Yoga Contents Archive

Through yoga, I have learned that I can be balanced and graceful, even with a curved spine. https://t.co/jth2rBSt8U

You don’t necessarily get rid of fear. But you can learn how to overcome it. https://t.co/WgrLs6CKJ6

[COMP] throwback to my first successful straight-leg press

How to protect wrist in yoga practise

Hi all! I've been practising gentle yoga for a few years now, but I have regular issues with my right wrist (gangliones, pain, limited mobility). I've already seen a bunch of doctors and physiotherapists, and have done nearly every possible examination (RTG, USG, MRI). My wrist is much better now, but I am still not quite sure on how should I position my wrists while practising yoga. Oftentimes I can see that other yogis are only touching the ground with their palm and fingertips, with middle part of their fingers lifted. Does it help? How should I position my palm - should it just lay flat on the ground? Where do you put your weight - is majority of it on the wrist, or do you try to spead it evenly across the entire hand? I would highly appreciate your advise!

60mn hot yoga after 1h30 Brazilian jiu jitsu. Yay or Nay?

Hi everyone After years of not taking time to relax and heal, I (44/m) decided to pick up yoga. The only class that works with my schedule is hot yoga…which would take place right after my Brazilian jiu jitsu session. Besides increasing my fluid intake…any tips for my first sessions? My goal is to increase my flexibility range and also recover from BJJ. Thanks!

Yoga for Back Pain

Sorry for the long post I’m just a little sad about this today. I’ve had chronic back pain for about three years now, two years ago I was seeing doctors, PT, chiros but I was still at least a 5/10 pain every single day and it was really negatively impacting my life. A little over a year ago I started doing yoga four times a week and managed to get my pain down to a 1/10 or some days even no pain! The problem is whenever I stop I feel I lose all my progress, for example I was sick the past two weeks and I’m finally feeling better but my pain is back up to a 3 or 4/10 for the past couple of days and it’s been really demoralizing. Does anyone else have this happen? My pain is super localized to one vertebrae just above my pelvis and feels similar to an aching muscle. It doesn’t move down my legs but hamstring stretching does make it hurt worse, I used to be very flexible (splits and could palm the floor) but I haven’t been able to go below calves in a while.

Yoga store merch ideas?

I manage my local yoga studio. What items have you bought or would you think about buying from your local studio? We currently offer mats, tea, and soap.

I’ve created an ultimate 12-week pilates exercise program to help you improve your overall fitness. This program includes various stretching exercises and yoga poses you can do while lying on the floor. You can check it out. I hope it will help.

Here’s what our contributors won't leave home without. https://t.co/pU6A4vpUux

Today’s Yoga Class: Preparation to Downward Dog (I’m the inflexible guy in the video)

Joined hot yoga. Only two weeks in and wow

I used to do hot yoga 6 years ago at least 5 days a week before I had my kids. Life got busy and I stopped. I'm now two years after a very traumatic divorce,finally finding time for myself. I joined hot yoga two weeks ago and I can't believe the difference in my mental health. My anxiety has gotten so much better, I'm smiling and singing along to music again. Nothing in my life has changed except for hot yoga. I'm a regular gym goer and the endorphins from a gym workout would only last a few hours. I wake up the next day after yoga still feeling relaxed and ready for the day. I feel hopeful and excited for life again. I'm so grateful to myself that I decided to join again and take this time for me. Just wanted to share!

Looking to help yourself (or your students) slow down and shift perspective? Try this comprehensive list of ways to say rest, melt, observe, allow, surrender... you get the idea. https://t.co/cCYdOXgGAe

How to support #WomensHistoryMonth? We absolutely love this initiative from @nationalwomenshistoryalliance…in 2023, the National Women’s History Alliance will encourage recognition of women, past and present Which women come to mind for you? Share! Graphic @providencepoweryoga https://t.co/bYz66bbJJA

Your upper body gets used frequently in yoga for stability, support, and to act as a strong base. Keep your arms and torso feeling fresh and ready for your next class. https://t.co/unGp7nXrHB

[COMP] Exploring variations in front splits & one-legged king pigeon IV