NYC folks! I recently moved to the UWS and was excited to discover pure yoga - the studio looks beautiful and i LOVE the variety of classes they have. I haven’t found anywhere else I can do ashtanga, vinyasa, hot power yoga, etc in one place. I was disappointed today when I reached out about a membership to find out that they are merging with the Equinox next door next month. I’m pretty sure they had a partnership before but it was a completely separate membership. The customer service person I was emailing said their schedule/variety will likely be condensed after the merge. I don’t really want to pay for an Equinox membership as I’ve had one before and didn’t like the yoga classes there. Obviously by merging (I think) they’ll have more yoga class times than a typical Equinox but don’t think it’ll be the same frequency/varier that Pure Yoga currently offers as a standalone yoga studio.

Anyone have any thoughts or info on this??? I also don’t want to commit to the 1 year equinox membership without knowing for sure nothing will change at Pure Yoga. Also I heard Pure Yoga was expensive for a yoga studio but was it cheaper than Equinox all access???

Hi

I'm looking to replace my hot yoga towel after many years of loyal service. I sweat a lot and would prefer one that stays put.

My studio uses Manduka Pro mats.
Any recommendations ?

I saw the Gaiam Stay Put Yoga towel with corners online, but the description seems to indicate it is not wide enough (24') to fit on Manduka Pro mats (26')

I've been reading through posts the last couple hours to see if anyone else touches on this, but nothing has come up.

I have a somewhat addictive personality. I get very enthusiastic about things for a short while and I tend to overindulge in things (be it marijuana, sugar, certain websites lol). I notice the same kind of thing with yoga. I'll do sessions for a few days in a row, start feeling fantastic (especially in reducing those very indulgences), and then my discipline falls through, and I start feeling tense, irritable, depressed, anxious, and lazy after a couple days. I've been practicing on and off for 11 years, since I was introduced to yoga as a college student studying theatre. Its hard to remember that far back to know if that's just how I was before I got into yoga, if I was always feeling that way but not so aware of it...

In that regard, I feel a little angry at yoga itself, like...am I trapped by this practice? And then thoughts from my religious upbringing start pestering me, like I've-sold-my-soul-to-the-devil kind of stuff that I feel is kind of confirmed by the fact that I can't go more than 2 days not practicing and not self-sabotage or overindulge in my desires, or lash out at someone...

Anyone else experience this?

I am portuguese, based in Lisbon. I finished my teacher training months ago and I really wanna make this as a living. I know some people who can do it even tho is not easy. What are your advices, fellow yoga teachers? Cause I’d love to know! It would be so helpful. 🙏

Last night i participated in prayer with my friend. I had never done it before and my only other exposure was seeing her mom pray when we were kids.

what I did not expect was how much it reminded me of yoga. It went from mountain pose to half way lift to child’s pose and repeat.

I was wondering if anyone knew how they may overlap.

There’s a person who also attends classes at my studio. I’ve noticed every time they attend a class (and are next to me, so maybe it happens more) that they get out their phone and text/scroll social media during pigeon pose! Can’t believe some people really have the audacity. If it was one time I’d think maybe it was an emergency, but this happens all the time.

I am currently doing my yoga teacher training and I don’t want to hide the history of yoga but I also I want to make sure my students understand the poses and I under sankrit is complicated, as practitioners it is confusing if I only used Sanskrit in class or a mixed of both? I take the feedback

Hey folks. I’m interested in building up to full Padmasana, but my hamstrings and hips are pretty tight and my knees always have a bit of pain even after sitting in Sukhasana for too long. How can I strengthen the right areas to adequately achieve and hold this meditation position without injury, and what can I do to build up to it?

Title says it, I think. Does anyone make such a shirt? I didn't see this particular question in the FAQ.

Throughout the week I strength train and I run. I noticed my joints especially my knees get very sore. I did my first session of yoga today and my joints feel so much better. I'm making this a regular thing plus reading all the health benefits really sold me.

Hello!

