6 Things That a Yoga Teacher Training Course Will Do for You – Even If You Don’t Want to Teach

{"slug":"yoga-teacher-taining-for-everyone","recentPosts":[{"id":"cldixctfr0tox09k7rfoglac8","slug":"yoga-for-bodybuilders","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"10 Effective Yoga Poses for Bodybuilders (Complete Guide)","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga for bodybuilders can help you build more muscle, reduce your chances of injury, improve flexibility and mobility, and lower inflammation.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn the best poses for bodybuilders to improve overall physical health.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-30T14:47:12.900063+00:00","coverUrl":"b8qfyhfhved6qjzxviyd.jpg","content":{"text":"If you’re a bodybuilder, or competitive weightlifter, chances are yoga is not part of your overall fitness routine. After all, yogis are known for long, lean muscles — which is the opposite of what bodybuilders work so hard to create. But contrary to popular belief, incorporating yoga into your weight lifting routine won’t detract from your gains, and it will compliment your efforts in the gym.\\n\\nWhy Bodybuilders Need Yoga\\n\\nIntense weight lifting can put enormous stress on your joints, increasing your risk for injury and inflammation. By increasing your flexibility, lowering inflammation, and improving mobility in your joints, you can counteract any negative effects for better health. Yoga can also prevent you from developing arthritis that could potentially be caused by years of repetitive movement, and reduce any stiffness you might feel after a heavy day at the gym.\\nAlong with improving your range of motion and overall flexibility, yoga can also help improve your posture. From a competition perspective, this can imprtove your performance and potentially level up your chances of doing well.\n\\nYoga can help add to your bodybuilding efforts by toning and strengthening smaller muscle groups that may get neglected through classic weight lifting routines. Yoga postures isolate those minor muscle groups, giving your whole body the workout you never knew you needed. A regular yoga practice can also improve your balance — which will make you more stable and less prone to injury.\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Bodybuilding\\n\n\\nBefore you get started with your own yoga practice, there are a few things you should consider. There are many styles of yoga to choose from, and if you’re just starting out it’s important to start slow at a beginner level. When your body is already a fine-tuned machine, that may be hard to hear. But yoga involves holding postures with very specific alignment — practicing incorrectly can actually cause injury.\\nStart by working with a certified yoga instructor. At \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, you can enroll in online courses from the comfort of your very own home. You can also sign up for private lessons where your instructor can design your course to cater to your unique needs.\n\\nWhile practicing yoga, it’s also important to pay attention to how your body feels. This should come easy to most bodybuilders, who already have a high degree of body awareness. If a yoga pose causes pain or discomfort, take a break from the posture or use a modification like a yoga block, strap, bolster, or blanket. Developing increased flexibility takes time, and it’s wise to take it easy and slow.\\n\n\\n10 Effective Yoga Poses for Bodybuilders -\\n\n\\nYou can get started with your yoga practice by incorporating the following 10 poses into your weekly workout schedule. Try performing these yoga stretches after your weight lifting routine, or on rest days in-between.\n\\n1. Downward Facing Dog Pose\\n\\n\\nThis classic primary pose is essential to any yoga routine, and there’s a reason why — it efficiently stretches your torso, hamstrings, calves, and lower back, while strengthening your shoulders.\\n\\nWith your hands and knees on the floor, push your hips upward until you are balancing on your hands and feet, and your body resembles an inverted “v” shape. Reach your heels toward the floor, stretching your hamstrings and activating your thighs. Keep your head between your arms, lengthening your side-body as you stretch. Stay here for several breaths.\\n\n\\n2. Low Lunge Pose\n\\n\\nThere’s a chance you’ve already been practicing this pose before performing squats, since it opens up your hips and stretches your glutes.\n\\nFrom Downward Dog, you can transition into Low Lunge by bringing your left foot forward and bending your left leg at the knee. With your right leg behind you, gently kneel on your right knee. Inhale as you reach your arms up over your head, parallel with your ears. Expand your chest, lengthen your spine, keep your chin level and your gaze focused forward in front of you. Repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n3. Standing Forward Fold Pose\\n\\n\\n\n\\nThis pose also stretches your lower back, hamstrings, and calves — and it’s a great posture for lowering your blood pressure and encouraging your body to relax.\\n\\nStand at the front of your mat, feet hip distance apart. Exhale and bend forward from the waist, with your knees slightly bent and touching your hands to the floor in front of your feet. Inhale and exhale, allowing your torso to extend without rounding your back. Lengthen and soften your neck, and let the muscles of your thighs and lower back open and release any built-up tension. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n\n\\n4. Cat-Cow Pose\\n\\n\\nWhile this yoga move may seem incredibly simple, it’s a staple for increasing flexibility in and around your spine, torso, neck, and lower back.\\n\\nStart in a tabletop position with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your spine. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n\n\\n5. Cobra Pose\\n\\n\\nAfter an intense ab workout, Cobra pose is your best friend. This subtle backbend stretches the abdominal muscles to reduce stiffness, soreness, and decrease your body’s inflammatory response.\\n\\nStart by laying down on the floor on your stomach with your legs straight and your arms folded under your head. Place your palms on the mat parallel to your chest. 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 rib cage keeping your hands underneath your shoulders. With a deep inhale, press your hands into the mat, curl your shoulders backward, and lift your upper body off the mat, arching your back. Hold this position for a few breaths and then rest.\\n\n\\n6. Bridge Pose\n\\n\\nYou can continue to stretch the muscles in your chest, neck, hips, and spine with Bridge pose. This posture also calms the body while stimulating your digestive organs for a more regulated metabolism.\n\\nStart by lying on your back with your knees bent. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward. Interlace your fingers on the floor underneath you and lift your hips higher, while staying in the pose for 5-10 breaths.\n\\n\\n7. Plank\n\\n\\nThis is another pose you may already be familiar with. Plank pose builds strength in your core and lower back, and works to improve your balance and stability.\\n\\nLie face down on your mat, and using your palms to push up from the floor, lift your body until you are balanced on your palms and the toes of your feet. In this pose, your body should be positioned in a straight line, with your gaze directed at the floor in front of you. Hold for a few breaths, or for 30-60 seconds if you are feeling strong in this pose.\\n\n\\n8. Locust Pose\n\\n\\nSciatica pain is quite common among bodybuilders, since the sciatica nerve can easily become stressed when lifting heavy weights. Locust pose alleviates sciatica pain, increases strength, and stretches your abdominal muscles simultaneously.\n\\nLie face down on your mat, resting your forehead on your forearms and your legs stretched straight out behind you. With an inhale, extend your arms to your sides and lift your lower legs off the mat, keeping your upper legs (thighs and core) flat on the mat. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths.\n\\n9. Boat Pose\\n\\n\\nFor increased core strength, balance, and overall stability, there are few better poses to perform on a regular basis than Boat pose. Use this posture to compliment your ab workout.