaningful relationships and becoming the best version of yourself you can be! Join us in this discussion based self love class with a guided meditation and walk away prioritizing your health and happiness!\\n\n\\n\\nEmbrace Yourself: Balancing the Heart Chakra\\n\\nTuesday, February 14 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\\nReady to love yourself (and others) more and better? Need more compassion and kindness in your life? Join this yoga for self-love class designed to open your heart chakra and help you walk away feeling empowered to have more meaningful relationships and showing more love\n\\nThis special event will offer a unique opportunity to nurture yourself and discover the power of self-love.  Don't miss out on this transformative experience. Sign up today and awaken your inner strength and self-love.\\nAnd don’t forget to check out other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\n\n\\n\\nAnnelise Piers\\n\\n\\nShika Sood\\n\\n\\nSwati Dalvi\\n\\n\\nAbhishek Bodhi\\n\\n\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\n\\nRohan Shroff\\n\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Self Love Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["myYogaTeacher"]},{"id":"clczdmysytyzn0ak616x0ikhn","slug":"yoga-for-fitness-event","author":null,"title":"Join the Yoga Movement: Free MyYogaTeacher Yoga for Fitness Event for Everyone!","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Join MyYogaTeacher's new free Yoga for Fitness Event starting soon and get fit faster with yoga!","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":["Fitness","HathaYoga","Ashtanga","Yoga","Vinyasa","Hatha"],"createdAt":"2023-01-16T22:27:36.746406+00:00","coverUrl":"fegu2jin0qfhgaefpml6.png","content":{"text":"Are you ready to get fit, flexible, and unleash your inner radiance?! Don’t miss our 3-day FREE Yoga for Fitness Event January 29-31!\\nYoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This event will feature a variety of yoga styles and levels to suit everyone from beginners to experienced yogis.\\nOur authentic, expert yoga instructors from India will guide you each day through sessions focused on improving your physical fitness and overall well-being. Plus, the even is completely free, so there’s no excuse not to come give it a try!\\nHow to join the Yoga for Fitness Event:\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\nDiscover all the best ways yoga can help you get fit fast. So you can live your life to the fullest and move with more ease.\\nWe've put together an entire schedule of yoga for fitness classes dedicated to helping you relax and sleep better.\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\\n\\n Hatha Yoga for Physical Fitness with Ankit\\n\\nSunday, January 29 at 6:00 am PST/ 9:00 am EST\\n\\n\\nHatha yoga is focused on the physical practice of yoga and is perfect for helping you build strength, get fit, and improve flexibility. Bonus? You’ll feel more relaxed and rejuvenated after this hatha yoga class! Join us for asanas, Sun Salutations, and other strength building poses!\\n\\nFind Fitness in Flow: Vinyasa Yoga with Monica\\n\\nMonday,  January 30 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nReady to get fit while finding your flow? The fluid movement of this challenging vinyasa yoga class is perfect for building up a sweat, improving flexibility, and building strength, making it a perfect class for overall fitness! Join us!\\n\\nAshtanga Yoga for Increased Fitness with Sujit\\n\\nMonday, January 31 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nDo you like structure in your yoga class? Need a workout focused on building strength through muscle training? This is for you! Join the ashtanga yoga class designed to help you get fitter and stronger faster!\\nWhether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, or simply try something new, our free yoga for fitness event is the perfect opportunity. So come and join us, and discover the many benefits of yoga for yourself!\\nExperience getting fit in a way that works for you and \\nwith\\n you! We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check out other fitness related yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n\\n\\nShweta Jain\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMonica Agarwal\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nArchana\\n \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Fitness Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":[]},{"id":"clct2nkfx04xw0bk3fr4lrcjp","slug":"yoga-poses-for-osteoporosis","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis: Maintaining Bone Health","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga can prevent and in some cases reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia by stretching and strengthening muscle tissue to rebuild and maintain bone density.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn how to prevent osteoporosis with a few simple yoga poses.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:33:31.959847+00:00","coverUrl":"pmkhkhuxo5s9dq2qkevm.jpg","content":{"text":"Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis with Yoga\\n\n\\nIf you suffer from the painful symptoms of osteoporosis, or if you are at risk of developing this limiting disease, there is help (and health) in starting your own regular yoga routine. In fact, doctors are now prescribing yoga as treatment and prevention for osteoporosis and osteopenia, making it an important part of maintaining physical health and wellness throughout your 50s and 60s — and beyond.\\n\\nOsteoporosis and osteopenia are conditions that commonly emerge throughout our later years, and if left untreated they can affect your mobility, bone density, and even your ability to remain self-sufficient. These conditions cause bones to be come weak and brittle, and over time more vulnerable to fractures and even breakage. \\n\\nBut a recent\\n \\n2016 study\\n discovered that yoga can be used in conjunction with other treatments to prevent the loss of bone density and in some cases reverse early onset of osteoporosis. Plus, as an added benefit, yoga is also a low-cost and low-risk treatment option, meaning there is little to lose by giving it a try.\\n\\nHow Yoga Can Treat Osteoporosis\\nThe process by which yoga treats and prevents osteoporosis is simple — through stretching and strengthening your muscle tissue you can build bone density and prevent fractures. Yoga postures exert subtle force upon your bones, prompting them to build up density and become stronger.\\n\\nYoga also improves your balance, which can help prevent falls — which may result in fractures or breakage. Along with building strength and flexibility, yoga also increases your mobility, endurance, and energy levels, helping you stay active no matter your age.\\n\\nIt should be noted that yoga may not cure osteoporosis on its own, and for some advanced cases it may not be effective in reversing this disease. Results vary on an individual basis, depending on your age, bone density, and other factors such as weight and co-existing conditions\\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Osteoporosis\\nIf you’re thinking of starting your own yoga regimen to prevent or reverse osteoporosis, there are a few things you should know. It’s important to first consult your doctor before practicing yoga for osteoporosis or osteopenia, to find out if there are any specific precautions you should be taking and whether or not it’s a safe activity for you. \n\\nPatients with advanced osteoporosis who have suffered fractures, breaks, or acute bone loss may need to avoid practicing yoga. If you’ve recently undergone surgery or if you’re still healing from an injury, you should wait until you’ve fully recovered before getting started.\n\\nMost importantly, you should take care to listen to your body when practicing yoga for osteoporosis. If a particular yoga pose causes pain or strain on your bones or joints, stop for a moment and take a break. Or, try using a modification like a bolster, block, or yoga blanket if applicable.\\n\\nIn their 2016 study, scientists found that the best results for using yoga as treatment for osteoporosis came from regular practice. Try performing yoga poses at least 3-4 times per week, or daily if you can. The more regularly you practice, the more bone density you’ll build, and the more strength and balance you’ll develop in your body.\\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis:\\nIf you’ve been cleared by your doctor to practice yoga and you’re ready to get started, there are some simple yoga poses you can do at home to help prevent osteoporosis. You can also try taking a yoga class specifically designed for patients with osteoporosis. Here at\\n \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, certified instructors can help you stay safe and injury free while giving you the independence to practice yoga in the comfort of your home.\\nReady to get started? \\nFollow the steps below to begin your own personal yoga journey.