@aarti-73 @aditi-112 @akash-67 @ambujam-1 @amit-92 @anil-1 @anitha-173 @barkha-19 @binu-13 @charine-1 @chene-1 @chenthil-1 @deepa-256 @deepa-323 @dhanashree-7 @dharminder-3 @dhivya-19 @disha-60 @divya-1 @dolly-46 @dovinandref3-1 @grace-137 @tch @tch-garima-3 @tch-gaurav-3 @tch-gomati-1 @haritha-77 @hector-12 @hema-221 @hinase-1 @inju-1 @isheta-1 @jackie-18 @jamie-138 @jennifer-708 @jenny-178 @myt-wnq-pgwe9 @tch-ippili-1 @kajal-62 @kanika-2 @kathleen-1 @kavitha-151 @ketan-13 @kethees-2 @kp-9 @lalabee-1 @lisa-1115 @luann-5 @m.aditya-501-1 @madhu-183 @manjula-86 @mara-40 @meena-159 @minal-51 @navdeep-12 @neha-577 @niraj-10 @nital-7 @nka-1 @noe-5 @np-2 @tch-nandeep-1 @tch-nawaz-1 @tch-niyata-1 @padma-119 @papiya-4 @pinane-1 @rekha-210 @tch-riddhi-1 @tch-rohan-1 @sahitya-14 @saketh-2 @sanchita-13 @santhosh-25 @sanjay-102 @santosh-78 @sara-363 @sarita-53 @tavaria-1 @tch-umesh-2 @yashaswini-4 @yuseli-1 @ziaudeen-1 @vivek-14 One myth that is often here is " Yoga is just stretching" Reality: While stretching is a component, yoga also incorporates strength training, balance work, mindfulness, and breathwork (pranayama). It’s a holistic practice. What are some myths you have heard?

@aarti-73 @aditi-112 @akash-67 @ambujam-1 @amit-92 @anil-1 @anitha-173 @barkha-19 @binu-13 @charine-1 @chene-1 @chenthil-1 @deepa-256 @deepa-323 @dhanashree-7 @dharminder-3 @dhivya-19 @disha-60 @divya-1 @dolly-46 @dovinandref3-1 @grace-137 @tch @tch-garima-3 @tch-gaurav-3 @tch-gomati-1 @haritha-77 @hector-12 @hema-221 @hinase-1 @inju-1 @isheta-1 @jackie-18 @jamie-138 @jennifer-708 @jenny-178 @myt-wnq-pgwe9 @tch-ippili-1 @kajal-62 @kanika-2 @kathleen-1 @kavitha-151 @ketan-13 @kethees-2 @kp-9 @lalabee-1 @lisa-1115 @luann-5 @m.aditya-501-1 @madhu-183 @manjula-86 @mara-40 @meena-159 @minal-51 @navdeep-12 @neha-577 @niraj-10 @nital-7 @nka-1 @noe-5 @np-2 @tch-nandeep-1 @tch-nawaz-1 @tch-niyata-1 @padma-119 @papiya-4 @pinane-1 @rekha-210 @tch-riddhi-1 @tch-rohan-1 @sahitya-14 @saketh-2 @sanchita-13 @santhosh-25 @sanjay-102 @santosh-78 @sara-363 @sarita-53 @tavaria-1 @tch-umesh-2 @yashaswini-4 @yuseli-1 @ziaudeen-1 What style of yoga do you enjoy most? Vinyasa Hatha Yin Restorative Other (please specify)

Welcome to our community! @tch-siddhi-2 @neha-577 @sanjay-102 @minal-51 @tch-garima-3 @ziaudeen-1 @tch-shreyansh-1 @santhosh-25 @pinane-1 @rhythm-6 @santosh-78 @ambujam-1 @mara-40 @amit-92 @mahalakshmi @hema @tch @renuka-99 @sara-363 @isheta-1 @anitha-173 @is @yashaswini-4 @arun-149 @tch-dr-2 @vivek-14 @tch-aditi-3 @kp-9 @barkha-19 @sushma-171 @susantally-1 @sukhjit-4 @sribala-2 @sanchita-13 @niraj-10 @inju-1 @madhu-183 @navdeep-12 @srikala-5 @charine-1 @ketan-13 @kajal-62 @tch-riddhi-1 We’re so excited to have you here. To kick things off, let’s get to know each other. Please share: Your name and where you’re from. What style of yoga you enjoy most? What brought you to this community? What are you hoping to get out of this community? Let’s build our yoga family!

Hi @kathleen-1 Welcome to the community! I’m Ani Harish, community manager with MyYogaTeacher Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. I understand how frustrating and concerning persistent neck and shoulder pain can be, especially after a pinched nerve and potential shoulder injury. It’s definitely wise to be cautious with neck stretches, and I appreciate you sharing your concerns about chronic pain. It sounds like you’re already aware of the benefits of stretching, which is a great start. However, given the persistence of your pain, especially the shoulder discomfort, it’s essential to approach this with a tailored and gentle approach. Here are a few things to consider: Professional Assessment: Since you’ve been experiencing this for a while, consulting a physical therapist or osteopath would be very beneficial. They can accurately assess your condition and provide personalized guidance. Gentle Movement: While stretching is helpful, focusing on gentle movement and range-of-motion exercises can also be very effective. Mindfulness and Breathing: Incorporating mindfulness and deep breathing techniques can help manage pain and reduce stress, which can often exacerbate discomfort.

@jenny-178 @jackie-18 @aarti-73 @aditi-112 @anush-4 @ayaan-4 @binu-13 @chene-1 @chenthil-1 @deepa-256 @dhanashree-7 @dharminder-3 @dhivya-19 @dovinandref3-1 @tch-gomati-1 @grace-137 @haritha-77 @hector-12 @hinase-1 @tch-ippili-1 @ketan-13 @tch-nawaz-1 @padma-119 @tch-rohan-1 @sheetal-1 What is your biggest challenge when it comes to eating healthy?