\\n\\nStart by sitting on your yoga mat 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 on your sitting bones. Inhale, engage your core, and as you exhale 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\\n10. Corpse Pose\\n\\n\\nIf you’re asking what could be gained by simply lying down flat on your back and remaining still for several minutes, the answer might surprise you. Corpse pose is one of the most important postures in yoga, since it gives your body an opportunity to integrate all of your stretching and strengthening work. It also calms the mind and body, reduces stress responses, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces inflammation.\\n\\nSit on your yoga mat and lower your body to the floor, relaxing your legs and letting your arms rest on the floor at your sides, palms up. Keep your eyes closed and focus on your breathing. Relax the muscles in your face and neck, and visualize every part of your body letting go of all tension. Hold this pose for 5-7 minutes.\\n"},"category":["fitness"]},{"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":"clda2r496083c0ak7xfyb3sqr","slug":"beginners-guide-to-shakti-yoga","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"What is Shakti Yoga? Beginner’s Guide to Shakti Yoga","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Shakti yoga is an energizing, dynamic yoga routine that awakens your inner feminine power for greater vitality, awareness, and focus.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn about Shakti yoga, and what you can expect from a typical class.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-24T10:08:22.599414+00:00","coverUrl":"j6pbujfzshx7tpqftipc.jpg","content":{"text":"Maybe you’ve seen it offered at your local yoga studio or online, but you haven’t tried it because you’re not quite sure what it is. Shakti yoga, or Shakti yoga flow, is a dynamic, energizing form of yoga that isn’t as commonly known as other types of yoga — like Kundalini, Vinyasa, Flow, or Power yoga.\\nIt can be intimidating to learn a new kind of yoga you’re unfamiliar with, but if you’ve never given Shakti yoga a try, we recommend giving it a chance. Shakti yoga not only increases your energy levels, but it also improves your awareness, focus, and awakens your inner god or goddess. We’ve put together a beginner’s guide to help you know what to expect from your first class, and the benefits that come from this powerful practice. \n\\nOrigin of Shakti Yoga\\n\\nThe root of Shakti yoga lies in Hinduism, where Shakti is revered as a female goddess that embodies divine feminine power, known as The Great Divine Mother. We can think of Shakti as a goddess, but to gain a deeper understanding of the power of Shakti, it’s helpful to consider her as an essence that lives inside all of us — regardless of our gender identity. \n\\nShakti is formless and yet can take on any form — different goddesses, energies and personalities — and she can activate other Hindu gods. Think of Shakti as a limitless, boundless energy that can be called upon through mantras, chants, breath work, meditations, and yogic movement. Her energy lives coiled at the base of your spine, and you can gain access to it through Shakti yoga flow.\\n\\nWhat is Shakti Yoga?\\n\\nParticipating in Shakti yoga can awaken this energy and move it up your spine, channeling it through your chakras. Like a Vinyasa class, Shakti yoga utilizes dynamic, flowing movement in a yogic dance that facilitates the build-up of your Shakti energy and releases it throughout your chakras and your body.\\nWhile Shakti yoga classes may vary depending on your instructor and the structure of the class, generally you can expect flowing movement that is rooted in spirituality and connected to your breath. Shakti yoga also commonly utilizes specific chants designed to encourage the movement of this powerful energy flow. \\n\\nWhat are the Benefits of Shakti Yoga?\\n\\nSo, how does the channeling and release of Shakti energy benefit you as the practitioner? There are many ways in which Shakti yoga can bring a welcome dose of feminine vitality to your daily life. \n\\nOn a spiritual level, when you take a Shakti yoga class, you can expect to come away with an increased felt sense of vibrancy in your being. Your consciousness will be enlivened and you’ll feel a greater connection with your body, your spirit, and all living things.\n\\nShakti yoga also increases your energy reserves. If you’ve been feeling tired, depressed, and like your internal battery is running low, a Shakti yoga session can animate you physically, emotionally, and mentally. It can improve your circulation, recharge your nervous system, build strength and flexibility, and increase your sense of self-awareness. \n\\nSince the goal of Shakti yoga is to awaken this powerful energy, you may come away feeling like the goddess herself, as you’ve taken on her all-encompassing and healing spirit within your own body. If this sounds amazing, that’s because it is — Shakti energy can make you feel as if you are buzzing with vitality and like you’re glowing with endless light.\n\\nShakti Yoga Routine\\n\\nA typical Shakti yoga session utilizes the same kinds of Hatha yoga poses you’d find in a Vinyasa or Power yoga class. Since this type of yoga is meant to invigorate your body and soul, expect standing and strength building poses that may be somewhat challenging. Asanas like Warrior I, II and III, Dancer’s pose, Sun Salutations, Plank, Downward-Facing Dog and Upward Facing Dog are a few common poses in most Shakti yoga classes.\\nEach pose will be linked together with dynamic movement in conjunction with your breath. While performing Shakti yoga, continuous chanting — or mantras — harnesses your kundalini energy and channels it up your spine and through your chakras. If you already have experience practicing Hatha yoga, the poses will feel familiar to you, and if you’ve been to a Vinyasa or Flow yoga class, the Shakti movement will provide a similar experience. Don’t worry if you stumble a bit with some of the chants — as you repeat them throughout the class, you’ll become accustomed to the Sanskrit words, even if they feel a little foreign at first.\n\\n5 Beginner Shakti Yoga Poses :\\n\\nYou don’t have to wait for the next Shakti class to show up on your yoga studio’s schedule. You can start practicing this divine form of yoga at home by performing the poses below in a flowing manner.\\n\\n1. Sun Salutation Pose\n\\n\\nStart by standing at the top of your mat in Mountain pose with your hands in prayer position. Inhale deeply and sweep your arms above your head into Upward Salute. Exhale and fold forward into Standing Forward Bend. Inhale and lengthen your spine as you shift into Extended Forward Fold. Exhale, bend your knees, step backward with your right leg to perform a lunge. \\nInhale, plant your palms on the mat, and step your left leg back to join your right leg in High Plank pose. Exhale and sink into Low Plank, or Chaturanga Dandansana. You can modify this to Four-Limbed Staff pose if needed. Inhale and dynamically flow into Upward Facing Dog. On your next exhale, lift your hips into Downward Facing Dog. \n\\nInhale and step your right foot forward to perform a lunge on the opposite side. As you exhale, step forward into Standing Forward Fold. Return to Mountain pose by inhaling and rolling yourself upward to standing position, one vertebrae at a time. Press your palms together in prayer position to finish the sequence. Repeat at least 2 more times. \n\\n2. Dancer’s Pose\n\\n\\nStand in the middle of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Shift your weight onto your left foot, while bending your right knee and grabbing your right foot with your right hand. Lift your left arm up toward the ceiling. Bend at your waist and slowly lean forward, lifting your right leg and engaging your core. For better balance, keep your gaze on a fixed point in front of you. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then repeat on the other side.\n\\n3. Warrior I Pose\\n\\n\\nStart in Downward Facing Dog and step your right foot forward. Keep your toes angled toward the front of the mat, and your front leg knee bent at 90 degrees, while strongly engaging your back leg. Your back foot should be slightly angled. Inhale and bring your arms to either prayer position, or in an Upward Salute position above your head. Extend the front side of your body allowing your back to softly bend. Stay here for five to ten breaths.