\\n\\n1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)\\n\\nThe foundation of all balance poses, Mountain pose helps you find stability and improve your posture.\\nStart by standing at the front of your mat. Keep your feet hip distance apart, and you can rest your arms at your sides or bring your hands together in prayer formation. Inhale and feel your chest opening and your collar bones widening as you focus on balancing your weight proportionally on both of your feet. Gaze straight forward and maintain this pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n \\n2. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)\\n\\nFrom Mountain pose, you’ll begin to transition into Tree pose to further improve your balance and stability.\\nBring your awareness to your left foot and firmly ground it into the mat. Begin to shift your body weight to your left foot, while gently lifting your right foot. Depending on your ability to balance, you can place the sole of your right foot on your left calf or thigh. As you do this, be sure to keep your pelvis aligned, your spine straight, and your gaze focused forward. Give yourself a moment to steady yourself, and then, if you feel comfortable, press your hands together in prayer formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths and repeat on the other side, then return to Mountain pose.\\n \\n3. Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana 2)\\n\\nThis standing pose also improves your balance and builds strength in your legs and core. If you have trouble balancing and wish to modify this pose, try practicing it next to a wall or with a chair.\\nMove to the back portion of your mat and step your right foot forward. Your right toes should be pointed forward and your left (back) foot should be kept parallel with your mat. Bend your right knee at 90 degrees, taking care not to overextend. Your right knee should not move forward past your toes. With your hips evenly squared, stretch your arms out to both sides, so that your right arm extended out in front of you and your left arm behind you. Open your chest and focus on activating your legs so that you are grounded into your mat. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)\\n\\nThis pose also requires strength and balance, and can be modified by performing it next to a wall. You can also place a block next to your front foot for easier hand positioning. \\nJust like with Warrior II, step your right foot forward for Triangle pose, keeping your left (back) foot parallel with your mat. Inhale and stretch out both your arms the same as in Warrior II, but keep your right leg straight with a slight, soft bend in your knee. As you exhale, hinge at your hip  and bend forward, placing your right fingertips on the floor, or you can place your hand on the block positioned next to your right foot. Turn your upper body and reach your left hand toward the ceiling, and either turn your head to gaze up at your hand, or keep your eyes focused straight ahead. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Cat-Cow Pose (Chakravakasana)\\n\\nThis pose is excellent for increasing mobility in your spine and hips.\\nMove to a tabletop position on your mat, with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. Feel the stretch in your chest and abdomen. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n \\n6. Locust Pose (Shalabhasana)\\n\\nLike Cat-Cow, Locust improves your spinal mobility with a soft backbend, but in this pose you will also be working your core muscles, glutes, and shoulders.\\nFrom Cat-Cow, lower yourself onto the mat so that you are lying face down on your stomach with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides. On your inhale, strengthen your core and lift your head, legs and arms at the same time, balancing your body on your lower abdomen, pelvis and upper legs. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths, and then relax back onto your mat.\\n \\n7. Child’s Pose (Balasana)\\n\\nAfter the strengthening work of Locust pose, give your body a rest with Child’s pose\\nAfter Locust you’ve likely returned to lying face down on your mat. Press your palms and knees into the floor as if you were rising back into tabletop position, but this time bring your hips back so that your buttocks are resting on your heels, and your big toes are touching each other. Extend your arms forward so that your palms are resting on the mat in front of you, and bring your forehead to the mat. Breathe gently and allow your body to fully sink into this pose, supported by the floor. Hold for 5-6 minutes.\\n \\n8. Corpse Pose (Savasana)\\n\\nAfter practicing the above stretching and strengthening poses, it’s important to let your body fully digest the movement by resting in Corpse pose. \\nCome to a seated position on your mat. Slowly lower your body to the floor, so that you are lying flat on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and bring your focus inward. Bring your awareness to your body and check in with each and every body part, noticing if you feel any tension and allowing yourself to fully relax. Soften your face, neck, and shoulders, and let yourself melt into your mat while visualizing any tension leaving your body. Rest in this post for 5-7 minutes."},"category":["pain_management"]},{"id":"clct29qar2mln09k7b9xhmih5","slug":"8-yoga-poses-for-psoas-pain-relief","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Psoas Pain Relief","subTitle":"Learn yoga poses that target your psoas muscle to relieve pain.","seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"By practicing a few specific yoga poses, you can directly stretch the psoas and surrounding areas, relieving tension, pain, and stiffness\n","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:22:46.336259+00:00","coverUrl":"fitbgltpzxzyqblmzhjg.jpg","content":{"text":"Possibly the most integral muscle group in your entire body, the psoas governs the central functioning of your core. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to move properly, walk, stand, or do much of anything, because the muscles in this group also attach your legs to your spine.\\n\\nIssues with your psoas can be deeply painful, and it’s a difficult area to massage. The psoas major, psoas minor, and iliacus combined make up your iliopsoas, commonly referred as simply the psoas. And when the psoas is unhappy, it can cause symptoms with a range of severity, from slightly uncomfortable to totally debilitating, like difficulty walking or standing upright, lower back pain, and pelvic pain. \n\\nAthletic injuries, prolonged periods of sitting and surgery can affect the health of your psoas, and if you’re experiencing a tight and shortened psoas, it’s likely you’re also suffering from weakness and pain. You can relieve your symptoms and fully recover from psoas issues by stretching and strengthening this important muscle group with yoga. \n\\nHow to Relieve Psoas Pain\\n\\nPsoas pain can affect the entire structure of your body, causing adjoining muscles to become overworked and your posture to become off-kilter, leading to widespread chronic pain. Yoga can help correct issues with your psoas and get you back to feeling balanced again. By practicing a few specific yoga poses, you can directly stretch the psoas and surrounding areas, relieving tension, pain, and stiffness.\\n\\nIt’s important to also strengthen the psoas to enable your body to function properly. A weak psoas can put enormous strain on your surrounding muscles and joints, and a strong core is essential for your physical health. By lengthening and strengthening your psoas at the same time, you can correct issues and reduce pain.\n\\nIf you’re suffering from a tight or weak psoas, try practicing the yoga poses below on a regular basis to start the healing process.\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Psoas Pain Relief\\n\n\\n1. Low Lunge Pose\\n\\nLow Lunge is an easy pose to start lengthening your psoas muscles, and you can adjust this position to stretch as deeply as you feel comfortable.\\nFrom a kneeling position, start by bringing your left foot forward and bending your left leg at the knee. Inhale while reaching your arms over your head, keeping them parallel with the sides of your head. Allow your chest to expand and lengthen your spine. Remember to keep your chin level and your gaze focused straight ahead. Repeat on the other side.\\n \\n2.  Tree Pose\\n\\nTree pose strengthens and stretches your psoas muscles by isolating the area building strength through balance.\\nStand in Mountain pose and place your feet hip distance apart, arms relaxed at your sides. Gently shift your body weight to your left foot and bending your right knee, lifting it upward. Place the sole of your right foot on the inside of your left thigh. Keep your spine and head straight, with your gaze facing forward. Give yourself a moment to steady your balance, bring your hands together in Namaste formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths.