Yoga Contents Archive

What are some sutras you like getting back to and why?

For me it's 1.33: by cultivating an attitude of friendship towards those who are happy, compassion to those who are in distress, joy towards those who are virtuous, and equanimity towards those who are nonvirtuous, lucidity arises in the mind. It's basically a reminder to not treat people badly and to foster positive relationships, even if they are behaving in ways you disapprove of. Another one, funnily enough, is 2.33: upon being harassed by negative thoughts, one should cultivate counteracting thoughts. Very simply and straightforward: if you have negative thoughts, then don't dwell on them, stupid! Something that is easily forgotten.

Staff pose: should your hip flexors be flexed or relaxed?

Yoga can help alleviate pain in the hands, such as Repetitive Stress Syndrome. https://t.co/rvic1TAHSb

Bag recommendations

Hello! I’ve been doing yoga consistently for a few months now but I recently started the “Yoga with Tim” challenge to improve my basic postures. He always uses blocks so I decided to get some as well. Problem is… I carry my mat with a strap (not a bag) and I didn’t realize how big the blocks were until they arrived today (9”x6”x4”) and I got 2 of them since it is how many he uses for some of the postures. I do weight training right after so I also need to carry my belt, wrist straps and other things to the gym, I have a 20L Herschel backpack and had quite a bit of space but the blocks do not fit. Any recommendations for bags that would at least fit the mat AND 2 blocks? Preferably nothing too expensive. Thank you in advanced!

For someone who has terrible posture…just sitting up straight will cure the problem or does it go deeper than that?

Has anyone tried the TVLA Align Mat?

I'm wondering if anyone has tried the TVLA align mat? It seems like a cheaper version of the Liforme mat, but I can't find many reviews. I do a hot practice and sweat a ton, so I'm looking for a grippy mat.

I did it!!! After two years hiatus I finally got myself a membership and scheduled a flow this afternoon. My mental health took a dive during covid and I lost my practice, so this means a lot to me. Hope everyone is fairing well today!!!

I’m a 22f who started doing yoga stretches for tight muscles but ended up with really bad knee and hip pain.

Is it normal for it to get worse before it gets better? I know I’m very tight in a lot of areas in my body but this joint pain is scaring me because I think I might’ve overstretched my hamstrings and knees which is giving me a really hard time walking as well. My knee gives up on me when I’m walking sometimes. Has this happened to anyone else and did continuous stretching end up helping? The reason why I blame my (probably imbalanced) stretching is because it is the only new thing I’ve been doing besides my neck physical therapy.

Shoelace pose

Tips on how to make this pose accessible? It comes Up in a lot of hip/lower body flows. I have pretty good hip flexibility, I can almost do the splits but shoelace is not something my hips like. Can I use blocks or a strap to make it more accessible? Any good youtube videos that break this pose down? It’s my goal to get into this pose with my hips on the floor! (My other goal is bow pose). Please help 😭

How hard is it to get teaching credits?

I have a full time office job but luckily I usually get off around 5:30 on the dot. Would it be incredibly hard to juggle ft work and obtaining a credential to teach yoga? Also how much does it generally cost?

Need some help with bakasana 💫

So I've practiced yoga for two years and I'm still not able to do that pose. I've achieved to do many other difficult poses like handstands and perhaps even more difficult ones, but everytime I try bakasana it's as if I couldn't find balance and raise my hips the way I should. Do you have some tips or maybe a tutorial that could help? 🙏

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Injured my arm but would still like to stretch and do yoga!!

Hi all! The title says it all. I potentially tore a ligament in my arm/elbow (MRI to be done next week). I have a regular evening flow but it seems like every pose and transition I can think of would irritate my arm. Does anyone have any suggestions for easy yoga where I would not be weight bearing on my arm, or straightening my elbow? Thank you in advance!!

Tips and advice for my first beach yoga class? 🏝

I've only been practicing yoga for a few months and it's all been at home. I don't remember the last time I actually went to the beach either and all I can imagine is sand in every nook and cranny while doing yoga 😂. Im really looking forward to this because I've fallen hard for yoga and I also want to make some friends. Do I bring my yoga mat or a towel or both? Is it difficult to balance on the sand? Any tips or advice is appreciated. Thank you. 🫶