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Any future plans for those in the Midwest? Everyone wants to be accommodated in their time zone, and you can’t please everyone.

There are currently no group classes for prime time evening in EST. Between 5 & 6:30 are ideal to do yoga sessions prior to dinner time. All the classes in EST are either before 5 or 7 and after, which does not jive well with eating an early dinner habit. Any future plans for those of us in the east coast?

I have thinking of getting back to running again… what are some pre-running and post-running stretches that I should be incorporating annelise piers

Please come and talk to us if there are any questions - or leave comments here.

We started group classes at the start of COVID and it’s time to rethink. From the beginning we used our freelance teachers to provide group classes. This of course worked great initially as several amazing and charismatic teachers built amazing communities. But our reliance on free agent teachers to provide group classes has had its challenges:

o Hard to have 24X7 coverage for group classes: Our free agent teachers are focussed on managing this schedule – and rightfully so – but this leaves us with big holes in our group class schedule during night hours india times.

o Hard to have consistent sessions that repeat: Group classes lead by amazing teachers are built around the teacher’s personality and it’s hard to have consistent, predictable and repeated classes with several teachers working together.

o Bad habits have taken hold: Because the classes have been running for a long time or because of boredom or because our teachers are doing too much, we have seen bad habits creep into the group schedule. These habits like teachers looking at their phones in the middle of the session, turning off cameras, doing chores while in the class, spotlighting students etc. are having a negative impact on our retention and client happiness. You can hear the client’s feedback directly here - https://myyogateacher.com/group-classes/group-class-feedback-and-plans.

To address these issues, we are planning to hire and train a small group of teachers. These teachers will provide consistent, around the clock sessions. These sessions will be complemented by amazing communities/classes led by our amazing teachers that already exist - with more added when opportunities present themselves. Just to restate, we will continue to nurture and support great classes that work while augmenting them with standard basic classes that fill out the schedule.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of brand-new batches for Yoga for Strength and Mobility, designed to help you build a stronger body and move with greater ease. Whether you’re looking to enhance your physical practice or simply improve daily movement, these sessions are for you!

Classes are starting soon on July 9th & 10th, with our incredible instructors. Find your local schedule below, with all days and times adjusted for your timezone:

For Our UK Community (BST – British Summer Time)
With AVNI GUPTA

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 6:00 AM BST (First class: July 9th)

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 8:00 PM BST (First class: July 8th)

With RADHIKA DIGGA

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 AM BST (First class: July 10th)

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30 AM BST (First class: July 10th)

With REVATHY SURESH

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 7:00 AM BST (First class: July 10th)

For Our Australian Community (AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time)
With AVNI GUPTA

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 3:00 PM AEST (First class: July 9th)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 5:00 AM AEST (First class: July 9th)

With RADHIKA DIGGA

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:00 PM AEST (First class: July 10th)

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 PM AEST (First class: July 10th)

With REVATHY SURESH

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 4:00 PM AEST (First class: July 10th)

For Our USA Community (PST – Pacific Standard Time)
With AVNI GUPTA

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10:00 PM PST (First class: July 8th)

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 12:00 PM PST (First class: July 8th)

With RADHIKA DIGGA

Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:00 PM PST (First class: July 9th)

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:30 AM PST (First class: July 10th)

With REVATHY SURESH

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 11:00 PM PST (First class: July 9th)

Ready to join? Head over to here to book these sessions: https://myyogateacher.com/group-classes?teacher=avni-2

I know I’m primarily seen as the yin teacher and that is my niche, but being the nerd I am, I can’t help potter around in the area of therabands and light weights, and exploring how our muscles work together.

Here’s what the team and I contributed to fit and well: https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/i-asked-a-yoga-teacher-for-her-top-three-beginner-friendly-poses-to-strengthen-the-core-heres-what-she-recommends

#strengthtraining #core #beginnersyoga

I love these questions, Ani.

Again I’d look at both yin and yang to give runners both, the bounce in their step and recovery. So while the yang practice will focus on stability and strengthening the core and other muscles, in yin, I’d focus on nourishing and strengthening the feet, ankles, knees, quads and hips, primarily.

Yin also nudges the nervous system into stress and digest, so needed after the rush of the sport.

There are a few nifty hacks too like Peppermint essential oil to boost energy and performance, open the lungs to improve capacity AND the acu point ST36 to give you that extra push (especially on those long marathons)

Anirudh BMI is one of the indicators of health, but it doesn’t give you the whole picture, like your metabolic health, fat and muscle mass.

Two things to reduce your calories would be:

1. Increase the servings of vegetables. They are rich in fibre, lower in calories and great for fat loss.
2. Check the quantity of oil used in a month. Cutting back on that makes a big difference.

annelise piers What do runners need to focus on or practice in their yoga sessions to help them get better at running?