\\n \\n3. Boat Pose\\n\\nOne of the best asanas for your core, Boat pose strengthens your abdominal muscles for better balance and posture.\\nStart by sitting with your legs stretched out in front of you and your arms at your sides. Lean back slightly so that your weight is evenly balanced. Inhale, engage your core, and exhale as you lift both your legs to a 45 degree angle, and extend your arms straight out alongside your legs. If this pose feels too difficult, try bending your knees and bringing your hands behind your knees for support. Keep your spine long and your core engaged as you hold this pose for 30-45 seconds.\\n \\n4. Knee-To-Chest Pose\\n\\nWhen your psoas is in pain and walking or standing upright feels difficult, Knee-To-Chest pose offers a supine stretch that can relieve your symptoms.\\nLie down flat on your back with your arms at your sides. Inhale, and then as you exhale, bring your right knee to your chest. Thoughtfully extend and stretch your left leg until you feel the tension begin to release from your abs and inside your hip. As you hug your knee to your chest, remember to breathe and focus on allowing your core to fully relax. Hold for 30-60 seconds and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Dancer’s Pose\\n\\nLike Tree pose, Dancer’s pose works to strengthen your psoas through balance, with a deep stretch that lengthens all of the muscles in the front side of your torso. \\nStand in the middle of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Transfer your weight onto your left foot while bending your right knee and grabbing your right foot with your right hand. Lift your left arm up toward the ceiling. Bend at your waist and slowly lean forward, lifting your right leg and engaging your core. You can deepen the stretch by creating some resistance — simply push outward with your right foot while pulling in with your right hand. For better balance, focus your gaze on a fixed point in front of you. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then repeat on the other side.\\n \\n6. Supported Bridge Pose\\n\\nSupported Bridge pose uses a yoga block to both support your weight and lengthen the muscles in your core and inside your hips.\\nStart by lying on your back with your knees bent and a yoga block placed nearby. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward.  Take your yoga block and place underneath your lower back, supporting your weight and providing a deep stretch to the frontside of your pelvis. Stay in the pose for 30-60 seconds.\\n \\n7. Reclining Hero’s Pose\\n\\nBy modifying Hero’s pose to a reclining position, you can gently lengthen your psoas and stretch your quad muscles.\\nKneel on your yoga mat and rest your buttocks on the backs of your heels. Sit with your spine straight and inhale, and as you exhale, begin to gently lower your torso to the floor. You can move slowly, lowering yourself onto your back one vertebrae at a time. Rest your hands on your chest or reach your arms above your head to increase the stretch. Once your are resting on your back, you can also bring your focus to your hips and allow them to rise slightly upward for a greater stretch in your psoas minor.\\n \\n8. Cobra Pose\\n\\nCobra pose lengthens your abdominal muscles and releases tension in your lower back.\\nLie on your stomach with your legs extended, arms folded under your head and your chin resting on your forearms. Place your hands at the level of your chest and press down with your hands. Slightly lift your head off the mat, keeping your head and back aligned, and press your thighs together. Now, steadily pull your elbows towards your ribs and align your hands and shoulders. On a deep inhale, press your hands into the mat, curl your shoulders backward, and lift your upper body off the mat. Make sure to gaze upward and press your hips into the mat to target your psoas. Hold this position for a few breaths and then rest."},"category":[]},{"id":"clckc2txxldwd0ajx6v2ewnfg","slug":"everyday-selfcare-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Announcing MyYogaTeacher’s Free Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Daily self-care yoga event for relaxation and rejuvenation. All levels welcome. Come find your inner peace and leave feeling ready to tackle the day ahead","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-06T09:47:25.040388+00:00","coverUrl":"sqksdkhom5g0uivl5z2l.png","content":{"text":"Ready to make time and take time for YOU in the New Year? This 2-day event on January 16-17 makes it easier than ever to start and keep a self care routine going.\\nAnd, of course, you’re invited!\\n\\nAlmost everyone is guilty of not putting themselves first most of the time. \\nBut did you know that research shows that self care reduces heart disease, stroke, and cancer? Not to mention that people who have a consistent \\nself care routine\\n are 67% more productive, 71% happier, and 64% more self-confident than those who don’t!  \\nThe impacts of a yoga for self care routine are nothing but positive. And there is nothing standing in your way of creating one with MyYogaTeacher’s free event. Imagine how much better you’ll feel and how much more productive you’d be if you just took some time for yourself everyday. Your routine doesn’t have to be time consuming. Even 30 minutes of yoga for self care may make all the difference in your life! \\nHere at MyYogaTeacher, we understand creating a self care routine may seem unobtainable at first. That’s why we created this event!\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event:\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\n⁠\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\n\\nWe've put together a schedule of yoga sessions designed specifically to get you started on your self care journey.\\n\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\n\\n\\nYoga Breathwork: Relaxation and Self Care with Archana\\n\\nTuesday, January 17 at 5:30 pm PST/ 8:30 pm EST\\n\n\\nDo you make time for selfcare? Meditation and yogic breathing are excellent forms of selfcare that you can do almost anywhere or any time! Join us for this relaxing class focused on breathing, meditation, and gentle stretching. Discover how easy it is to take time for you!\\n\n\\n\\nYoga for Self Care: An Everyday Practice with Archana\\n\\nMonday, January 16 at 5:30 pm PST/ 8:30 pm EST\\n\n\\nDo you struggle to make time for self-care? You’re not alone! This beautiful yoga session is designed to help you learn asanas and stretches that you can do every day specifically as a self-care practice. Join us for self-care through yoga!\\n\n⁠\\nWe offer these events so you have the tools and guidance to live in harmony with your inner self, outer self, and the world. So you can move in the world with peace and good health. And so you can be less stressed, more productive, and more \\npresent\\n.\\n\\nExperience the peace that comes from yoga and explore all the tools our expert yoga instructors offer to help you start and maintain a consistent self care routine. We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\n\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Many are perfect for continuing your self care routine long after this event is over. Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n- Ankit Bhatnagari\\n- Abhishek Bodhi\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Everyday Self Care Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["yoga"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"clb52ie0sp5ba0bk78n0v86hv","slug":"yoga-workshops-for-new-year-2023","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Exciting New Yoga Workshops to Jumpstart Your New Year!","createdAt":"2022-12-01T12:43:19.773552+00:00","coverUrl":"oteegmdl4axpzfhzpsj6.jpg","content":{"text":"Happy New Year!\\nAs each year comes to a close, there is an inevitable sense that the next year will be better. Smoother, less stressful, more joyful. There is \\nhope\\n. \n\\nAnd, there are, of course, resolutions. But what if resolutions were simply called “life changes?” Or better, \\nlifestyle\\n changes.\n\\nWhether your “resolution” this year is to lose weight, get in better shape, practice more selfcare, or improve your mental and emotional health, MyYogaTeacher is here to support you…not just for the year, for life.\n\\nIntroducing our Three New Yoga Workshops :\n\\nWe understand how hard it can be to start and keep a new habit going, even if you’re motivated to do so at the strike of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Somehow, life just gets in the way of progress as the new year passes. And good intentions remain just that. Intentions. \\n\\nThese workshops are designed to give you all the tools you need to support your mental, emotional, and physical New Year’s resolutions in the New Year and beyond! We hope you’ll check them out, register, and join us! \\nEach one is 30 days and begins on January 2, 2023!