# How do you want to grow? **URL:** https://community.doyogawithme.com/c/yoga-talk/7.md [Latest](https://community.doyogawithme.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.doyogawithme.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the How do you want to grow? category](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/about-the-how-do-you-want-to-grow-category/18)
**Author:** [@sean](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/sean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/about-the-how-do-you-want-to-grow-category/18 "2017-05-02T19:34:19Z")
Tell us what your are currently working on, what you want to work on (but haven’t yet) or what you would like to learn more about. In what ways do you want to grow? --- ## [Progressive series of short classes?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/progressive-series-of-short-classes/1885)
**Author:** [@ditmasnyc](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/ditmasnyc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/progressive-series-of-short-classes/1885 "2026-09-18T07:16:01Z")
Hi friends, I love the classes here. I have been practicing yoga on and off for maybe 15 years, but so infrequently and usually via videos rather than in person, so I think I’m very much Beginner II/Intermediate I level… --- ## [What New Series Would you like to see added?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/what-new-series-would-you-like-to-see-added/1731)
**Author:** [@Fiji](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Fiji)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/what-new-series-would-you-like-to-see-added/1731 "2026-07-29T19:08:03Z")
We are creating a new content area on our site called series! Here you will find collections of practices that are connected by a theme and intended to help practitioners to grow and develop in that area of focus. Some… --- ## [200hour yoga course](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/200hour-yoga-course/1874)
**Author:** [@jtrainor09](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/jtrainor09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/200hour-yoga-course/1874 "2026-07-29T19:07:19Z")
I am working towards my 200hr yoga course and my mentor advised me to practice all types of yoga but I struggle with ashtanga yoga and was wondering if there are good online classes or 1-1s to watch to help with my own a… --- ## [Yoga Teacher Training](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-teacher-training/73)
**Author:** [@Rbr3003](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Rbr3003)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-teacher-training/73 "2026-07-16T16:34:04Z")
Hi all After much deliberation I’ve just signed up for my 200 hour Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Training in Bristol, U.K. I’ll be starting in Nov so I’ve a few months before getting started. I simply cannot wait to take m… --- ## [I am new to the site](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/i-am-new-to-the-site/810)
**Author:** [@OldMom61](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/OldMom61)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/i-am-new-to-the-site/810 "2026-05-13T05:08:22Z")
Hi I’m new to this site. I am 58 years old. For many years I had the good fortune of having a yoga studio across the street from my workplace but since March I have been working from home and the yoga studio/s actually c… --- ## [Too stiff to sit up poker-straight in some poses!](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/too-stiff-to-sit-up-poker-straight-in-some-poses/885)
**Author:** [@22lindawilliams](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/22lindawilliams)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/too-stiff-to-sit-up-poker-straight-in-some-poses/885 "2026-05-12T16:46:15Z")
My back seems so inflexible as I am not able to sit up poker-straight, for example when doing Pigeon Pose. I can’t sit up enough to remain in the first part of the pose comfortably - the part of the pose that stretches t… --- ## [Relaxing Versus Strengthening the Pelvic Floor](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/relaxing-versus-strengthening-the-pelvic-floor/1443)
**Author:** [@kwissel](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/kwissel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/relaxing-versus-strengthening-the-pelvic-floor/1443 "2026-03-12T22:21:45Z")
I found a thread from a few years ago about Yoga for Incontinence, which emphasized strengthening the pelvic floor. I see a pelvic floor therapist (at $150 a visit, ouch!), and she has taught me that I need to relax, ra… --- ## [Best yoga bolster pillow, Need suggestions](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/best-yoga-bolster-pillow-need-suggestions/1759)
**Author:** [@madiha234](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/madiha234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/best-yoga-bolster-pillow-need-suggestions/1759 "2026-02-17T17:26:14Z")
I researched the best yoga bolster pillow as I wanted something more supportive and comfortable for my stretching and relaxation sessions. I’ve been experiencing lower back tightness and hip stiffness, especially after l… --- ## [Best yoga mat, Expert recommendations to choose](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/best-yoga-mat-expert-recommendations-to-choose/1747)
**Author:** [@madiha234](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/madiha234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/best-yoga-mat-expert-recommendations-to-choose/1747 "2026-02-16T13:52:48Z")
I have been looking into different models to find one that offers great support, comfort, and durability for regular use. After checking expert reviews from trusted sources like Yoga Journal, Healthline, and The Wirecutt… --- ## [Feeling Overwhelmed? I am Turning to Yoga](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/feeling-overwhelmed-i-am-turning-to-yoga/1745)