\n\\n4. Warrior II Pose\\n\\n\\nStep your right foot forward on the mat with your toes pointed forward and your right knee bent. You left foot will stay behind you, parallel to the mat. Keep your hips squared and arms stretched over your front and rear legs, distributing your weight evenly between both legs. Stay in this pose for 5-6 breaths.\n\\n5. Warrior III Pose\\n\\n\\nStart in Mountain pose, with your feet hip distance apart. Step your left foot back, turned at a 45 degree angle, and bend your right knee, keeping your right foot pointing forward at a 90 degree angle. Your torso and pelvis should be squared with the front of your mat. Shift your weight to your right (front) foot, lifting your left (back) leg off the ground, extending it straight back behind you, and straightening your right leg. \\nKeep your standing knee slightly bent and avoid locking it. Extend your arms forward above your head, so that your entire body is positioned in a straight line, parallel to the floor. Engage your core, extend your body from your fingertips to the toes of your lifted foot, and focus your gaze on the floor in front of you. Hold for a few breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n2 Powerful Shakti Yoga Mantras :\\n\\nTo deepen your Shakti yoga practice, try incorporating mantras with your routine. Even if you don’t know the meaning of every word, the sounds and syllables are designed to awaken your Shakti energy. Repeat as often as you can during your practice.\n\\n1. Adi Shakti Mantra\\n\\nAdi shakti, adi shakti, adi shakti, namo namo\\nSarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, namo namo\\nPritham bhagvati, pritham bhagvati, pritham bhagvati, namo namo\\nKundalini mata Shakti, mata Shakti, namo namo\\n\n\\nTranslation:\\n\n\\nI bow to the primal power\\nI bow to the all-encompassing power\\nI bow to the creative power at the beginning\\nI bow to the divine mother of all peace\\n\n\\n2. Maha Shakti Mantra\\n\\nYa devi sarva bhuteshu\\nShakti rupena samsthita\\nNamastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaha\\nYa devi sarva bhuteshu\\nChetanetyabhidhiyate\\nNamastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaha\n\\nTranslation:\\n\n\\nOh Goddess, who lives within everything in the form of power,\\nSalutations to you, salutations to you, salutations to you\\nOh Goddess, whom we name with the word awareness,\\nSalutations to you, salutations to you."},"category":[]},{"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"]}],"randomPosts":[{"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"}},{"id":"ckq1glzwoe3270b76sdjnhgns","slug":"what-is-yoga-nidra","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"What Is Yoga Nidra: Deep Relaxation to Combat Insomnia and Improve Overall Health","createdAt":"2021-06-17T22:13:09.839221+00:00","coverUrl":"mizyluhduef8w9acvtqr.png","content":{"text":"What Is Yoga Nidra?\\nYoga Nidra is a meditation that guides you to conscious awareness of your body for deep relaxation. Despite sometimes being referred to as \"yogic sleep,\" Yoga Nidra isn't about falling asleep, but instead cultivating relaxation and inner awareness that is just as restorative as deep sleep.\\n\\nWhen you mention \"yoga\" to most people, what immediately springs to mind is flowing movements requiring a certain level of balance and fitness. And that's followed closely by images of hyper-flexible people twisted into pretzel-like poses.\\n\\nBut yoga is about more than movement, physical strength, and flexibility.\\n\\nThere's a meditative aspect to yoga that often gets overlooked. And that's where Yoga Nidra comes in.\\n\\nYoga Nidra was introduced by Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 1976. It was presented as an easy-to-learn meditation practice that anybody from any culture could use without previous \\nknowledge of yoga\\n.\\n\\nThis practice is a guided meditation in which you rest in savasana as you move through deep relaxation techniques. The purpose of Yoga Nidra is to help the physical, emotional, and mental self completely relax and heal.\\n\\nThe practice can help with insomnia, PTSD, trauma, and anxiety, as well as improve overall health, restore energy, and promote creativity. Yoga Nidra soothes the sympathetic nervous system, leaving practitioners with a sense of peace and calm.\\n\\nHow Does Yoga Nidra Differ From Meditation?\\nWhile Yoga Nidra is a type of meditation, there are key differences. For starters, Yoga Nidra is done in savasana with the goal of reaching a deep state of conscious awareness, deeper than most meditations.\\n\\nAccording to Judi Bar, yoga therapist and yoga program manager, meditation is a waking state of consciousness, focusing the mind and letting thoughts come and go. This helps us get into the theta state. Yoga Nidra helps us get to the deeper, delta state.\\n\\nHow to Practice Yoga Nidra\\nMany yoga studios offer Yoga Nidra and you can easily do it at home for free with YouTube or a meditation app. Plus, no need to invest in any equipment. You just need a yoga mat (or even just a blanket) and something to support your lower back, spine, and head.\\n\\nYoga Nidra is best practiced in a quiet space where you'll be able to relax without being disturbed. When you're ready, dim the lights and get comfortable in savasana.\\n\\nAllow your eyes to gently close and take a few deep breaths in and out. Let your body relax completely. From there, you'll go through a progressive relaxation of your entire body, starting with your right foot. Move your attention up to your right knee, thigh, and hip. Then, repeat the process on the left leg.\\n\\nContinue this pattern of awareness and relaxation for your entire body.\\n\\nOnce you've completed this process for your entire body, allow yourself to relax completely. Stay here for as long as you'd like.\\n\\nWhen you're ready, bring awareness back to your surroundings and slowly come up to a seated position before opening your eyes.\\n\\nTo get the most from your Yoga Nidra practice, here are some tips you can use:\\nStart with an intention. Why are you practicing? What is it you're hoping for?\\nUse a sleep mask to block out light.\\nPractice where you're most comfortable. The bed? A recliner? Go for it!\\nUse a blanket to keep yourself warm.\\nStart with shorter sessions of 15–20 minutes.\\nPractice whenever it makes sense for you.\\nDon't give up! Meditation is hard. You're being asked to quiet your mind against the innumerable things competing for your attention. Go easy on yourself.\\nBenefits of Yoga Nidra\\n\\nYoga Nidra works on the autonomic nervous system. This is the system that regulates body processes like your heartbeat, breathing, blood flow, and digestion. Since it's such deep relaxation, Yoga Nidra also stimulates the pineal gland and encourages the \\nrelease of hormones\\n like melatonin. Melatonin helps manage blood pressure, cortisol levels, immune function, and is a common over-the-counter treatment for insomnia.\\n\\nPlus, while meditation is documented to \\nreduce anxiety and stress\\n, in recent studies, Yoga Nidra has been seen as even more effective in reducing anxiety, as well as being a useful tool in reducing anxiety symptoms.\\n\\nA 2020 study of Yoga Nidra found that stress affect and sleep quality saw sustained positive influence thanks to meditation. In addition, practicing Yoga Nidra consistently for just 11 minutes resulted in increased satisfaction with life, sleep quality, and mindfulness while leading to decreases in stress. For some of the study's participants, Yoga Nidra practice was reported to be particularly helpful when it came to acute stress situations (critical life events, exams, relationship problems, etc).\\n\\nHere are some other benefits of a Yoga Nidra practice:\\nConnect with yourself\\nPhysical and emotional healing\\nFlushes toxins\\nEase symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and depression\\nThere's no wrong way to practice\\nComplement Your Yoga Nidra Practice With Classes from myYogaTeacher\\nDid you know that 50–70 million adults in the United States alone have a sleep disorder? And it's a good bet that stress and anxiety play a huge role in that number! And, nearly 38% of those with sleep disorders report unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once a month.\\n\\nIf that sounds like you, Yoga Nidra can help!\\n\\nTo get the greatest benefit from your Yoga Nidra practice, it's recommended that you do some light exercise — like a yoga class — before settling in for your Yoga Nidra session.