\\n\n\\n\\nStarting Selfcare in the New Year: A Sustainable Approach\\n\\n\\nMaking time to rest, relax, and reset is vital to our mental, emotional, and physical health. Yoga can play an important role in helping you relax (even during a busy day). A sustainable selfcare routine is a great way to start the New Year and support your whole body health for years to come!\n\\nAt MyYogaTeacher, we are all passionate about this topic and are excited to offer this 30-day workshop which will be led by expert MyYogaTeacher instructors, Preeti and Bodhi! \\nClick the workshop link above to register and learn more about what you can expect at each session of this workshop.\\n\n\\n\\n\n\\n\\nYoga for Weight Loss: Lose Weight & Keep it Off\\n\\n\\nIf you find it hard to start and/or stick to a weight loss routine or don’t know where to begin on your fitness journey, this 30-day workshop is for you! MyYogaTeacher is fortunate to have yoga instructors Anupama and Kanishka leading this workshop, experts in yoga, fitness, and nutrition! \\n\\nTake charge of your health and make it a priority as you learn about a yogic diet, asanas to help you lose weight, and build a fitness routine you will \\nwant\\n to stick with! All of our instructors are there to support you with group and 1-on-1 classes as well once the workshop is over. \\nClick the workshop link above to register and learn more about what you can expect at each session of this workshop!\\n\\n\\n\n\\n\\nGetting Fit for the New Year and Beyond\\n\\n\\nThe wonderful MyYogaTeacher experts leading this workshop, Shweta and Shikha, are dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals! While this workshop is also excellent for those wanting to lose weight, it is designed for those who want to specifically work on developing more strength, flexibility, and balance!\\n\\nSometimes, we set goals for ourselves in the New Year and don’t have the support we need to reach them. This workshop ends that! Whether you’re already fit and looking to get fitter or you’re not in the shape you’d like to be and want to change that, this workshop will help you reach your goals and continue growing on your fitness journey. \\nClick the workshop link above to register and learn more about what you can expect at each session of this workshop!\\n\\n\\n\n\\nJoin us and let yoga lead you into the New Year (and a new life)!\\n"}},{"id":"ckk6ysenk21uj0a76z1142rgu","slug":"yoga-for-sore-muscles","author":{"name":"My Yoga Teacher","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Best Beginner Yoga Poses for Sore Muscles: Feel Better Fast","createdAt":"2021-01-21T14:42:38.534163+00:00","coverUrl":"istockphoto-1158604393-612x612.jpg","content":{"text":"You hurt. Bad.\\n\\nSitting is a struggle. Standing isn’t any better. Lying down is...tolerable.\\n\\nUltimately, everything just hurts.\\n\\nMaybe you overdid it at the gym. Maybe you haven’t worked out in a while and you decided to jump back into it. You know, full steam ahead. Or it could be you tried something new, and you used muscles you haven’t been using on the regular during your workouts.\\n\\nWhatever the case, recovery yoga is your new best friend! Yoga is the perfect sweet relief for sore muscles. Especially if you’re a beginner.\\n\\nAdding yoga for muscle recovery to your workout routine helps your body bounce back from the intense stress of hardcore workouts and helps to prevent injury.\\n\\nCheck out some of these muscle recovery yoga poses when you just need a break from those achy muscles.\\n\\n1. Pigeon Pose\\nThis pose helps release soreness in your hips and lower back by stretching out your hips, glutes, and even your outer quadricep.\\n\\nIf you need quick relief in those areas, this is the pose for you! Here are some tips for correctly practicing this pose:\\n\\n1. Keep your hips square.\\n2. Rotate your rear leg to neutral position (not turned out).\\n3. Don’t collapse onto the hip of your front bent leg.\\n4. Use padding underneath your hip if necessary.\\n5. Avoid this pose if you have knee or hip issues.\\n\\nThis pose can be intense but in a good way! However, there should be no pain.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n2. Reclined Strap Stretches\\n\\nRelease the beast that is tight, sore hamstrings and inner and outer thighs. Use this muscle recovery yoga pose right after an intense workout or the next day...or both!\\n\\nJust lie on your back, legs straight out, and bend one knee into your chest. Wrap your strap around the ball of your foot. Straighten your leg while holding both ends of the strap. Pull the strap straight back, right and then left, gently releasing the muscles in your inner and outer thighs, and hamstrings. Don’t forget to breathe!\\n\\nTips for success with this pose:\\n\\n1. Keep both feet flexed.\\n2. Keep both hips firmly planted on the floor.\\n3. The straight leg on the mat should remain in neutral position, not turned out.\\n4. Don’t overstretch! Modify as needed for comfort.\\n\\nRunners often use yoga for recovery of calves, hamstrings, and even lower back pain. This pose is perfect for all of those!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n3. Reclined Twist\\n\\nThis pose is the best for relieving lower back pain. With proper technique, the reclined twist contributes to a healthy spine and also releases tight hip muscles.\\n\\nBegin by lying flat on your back. Bring your knees to your chest and stretch your arms out in a T, palms up facing the ceiling. Inhale and release your knees over to one side as you exhale. Lengthen your spine down towards the ground. Press your shoulder blades down towards the floor. Hold this pose on each side for 5-10 breaths.\\n\\nIf the pose is too intense using both legs, try extending one leg out and down towards (or onto the floor). Or, if your bottom knee doesn’t reach the ground, try putting a block or blanket underneath it for support.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n4. Straight Legged Forward Bend\\n\\nThe best yoga for muscle recovery isn’t always complicated. A simple forward bend stretches everything from your Achilles tendon all the way up to your cervical spine.\\n\\nThe best stretch from this pose comes when you relax and “dangle”. Let your head drop. Breathe. Just let everything go!\\n\\nNo need to worry about keeping your legs perfectly straight. Feel free to rest your hands wherever you feel comfortable; thighs, shins, or the floor. You can also use a block.\\n\\nJust make sure your weight rests in the balls of your feet, not back on your heels!\\n\\n\\n5. Child’s Pose\\n\\nThere’s a reason why this is a common pose practiced at the beginning, end and even in the middle of many yoga practices.\\n\\nIt’s restful and easy while stretching out your upper and lower back, arms, and hips. It’s also good for digestion. But then again, all of these poses are!\\n\\nRest easy, friend, your muscles deserve a break! Spend some time in this pose just breathing, relaxing, and deepening your stretch.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAs a matter of fact, it’s a good practice to hold each of these poses for 5-10 breaths, or longer if you can handle it. A common muscle recovery yoga practice is called yin yoga. A slow yoga practice where each pose is held for longer periods of time, sometimes up to 5 minutes each.\\n\\nIf you love holding these poses and feeling the exhilarating relief from your tired sore muscles, check out MyYogaTeacher’s \\nBeginner\\n class for free with your two week trial!\\n\\nOr if back pain is the source of your woes, we are offering a Yoga for Back Pain program now! You can click here and sign up for more information!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n"}},{"id":"ckja5zc9k9e070d752vaz4zm3","slug":"things-i-wish-i-knew","author":{"name":"myYogaTeacher","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"Things I Wish I Knew Before Beginning My Yoga Journey","createdAt":"2020-12-29T15:47:35.958926+00:00","coverUrl":"pexels-elly-fairytale-3823204.jpg","content":{"text":"Hindsight is always 20/20, right?\\n\\nWe think so too. But we would’ve really liked to learn a few things from others before making our own mistakes – or assumptions.\\n\\nThat’s one of the reasons we offer \\nyoga for beginners\\n and other classes that help beginners on their path to becoming better humans, not just better yogis. Still, though, there are just some things we wish we knew before diving into the world of yoga.\\n\\nFor instance, what types of mats are best? Does the mat even matter? How do classes with a private yoga teacher compare to those in groups? Is it really worth the extra cost?\\n\\nThere are lots of questions you don’t even know to ask if you’re a newbie. And just like with anything you try that’s new, in the end, you’re always left thinking, “I wish I knew that before I started.”\\n\\nWhich leads us here. Imparting our experience, wisdom, and continued learning to you!\\n\\nLet’s talk yoga mats\\nWhat makes a great yoga mat, anyway? Is it really that important?\\n\\nWell, yes. Actually, it is. If you haven’t already experienced the struggles with a yoga mat that doesn’t work well for you, you probably will at some point. \\n\\nBut we’re here to help you avoid as many yoga mat problems as possible. \\n\\nYoga mats for beginners\\n\\nA high quality yoga mat is probably the most important piece of the puzzle to keeping you safe, stable and grounded during your yoga practice.