**Author:** [@madiha234](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/madiha234)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 5:31am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/feeling-overwhelmed-i-am-turning-to-yoga/1745 "2025-12-05T05:31:35Z")
I have been feeling lost and worn out. Every day feels like a race that I cannot finish. My mind keeps running even when I try to rest. I wake up tired and I go to bed tired. I feel like I carry too much on my shoulders.… --- ## [Aside from more yoga asana classes, what other practices would you be interested in seeing more of on DYWM?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/aside-from-more-yoga-asana-classes-what-other-practices-would-you-be-interested-in-seeing-more-of-on-dywm/1273)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_TL-SM](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Andrea_TL-SM)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/aside-from-more-yoga-asana-classes-what-other-practices-would-you-be-interested-in-seeing-more-of-on-dywm/1273 "2025-10-17T02:42:32Z")
You know we do yoga - a wide variety of styles, covering a diversity of conditions, age groups, and levels from absolute beginners to advanced. We also offer Pilates, meditation and Yoga Nidra. We offer teacher trainings… --- ## [How do you adjust when your body feels off?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/how-do-you-adjust-when-your-body-feels-off/1724)
**Author:** [@Hatlin](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Hatlin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 4:48am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/how-do-you-adjust-when-your-body-feels-off/1724 "2025-10-05T04:48:55Z")
Hi everyone :waving\_hand: I’ve been practicing yoga on and off for a while, and lately I’ve been noticing how much it affects not just my body but also my mindset. Some days I feel strong and grounded, and other days ev… --- ## [Getting back into yoga but starting feels harder than I thought](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/getting-back-into-yoga-but-starting-feels-harder-than-i-thought/1726)
**Author:** [@Hatlin](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Hatlin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/getting-back-into-yoga-but-starting-feels-harder-than-i-thought/1726 "2025-10-02T19:58:12Z")
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve been trying to ease myself back into yoga after a long break, and honestly, I didn’t expect it to feel this tough. My body feels stiffer than I remember, and even short be… --- ## [Yoga 3 months after hip replacement surgery](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-3-months-after-hip-replacement-surgery/1719)
**Author:** [@cwo-essen](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/cwo-essen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-3-months-after-hip-replacement-surgery/1719 "2025-09-11T17:32:10Z")
I had hip replacement surgery three months ago and am now slowly returning to yoga. I am a fit senior and was doing intermediate II and III classes before surgery, even though I needed to make some modifications as movem… --- ## [Starting again after health issues](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/starting-again-after-health-issues/1675)
**Author:** [@Carmen\_Calleja](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Carmen_Calleja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/starting-again-after-health-issues/1675 "2025-07-14T18:26:28Z")
I have not practiced yoga for almost two years now because of health reasons… multiple surgeries that led to a problem with chronic pain and although i was very serious about the medical treatment (i am finally pain free… --- ## [Hormone Yoga practice](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/hormone-yoga-practice/1656)
**Author:** [@mvanhamersveld0615](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/mvanhamersveld0615)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/hormone-yoga-practice/1656 "2025-06-18T17:52:21Z")
I am interested in doing more yoga to balance my body (hormones) during this time of transition into menopause. I read about Dinah Rodriguez who created a sequence to help with alleviating symptoms. Any thoughts on offe… --- ## [Yoga without talking](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-without-talking/781)
**Author:** [@flowercast834](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/flowercast834)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-without-talking/781 "2025-05-30T18:19:31Z")
hello everyone! i was wondering if you would have any tips to keep learning yoga in a way that does not involve talking. allow me to explain. i’ve been doing yoga on and off for years. i love how flexible the whole pra… --- ## [Yoga with Kids at Home - Any Advice? Here's what worked for me](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-with-kids-at-home-any-advice-heres-what-worked-for-me/1636)
**Author:** [@zhiwenzhu](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/zhiwenzhu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-with-kids-at-home-any-advice-heres-what-worked-for-me/1636 "2025-05-01T18:35:48Z")
Hi everyone! As a parent who recently started yoga (thanks to some gentle nudging from friends), I was overwhelmed at first—between finding time and figuring out which poses actually work with kids around. After trial an… --- ## [Granddaughter Yoga,](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/granddaughter-yoga/1602)
**Author:** [@burkhardt.jim](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/burkhardt.jim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:32am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/granddaughter-yoga/1602 "2025-03-05T02:32:13Z")
I had a great experience the other day. We’re visiting my daughter and her family. As is my custom I do my yoga practice before breakfast. So I started. Out if the corner of my eye I could see the door creak open. In wa… --- ## [Cued Breathing does it matter](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/cued-breathing-does-it-matter/1582)