\\n\\nThat's where myYogaTeacher can be an enormous help! We offer tons of yoga classes to choose from, but our Hatha, Gentle, or Slow Vinyasa classes would be a perfect complement to your Yoga Nidra sessions. We invite you to \\nsign up for a free two-week trial\\n of myYogaTeacher. You'll get access to all of our live online group yoga classes (more than 35 each day) led by skilled and experienced Indian yoga teachers.\\n\\nClasses with myYogaTeacher can be exactly what you need to get the most benefit from your Yoga Nidra practice so you can ease anxiety, get a better connection between your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves, and get better sleep."}}],"relatedPosts":[],"blogContent":{"id":"ckyxpcp4wm10x0d26pz3qteep","slug":"yoga-teacher-taining-for-everyone","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"6 Things That a Yoga Teacher Training Course Will Do for You – Even If You Don’t Want to Teach","createdAt":"2022-01-28T01:04:08.583471+00:00","updatedAt":"2022-10-03T14:21:29.200236+00:00","coverUrl":"amrbzvz8deegkjnh7v7y.jpg","seoDescription":"Do you think a yoga teacher training course isn't for you? Think again. Check out how a yoga teacher training program like ours can benefit you!","content":{"text":"If you’re reading this right now, you probably are at least \\nthinking\\n about how a yoga teacher training course can benefit you. You’re curious.\\nEver heard that quote, “Those who can’t do, teach”? Yeah, us too. And when it comes to yoga, that quote couldn’t be more wrong.\\nFirst of all, we haven’t met a yoga teacher yet that can’t do yoga. Can they do every single yoga pose ever created? No, of course not. Not many (if anyone) can. But, for the most part, they’re very capable of practicing yoga.\\nHowever, that doesn’t mean you \\nhave\\n to teach just because you get certified as a yoga teacher!\\nYogis take a yoga teacher \\ntraining\\n course for many reasons that we’re about to discuss, but so many more yogis choose not to take one because they don’t want to teach.\\nAnd we’re here to let you know that a high-quality, comprehensive yoga teacher training course is an amazing experience for all yoga practitioners, whether they’re brand new to the practice or have been practicing yoga for many years.\\nIf you’re interested in learning more about MyYogaTeacher’s Teacher Training Courses, we’d love to have you! \\nCheck it out here!\\n\\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:\\n\\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 \\n\\nBefore saying yay or nay to a yoga TTC like the one MyYogaTeacher offers, consider these 6 benefits…that have \\nnothing\\n to do with teaching!\\n\\n\n1. Yoga teacher training helps you deepen your practice\\nWant more out of your yoga practice? More than what you’re able to get from a one hour class however many times a week?\\nMaybe you want to learn about the physiology of yoga, how it biologically affects your body. Maybe you want to become more focused, self aware, and mindful of your alignment and how your body feels during your yoga practice. It could be that you need more help with breathwork or want to explore various types of meditation to complement your yoga practice.\\nDuring a yoga teacher training course, your instructor (or \\ninstructors\\n) will have the opportunity to give you very specific feedback on how you are performing asanas, how various poses benefit your body, and you’ll certainly learn different types of breathing techniques and meditation variations.\\nLearning the principles behind good alignment, breath work, and meditation will help you in many different ways in daily life.\\nBetter posture, less stress and anxiety, reduced back and joint pain due to better alignment. All of these are benefits of deepening your yoga practice through the participation in a yoga teacher training course!\\n\\n\\n2. A yoga teacher training course will boost your confidence\\nWho \\ndoesn’t\\n want to be more confident? \\nEmbarking on a journey of yoga teacher training will help you discover strengths you didn’t know you had, improve weaknesses (whether physical, mental, or emotional), and help you  develop a better sense of self, of who you are.\\nYou will overcome the stresses and insecurities that invariably accompany the pursuit of any type of challenge or obstacle. And participating in a constant physical practice will help you to see exactly how strong you really are!\\nWe’re not gonna lie. A yoga teacher training course really is challenging. But your yoga teacher and the community of other students you’re taking the course with will be the support you need to move through, over, and around those challenges and grow as a human and a yogi!\\n\\n\\n3. Yoga teacher training helps develop your sense of compassion\\nWe all have moments when we’re uncompassionate. When we are inconvenienced by someone else’s struggles or mistakes. We’re often irritated by slow drivers or when our food order is wrong. Some people are just so consumed with their own lives that they don’t have the emotional room or energy to be compassionate towards others.\\nIn a yoga teacher training course, you’ll explore and practice the concepts of \\nmetta\\n, or lovingkindness, and \\nashima\\n, evoking feelings of compassion. Many times, we are uncompassionate towards others because we are unable to show compassion for ourselves.\\nYou will learn how to show compassion and love towards friends, family, even strangers. But most importantly, you will learn how to show compassion for \\nyourself\\n.\\n\\n\\n4. A yoga teacher training course will teach you selfcare\\nOne of the primary things missing in the lives of many people the world over, but especially Americans, is selfcare. While studies show that self care practices have increased during the pandemic times, it is not nearly enough to keep our busy lives balanced.\\nAnd who’s to say the increase will last after all the pandemic chaos is over?\\nA yoga teacher training course emphasizes the necessity for regular selfcare. Selfcare shouldn’t be something special you only do once a week on the weekend. It should be something you incorporate as a part of your daily life.\\nYou can not pour from an empty cup. Selfcare promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Numerous studies have shown the positive effects of regular self care practices.\\n\\n\\n5. Yoga teacher training courses teach self-awareness\\nIn my opinion, gaining self-awareness is one of the most beneficial aspects of taking a yoga teacher training course. Why?\\nWe are often so busy, we have no time to reflect on our day or our life, who we are at a base level as a human being. Instead, we are parents, partners, spouses, friends, children, co-workers. We are defined by what we \\ndo\\n instead of \\nwho we are\\n.\\nIncorporating new habits, experiences, knowledge, and activities into our lives is how we grow. Becoming aware of ourselves as individuals, apart from our roles and relationships, is how we become better in everything we do, every aspect of our lives.\\nIn a yoga teacher training program, you will not only learn the tools and techniques to discover your self-awareness, but you will be taught how to continue on afterwards.\\n\\n\\n6. You will learn how to let things go in a yoga teacher training program\\nOne of the fundamental concepts of yoga is letting go that which no longer serves you. But so often, we don’t. \\nWe carry grudges, stay angry, avoid confrontation. We harbor hate and envy and so much negative energy that it just consumes us. But it doesn’t serve us well. In a yoga teacher training program, you will focus on letting go of all the things that do not help you grow or make you happy.\\nYou will learn how to assess the thoughts, feelings, people, things, jobs, roles, and responsibilities in your life and decide if those things are helping you or hurting you. And with the tools from a yoga teacher training course, you’ll be empowered to remove what no longer serves you.\\nHere are MyYogaTeacher, we are passionate about helping people become the most radiant, beautiful, healthy  people we know they are. Humans and humanity are amazing. Our yoga teachers recognize that and strive to provide expert guidance, love, and support that all their students need.\\nWith MyYogaTeacher 100% of your TTC is live. And you'll get access to incredible teachers with rare levels of experience and yoga education. Rohan himself has taught 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs!\\n \\nWe're not like those self-paced courses you'll find on the internet.