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My Vinyasa Practice Blog

Resources for new or advanced yogis to enhance their practice

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The My Vinyasa Practice blog is your go-to resource for evidence-informed, heart-centered content on yoga and wellness. Our articles cover a wide range of topics designed to deepen your personal practice and support your journey as a student or teacher. Explore expert insights on:

  • Ayurveda and seasonal self-care practices

  • Yoga Asana and safe alignment using props

  • Yoga Therapy and trauma-informed approaches

  • The Chakra System and subtle body awareness

  • Online Yoga Teacher Training and continuing education

  • Lineage in Yoga and the roots of Vinyasa

  • Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga and class design techniques

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We feature content from experienced yoga educators, wellness professionals, and thought leaders who share their expertise through diverse lenses—bringing you a well-rounded understanding of topics like asana, yoga therapy, meditation, Ayurveda, and more.

To expand the conversation, we also publish articles from guest yoga bloggers and welcome collaborative contributions from passionate yogis around the world. If you’re a yoga writer or wellness educator interested in contributing to one of the top online yoga teacher training platforms, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to [email protected] to inquire about guest blogging opportunities.

10 Beginner Yoga Poses to Get You Started

Ask an ordinary person what they think about yoga, and for many, thoughts of impossibly complex, body-contorting pretzel-like positions will come to mind. But like so many activities, yoga has a learning curve, and it can be as nurturing or challenging as you want it...

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Yoga Therapy 101: What Is Yoga Therapy?

With millions of practitioners around the world, yoga is one of the most popular forms of self-care for people from all walks of life. The ancient art of yoga is widely regarded as being beneficial for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Now, there is a more...

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5 Easy Yoga for Beginners YouTube Videos

Do you want to start yoga but don't know where to begin? Or maybe you're a yoga enthusiast who is looking for some new, easy-to-follow routines. Either way, we've got you covered.  In this blog post, we will share 5 yoga for beginners YouTube videos that are simple...

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Understanding Ayurvedic Medicine

You might have heard of Ayurvedic medicine and wondered what the buzz is about. Can it really help improve your health and balance your nutrition? What is ayurvedic medicine and how did it get so popular? Ayurveda is the oldest known system of medicine. It was...

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What Counts as Teaching Hours for Yoga Alliance

If you want to become a member of the Yoga Alliance, you need to obtain some teaching hours. Unfortunately, it can be tricky to determine what counts as teaching hours for Yoga Alliance. What are items you can write down and justify as hours that count for Yoga...

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7 Essential Yoga Gear Items for Practicing in Your Garage

The pandemic changed the world. Many people stopped going to studios and turned to their homes instead. Garage yoga emerged as a popular mode of exercise. If you’re interested in garage yoga, you might wonder - what gear do you need? Here are seven essential yoga gear...

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Joining the Yoga Alliance is Easy, Here’s How

It can be tricky to find your place in the world as a yoga teacher. There are many opportunities and even more ways to go wrong. One strategy many recommend is to join the Yoga Alliance. How do you become part of this site? To join Yoga Alliance, you need to: Create...

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What to Look for in an Online Yoga Studio

Yoga has become increasingly popular as people look for practices to release tensions, stress, and other feelings of dis-ease. In the past few years, we have even seen the emergence of many online yoga studios. With so many options to choose from, you might find...

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Wellness and Technology in Current Times

The wellness industry has become hugely popular, especially during a time when stress and tensions grew to a high. When everyone went indoors, the need for wellness still existed but it needed a technological upgrade to allow for those not physically close to be able...

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Is Virtual Yoga Therapy Possible?

In the past couple of years, almost everything has shifted to the online world. Everything from online yoga classes to virtual yoga therapy became accessible at any time from anywhere. This has created space for many people to be able to access services that they may...

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Satya | Yama

Satya, which translates into truthfulness, is the second Yama of the Eight Limbed Path. The Eight Limbed Path, also referred to as the Eight Limbs of Yoga, come from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and provide guidance for practicing yogis on how to live a meaningful,...

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Grounding Practices

There are times in our lives when we need a little bit of grounding, be you a young and new yogi or a seasoned veteran yogi.  You might feel as though you’re moving quickly and can’t catch your breath, or may you feel as if you are stuck in the thinking phase and...

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