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it took me a year to learn a headstand, feeling proud of myself

Best yoga in Boston?

Visiting Boston this week and looking for everyone’s favorite studio. Hot yoga is a big bonus if there is something good, but can do standard as well.

How to deal with blood rushing to your head?

I’ve been doing yoga for a couple of months now, but it’s been getting worse on my neck and head. When I do positions where my head is down (like downwards dog or child’s pose) the blood rushes to my head and it makes me very uncomfortable and unable to hold the pose for long. I also have occasional neck pain and these poses become even more difficult to do. Is there a way to shift my weight or adjust poses to where my head isn’t positioned downwards? Or is this just something to get used to? Btw I don’t have a teacher, I do it by myself

My journey of yoga

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Is glo.com down?

I’m trying to get a class in but I can’t access glo.com. Seems server is down. Anyone else seeing the same thing?

This yoga pose will unlock your backbends

Started doing deep hip stretches and got my period??

Hi everyone! I’m in my late 20s and a yoga teacher. I haven’t had my period in years due to my IUD & incredibly painful periods as a teen. However, this weekend I was doing some deep hip stretches on my super tight hips and noticed I started to spot/get my period! This isn’t the first time this has happened either. I also started to spot after a series of chiro adjustments. Is there an anatomical or spiritual reason for this? I’m definitely someone who stores anxiety and trauma in their hips. Thank you!

Hot Yoga and a curly perm

I have always wanted a curly perm ( I have straight hair) and I’m finally able to do it. Has anyone gotten a perm in still done hot yoga? Will this interfere with my practice?

Is going to class the only way I can progress?

Hi yogis! ​ So basically, I've been thinking a lot about my yoga journey and my self improvement journey in general. Unfortunately, I've had to give up my yoga classes in exchange for paying for therapy (which to be fair - I very much need). I am in a position where I can't afford both right now, and I have to be smart about my finances, so I have chosen therapy. ​ My worry is that now I won't continue to improve. I know the aesthetics isn't what yoga is about, but I have often looked at the more difficult intricate poses and dreamt of the day I can do them (sometimes on low motivation days this is my biggest motivator). ​ I don't know how I will start to be able to challenge myself and work into poses I've never done before without the prompting from a teacher. I will be doing my practice from home from now on. ​ Does any one have any tips on how I can continue to grow my practice from home? ​ Thank you :}

How good at yoga do you need to be to become 200RYT?

I want to teach yoga and also get better at yoga for myself, but I’m not especially good or anything, is it possible to go through the work and get certified while being average at yoga?

Favorite and least favorite poses?

Was talking about this with a friend and instructor the other day - what poses do you feel are the best and worst? Crow pose makes me irrationally angry, I just can't get the balance right. But on the other hand, I could *live* in sleeping half pigeon until the day I die.

How often do you get a new hot yoga towel?

I do hot yoga 2-5x a week, and wash my towel usually once or twice a week (hang dry in between washes). However, after about three months of use, my towel just will not get rid of its perpetual stink of my own BO 😂, and I think it’s time to replace. That being said, give me all things towels: recommended brands? How many should I keep in my towel arsenal? How often do you wash? How to preserve a fresh (ish) smell? Thanks in advance!

Yoga & Vertigo

Any one of you yogis got vertigo? How do you combat it? I was told not to drop my head below my waist (so no down dog) and I have to keep my head elevated when on my back. Any advice on how to navigate around it would be great.

Indian Navy Officers and sailors of the Ship practicing Yoga aboard INS ...

Is this a recognizable hand mudra for anyone? Would love any info. Thumb and middle finger touching, pointer and ring finger touching, pinky extended.