\\n With a TTC from MyYogaTeacher, you're not paying for a series of videos \\n(that you can watch or not)\\n, a few live Q&A sessions \\n(that you can attend or not)\\n, and booklets or packets \\n(you can read or not)\\n.\\nWith our \\nYoga Alliance certified\\n TTC, you'll get:\\n ✔️ 100% live instruction\\n✔️ A group chat with your teachers and classmates\\n✔️ A 150-page e-book\\n✔️ Recordings of each of your classes\\n✔️ A community setting that keeps you motivated and energized\\n When you enroll in our Yoga Training Course, you’re not just saying yes to being a yoga instructor. Because some of you may not have that goal.\\n \\nYou’re saying yes to \\nYOU\\n.\\n \\nGet more info or sign up here!\\n\\n","html":"<p>If you’re reading this right now, you probably are at least <em>thinking</em> about how a yoga teacher training course can benefit you. You’re curious.</p><p>Ever heard that quote, “Those who can’t do, teach”? Yeah, us too. And when it comes to yoga, that quote couldn’t be more wrong.</p><p>First of all, we haven’t met a yoga teacher yet that can’t do yoga. Can they do every single yoga pose ever created? No, of course not. Not many (if anyone) can. But, for the most part, they’re very capable of practicing yoga.</p><p>However, that doesn’t mean you <em>have</em> to teach just because you get certified as a yoga teacher!</p><p>Yogis take a yoga teacher <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/traditional-yoga-teacher-training-course\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/traditional-yoga-teacher-training-course\">training</a> course for many reasons that we’re about to discuss, but so many more yogis choose not to take one because they don’t want to teach.</p><p>And we’re here to let you know that a high-quality, comprehensive yoga teacher training course is an amazing experience for all yoga practitioners, whether they’re brand new to the practice or have been practicing yoga for many years.</p><p>If you’re interested in learning more about MyYogaTeacher’s Teacher Training Courses, we’d love to have you! <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\"><u>Check it out here!</u></a></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><p></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 </u></a></p><p>Before saying yay or nay to a yoga TTC like the one MyYogaTeacher offers, consider these 6 benefits…that have <em>nothing</em> to do with teaching!</p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/YIlvwNBsTYaJOzISJiP0\" alt=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\" title=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" /><h2><br>1. Yoga teacher training helps you deepen your practice</h2><p>Want more out of your yoga practice? More than what you’re able to get from a one hour class however many times a week?</p><p>Maybe you want to learn about the physiology of yoga, how it biologically affects your body. Maybe you want to become more focused, self aware, and mindful of your alignment and how your body feels during your yoga practice. It could be that you need more help with breathwork or want to explore various types of meditation to complement your yoga practice.</p><p>During a yoga teacher training course, your instructor (or <em>instructors</em>) will have the opportunity to give you very specific feedback on how you are performing asanas, how various poses benefit your body, and you’ll certainly learn different types of breathing techniques and meditation variations.</p><p>Learning the principles behind good alignment, breath work, and meditation will help you in many different ways in daily life.</p><p>Better posture, less stress and anxiety, reduced back and joint pain due to better alignment. All of these are benefits of deepening your yoga practice through the participation in a yoga teacher training course!</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/G64qN8zhTlqfamSrSTm9\" alt=\"653x490.jpg\" title=\"653x490.jpg\" width=\"653\" height=\"490\" /><h2>2. A yoga teacher training course will boost your confidence</h2><p>Who <em>doesn’t</em> want to be more confident? </p><p>Embarking on a journey of yoga teacher training will help you discover strengths you didn’t know you had, improve weaknesses (whether physical, mental, or emotional), and help you  develop a better sense of self, of who you are.</p><p>You will overcome the stresses and insecurities that invariably accompany the pursuit of any type of challenge or obstacle. And participating in a constant physical practice will help you to see exactly how strong you really are!</p><p>We’re not gonna lie. A yoga teacher training course really is challenging. But your yoga teacher and the community of other students you’re taking the course with will be the support you need to move through, over, and around those challenges and grow as a human and a yogi!</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/CsYPqgviRPu4cWBul4kI\" alt=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\" title=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" /><h2>3. Yoga teacher training helps develop your sense of compassion</h2><p>We all have moments when we’re uncompassionate. When we are inconvenienced by someone else’s struggles or mistakes. We’re often irritated by slow drivers or when our food order is wrong. Some people are just so consumed with their own lives that they don’t have the emotional room or energy to be compassionate towards others.</p><p>In a yoga teacher training course, you’ll explore and practice the concepts of <strong>metta</strong>, or lovingkindness, and <strong>ashima</strong>, evoking feelings of compassion. Many times, we are uncompassionate towards others because we are unable to show compassion for ourselves.</p><p>You will learn how to show compassion and love towards friends, family, even strangers. But most importantly, you will learn how to show compassion for <em>yourself</em>.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/A96BSZxRna3UUQeYjNSM\" alt=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\" title=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"437\" /><h2>4. A yoga teacher training course will teach you selfcare</h2><p>One of the primary things missing in the lives of many people the world over, but especially Americans, is selfcare. While studies show that self care practices have increased during the pandemic times, it is not nearly enough to keep our busy lives balanced.</p><p>And who’s to say the increase will last after all the pandemic chaos is over?</p><p>A yoga teacher training course emphasizes the necessity for regular selfcare. Selfcare shouldn’t be something special you only do once a week on the weekend. It should be something you incorporate as a part of your daily life.</p><p>You can not pour from an empty cup. Selfcare promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Numerous studies have shown the positive effects of regular self care practices.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/mYsNYjApRSkdpUew47er\" alt=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\" title=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" /><h2>5. Yoga teacher training courses teach self-awareness</h2><p>In my opinion, gaining self-awareness is one of the most beneficial aspects of taking a yoga teacher training course. Why?</p><p>We are often so busy, we have no time to reflect on our day or our life, who we are at a base level as a human being. Instead, we are parents, partners, spouses, friends, children, co-workers. We are defined by what we <em>do</em> instead of <em>who we are</em>.</p><p>Incorporating new habits, experiences, knowledge, and activities into our lives is how we grow. Becoming aware of ourselves as individuals, apart from our roles and relationships, is how we become better in everything we do, every aspect of our lives.</p><p>In a yoga teacher training program, you will not only learn the tools and techniques to discover your self-awareness, but you will be taught how to continue on afterwards.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/xIDC1m8VRRKVSLaDGZiY\" alt=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\" title=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" /><h2>6. You will learn how to let things go in a yoga teacher training program</h2><p>One of the fundamental concepts of yoga is letting go that which no longer serves you. But so often, we don’t. </p><p>We carry grudges, stay angry, avoid confrontation. We harbor hate and envy and so much negative energy that it just consumes us. But it doesn’t serve us well. In a yoga teacher training program, you will focus on letting go of all the things that do not help you grow or make you happy.