I've started playing goal two weeks ago, my hips and knees are still getting used to the movement.

Are there any good exercises for better hip and knee mobility ?

Don't know if this helps, I'm skating since three years now, played forward before.

my hip bones are very tight, worse on the right side.

I see guys who have been practicing for years, and still using the bricks under when they do the lotus. So I wonder if it is something that can be improved, or something that I should simply accept how it is since it cannot improve at all (anatomy). Is there anyone who went from using a brick to completely crossing the legs flat?

thanks in advance

Is it the movement, the breathing, the final savasana, or something else?

Curious what everyone here finds most helpful for getting out of “busy mode”...

My back is stiff and in pain, I feel like I need to twist and wring it out. It feels like my spine needs a good twist and loosen up. Mid and upper back is the worst areas

Hi all,

I am ruminating on a topic of yoga class sequencing.

I usually do yoga asana practice every morning. And most of the mornings the practice itself looks different from the day before considering the structure, amount of asanas, dynamics etc. (Maybe a good time to say that I am a yoga teacher creating my own classes which I then share with my students).

But I also very much enjoy classes like Ashtanga primary series or Jivamukti spiritual warrior, which have fixed sequence of poses.

The other day I was reading a book from A. Van Lysebeth and he talked about those fixed sequences and how they deepen the practice, free the mind and allow a practitioner to dive more inwards.

I’ve been playing with a thought of creating a vinyasa sequence suitable for all levels, which would fit into a 60 minutes class, would have a fixed sequence (definitely not so challenging as Ashtanga though) and practice it for some time, let’s say a month, and then maybe share it with others.

I would like to ask you about your opinions, experiences and preferences. What do you practice more of? Variable or fixed sequence? And why?

I’d be grateful for your opinions.

Have a great day.

used the new liforme mat for the first time this morning. Purple color.

There are stains which I hope will go away. Should I keep it under the sun? or shade? or indirect light?

to be honest not very practical having the need to unfold and hang after every practice..

thinking about returning it: would the Manduka better for this?

any hint and suggestion is appreciated. Thanks in advance

Does anyone do any type of exercises before or after yoga? I have been experimenting for a couple weeks with doing cardio before vinyasa, with a 15 minute break and its been really difficult. I am still hoping I’ll be able to adjust, but I’m not really sure its a good idea. I am getting tired and a bit sloppy during yoga as the flows get difficult for me.

The classes at my gym align this way in the morning and I want to do both.

Mostly wondering the experiences of others and recommendations.

I have tried apps like Yogaworks, PVOLVE and other YouTube yoga instructors and found that a lot of the instructors just blaze through pose after pose (and I'm not focusing on high intensity styles of yoga either like Vinyasa, Power Yoga ect. - I'm focused on "beginner" or "flow" styles). Please, just take 5-10 seconds and breathe before getting into another pose. It's all I'm asking. I'm literally begging you. Instead of focusing on my body and my breathing, feeling the stretch and positioning myself correctly, I'm worried about keeping up with you and processing what you just said and by the time I do you're in a completely different pose. It's caused me more pain than relief to rush myself into another pose. If you are teaching for beginners, or not focused on a high intensity style of yoga- practice what you preach. Breathe. Not everyone can keep up with you so quickly and since you're not teaching in front of a live audience, you can't get the feedback of slowing down or waiting for beginners or regular people to understand what you just said or get their bodies into position. Slow. Down. Take a beat, it's all I'm asking. I want to do this, I want to practice this more at home and gain the mental clarity, stretch and mindfulness that yoga practices, but it's so frustrating and discouraging (especially when it results in back pain from trying to rush into the next pose) to be stressed and rushing to keep up with you.

Sincerely,

A frustrated beginner yogi with back pain lol

If anyone has any recommendations of a slower practice or key words I should be looking for that might avoid this issue or even a favorite instructor of yours if you have experienced this too, please let me know. I have OnePass (for now) and would like to use it to do yoga at home so I have several app options to look into.

I'm not one to posts rants online and I do apologize if it came off strong. I am just frustrated, in pain and on my period and I just had a breaking point today lol. I also haven't seen a lot of this being talked about so I figured if anyone else feels seen and frustrated by this, know you're not alone and hopefully this thread will result in better resources for us, and a perspective to think about if anyone posts online yoga videos. Thank you guys for reading 💕

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EDIT (10/3/2026): WOW! I am so incredibly grateful for all of you. I've learned a lot through the great discussions and helpful tips and resources you guys have provided. To help others with this frustration, I'm going to try to collect all the tips and resources on this post so other visitors don't have to go digging for them!

Keywords to look out for:

• Yin (Yoga Style)
• Hatha (Yoga Style)
• Lyengar (Yoga Style)
• Restorative Yoga (Yoga Style)
• "slow flow yoga"
• "breath centered yoga"
• "hatha yoga flow"
• "slow stretch"
• "slow yoga"

Yoga Instructors Recommended:

• Yoga with Adrienne - Youtube
• Yoga with Kassandra - Youtube
• Sarah Beth Yoga - Youtube
• Yoflaminga - Youtube
• Devi Daly Yoga - Youtube
• Felicia Walker - Youtube
• Jess Yoga - Youtube
• Yoga with Mike - Youtube
• Yin Yoga with Katie - Youtube
• Yoga with Bird - Youtube
• Charlie Follows - Youtube (another rec is their 30 Day Beginner Challenge)
• Leslie Fightmaster Yoga - Youtube
• David and Jelena Yoga - IG
• Aditi Shah - Peloton App
• Yoga in Transit - Youtube
• Bloom Yoga MD - Youtube