**Author:** [@burkhardt.jim](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/burkhardt.jim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/cued-breathing-does-it-matter/1582 "2025-01-09T19:11:59Z")
I love love love doing yoga! What I do have a problem with sometimes is matching my breathing with the cued inhales and exhales of the teacher. Maybe I inhale when the teacher says breathe out. And vice versa. So the que… --- ## [High Crescent Lunge](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/high-crescent-lunge/1569)
**Author:** [@jwilli4](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/jwilli4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/high-crescent-lunge/1569 "2024-12-19T19:51:16Z")
I’ve seen 2 Sanskrit terms used on Yogapedia for this pose. Ashta chandrasana and Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana. Can you comment on which one is correct and thank you! Yoga/John --- ## [How do you decide what practice to choose next?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/how-do-you-decide-what-practice-to-choose-next/1272)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_TL-SM](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Andrea_TL-SM)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/how-do-you-decide-what-practice-to-choose-next/1272 "2024-12-08T13:55:51Z")
We are gathering info here on how we can continue to serve our community better. Please share your thoughts below! Here are some other questions to further prompt you: What would make it easier for you to choose your ne… --- ## [Sangha Session 3: “Where did you first hear about DYWM?”](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-3-where-did-you-first-hear-about-dywm/254)
**Author:** [@doyogawithme](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/doyogawithme)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-3-where-did-you-first-hear-about-dywm/254 "2024-12-03T15:51:56Z")
This is our third Sangha Session, which are community dialogues about interesting, yoga-related and sometimes personal topics. They take place every second week. This week, our Sangha question is: “Where did you first h… --- ## [Liminality. Living on the edge](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/liminality-living-on-the-edge/1537)
**Author:** [@burkhardt.jim](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/burkhardt.jim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/liminality-living-on-the-edge/1537 "2024-12-02T17:07:09Z")
I discovered this concept 4 or 5 years ago. It has to do with being at a threshold or on the verge of something new. Kind of an in between state. I’ve used this in thinking about my yoga journey. There are some poses tha… --- ## [Sangha Session 18: "What is your favorite playlist and which DYWM teacher goes best with it?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-18-what-is-your-favorite-playlist-and-which-dywm-teacher-goes-best-with-it/499)
**Author:** [@doyogawithme](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/doyogawithme)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/sangha-session-18-what-is-your-favorite-playlist-and-which-dywm-teacher-goes-best-with-it/499 "2024-12-02T16:09:54Z")
Sangha sessions are community dialogues about interesting, yoga-related topics. They take place every second week. This week, our Sangha question is: "What is your favorite playlist and which DYWM teacher goes best with… --- ## [Mantra Singing with Crista](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/mantra-singing-with-crista/1492)
**Author:** [@krystle.radtke](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/krystle.radtke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/mantra-singing-with-crista/1492 "2024-12-02T16:07:48Z")
Is there already, or would DYWM and Crista ever be interested in making, a series of classes discussing the meaning behind some mantras and teaching how to sing them? As a musician, I always love the classes with Crista… --- ## [Yoga has sustained me](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-has-sustained-me/1527)
**Author:** [@burkhardt.jim](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/burkhardt.jim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/yoga-has-sustained-me/1527 "2024-11-15T09:39:18Z")
Well today I achieved 75 orbits around the sun. Thirteen years ago I began my yoga journey. I started with a video workout series and one dvd was a yoga workout. After completing the series I didn’t want to stop the yoga… --- ## [Being Aware in yoga class](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/being-aware-in-yoga-class/1517)
**Author:** [@burkhardt.jim](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/burkhardt.jim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/being-aware-in-yoga-class/1517 "2024-09-25T23:19:39Z")
Today was a yoga time when I realized about three quarters of the way through the class that I was paying attention. Not that I don’t follow all the cues and go into the poses when it’s time but today I had more of a sen… --- ## [Confusion over strength training as part of yoga?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/confusion-over-strength-training-as-part-of-yoga/1447)
**Author:** [@13tealeaf](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/13tealeaf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/confusion-over-strength-training-as-part-of-yoga/1447 "2024-09-03T04:09:57Z")
Hi, I have been wondering if a person can just use yoga for strength training or does one need to do weight training for a complete well rounded exercise program? If so would there be a way to choose yoga classes here t… [Next page](https://community.doyogawithme.com/c/yoga-talk/7.md?page=1)