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ChatGPT made up a yoga pose?

I am using ChatGPT to learn yoga. Has anyone heard of the pose described here: The Otter Pose is a Kundalini Yoga posture that is said to help stimulate creativity, increase intuition, and enhance focus. To do this pose: * Sit on your heels with your knees slightly apart and your hands resting on your thighs. * Slowly lean forward and place your forearms on the ground in front of you, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders. * Spread your fingers wide and press your palms firmly into the ground. * Relax your head and neck, and breathe deeply. * Stay in this pose for several breaths, then release and come back to a seated position.

Coming to the end of 200 hour training.

I’m coming to the final weekend and graduation of 200 hour training. I know that what we’ve learned only scratches the surface of all that there is to learn if this practice. We are always learning and evolving until we are no longer. I’m feeling both worn down, and also at the same time, so grateful and proud. But I do feel mentally and physically worn out. Like I want to just go off the grid for a few days and be alone with my thoughts and mat and a few books to recharge. I feel so much stronger physically during classes, and I have much less anxiety. Two major wins from all of this. Have any of you felt this sort of depletion at the end of training, and if so what did you do about it? I think once we have it graduation ceremony, I will try to meditate more and focus on my own practice at home for awhile to recharge. Curious to see if anyone’s ever felt this way.

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Here's how to settle your nervous system. https://t.co/PLoBwL37QX

Use these exercises to experience a different kind of strength (and ease) in your body. https://t.co/h6asbuZxvw

How do I build strength w/o weight lifting?

I hate weight lifting. It’s the most boring thing for me. How else can I make my muscles strong?

Down dog app and front splits

Just started my stretching journey and just trying to be healthier overall, and I get the Down Dog app for free with my Uni email. In addition to just basic, all-around flexibility, would the app end up being enough to eventually get me into front or middle splits? Not trying to go for a quick sprint to full splits, just wanting to be healthier and have stretches to do for a long time and eventually be able to do splits.

20 Minute Bedtime Yoga | Yin Yoga to Cultivate Inner Calmness and Safety

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Incorporate these poses into your daily routine to strengthen your core muscles and help you maintain a strong and flexible spine. https://t.co/T4ZI4nFteC

[COMP] Some folds at home. I’m very surprised to feel these poses starting to become comfortable, I didn’t think that was possible for me! I guess what I wanna say today is don’t worry if you can’t do something now, just practice with love & patience and see what happens :)

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teacher pay

I'm currently in teacher training and during our last session we discussed the business of yoga and teacher pay. I'm having serious anxiety after that discussion because even doing back of the envelope math, I don't see any way to contribute meaningfully to my household making $25-$50 teaching a class. Particularly given that you basically have to pay to practice at the studio to even get a shot at teaching. Teachers out there -- how are you doing it?

Hot yoga

Recently signed up for an unlimited membership at my local hot yoga class! I’m hoping to go around 4 times a week, including before and right after work, I have some questions for seasoned hot yoga go-ers 1) any tips for a quick turn around from sweaty AF to office? I’ll have about 45 mins to get ready, there are showers and hair dryers there, but I think it will take a while for me to stop sweating from when I’ve been to those classes before! 2) how often do you wash your hair? At the minute I wash my hair around twice a week and it loves it, but I always want to wash my hair when it’s sweaty because it looks mega greasy. Does it work to just rinse my hair? Or blow dry the sweat out? Get a headband? 3) any advice on top things to buy, like a yoga towel for my mat? Anything else? 4) any top tips for someone going from occasional hot yoga to 4 times a week? Thanks all!

Manduka is grateful for the thousands of teachers and studios who make it part of their life's work to create a sanctuary for us to move our bodies, free our minds, and find peace. Even if for a moment, we honor you and say thank you for inspiring the practice. https://t.co/oaLDcia79F