Just wanted to share our newest reels that we’ve been posting on the MyYogaTeacher Instagram channel. We’re always aiming to inspire and connect with our audience through engaging content.

If you enjoy these reels, we’d be so grateful for your support with a like and a share with your family and friends. Every bit of engagement helps us reach more people!

Are you following us already? Fantastic! If not, we’d love for you to join our community on Instagram

Watch this if you find it difficult to touch your toes - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLcx9ovv4rR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=ZzFoenVzc2t2aDA0

Watch this if your shoulders are stiff - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLgXbHyyj1C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXRuYzQxMDRob3pmcg==

How strong are your lungs? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLiZpkmTqxA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=YzBrdmp6OXdraXN0

annelise piers I like the idea of balancing yin and yang…

Hello Everyone!

We are doing an IG Live on July 6th, Sunday at 7:30 am, PST on “Yoga for Tight Hamstrings”. This will be a 20 minute practice session with Yoga Therapist Niyata Sahu

You can join us on the MyYogaTeacher IG channel here: https://www.instagram.com/myyogateacher/

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Gail and Zora Meenu is still active on the platform… She will be back posy July 15th…

Sadly, I think we lost Meenu. ???

Hey Everyone,

We have an incredible story to share today from our community! Meet Karen Vernal, a vibrant 75-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Like many of us, Karen understood the importance of staying strong, balanced, and flexible as she aged, but she needed the right path to get there.

“While generally healthy, I recognized the need for strength, balance and flexibility as I age,” Karen shared.

Karen stumbled upon MyYogaTeacher online while looking for a local class. What sealed the deal for her? The chance to try three free sessions to ensure it was the perfect fit. That’s where she met her amazing teacher, Priya Choudhary.

Karen has been practicing with Priya for about a year now, and the transformation has been truly remarkable. Priya customizes every session, always listening to Karen’s needs and gently increasing the intensity as Karen gets stronger. “Priya has been incredibly sensitive to my ability (or not!) As we have worked together, the sessions have increased in intensity, always subject to my ability. Priya has been incredibly encouraging, as well as offering specific feedback and recommendations,” Karen recounts.

Karen’s Incredible Changes:
The changes might seem small to others, but for Karen, they’re monumental.

Flexibility Boom: “When we began, I could not touch my toes, sit cross-legged comfortably, get down to the floor, reach behind the seat in the car…I now can!”
Balance Mastered: “My balance has improved. I can stand on one foot for a few minutes.”
Real-World Strength: Her biggest “aha!” moment came during a 3-week trip to Europe with her husband. “I was able to manage my luggage on and off trains, buses, and cobblestone roads! We walked 6-7 miles/day (not at all what I am used to!). Anytime I was able to do something that was previously challenging, Tom would say: YOGA!”
Karen’s journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to invest in yourself. “There is nothing more important than our health. Being fit, staying fit can make the difference. Working with Priya has been one of the best decisions I have made this year! Thank you, Priya, from the bottom of my heart!”

Inspired by Karen’s story? What’s one small change you’ve made that has had a big impact on your health? Share in the comments below!

I found this article really useful… if weight loss is one of your goals… then this can help:

Just wanted to share our newest reels that we’ve been posting on the MyYogaTeacher Instagram channel. We’re always aiming to inspire and connect with our audience through engaging content.

If you enjoy these reels, we’d be so grateful for your support with a like and a share with your family and friends. Every bit of engagement helps us reach more people!

Are you following us already? Fantastic! If not, we’d love for you to join our community on Instagram

How to get Triangle pose right? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK3Kr0mp_vP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTk5enN3aWRra3Ux

How to get Tree pose right? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK989k8xXDi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXRlY2I1OTdieHJxcQ==

Frog pose: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLBachDhC0y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXcwZ3YwN2V0ejloYg==

If you fee stiff, watch this: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLN7STazNJi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=eWY3N2NtMXBhcjV3

Good question Ani. Yin can be a beautiful practice in cases such as this and one needs to be mindful of what is causing the pain.

I wouldn’t apply yin ‘stress’ to parts of the body that are inflamed, but would work others.
I’d focus on soothing the nervous system which also helps reduce inflammation.
In my back health sessions, I work on the feet, all the fascia of the legs, the side and upper body as well as move the spine in different directions.

So, depending on what’s ailing someone, the approach would vary. Some people need more hatha to strengthen muscles while others might need more release via yin. Always good to balance the Yin and Yang

Meenu Preethi Balaji I currently weigh 10 kilos more than what the BMI tells me I should… Is BMI a good indicator for this or should I use a different method to figure this out? Also, what are 2 quick things I can incorporate into my diet beginning today to consume lesser calories?