# Your Asana Practice **URL:** https://community.doyogawithme.com/c/poses-classes-challenges-programs/8.md [Latest](https://community.doyogawithme.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.doyogawithme.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the 'Your Asana Practice' Category](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/about-the-your-asana-practice-category/28)
**Author:** [@sean](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/sean)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/about-the-your-asana-practice-category/28 "2022-09-24T14:54:39Z")
This is a place to ask questions and offer suggestions about specific poses, classes or challenges, how to work with injuries or how to modify or adapt a pose or a practice. Hear from your favorite teacher and learn from… --- ## [Longer classes please](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/longer-classes-please/1881)
**Author:** [@12newmoons](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/12newmoons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/longer-classes-please/1881 "2026-09-10T17:45:30Z")
I’d love to see a few new classes that are between 60-70 minutes. Thanks! --- ## [Finding Balance Through Asana Practice](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/finding-balance-through-asana-practice/1848)
**Author:** [@titan1](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/titan1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/finding-balance-through-asana-practice/1848 "2026-06-23T13:07:41Z")
I’ve recently started focusing more on asana practice to improve flexibility, posture, and overall mindfulness. Even a short daily routine has helped me feel more relaxed and energized throughout the day. What are your f… --- ## [Reticulate pain in leg or stenosis](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/reticulate-pain-in-leg-or-stenosis/1838)
**Author:** [@dkisselev1](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/dkisselev1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/reticulate-pain-in-leg-or-stenosis/1838 "2026-05-20T19:06:50Z")
I have been doing yoga for years but unfortunately started having pain in my leg, calf and numbness in my foot a couple of months ago. After running some tests (MRI, etc) I was told that this is due to nerve pinching in … --- ## [How Has Asana Practice Improved our Daily Life?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/how-has-asana-practice-improved-our-daily-life/1827)
**Author:** [@zenova](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/zenova)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/how-has-asana-practice-improved-our-daily-life/1827 "2026-05-16T15:59:33Z")
I recently started practicing asanas regularly and I’ve noticed it helps me feel more relaxed, focused, and active throughout the day. Even a short session in the morning can make a big difference in energy and flexibili… --- ## [What’s the Best Yoga Routine for Beginners to Stay Consistent?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/what-s-the-best-yoga-routine-for-beginners-to-stay-consistent/1800)
**Author:** [@zenova](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/zenova)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/what-s-the-best-yoga-routine-for-beginners-to-stay-consistent/1800 "2026-04-27T17:53:34Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve recently started getting into yoga and I’m trying to build a simple routine I can stick with daily. There’s so much information out there that it’s a bit overwhelming, especially as a beginner. What k… --- ## [Practice for tight hips](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/practice-for-tight-hips/1785)
**Author:** [@Benedetta2026](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Benedetta2026)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/practice-for-tight-hips/1785 "2026-04-16T19:53:00Z")
Hi! I have very tight hips and seek lateral opening. When I’m sitting cross legged my legs create a 45’ angle with the floor. I researched the website and tried a couple of classes but they either focused on sagittal o… --- ## [Yoga clothes? Which one is more suitable?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-clothes-which-one-is-more-suitable/1774)
**Author:** [@yogaclothes](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/yogaclothes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-clothes-which-one-is-more-suitable/1774 "2026-04-03T22:01:06Z")
I need some new yoga clothes. At the moment, I wear plain T-shirts and Primark leggings, and layer my tops if I get too hot in class. I have booked a yoga retreat in May and would like to upgrade my yoga gear. :smiley: C… --- ## [Practice and wrist injuries](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/practice-and-wrist-injuries/1753)
**Author:** [@boulder2023](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/boulder2023)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/practice-and-wrist-injuries/1753 "2026-01-07T19:41:39Z")
After nearly 40 years of practice, and now being an aging yogi at 76, I’ve developed arthritis in hands and wrists, which were exasperated from a bicycle accident this summer and included a broken pelvis and separated AC… --- ## [Upper body classes](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/upper-body-classes/1736)
**Author:** [@rachelcook](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/rachelcook)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/upper-body-classes/1736 "2025-11-08T16:40:46Z")
Hi can anyone recommend any specific classes that don’t involve the lower body. I’ve incurred a stress fracture on the to of my tibia and can’t put any stress on it but want to continue having a solid work out, physio h… --- ## [Classes to Add to More Core Challenge](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/classes-to-add-to-more-core-challenge/1723)