So up to a while ago I practiced yoga every day first thing in the morning. Sadly I got out of my routine because I just didn't have time and also had some health issues that would make exercice almost impossible for me. As for now I would have the time again and I recovered from my health issues. Problem here is, I have adhd and I can't get back into that routine. I hardly do yoga even more than 2 times a week. So now I'd like to ask you all for some advice: Do you have any tips on how to get back and maintain the routine? Its really frustrating because not working out a lot resulted in (obviously) yoga being waaay more exhausting. Do you have any recommendations for well rounded vinyasa yoga classes on youtube? I usually practice online. And since I did the classes of that one online yoga teacher so many times I know every single pose and that somehow makes it harder to get myself to start.

I really miss my daily practices. They made me feel amazing. But with all the guilt of getting out of routine and not being able to get it back, it feels so much more than a burden rather than a thing I do for myself. I know that this way of thinking isn't good but my adhd just can't help it.

Thank you so much!

This post is mostly a rant but yesterday I went to a yoga studio I use to go to a lot in college and I haven’t been back there for 5 years. It is more of a soccer mom type of studio which is completely different than the yoga studio by my house I go to now. The one by my house is very inviting and I know all the yoga teachers by name and we usually chat before and after class so I’m used to that type of vibe but they do not offer hot yoga and so I went to my old studio to get my fix. When I was walking into the studio the women in front of me looked at me and then opened the door and didn’t even hold it open for me and just let it shut in front of my face which was rude and irritating but when I got to the front desk all the teachers were there folding towels and said hi to the lady that shut the door in front of my face but not me. I checked in and started taking off my coat and shoes and the ladies proceeded to say hi to all the ladies coming in for the class. When the class started the music was so loud that I couldn’t hear the instructor and missed a lot of the queues for which pose to start so I had to follow the lady in the front of me and the lady to my right which were also struggling to hear the instructions so I felt I didn’t get the workout I needed. Yoga is supposed to make you more mindful of yourself and others and to practice a judgement free mindset but I feel this place was not that. Have you guys ever been to a yoga studio that makes you feel this way?

What are you all doing to warm up before class? I have such tight hips and I WFH all day 😫

Anyone in a similar position where they injured their SI joint and used yoga to aid in recovery. What helped most? Going on 8 weeks and physio recommended gentle yoga.

FYI - My doctor believes it's related to post-partum as I recently had a baby.

And I'm 15, man.

I talk about my body, I'm stiff in a lot of places, especially legs, joint pains can happeen oftenly, but primarily in knees. I have valgus both on arms and legs + anterior pelvic tilt, full combo. Of course I'm stretching and conditioning my body and joints, and i suppose my problems come from lots of previous sitting.

The main problem I'd like to ask this sub about is how do i make my legs healthier, stretched, and free of knee pain, because i already see progress on my APT. Also, it's one of the most appropriate places for asking about this problem

EDIT: i want to thank all the meaningful replies

I’ve been regularly practicing yoga for 2 years. Although I’m familiar with the 8 limbs and practice meditation and pranayama, I do find myself eager to go deeper into my asana practice by being able to experience fuller expressions of poses. I have felt stagnant for a while, but since I have started adding mat Pilates to my weekly exercise and movement routine, I am shocked at how effortless challenging poses have become. I was able to levitate my bottom hand in half moon (on both sides) for the first time by engaging my core and using some of the subtle body strategies taught in Pilates. I also was able to hold my bird of paradise for longer. Similarly, I find vinyasa less tiring now that I am doing frequent mat Pilates.

Feeling so lucky and happy to have discovered Pilates as a complimentary practice to my asana practice!

Edit: I wish all yoga instructors would practice awareness of their own ego during the teaching. Some can get upset/controlling during class, and it creates tension in the room.

I wish they can stop saying “we’ll have a short water break soon” while I’m about to drink my water, it makes me feel like I’m doing something wrong.

I also don’t like when I’m resting and they say things like “love this high energy, you’re all unified together” because it makes me feel bad that I’m not doing what the rest of them are in that moment.

I wish all could incorporate more spiritual teachings into the practice…. life quotes that resonate.