\\n\\nIf you’re a beginner yogi\\n, you’ll want a mat that is thicker until your joints get stronger and more used to the poses you’ll be performing. A thicker mat is also great for yogis that have knee, back, or shoulder issues.\\n\\nYou’ll also want one that provides good grip so you’re not slipping out of downward dog and nose diving to the floor. \\nFollow these general guidelines when choosing a mat:\\n\\nChoose a mat that is 3-5 mm thick.\\nJute, cork, and natural rubber mats provide a good amount of stickiness to reduce slipping.\\nA mat with a foam underside gives more padding and support (but be careful using them on carpet).\\nFind a mat that is resistant to moisture, antimicrobial, and/or easy to clean.\\n\\n\\nLiforme\\n is an excellent brand of yoga mats for beginners! All of their mats feature the AlignForMe system to guide yogis through their flow with ease. They also happen to be eco-friendly!\\n\\nPrivate yoga teacher vs. Group classes\\nHow do you take your yoga? With a side of privacy? Maybe you’d prefer to practice yoga out in nature. You could be the yogi that survives and thrives in a studio or group of other yogis in group yoga classes. Maybe you don’t even know which type of class is right for you.\\n\\nWhatever the case, a private yoga teacher – or at least a few private yoga sessions – helps you build a solid foundation for a strong yoga practice.\\n\\nIf you’re a beginner yogi, a private yoga teacher benefits you by:\\n\\nInstructing you on proper alignment for your body.\\nAddressing any current or former injuries that will affect your yoga practice.\\nTeaching you the true meaning of yoga so you can get the most out of your practice.\\nAssessing your breath and demonstrating how to sync your breath to your flow.\\nMaking you feel comfortable and safe talking about your anxieties, stress, or areas of your practice where you know you need improvement.\\nCreating a customized practice designed specifically for you and your needs.\\n\\nThese are all important aspects of yoga.\\n\\nMany novice yogis begin with private lessons so they feel more comfortable and confident moving into group yoga classes. \\n\\nPrivate yoga lessons are customized to you and your needs, help you develop self-awareness, and give you the tools you need to go out on your own! \\n\\nSo when it comes to comparing group classes to private lessons, it’s like comparing apples to oranges. They are both beneficial in different ways. Here at \\nmyYogaTeacher,\\n we offer both! \\n\\nMisconceptions about starting a yoga practice\\n\\nWe could go on and on about all the things we wish we knew before starting our yoga practice. Unfortunately, we hear a few really common misconceptions that we want to nip in the bud right now!\\n\\nYou have to be flexible to do yoga.\\n\\nThis is absolutely not true! \\n\\nFlexibility is often a side effect of yoga, which is really cool. It’s a great way to develop flexibility if you aren’t already flexible. But it’s not a good excuse to dismiss starting your yoga practice.\\n\\nTaking a “yoga for beginners” class or hiring a private yoga teacher is a perfect way to start your journey to newfound flexibility.\\n\\nYoga teachers know everything about yoga.\\n\\nIf this is a thought you have, it’s probably intimidating. \\n\\nYou are inundated with images of perfect yoga poses, and IG posts of online yoga teachers wearing expensive yoga gear flood your feed. Talk of spirituality, asanas, harmony, meditation, and breathwork might have you thinking yoga isn’t for you.\\n\\nNews flash. Even advanced yogis and yoga teachers don’t know everything. They also can’t do everything. Which is totally fine! Yoga is about constantly growing and evolving as a human and a yogi! And what you see on social media isn’t always the best representation of what yoga is really about.\\n\\nAlmost all online yoga classes are created equal so it doesn’t matter which one I choose.\\n\\nThis couldn’t be further from the truth. \\n\\nBefore you start your yoga journey, it’ll benefit you to do a bit of research or, at the very least, talk to someone with a fair amount of knowledge about yoga. \\n\\nFree online yoga is great. YouTube has tons of free yoga videos, and myYogaTeacher gives you a\\n free 2-week trial\\n! But finding the best yoga class and instructor for you will help you develop a practice that is safe, healthy, and optimized for your body, mind, and spirit.\\n\\nHere at myYogaTeacher, we feel that people learn yoga best when their class is LIVE. Our yogis get the added benefit of immediate feedback and personalized interaction with their yoga teachers. LIVE classes offer a more comprehensive yoga experience versus pre recorded online videos one might find elsewhere on the internet!\\n\\n\\n\\nSo let’s recap!\\n\\nYour mat choice is important. Private yoga teachers offer major benefits, particularly for newbie yogis. You don’t need to be flexible to begin doing yoga. And finding the right teacher and class for you is the best way for you to gain the most from a sustainable yoga practice! \\n\\nWhether hindsight is 20/20 or not, you don’t have to make the same mistakes other yogis have. Remember these tips when you’re ready to begin your yoga journey!\\n\\n\\n \\n"}}],"relatedPosts":[],"blogContent":{"id":"cko09scfc09ea0b77ebc47y4m","slug":"yoga-for-women","author":{"name":"Vineeta","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"5 Ways Yoga Specifically Benefits Women","createdAt":"2021-04-27T16:54:57.670414+00:00","updatedAt":"2022-04-11T14:02:07.39172+00:00","coverUrl":"dfekrugui0eu4hvygi99.jpg","seoDescription":"Yoga for women? We say absolutely! Discover how yoga helps women in ways that are different from how it helps men!","content":{"text":"Nothing against men or anything, but women go through way more changes throughout their lives than men do. Physiologically, mentally, and emotionally.\\n\\nThat’s what happens when you’re the source of life energy for the whole planet. ;-)\\n\\nSeriously, though. A woman’s world can be truly taxing.\\n\\nWe advance through multiple phases of life. And sometimes we need relief from what can seem like an unending burden of just being a woman. \\n\\nAs a woman myself, and one who has already experienced many of the stages of life women go through, I wanted to offer a \\nYoga for Women class with myYogaTeacher\\n. Because yoga helps women transition through these phases with more ease, grace, and comfort.\\n\\nIf you haven’t signed up for myYogaTeacher yet, I invite you to do so! \\nYou can grab a 2-week free trial here!\\n\\n\\nThere are yoga poses that will be beneficial to women in particular, but there are also other ways yoga supports women through all of their many life changes!\\n\\n\\n1. Yoga helps with premenstrual symptoms.\\n\\nDid you know yoga is often recommended as a treatment option for PMS? That’s because scientific research has shown yoga to be an effective tool for minimizing the effects of PMS on women.\\n\\nNot only does the actual act of yoga and meditation help women relax and release the stress from physical pain, emotional and mental stress associated with pain from PMS, it literally eliminates cramps, back pain, and cleanses the lymphatic system to help regulate hormones.\\n\\nHere are some common yoga poses that help women with premenstrual symptoms:\\n\\nChild’s pose \\n- relieves strain on back, neck and shoulders.\\nCrocodile pose (aka Superman)\\n - alleviates indigestion and constipation.\\nSeated spinal twist \\n- reduces cramping and lower back pain.\\nStanding forward bend\\n - helps with depression and anxiety, relaxes whole body\\nBridge pose \\n- relieves headaches, improves blood circulation\\nCorpse pose \\n- great for releasing tension and just relaxing.\\n\\nWhen you’re having a rough time with premenstrual symptoms try some of these yoga poses for women who experience PMS regularly.\\n\\n\\n2. Yoga improves menopause symptoms.\\n\\nMenopause is inevitable. And every woman will react differently, have varying degrees of symptoms, and need various types of relief. \\n\\nThis is normal. It’s a time when abnormal is normal (to some extent). Unfortunately!\\n\\nBut did you know that women who do yoga during menopause have fewer hot flashes, regulate hormone levels better, and improve joint health?\\n Fluctuating hormones is what causes the majority of menopausal symptoms, but you can help stabilize that just by participating in a regular yoga practice.\\n\\nYoga is sort of like a natural hormone therapy versus actual hormone replacement therapy. Which has its own negative side effects.\\n\\n\\n3. Yoga helps with pregnancy and labor.\\n\\nIf you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ll understand how valuable it is to find any natural remedies for the discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth!