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Prakash made sure we got this link - Jan for sure

Thanks, Vivek… for letting us know

Hi Anirudh I can join in Feb

Anirudh Thanks, Anirudh ji, I cannot attend any Sundays’ whatever is the month. Jan one is also on Sunday.

Seema bhardwaj Thank you for responding…

Vivek Pleasw choose “Jan” in the poll

Hi everyone,
Tonight we’re gathering for a very gentle Thanksgiving evening practice, something spacious, calming, and collective. Yin Yoga at 930pm EST/630pm PST

Some research suggests that when groups meditate together, collective stress decreases and communities experience more coherence, calm, and connection. Whether or not every statistic is perfect, the idea itself is powerful: inner peace radiates outward. When we settle our own nervous systems, it affects the field we share with others.

So our theme tonight is: Holding the world gently.
The practice will be slow, soft, and grounding: easy shapes, Samputa and Hridaya mudras, and a quiet metta-style meditation for peace.

And if you’re not able to join us LIVE, please
light a candle at 930PM EST, pause for a moment, and offer a simple wish:
May I be at ease.
May we be at ease.

Would love to have you with us, in whatever way is possible for you tonight.

Hi, thank you for this wonderful opportunity to meet fellow Yogi’s in the Bay Area, I know for a fact, I can’t make the December date, but when do you need to know about the January date (it’s my grandson’s birthday that weekend, and I’m not sure which day he’s having his party )

Lan Yes Lan it is in Bay Area on a Sunday.Thanks for responding.

Hi Poornima, thanks for reaching out to me. If the event will be in the Bay Area and on weekends, then I can gladly attend.

Dec 14 works for me. Hope to meet the MYT community members then.

Interesting. Sounds good.

I can do only Dec 13 otherwise probably in Jan or Feb

Hey Niharica
Welcome to the yoga journey — so happy you’re here!

For beginners, 3–4 times a week is a great place to start.
This gives your body time to build strength, flexibility, and stamina without feeling overwhelmed. Even 20–30 minutes daily can bring amazing results if done consistently.

For weight loss and overall progress, a balanced routine helps: Warm-up & mobility , Strength-building poses (like chair pose, plank variations, warrior flow) , Heart-rate elevating movements (sun salutations or gentle cardio flow) Cool down & stretching, Breathwork + relaxation

The most important thing is consistency over intensity.
Stay patient and kind to your body real progress comes gradually, inside and out.

If you want help creating a beginner-friendly routine based on your goals, I’d love to guide you!

Warmly,
Komal Dudhavat

Hey everyone!

I’m a complete beginner, and I’ve started yoga mainly to lose weight.

The part I’m unsure about is how often I should actually be practicing. How many times a week should a beginner do yoga to see real progress?

Also, what kind of routine works best when you’re just starting out?

Hello Everyone

Introducing Vedeika
She is a Yoga Therapist and Mental Wellness Researcher, dedicated to helping people heal through breathwork, movement, and mindfulness. She has completed 500 hours Teacher training with over two years of teaching experience and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Yoga to further deepen her expertise in holistic healing.

Her approach is therapeutic and mindful, emphasizing posture, alignment, and safe movement patterns. She helps in managing chronic pain, lifestyle disorders, stress, and anxiety, while guiding them toward mental clarity, inner calm, and self-connection. Her intention is to help individuals lead healthier, more peaceful lives—one breath and one mindful moment at a time.

Jitendra, Poornima and team - Wish I could be there. I am free only on the Jan 17th and 18th. Busy with the production here in the Bay Area until End of March

why are you doing intermittent fasting? Is this suiting your body?

This one simple breathing technique can calm your stress in just 3 minutes.

We spend so much energy on eating right, exercising, and taking supplements. But if you’re chronically stressed or sleep-deprived, your body stays stuck in damage mode.
No superfood or tablet can undo the impact that long-term stress has on your hormones, inflammation, or immune system.

That’s where the 4–8–8 breathing technique becomes a game-changer.

How to do it:

Inhale gently through your nose for 4 seconds

Hold your breath for 8 seconds

Exhale slowly with a soft “whoosh” for 8 seconds

Just 3–5 minutes of this can lower cortisol levels by 25–35%, as shown in research.
Your external problems may not disappear—but your internal state shifts instantly.

From that calmer place:

your body begins to heal better

your mind becomes clearer

your nervous system moves toward balance again

You can practice it anywhere—
in bed, between meetings, after a difficult conversation, on a flight, or whenever you feel stress rising.

Simple. Free. Proven. Powerful.
Give your nervous system the reset it deserves.
Your yogateacher Trupti Parikh link text

for me also far dear.