**Author:** [@Sally99](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Sally99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/classes-to-add-to-more-core-challenge/1723 "2025-10-02T19:28:44Z")
I’m really enjoying doing the new More Core Challenge https://www.doyogawithme.com/content/more-core My only complaint is that it is too short and misses several fantastic core focused classes. I wanted to post my favor… --- ## [Classes avoiding kneeling](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/classes-avoiding-kneeling/1677)
**Author:** [@katelowri](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/katelowri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/classes-avoiding-kneeling/1677 "2025-07-18T19:53:22Z")
Hi all, Just wanted to first say how much I love DYWM, I have been a subscriber for many years and love the variety of classes available. However I am currently having issues finding suitable classes to do because I ha… --- ## [Each new level starts with soreness](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/each-new-level-starts-with-soreness/1678)
**Author:** [@burkhardt.jim](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/burkhardt.jim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/each-new-level-starts-with-soreness/1678 "2025-07-11T13:11:50Z")
Hi, I’ve been doing yoga for almost 14 years. One thing I have noticed in my practice is that right b/4 I get to a new level of fitness I experience some achiness. (Sp?) A few years ago I went from doing Int II levels … --- ## [Cork yoga mat repair](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/cork-yoga-mat-repair/1676)
**Author:** [@burkhardt.jim](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/burkhardt.jim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/cork-yoga-mat-repair/1676 "2025-07-09T15:01:20Z")
Hi, I bought a cork yoga mat a few weeks ago. I love the feel of it!! I did notice today a small chip near the back. Might have caught with a toenail maybe? Anyone know if there’s anything I can do to repair this some… --- ## [Working towards Siddhasana & Paschimottanasana](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/working-towards-siddhasana-paschimottanasana/1646)
**Author:** [@Tomas22](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Tomas22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/working-towards-siddhasana-paschimottanasana/1646 "2025-06-17T19:33:31Z")
Hey all, I want to be able to practice Maha Bandha and Maha Mudra, but right now I can only sit in Sukhasana, and my forward bends still need a lot of work. Since Maha Bandha requires Siddhasana and Maha Mudra needs a d… --- ## [What am I missing: Table top to three-legged downward dog](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/what-am-i-missing-table-top-to-three-legged-downward-dog/1645)
**Author:** [@bapcasteel](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/bapcasteel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/what-am-i-missing-table-top-to-three-legged-downward-dog/1645 "2025-05-23T20:32:51Z")
Moving from table top with one leg lifted into three-legged downward dog is super hard for me. It’s often cued like it’s an easy transition, but I really struggle. I’ve found that if I shift my weight forward over my arm… --- ## [Can you Bring Yoga and Wellness to Work?!](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/can-you-bring-yoga-and-wellness-to-work/1637)
**Author:** [@Fiji](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Fiji)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/can-you-bring-yoga-and-wellness-to-work/1637 "2025-05-05T15:27:07Z")
This week I had the opportunity to teach two yoga classes for employees at a local university. I was really impressed that this university actually allocated part of their budget weekly wellness sessions every week for e… --- ## [Help Fiji Create new Challenges to meet your needs!](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/help-fiji-create-new-challenges-to-meet-your-needs/989)
**Author:** [@Fiji](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Fiji)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/help-fiji-create-new-challenges-to-meet-your-needs/989 "2025-03-27T18:44:09Z")
Hello wonderful DoYogaWithMe community! This is Fiji McAlpine, and I have a special request for you. I will be spending more time designing content this year and would like your help! What you would like to see more of… --- ## [Sangha Session 33: Do you prefer to do yoga alone or with others?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-33-do-you-prefer-to-do-yoga-alone-or-with-others/1490)
**Author:** [@doyogawithme](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/doyogawithme)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-33-do-you-prefer-to-do-yoga-alone-or-with-others/1490 "2025-01-16T13:00:41Z")
Let us know how you prefer to practice yoga - by yourself or with others. I like both for different reasons - on my own to really go inward and focus on my inner experience. With others to be more motivated and maybe pus… --- ## [Yoga with long head biceps tenosynovitis](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-with-long-head-biceps-tenosynovitis/1584)