\\n\\nPrenatal yoga for women is an excellent and safe alternative to many types of pain medications to alleviate back pain, joint discomfort, pregnancy stress, and hormonal imbalances. \\n\\nWill yoga eliminate those cravings for ice cream and pickles – eaten together? Probably not. \\n\\nBut it’ll help.\\n\\nYoga during pregnancy (and even labor) reduces stress and can relieve pelvic floor pain. \\n\\nHere are some simple prenatal poses you can do to help reduce pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy and labor:\\nWide knee child’s pose\\nCat and cow\\nStanding side stretch\\nWide legged standing forward bend\\nYoga squat\\n\\nThese poses will open the hips and relieve tension in the lower and upper back!\\n\\n\\n4. Yoga may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.\\n\\nAlmost two-thirds of Americans who have Alzheimer’s Disease are women.\\n That’s a lot of women who will suffer from this fatal disease.\\n\\nResearch studies have shown a regular yoga practice combined with meditation could delay the onset of this terrible disease. And we’re not just talking about yoga for women here. We’re talking about yoga period.\\n\\nAny type of yoga. That’s huge.\\n\\nWouldn’t you want to do anything and everything possible to delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease? I know I would.\\n\\nYoga literally improves the neural pathways in your brain! \\n\\nIf you’re looking for a place to start, \\nI invite you to try my Yoga for Women class\\n where we spend time doing different asanas every week that are beneficial for women.\\n\\n\\n5. Yoga improves your heart health.\\n\\nDid you know heart disease is still the biggest killer of women in the United States today? It kills more women than cancer, suicide, or car accidents. \\n\\nYou don’t need a yoga for women class to know that yoga is good for your heart health. \\nYoga reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. It releases endorphins.\\n Yoga helps you become more self-aware so you can address problems within your mind more quickly and easily. \\n\\nYoga brings harmony to your inner and outer world.\\n\\nSo of course, that will have positive effects on your physiological body! Your blood pressure will be lower. Your cortisol levels will be lower. You’ll emotional eat less and work out more. You’ll spend more time in nature and participating in selfcare.\\n\\nYou’ll just be a healthier human. \\nWith a healthier heart.\\n\\n\\n\\nWomen, you deserve to feel good, to take time for yourself. You deserve selfcare and a supportive community to come along beside you during the many transitions you face in life. Yoga is your path to sanity, to pain relief, to mental clarity and calm whether storms are rough or not. \\n\\nYoga brings balance to your body and soul. \\n\\nWhether you’re stressed, trying to lose weight, suffering from hormonal imbalances, or are in physical, mental, or emotional pain,\\n I invite you to come see me in my Yoga for Women Class.\\n We work together and support one another. We are a group of all ages from all walks of life, and we’d love to see you there!\\n\\nIf you’re not a myYogaTeacher member yet, please come try it out! It is a wonderful community of yogis of all abilities, and you’ll have the opportunity to try many types of yoga with many instructors and find the ones that are a good fit for you! \\nGet your 2-week free trial here and join us!\\n","html":"<p>Nothing against men or anything, but women go through way more changes throughout their lives than men do. Physiologically, mentally, and emotionally.</p><p></p><p>That’s what happens when you’re the source of life energy for the whole planet. ;-)</p><p></p><p>Seriously, though. A woman’s world can be truly taxing.</p><p></p><p>We advance through multiple phases of life. And sometimes we need relief from what can seem like an unending burden of just being a woman. </p><p></p><p>As a woman myself, and one who has already experienced many of the stages of life women go through, I wanted to offer a <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\">Yoga for Women class with myYogaTeacher</a>. Because yoga helps women transition through these phases with more ease, grace, and comfort.</p><p></p><p>If you haven’t signed up for myYogaTeacher yet, I invite you to do so! <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\">You can grab a 2-week free trial here!</a></p><p></p><p>There are yoga poses that will be beneficial to women in particular, but there are also other ways yoga supports women through all of their many life changes!</p><p></p><p></p><h2>1. Yoga helps with premenstrual symptoms.</h2><p></p><p>Did you know yoga is often recommended as a treatment option for PMS? That’s because scientific research has shown yoga to be an effective tool for minimizing the effects of PMS on women.</p><p></p><p>Not only does the actual act of yoga and meditation help women relax and release the stress from physical pain, emotional and mental stress associated with pain from PMS, it literally eliminates cramps, back pain, and cleanses the lymphatic system to help regulate hormones.</p><p></p><p>Here are some common yoga poses that help women with premenstrual symptoms:</p><p></p><ul><li><div><strong>Child’s pose </strong>- relieves strain on back, neck and shoulders.</div></li><li><div><strong>Crocodile pose (aka Superman)</strong> - alleviates indigestion and constipation.</div></li><li><div><strong>Seated spinal twist </strong>- reduces cramping and lower back pain.</div></li><li><div><strong>Standing forward bend</strong> - helps with depression and anxiety, relaxes whole body</div></li><li><div><strong>Bridge pose </strong>- relieves headaches, improves blood circulation</div></li><li><div><strong>Corpse pose </strong>- great for releasing tension and just relaxing.</div></li></ul><p></p><p>When you’re having a rough time with premenstrual symptoms try some of these yoga poses for women who experience PMS regularly.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>2. Yoga improves menopause symptoms.</h2><p></p><p>Menopause is inevitable. And every woman will react differently, have varying degrees of symptoms, and need various types of relief. </p><p></p><p>This is normal. It’s a time when abnormal is normal (to some extent). Unfortunately!</p><p></p><p><strong>But did you know that women who do yoga during menopause have fewer hot flashes, regulate hormone levels better, and improve joint health?</strong> Fluctuating hormones is what causes the majority of menopausal symptoms, but you can help stabilize that just by participating in a regular yoga practice.</p><p></p><p>Yoga is sort of like a natural hormone therapy versus actual hormone replacement therapy. Which has its own negative side effects.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>3. Yoga helps with pregnancy and labor.</h2><p></p><p>If you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ll understand how valuable it is to find any natural remedies for the discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth!</p><p></p><p>Prenatal yoga for women is an excellent and safe alternative to many types of pain medications to alleviate back pain, joint discomfort, pregnancy stress, and hormonal imbalances. </p><p></p><p>Will yoga eliminate those cravings for ice cream and pickles – eaten together? Probably not. </p><p></p><p>But it’ll help.</p><p></p><p>Yoga during pregnancy (and even labor) reduces stress and can relieve pelvic floor pain. </p><p></p><p>Here are some simple prenatal poses you can do to help reduce pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy and labor:</p><ul><li><div><strong>Wide knee child’s pose</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Cat and cow</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Standing side stretch</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Wide legged standing forward bend</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Yoga squat</strong></div></li></ul><p></p><p>These poses will open the hips and relieve tension in the lower and upper back!</p><p></p><p></p><h2>4. Yoga may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.</h2><p></p><p><strong>Almost two-thirds of Americans who have Alzheimer’s Disease are women.</strong> That’s a lot of women who will suffer from this fatal disease.</p><p></p><p>Research studies have shown a regular yoga practice combined with meditation could delay the onset of this terrible disease. And we’re not just talking about yoga for women here. We’re talking about yoga period.</p><p></p><p>Any type of yoga. That’s huge.</p><p></p><p>Wouldn’t you want to do anything and everything possible to delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease? I know I would.</p><p></p><p>Yoga literally improves the neural pathways in your brain! </p><p></p><p>If you’re looking for a place to start, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\">I invite you to try my Yoga for Women class</a> where we spend time doing different asanas every week that are beneficial for women.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>5. Yoga improves your heart health.