</p><p>You will learn how to assess the thoughts, feelings, people, things, jobs, roles, and responsibilities in your life and decide if those things are helping you or hurting you. And with the tools from a yoga teacher training course, you’ll be empowered to remove what no longer serves you.</p><p>Here are MyYogaTeacher, we are passionate about helping people become the most radiant, beautiful, healthy  people we know they are. Humans and humanity are amazing. Our yoga teachers recognize that and strive to provide expert guidance, love, and support that all their students need.</p><p><strong>With MyYogaTeacher 100% of your TTC is live. And you&#39;ll get access to incredible teachers with rare levels of experience and yoga education. Rohan himself has taught 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs!</strong></p><p> <strong>We&#39;re not like those self-paced courses you&#39;ll find on the internet.</strong> With a TTC from MyYogaTeacher, you&#39;re not paying for a series of videos <em>(that you can watch or not)</em>, a few live Q&amp;A sessions <em>(that you can attend or not)</em>, and booklets or packets <em>(you can read or not)</em>.</p><p>With our <strong>Yoga Alliance certified</strong> TTC, you&#39;ll get:</p><p> ✔️ 100% live instruction</p><p>✔️ A group chat with your teachers and classmates</p><p>✔️ A 150-page e-book</p><p>✔️ Recordings of each of your classes</p><p>✔️ A community setting that keeps you motivated and energized</p><p> When you enroll in our Yoga Training Course, you’re not just saying yes to being a yoga instructor. Because some of you may not have that goal.</p><p> <strong>You’re saying yes to </strong><em><strong>YOU</strong></em><strong>.</strong></p><p> <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\"><u><strong>Get more info or sign up here!</strong></u></a></p><p></p>"},"category":[],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<p>If you’re reading this right now, you probably are at least <em>thinking</em> about how a yoga teacher training course can benefit you. You’re curious.</p><p>Ever heard that quote, “Those who can’t do, teach”? Yeah, us too. And when it comes to yoga, that quote couldn’t be more wrong.</p><p>First of all, we haven’t met a yoga teacher yet that can’t do yoga. Can they do every single yoga pose ever created? No, of course not. Not many (if anyone) can. But, for the most part, they’re very capable of practicing yoga.</p><p>However, that doesn’t mean you <em>have</em> to teach just because you get certified as a yoga teacher!</p><p>Yogis take a yoga teacher <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/traditional-yoga-teacher-training-course\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/traditional-yoga-teacher-training-course\">training</a> course for many reasons that we’re about to discuss, but so many more yogis choose not to take one because they don’t want to teach.</p><p>And we’re here to let you know that a high-quality, comprehensive yoga teacher training course is an amazing experience for all yoga practitioners, whether they’re brand new to the practice or have been practicing yoga for many years.</p><p>If you’re interested in learning more about MyYogaTeacher’s Teacher Training Courses, we’d love to have you! <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\"><u>Check it out here!</u></a></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><p></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=602afa98-5e2c-4918-b4ea-22c5b7618a48\n            href=\"/free-trial-o?utm_source=MYT__article&utm_medium=ckyxpcp4wm10x0d26pz3qteep&utm_campaign=inline_cta&utm_content=CTA-INLINE&entity_name=6 Things That a Yoga Teacher Training Course Will Do for You – Even If You Don’t Want to Teach&entity_slug=yoga-teacher-taining-for-everyone&page_or_popup=/articles/yoga-teacher-taining-for-everyone&entity_location=hyperlink_midst_of_article&article_cta=CTA-INLINE&from_article_page=true\"\n            onclick=trigger_mixpanel_sign_up_cta(\"602afa98-5e2c-4918-b4ea-22c5b7618a48\")\n            title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" \n            data-title=\"6 Things That a Yoga Teacher Training Course Will Do for You – Even If You Don’t Want to Teach\"\n            data-slug=\"yoga-teacher-taining-for-everyone\"\n            <u><u>grab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial </u></u>        \n            </a></p><p>Before saying yay or nay to a yoga TTC like the one MyYogaTeacher offers, consider these 6 benefits…that have <em>nothing</em> to do with teaching!</p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/YIlvwNBsTYaJOzISJiP0\" \n                alt=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\"\n                title=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/YIlvwNBsTYaJOzISJiP0\"\n                alt=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\"\n                title=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/YIlvwNBsTYaJOzISJiP0\"\n                alt=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\"\n                title=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2><br>1. Yoga teacher training helps you deepen your practice</h2><p>Want more out of your yoga practice? More than what you’re able to get from a one hour class however many times a week?</p><p>Maybe you want to learn about the physiology of yoga, how it biologically affects your body. Maybe you want to become more focused, self aware, and mindful of your alignment and how your body feels during your yoga practice. It could be that you need more help with breathwork or want to explore various types of meditation to complement your yoga practice.</p><p>During a yoga teacher training course, your instructor (or <em>instructors</em>) will have the opportunity to give you very specific feedback on how you are performing asanas, how various poses benefit your body, and you’ll certainly learn different types of breathing techniques and meditation variations.</p><p>Learning the principles behind good alignment, breath work, and meditation will help you in many different ways in daily life.</p><p>Better posture, less stress and anxiety, reduced back and joint pain due to better alignment. All of these are benefits of deepening your yoga practice through the participation in a yoga teacher training course!</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/G64qN8zhTlqfamSrSTm9\" \n                alt=\"653x490.jpg\"\n                title=\"653x490.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/G64qN8zhTlqfamSrSTm9\"\n                alt=\"653x490.jpg\"\n                title=\"653x490.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/G64qN8zhTlqfamSrSTm9\"\n                alt=\"653x490.jpg\"\n                title=\"653x490.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>2. A yoga teacher training course will boost your confidence</h2><p>Who <em>doesn’t</em> want to be more confident? </p><p>Embarking on a journey of yoga teacher training will help you discover strengths you didn’t know you had, improve weaknesses (whether physical, mental, or emotional), and help you  develop a better sense of self, of who you are.</p><p>You will overcome the stresses and insecurities that invariably accompany the pursuit of any type of challenge or obstacle. And participating in a constant physical practice will help you to see exactly how strong you really are!</p><p>We’re not gonna lie. A yoga teacher training course really is challenging. But your yoga teacher and the community of other students you’re taking the course with will be the support you need to move through, over, and around those challenges and grow as a human and a yogi!</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/CsYPqgviRPu4cWBul4kI\" \n                alt=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\"\n                title=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/CsYPqgviRPu4cWBul4kI\"\n                alt=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\"\n                title=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/CsYPqgviRPu4cWBul4kI\"\n                alt=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\"\n                title=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>3. Yoga teacher training helps develop your sense of compassion</h2><p>We all have moments when we’re uncompassionate. When we are inconvenienced by someone else’s struggles or mistakes. We’re often irritated by slow drivers or when our food order is wrong. Some people are just so consumed with their own lives that they don’t have the emotional room or energy to be compassionate towards others.