**Author:** [@CathyE](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/CathyE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-with-long-head-biceps-tenosynovitis/1584 "2025-01-14T19:56:54Z")
Hello, I’m looking for expert advice on which asanas to avoid and which ones to focus on when practicing yoga with a long head biceps tenosynovitis? I typically practice Vinyasa Yoga at an Intermediate level, but I hav… --- ## [Ankle Dorsiflexion](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/ankle-dorsiflexion/1583)
**Author:** [@allegrac](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/allegrac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/ankle-dorsiflexion/1583 "2025-01-13T01:10:30Z")
Hi DYWM team, are there any sequences or classes you would recommend to improve ankle dorsiflexion? Thank you for all you do. --- ## [Arms and shoulders](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/arms-and-shoulders/1534)
**Author:** [@KbKuz](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/KbKuz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/arms-and-shoulders/1534 "2024-11-19T19:49:34Z")
I work at a computer all day and have lost upper body strength with aging. What classes or poses are best to gain shoulder and upper back strength? --- ## [Retreat in Europe](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/retreat-in-europe/1425)
**Author:** [@mthalerschloegl](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/mthalerschloegl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/retreat-in-europe/1425 "2024-11-15T09:39:53Z")
Hello Fiji, I‘m from Austria and I love your Yoga classes. I was wandering if there will be a retreat in Spain or another European country of yours in 2024? --- ## [Beginner programme too tight everywhere](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/beginner-programme-too-tight-everywhere/1526)
**Author:** [@Rhutch](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Rhutch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 2:41am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/beginner-programme-too-tight-everywhere/1526 "2024-11-12T02:41:14Z")
Hello everyone. My name is Richie and I just started the yoga for complete beginners course. Doing Sukhasana & Dandasana I cannot believe how tight I am around my hips & shoulders. In fact everywhere feels tighter. It wa… --- ## [Yoga modification](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-modification/732)
**Author:** [@balc](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/balc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-modification/732 "2024-10-05T06:21:41Z")
Hi, I am a 55 year old new subscriber at an intermediate level. I have osteoarthritis of my left thumb joint and have pain when doing Downward Dog. Unfortunately, this eliminates many video options for me. Many videos wi… --- ## [Recommended class for sore piriformis or gluteus Medius or?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/recommended-class-for-sore-piriformis-or-gluteus-medius-or/1513)
**Author:** [@13tealeaf](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/13tealeaf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/recommended-class-for-sore-piriformis-or-gluteus-medius-or/1513 "2024-09-28T11:49:48Z")
Hello , I’m hoping I can ask here about the above problem and see if anyone could recommend a class that would be best as I see there are several. This injury surprised me, as it occurred after trying lawn bowling out… --- ## [Sangha Session 29: What is your favorite class 1st thing in the morning?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-29-what-is-your-favorite-class-1st-thing-in-the-morning/1472)
**Author:** [@doyogawithme](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/doyogawithme)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-29-what-is-your-favorite-class-1st-thing-in-the-morning/1472 "2024-09-26T07:41:43Z")
This is our 29th Sangha Session (community dialogues that help us learn more about you). For this dialogue, we’re asking: ‘What is your favorite class to do 1st thing in the morning?’ --- ## [Sangha Session 30: What is your favorite class to do before bed?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-30-what-is-your-favorite-class-to-do-before-bed/1474)
**Author:** [@doyogawithme](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/doyogawithme)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-30-what-is-your-favorite-class-to-do-before-bed/1474 "2024-09-11T23:18:06Z")
Hello everyone! Let us know what your favorite class is to do just before bed so others like you can try it out! Warmly, David --- ## [Asana Lab Workshops Coming Soon!](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/asana-lab-workshops-coming-soon/1452)
**Author:** [@Fiji](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Fiji)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/asana-lab-workshops-coming-soon/1452 "2024-09-03T04:02:08Z")
We are excited to announce a new feature on our site to help you grow and expand your practice on the mat. In 2024 we will be launching Asana Lab, a monthly livestream workshop lead by Fiji or David. This will be held … --- ## [Nostril Breathing alternative](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/nostril-breathing-alternative/1502)
**Author:** [@moorerobin990](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/moorerobin990)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/nostril-breathing-alternative/1502 "2024-08-29T14:35:59Z")
Hello - I have a deviated septum and cannot do the alternate nostril breathing - in fact classes here are how I found out! I get so little air on one side that I strain to pull air in and then over compensate on the oth… [Next page](https://community.doyogawithme.com/c/poses-classes-challenges-programs/8.md?page=1)