</h2><p></p><p><strong>Did you know heart disease is still the biggest killer of women in the United States today? It kills more women than cancer, suicide, or car accidents. </strong></p><p></p><p>You don’t need a yoga for women class to know that yoga is good for your heart health. <strong>Yoga reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. It releases endorphins.</strong> Yoga helps you become more self-aware so you can address problems within your mind more quickly and easily. </p><p></p><p>Yoga brings harmony to your inner and outer world.</p><p></p><p>So of course, that will have positive effects on your physiological body! Your blood pressure will be lower. Your cortisol levels will be lower. You’ll emotional eat less and work out more. You’ll spend more time in nature and participating in selfcare.</p><p></p><p>You’ll just be a healthier human. <em>With a healthier heart.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Women, you deserve to feel good, to take time for yourself. You deserve selfcare and a supportive community to come along beside you during the many transitions you face in life. Yoga is your path to sanity, to pain relief, to mental clarity and calm whether storms are rough or not. </p><p></p><p>Yoga brings balance to your body and soul. </p><p></p><p>Whether you’re stressed, trying to lose weight, suffering from hormonal imbalances, or are in physical, mental, or emotional pain,<a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\"> I invite you to come see me in my Yoga for Women Class.</a> We work together and support one another. We are a group of all ages from all walks of life, and we’d love to see you there!</p><p></p><p>If you’re not a myYogaTeacher member yet, please come try it out! It is a wonderful community of yogis of all abilities, and you’ll have the opportunity to try many types of yoga with many instructors and find the ones that are a good fit for you! <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\">Get your 2-week free trial here and join us!</a></p>"},"category":["yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<p>Nothing against men or anything, but women go through way more changes throughout their lives than men do. Physiologically, mentally, and emotionally.</p><p></p><p>That’s what happens when you’re the source of life energy for the whole planet. ;-)</p><p></p><p>Seriously, though. A woman’s world can be truly taxing.</p><p></p><p>We advance through multiple phases of life. And sometimes we need relief from what can seem like an unending burden of just being a woman. </p><p></p><p>As a woman myself, and one who has already experienced many of the stages of life women go through, I wanted to offer a <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\">Yoga for Women class with myYogaTeacher</a>. Because yoga helps women transition through these phases with more ease, grace, and comfort.</p><p></p><p>If you haven’t signed up for myYogaTeacher yet, I invite you to do so! <a\n            class=\"inline-cta\"\n            id=fc2f0ee9-3344-4575-a74b-7f8fa1613c60\n            href=\"/free-trial-o?utm_source=MYT__article&utm_medium=cko09scfc09ea0b77ebc47y4m&utm_campaign=inline_cta&utm_content=CTA-INLINE&entity_name=5 Ways Yoga Specifically Benefits Women&entity_slug=yoga-for-women&page_or_popup=/articles/yoga-for-women&entity_location=hyperlink_midst_of_article&article_cta=CTA-INLINE&from_article_page=true\"\n            onclick=trigger_mixpanel_sign_up_cta(\"fc2f0ee9-3344-4575-a74b-7f8fa1613c60\")\n            title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" \n            data-title=\"5 Ways Yoga Specifically Benefits Women\"\n            data-slug=\"yoga-for-women\"\n            <u>You can grab a 2-week free trial here!</a></u>        \n            </a></p><p></p><p>There are yoga poses that will be beneficial to women in particular, but there are also other ways yoga supports women through all of their many life changes!</p><p></p><p></p><h2>1. Yoga helps with premenstrual symptoms.</h2><p></p><p>Did you know yoga is often recommended as a treatment option for PMS? That’s because scientific research has shown yoga to be an effective tool for minimizing the effects of PMS on women.</p><p></p><p>Not only does the actual act of yoga and meditation help women relax and release the stress from physical pain, emotional and mental stress associated with pain from PMS, it literally eliminates cramps, back pain, and cleanses the lymphatic system to help regulate hormones.</p><p></p><p>Here are some common yoga poses that help women with premenstrual symptoms:</p><p></p><ul><li><div><strong>Child’s pose </strong>- relieves strain on back, neck and shoulders.</div></li><li><div><strong>Crocodile pose (aka Superman)</strong> - alleviates indigestion and constipation.</div></li><li><div><strong>Seated spinal twist </strong>- reduces cramping and lower back pain.</div></li><li><div><strong>Standing forward bend</strong> - helps with depression and anxiety, relaxes whole body</div></li><li><div><strong>Bridge pose </strong>- relieves headaches, improves blood circulation</div></li><li><div><strong>Corpse pose </strong>- great for releasing tension and just relaxing.</div></li></ul><p></p><p>When you’re having a rough time with premenstrual symptoms try some of these yoga poses for women who experience PMS regularly.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>2. Yoga improves menopause symptoms.</h2><p></p><p>Menopause is inevitable. And every woman will react differently, have varying degrees of symptoms, and need various types of relief. </p><p></p><p>This is normal. It’s a time when abnormal is normal (to some extent). Unfortunately!</p><p></p><p><strong>But did you know that women who do yoga during menopause have fewer hot flashes, regulate hormone levels better, and improve joint health?</strong> Fluctuating hormones is what causes the majority of menopausal symptoms, but you can help stabilize that just by participating in a regular yoga practice.</p><p></p><p>Yoga is sort of like a natural hormone therapy versus actual hormone replacement therapy. Which has its own negative side effects.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>3. Yoga helps with pregnancy and labor.</h2><p></p><p>If you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ll understand how valuable it is to find any natural remedies for the discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth!</p><p></p><p>Prenatal yoga for women is an excellent and safe alternative to many types of pain medications to alleviate back pain, joint discomfort, pregnancy stress, and hormonal imbalances. </p><p></p><p>Will yoga eliminate those cravings for ice cream and pickles – eaten together? Probably not. </p><p></p><p>But it’ll help.</p><p></p><p>Yoga during pregnancy (and even labor) reduces stress and can relieve pelvic floor pain. </p><p></p><p>Here are some simple prenatal poses you can do to help reduce pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy and labor:</p><ul><li><div><strong>Wide knee child’s pose</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Cat and cow</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Standing side stretch</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Wide legged standing forward bend</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Yoga squat</strong></div></li></ul><p></p><p>These poses will open the hips and relieve tension in the lower and upper back!</p><p></p><p></p><h2>4. Yoga may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.</h2><p></p><p><strong>Almost two-thirds of Americans who have Alzheimer’s Disease are women.</strong> That’s a lot of women who will suffer from this fatal disease.</p><p></p><p>Research studies have shown a regular yoga practice combined with meditation could delay the onset of this terrible disease. And we’re not just talking about yoga for women here. We’re talking about yoga period.</p><p></p><p>Any type of yoga. That’s huge.</p><p></p><p>Wouldn’t you want to do anything and everything possible to delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease? I know I would.</p><p></p><p>Yoga literally improves the neural pathways in your brain! </p><p></p><p>If you’re looking for a place to start, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\">I invite you to try my Yoga for Women class</a> where we spend time doing different asanas every week that are beneficial for women.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>5. Yoga improves your heart health.</h2><p></p><p><strong>Did you know heart disease is still the biggest killer of women in the United States today? It kills more women than cancer, suicide, or car accidents. </strong></p><p></p><p>You don’t need a yoga for women class to know that yoga is good for your heart health. <strong>Yoga reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. It releases endorphins.</strong> Yoga helps you become more self-aware so you can address problems within your mind more quickly and easily. </p><p></p><p>Yoga brings harmony to your inner and outer world.