</p><p>In a yoga teacher training course, you’ll explore and practice the concepts of <strong>metta</strong>, or lovingkindness, and <strong>ashima</strong>, evoking feelings of compassion. Many times, we are uncompassionate towards others because we are unable to show compassion for ourselves.</p><p>You will learn how to show compassion and love towards friends, family, even strangers. But most importantly, you will learn how to show compassion for <em>yourself</em>.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/A96BSZxRna3UUQeYjNSM\" \n                alt=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\"\n                title=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/A96BSZxRna3UUQeYjNSM\"\n                alt=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\"\n                title=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/A96BSZxRna3UUQeYjNSM\"\n                alt=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\"\n                title=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>4. A yoga teacher training course will teach you selfcare</h2><p>One of the primary things missing in the lives of many people the world over, but especially Americans, is selfcare. While studies show that self care practices have increased during the pandemic times, it is not nearly enough to keep our busy lives balanced.</p><p>And who’s to say the increase will last after all the pandemic chaos is over?</p><p>A yoga teacher training course emphasizes the necessity for regular selfcare. Selfcare shouldn’t be something special you only do once a week on the weekend. It should be something you incorporate as a part of your daily life.</p><p>You can not pour from an empty cup. Selfcare promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Numerous studies have shown the positive effects of regular self care practices.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/mYsNYjApRSkdpUew47er\" \n                alt=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\"\n                title=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/mYsNYjApRSkdpUew47er\"\n                alt=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\"\n                title=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/mYsNYjApRSkdpUew47er\"\n                alt=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\"\n                title=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>5. Yoga teacher training courses teach self-awareness</h2><p>In my opinion, gaining self-awareness is one of the most beneficial aspects of taking a yoga teacher training course. Why?</p><p>We are often so busy, we have no time to reflect on our day or our life, who we are at a base level as a human being. Instead, we are parents, partners, spouses, friends, children, co-workers. We are defined by what we <em>do</em> instead of <em>who we are</em>.</p><p>Incorporating new habits, experiences, knowledge, and activities into our lives is how we grow. Becoming aware of ourselves as individuals, apart from our roles and relationships, is how we become better in everything we do, every aspect of our lives.</p><p>In a yoga teacher training program, you will not only learn the tools and techniques to discover your self-awareness, but you will be taught how to continue on afterwards.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/xIDC1m8VRRKVSLaDGZiY\" \n                alt=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\"\n                title=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/xIDC1m8VRRKVSLaDGZiY\"\n                alt=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\"\n                title=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphcms.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/xIDC1m8VRRKVSLaDGZiY\"\n                alt=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\"\n                title=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>6. You will learn how to let things go in a yoga teacher training program</h2><p>One of the fundamental concepts of yoga is letting go that which no longer serves you. But so often, we don’t. </p><p>We carry grudges, stay angry, avoid confrontation. We harbor hate and envy and so much negative energy that it just consumes us. But it doesn’t serve us well. In a yoga teacher training program, you will focus on letting go of all the things that do not help you grow or make you happy.</p><p>You will learn how to assess the thoughts, feelings, people, things, jobs, roles, and responsibilities in your life and decide if those things are helping you or hurting you. And with the tools from a yoga teacher training course, you’ll be empowered to remove what no longer serves you.</p><p>Here are MyYogaTeacher, we are passionate about helping people become the most radiant, beautiful, healthy  people we know they are. Humans and humanity are amazing. Our yoga teachers recognize that and strive to provide expert guidance, love, and support that all their students need.</p><p><strong>With MyYogaTeacher 100% of your TTC is live. And you&#39;ll get access to incredible teachers with rare levels of experience and yoga education. 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Because some of you may not have that goal.</p><p> <strong>You’re saying yes to </strong><em><strong>YOU</strong></em><strong>.</strong></p><p> <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\"><u><strong>Get more info or sign up here!</strong></u></a></p><p></p>"},{"type":"CTA","value":"[CTA-DEFAULT]"}],"isSlugACategory":false,"searchCategory":"yoga-teacher-taining-for-everyone","showPopUp":false,"popUpType":null,"showedPopup":false,"windowWidth":null,"ctaPath":"free-trial-o","redirectURL":"#","current_url":"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/yoga-teacher-taining-for-everyone","student_details":"","facebookUrl":"","twitterUrl":"","copyUrl":"","emailUrl":"","ctaContent":[{"id":"ckxrz2i14tov40c25g1dpicsg","name":"[CTA-DEFAULT]","description":{"html":"<p><strong>Get 2 free private yoga sessions and 2 weeks of unlimited group classes</strong> with authentic yoga teachers. 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Rohan himself has taught 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs!\\n \\nWe're not like those self-paced courses you'll find on the internet.\\n With a TTC from MyYogaTeacher, you're not paying for a series of videos \\n(that you can watch or not)\\n, a few live Q&A sessions \\n(that you can attend or not)\\n, and booklets or packets \\n(you can read or not)\\n.\\nWith our \\nYoga Alliance certified\\n TTC, you'll get:\\n ✔️ 100% live instruction\\n✔️ A group chat with your teachers and classmates\\n✔️ A 150-page e-book\\n✔️ Recordings of each of your classes\\n✔️ A community setting that keeps you motivated and energized\\n When you enroll in our Yoga Training Course, you’re not just saying yes to being a yoga instructor. 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But, for the most part, they’re very capable of practicing yoga.</p><p>However, that doesn’t mean you <em>have</em> to teach just because you get certified as a yoga teacher!</p><p>Yogis take a yoga teacher <a target='_blank' title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/traditional-yoga-teacher-training-course\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/articles/traditional-yoga-teacher-training-course\">training</a> course for many reasons that we’re about to discuss, but so many more yogis choose not to take one because they don’t want to teach.</p><p>And we’re here to let you know that a high-quality, comprehensive yoga teacher training course is an amazing experience for all yoga practitioners, whether they’re brand new to the practice or have been practicing yoga for many years.</p><p>If you’re interested in learning more about MyYogaTeacher’s Teacher Training Courses, we’d love to have you! <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\"><u>Check it out here!</u></a></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><p></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 </u></a></p><p>Before saying yay or nay to a yoga TTC like the one MyYogaTeacher offers, consider these 6 benefits…that have <em>nothing</em> to do with teaching!