I wish all could give good detail about each pose.

Have you heard about Andrew Huberman? I heard him speak on yoga nidra and tired it and wow weee what a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Have you tried it and if so what's your thoughts?

Hey yogis ! I’ve been practicing regularly (3-5 times a week) for about 4 years now. More often than not, when I’m doing most heart-opening positions especially those with my arms above my head or behind my back, I start to get dizzy. If it gets too uncomfortable, I stop and go back to hands at hearts center or something of a similar variation. Any tips/advice ?? TYIA

weirdly proud of my sweat every time i lay my mat out for a wipe & dry after class 🤣 anyone else?

I’m a very active and fit person; have been for the majority of my (35F) adult life. Whether it be weighted full body workouts, lifting heavy for legs, cardio, hiit, and unheated yoga. I also maintain a healthy diet and make it a goal to drink lots of water per day.

I recently (two months in) started hot yoga and hot hiit classes at a local studio. Man oh man do they wipe me out! I love it and do well during the classes, but afterward, for the remainder of the day, I am just SO tired. My schedule doesn’t really allow me evening classes, so im left with only morning classes. For the remainder of the day, all I want to do is nap, and rest. But between work and kids, that’s impossible.

Does anyone else feel this way after a hot class? Any tricks to combat the fatigue?

I regain the ability after maybe 10-15 minutes but any length of dirga swasama (3 part breathing) - especially more energetic practices - causes me to loose ability to breathe through my nose.

It doesn’t help that my through also gets really dried out in the process as well so I’m always stopping to swallow/wet me throat.

Is this typical?

I often pain my inner arch doing Wide-legged forward bends and Extended hand-to-toe pose. Tried many tricks and haven't worked very well. Does anyone have the same experience?😂😂😂

Good afternoon everyone, I’m looking for anyone that has some knowledge of Manduka’s current lineup. I have what I believe to be a Manduka Eko that I purchased about twelve years ago. It’s got the recognizable zebra like texture on the top, black in color, 71” in length and 26” in width. I ordered a replacement from my studio and the one that arrived was perfect except it was only 24” in width. I see online that they offer the ‘Pro’ in a 26” width but can’t locate one like mine. Does anyone have historical familiarity with these mats? I don’t like the texture of the Pro but 24” in width feels really cramped. Any insight is appreciated.

Hi,

Got my lululemon textured yoga mat about 3 years ago and the mat has lost its grip in about a year. However the reversed side of the mat was SO grippy.
Is there other brand making yoga mat in the same or similar material? lulu website states it’s natural rubber.
thanks

Hi! I've always been on the bigger side, but I've also always been flexible. A few years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I have spent most of my life since then trying to find the right treatment, and also adjusting my life to be as pain free as possible. Unfortunately with that has come removing all things that challenge my range of motion, and now I'm just a sit/stand/walk person.

I need to get my flexibility back... I'm too young to no longer be able to get down on the floor!

Where do I start?? I haven't done yoga in years. I feel like yoga is a good place to tackle this but I didn't even know where to begin.

Hii!

Do you guys think weight lifting would help me build the strength for arm balances and other arm focussed asanas? It’s something I am not able to fully achieve at the moment and is a strength issue! So should I try arm focussed weight lifting exercises? Or simply stick to yoga and build strength through regular practice? Bit confused, advice appreciated :)

Hi all, I'm recently suspected (not yet diagnosed) ASD. Ever since I was very young I've had discomfort with certain textures. One thing I especially struggle with is the sensation of slipping on or over smooth surfaces - even typing this is making my feet and fingertips burn! This goes for very smooth surfaces like socks on wood, but also the soft surface of a yoga mat on my bare feet. I'd love to do yoga but I can't quite stomach putting my bare feet and hands on a soft-surface mat, especially if I'm afraid of slipping.

I wondered if there is a different texture of yoga mat I could use? I always wear shoes at home, could I could wear trainers or some other footwear to do yoga? I'd still need to put something on my hands as well. Maybe fingerless gloves? I'd really appreciate any advice you could give.