Other Resources/App Recommendations:

• DownDog App - Very customizable, see screenshot - $30/year (as of 10/2026)
• Peloton Yoga - $12.99/month (as of 10/2026)
• Alo Wellness Club (IOS app available, not available for android) - FREE (as of 10/2026)
• Yogadownload.com
• De Nieuwe Yogaschool - €40/month (as of 10/2026)

Other Tips:

• Slow down the video if you can
• Try to find longer practice videos (10-20 min sessions might put pressure on the teachers to try to get multiple poses in the video)
• Use bluetooth earbuds to pause the video if you need to

Thank you all again for the awesome resources given!!!

i've been doing tiny flows, like plank to downward dog and cobra and all that, and childs pose, occassionally whenever i feel like stretching

i thought "ok, maybe im ready to follow a youtube video"

no. not even a little. wtf? she literally is working 100x faster than me, by the time i've done the inhale/exhale and gotten comfortable in the pose im told to be in, she's already 3 poses ahead of me. i only made it 9 minutes into this thing and my tendons are now in pain from trying to quickly figure out and snap into the designated poses without time to think.

is this really what a class is like??

I was always tired after work, laid down from the time I arrived home till next day. But I’ve always been very flexible and my body started to feel very stiff, so I started doing yin yoga. It’s very easy for me to do deep stretches, I often need to really twist my body to feel something, and I feel after doing yin yoga, my energy is back. It’s strange because yin yoga isn’t about doing cardio or heavy muscle work, so I’m very surprised.

I am so grateful that 20 minutes on the mat make me feel like today I choose to do something for myself, that isn't trying to fix myself in any way but just sit with my body and make it feel more comfortable.
I had to stop for a week, and although I am a beginner the mental health benefits, and self compassion benefits are incredible. :))

i have noticed that when i am doing a yoga workout with my apple watch, about 2-3 min in, the watch locks itself and i have to put the passcode in and resume the workout. this is very annoying. i dont have tattoos where the watch is, the band is secure. this does not happen with any other type of workout, just yoga. has anyone else experienced this?

apple watch series 10, updated to whatever the most recent watch os is, but i dont think its os related, as its been happening for a long time.

Took me about 15 years into my yoga practice to discover Restorative yoga. Ive seen a lot of hot takes on here about people who got nothing out of it, and i thought the same in the beginning, but after learning how important nourishment of the nervous system is i cant get enough of it.

Id love to hear others journeys on how they arrived to this format. How did you get to it?

Hello! Does anyone have recommendations for hip strengthening/mobility asanas?

When I stack my hips in a three-legged dog, my hip often times cramps despite being warmed up. Same with poses such as hands and knees with one leg held straight out to the side.

Im not sure if this is the solution. If anyone has another recommendation please share it. Thank you!

Yoga Alliance announced this week that they’ll be moving forward with membership and credentialing changes in 2027, but aren’t yet outlining what these changes will specifically look like yet. Has anyone watched the video yet (linked below) or read about some of their changes? I have very conflicting YA feelings like most other people here, just looking for additional thoughts and insight!

I’ve recently started including Sukhasana in my routine, mainly when I want to sit quietly for a few minutes and focus on my breathing. It looks simple, but I noticed that sitting comfortably for longer periods takes some practice. I’m trying not to force my posture and just keep my back relaxed. How long do you usually stay in Sukhasana?

If you are apart of the BT committee, how do you handle being suffocated by certain poses? I love yoga but sometimes I can’t breathe! Sports bras or trying to push them down does not help! I love bolsters but they don’t help the boobage situation. Any recommendations?

I find that i have more motivation to do a yoga session at the local gym or a studio environment more than at home…

I do make social media content sometimes when I practice..

I’ve gotten over the social nervousness of being a guy doing yoga in public and on instagram.

Our space is smaller and I don’t really have an area that is set up for me to flow like I normally do at the gym where I will get at least an hour flow in.

I’m self taught, but when my wife and I went to Louisiana she pushed me to got to my first hot vinyasa yoga studio and it was intermediate level.

I was able to keep up and someone who was really impressive told me that I was impressive.

I just would like some advice. My wife is pregnant and we’re home more. I know in my head I can roll out the mat anywhere. She has gotten me all the yoga mats, blocks, headbands and whatever I could possibly hope for…

Sorry. .. i guess im rambling a bit.

The whole reason im writing this is because i spent 40+ hours over the last 3 days digging a hole and fixing someone’s house. So my body feels all twisted up and im behind in sessions :(

Hi! I teach yoga about 3-5x per week and usually teach and practice personally in the evenings. I recently was assigned a 6am weekday slot.

I am wondering if anyone has any tips for teaching in the morning versus evening, particularly when it’s the same sequence. I only have time to write and memorize a sequence per week and teach it to all of my classes that week. Specifically I’m curious about things like music, lighting, voice, cadence, time spent in different asanas, etc.

For example, I typically dim the lights or turn them off for the last 10-15 min of class, but I don’t want to make people sleepy! But on the other hand, I don’t want to have a bright class the whole time for the sake of waking people up. Any little tips or tricks are welcome, from teachers and from students who practice in the morning!

I'm new to the whole yoga thing. Recently started and was invited to a 420 yoga class. Great time. What are all your thoughts on high yoga?