</p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/YIlvwNBsTYaJOzISJiP0\" alt=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\" title=\"100-hr-header.jpeg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" /><h2><br>1. Yoga teacher training helps you deepen your practice</h2><p>Want more out of your yoga practice? More than what you’re able to get from a one hour class however many times a week?</p><p>Maybe you want to learn about the physiology of yoga, how it biologically affects your body. Maybe you want to become more focused, self aware, and mindful of your alignment and how your body feels during your yoga practice. It could be that you need more help with breathwork or want to explore various types of meditation to complement your yoga practice.</p><p>During a yoga teacher training course, your instructor (or <em>instructors</em>) will have the opportunity to give you very specific feedback on how you are performing asanas, how various poses benefit your body, and you’ll certainly learn different types of breathing techniques and meditation variations.</p><p>Learning the principles behind good alignment, breath work, and meditation will help you in many different ways in daily life.</p><p>Better posture, less stress and anxiety, reduced back and joint pain due to better alignment. All of these are benefits of deepening your yoga practice through the participation in a yoga teacher training course!</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/G64qN8zhTlqfamSrSTm9\" alt=\"653x490.jpg\" title=\"653x490.jpg\" width=\"653\" height=\"490\" /><h2>2. A yoga teacher training course will boost your confidence</h2><p>Who <em>doesn’t</em> want to be more confident? </p><p>Embarking on a journey of yoga teacher training will help you discover strengths you didn’t know you had, improve weaknesses (whether physical, mental, or emotional), and help you  develop a better sense of self, of who you are.</p><p>You will overcome the stresses and insecurities that invariably accompany the pursuit of any type of challenge or obstacle. And participating in a constant physical practice will help you to see exactly how strong you really are!</p><p>We’re not gonna lie. A yoga teacher training course really is challenging. But your yoga teacher and the community of other students you’re taking the course with will be the support you need to move through, over, and around those challenges and grow as a human and a yogi!</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/CsYPqgviRPu4cWBul4kI\" alt=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\" title=\"39378-holdinghands-compassion-care-pexels.1200w.tn.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" /><h2>3. Yoga teacher training helps develop your sense of compassion</h2><p>We all have moments when we’re uncompassionate. When we are inconvenienced by someone else’s struggles or mistakes. We’re often irritated by slow drivers or when our food order is wrong. Some people are just so consumed with their own lives that they don’t have the emotional room or energy to be compassionate towards others.</p><p>In a yoga teacher training course, you’ll explore and practice the concepts of <strong>metta</strong>, or lovingkindness, and <strong>ashima</strong>, evoking feelings of compassion. Many times, we are uncompassionate towards others because we are unable to show compassion for ourselves.</p><p>You will learn how to show compassion and love towards friends, family, even strangers. But most importantly, you will learn how to show compassion for <em>yourself</em>.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/A96BSZxRna3UUQeYjNSM\" alt=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\" title=\"shutterstock_1282601284.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"437\" /><h2>4. A yoga teacher training course will teach you selfcare</h2><p>One of the primary things missing in the lives of many people the world over, but especially Americans, is selfcare. While studies show that self care practices have increased during the pandemic times, it is not nearly enough to keep our busy lives balanced.</p><p>And who’s to say the increase will last after all the pandemic chaos is over?</p><p>A yoga teacher training course emphasizes the necessity for regular selfcare. Selfcare shouldn’t be something special you only do once a week on the weekend. It should be something you incorporate as a part of your daily life.</p><p>You can not pour from an empty cup. Selfcare promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Numerous studies have shown the positive effects of regular self care practices.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/mYsNYjApRSkdpUew47er\" alt=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\" title=\"istockphoto-1295093512-640x640.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" /><h2>5. Yoga teacher training courses teach self-awareness</h2><p>In my opinion, gaining self-awareness is one of the most beneficial aspects of taking a yoga teacher training course. Why?</p><p>We are often so busy, we have no time to reflect on our day or our life, who we are at a base level as a human being. Instead, we are parents, partners, spouses, friends, children, co-workers. We are defined by what we <em>do</em> instead of <em>who we are</em>.</p><p>Incorporating new habits, experiences, knowledge, and activities into our lives is how we grow. Becoming aware of ourselves as individuals, apart from our roles and relationships, is how we become better in everything we do, every aspect of our lives.</p><p>In a yoga teacher training program, you will not only learn the tools and techniques to discover your self-awareness, but you will be taught how to continue on afterwards.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphcms.com/xIDC1m8VRRKVSLaDGZiY\" alt=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\" title=\"letting-go-of-anger.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" /><h2>6. You will learn how to let things go in a yoga teacher training program</h2><p>One of the fundamental concepts of yoga is letting go that which no longer serves you. But so often, we don’t. </p><p>We carry grudges, stay angry, avoid confrontation. We harbor hate and envy and so much negative energy that it just consumes us. But it doesn’t serve us well. In a yoga teacher training program, you will focus on letting go of all the things that do not help you grow or make you happy.</p><p>You will learn how to assess the thoughts, feelings, people, things, jobs, roles, and responsibilities in your life and decide if those things are helping you or hurting you. And with the tools from a yoga teacher training course, you’ll be empowered to remove what no longer serves you.</p><p>Here are MyYogaTeacher, we are passionate about helping people become the most radiant, beautiful, healthy  people we know they are. Humans and humanity are amazing. Our yoga teachers recognize that and strive to provide expert guidance, love, and support that all their students need.</p><p><strong>With MyYogaTeacher 100% of your TTC is live. And you&#39;ll get access to incredible teachers with rare levels of experience and yoga education. Rohan himself has taught 17 in-person TTCs, 6 online TTCs, and managed 13 other TTCs!</strong></p><p> <strong>We&#39;re not like those self-paced courses you&#39;ll find on the internet.</strong> With a TTC from MyYogaTeacher, you&#39;re not paying for a series of videos <em>(that you can watch or not)</em>, a few live Q&amp;A sessions <em>(that you can attend or not)</em>, and booklets or packets <em>(you can read or not)</em>.</p><p>With our <strong>Yoga Alliance certified</strong> TTC, you&#39;ll get:</p><p> ✔️ 100% live instruction</p><p>✔️ A group chat with your teachers and classmates</p><p>✔️ A 150-page e-book</p><p>✔️ Recordings of each of your classes</p><p>✔️ A community setting that keeps you motivated and energized</p><p> When you enroll in our Yoga Training Course, you’re not just saying yes to being a yoga instructor. Because some of you may not have that goal.</p><p> <strong>You’re saying yes to </strong><em><strong>YOU</strong></em><strong>.</strong></p><p> <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/workshops/200-hour-yoga-teacher-certification\"><u><strong>Get more info or sign up here!</strong></u></a></p><p></p>"},"category":[],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"recommendations_group_class":null}