</p><p></p><p>So of course, that will have positive effects on your physiological body! Your blood pressure will be lower. Your cortisol levels will be lower. You’ll emotional eat less and work out more. You’ll spend more time in nature and participating in selfcare.</p><p></p><p>You’ll just be a healthier human. <em>With a healthier heart.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Women, you deserve to feel good, to take time for yourself. You deserve selfcare and a supportive community to come along beside you during the many transitions you face in life. 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Because yoga helps women transition through these phases with more ease, grace, and comfort.\\n\\nIf you haven’t signed up for myYogaTeacher yet, I invite you to do so! \\nYou can grab a 2-week free trial here!\\n\\n\\nThere are yoga poses that will be beneficial to women in particular, but there are also other ways yoga supports women through all of their many life changes!\\n\\n\\n1. Yoga helps with premenstrual symptoms.\\n\\nDid you know yoga is often recommended as a treatment option for PMS? 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Physiologically, mentally, and emotionally.</p><p></p><p>That’s what happens when you’re the source of life energy for the whole planet. ;-)</p><p></p><p>Seriously, though. A woman’s world can be truly taxing.</p><p></p><p>We advance through multiple phases of life. And sometimes we need relief from what can seem like an unending burden of just being a woman. </p><p></p><p>As a woman myself, and one who has already experienced many of the stages of life women go through, I wanted to offer a <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\">Yoga for Women class with myYogaTeacher</a>. Because yoga helps women transition through these phases with more ease, grace, and comfort.</p><p></p><p>If you haven’t signed up for myYogaTeacher yet, I invite you to do so! <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\">You can grab a 2-week free trial here!</a></p><p></p><p>There are yoga poses that will be beneficial to women in particular, but there are also other ways yoga supports women through all of their many life changes!</p><p></p><p></p><h2>1. Yoga helps with premenstrual symptoms.</h2><p></p><p>Did you know yoga is often recommended as a treatment option for PMS? That’s because scientific research has shown yoga to be an effective tool for minimizing the effects of PMS on women.</p><p></p><p>Not only does the actual act of yoga and meditation help women relax and release the stress from physical pain, emotional and mental stress associated with pain from PMS, it literally eliminates cramps, back pain, and cleanses the lymphatic system to help regulate hormones.</p><p></p><p>Here are some common yoga poses that help women with premenstrual symptoms:</p><p></p><ul><li><div><strong>Child’s pose </strong>- relieves strain on back, neck and shoulders.</div></li><li><div><strong>Crocodile pose (aka Superman)</strong> - alleviates indigestion and constipation.</div></li><li><div><strong>Seated spinal twist </strong>- reduces cramping and lower back pain.</div></li><li><div><strong>Standing forward bend</strong> - helps with depression and anxiety, relaxes whole body</div></li><li><div><strong>Bridge pose </strong>- relieves headaches, improves blood circulation</div></li><li><div><strong>Corpse pose </strong>- great for releasing tension and just relaxing.</div></li></ul><p></p><p>When you’re having a rough time with premenstrual symptoms try some of these yoga poses for women who experience PMS regularly.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>2. Yoga improves menopause symptoms.</h2><p></p><p>Menopause is inevitable. And every woman will react differently, have varying degrees of symptoms, and need various types of relief. </p><p></p><p>This is normal. It’s a time when abnormal is normal (to some extent). Unfortunately!</p><p></p><p><strong>But did you know that women who do yoga during menopause have fewer hot flashes, regulate hormone levels better, and improve joint health?</strong> Fluctuating hormones is what causes the majority of menopausal symptoms, but you can help stabilize that just by participating in a regular yoga practice.</p><p></p><p>Yoga is sort of like a natural hormone therapy versus actual hormone replacement therapy. Which has its own negative side effects.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>3. Yoga helps with pregnancy and labor.</h2><p></p><p>If you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ll understand how valuable it is to find any natural remedies for the discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth!</p><p></p><p>Prenatal yoga for women is an excellent and safe alternative to many types of pain medications to alleviate back pain, joint discomfort, pregnancy stress, and hormonal imbalances. </p><p></p><p>Will yoga eliminate those cravings for ice cream and pickles – eaten together? Probably not. </p><p></p><p>But it’ll help.</p><p></p><p>Yoga during pregnancy (and even labor) reduces stress and can relieve pelvic floor pain. </p><p></p><p>Here are some simple prenatal poses you can do to help reduce pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy and labor:</p><ul><li><div><strong>Wide knee child’s pose</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Cat and cow</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Standing side stretch</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Wide legged standing forward bend</strong></div></li><li><div><strong>Yoga squat</strong></div></li></ul><p></p><p>These poses will open the hips and relieve tension in the lower and upper back!</p><p></p><p></p><h2>4. Yoga may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.</h2><p></p><p><strong>Almost two-thirds of Americans who have Alzheimer’s Disease are women.</strong> That’s a lot of women who will suffer from this fatal disease.</p><p></p><p>Research studies have shown a regular yoga practice combined with meditation could delay the onset of this terrible disease. And we’re not just talking about yoga for women here. We’re talking about yoga period.</p><p></p><p>Any type of yoga. That’s huge.</p><p></p><p>Wouldn’t you want to do anything and everything possible to delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease? I know I would.</p><p></p><p>Yoga literally improves the neural pathways in your brain! </p><p></p><p>If you’re looking for a place to start, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\">I invite you to try my Yoga for Women class</a> where we spend time doing different asanas every week that are beneficial for women.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>5. Yoga improves your heart health.</h2><p></p><p><strong>Did you know heart disease is still the biggest killer of women in the United States today? It kills more women than cancer, suicide, or car accidents. </strong></p><p></p><p>You don’t need a yoga for women class to know that yoga is good for your heart health. <strong>Yoga reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. It releases endorphins.</strong> Yoga helps you become more self-aware so you can address problems within your mind more quickly and easily. </p><p></p><p>Yoga brings harmony to your inner and outer world.</p><p></p><p>So of course, that will have positive effects on your physiological body! Your blood pressure will be lower. Your cortisol levels will be lower. You’ll emotional eat less and work out more. You’ll spend more time in nature and participating in selfcare.</p><p></p><p>You’ll just be a healthier human. <em>With a healthier heart.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Women, you deserve to feel good, to take time for yourself. You deserve selfcare and a supportive community to come along beside you during the many transitions you face in life. Yoga is your path to sanity, to pain relief, to mental clarity and calm whether storms are rough or not. </p><p></p><p>Yoga brings balance to your body and soul. </p><p></p><p>Whether you’re stressed, trying to lose weight, suffering from hormonal imbalances, or are in physical, mental, or emotional pain,<a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/group_classes/yoga-for-women-for-beginner-level-by-vineeta\"> I invite you to come see me in my Yoga for Women Class.</a> We work together and support one another. We are a group of all ages from all walks of life, and we’d love to see you there!</p><p></p><p>If you’re not a myYogaTeacher member yet, please come try it out! It is a wonderful community of yogis of all abilities, and you’ll have the opportunity to try many types of yoga with many instructors and find the ones that are a good fit for you! <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\">Get your 2-week free trial here and join us!</a></p>"},"category":["yoga"],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"recommendations_group_class":null}