# Latest **URL:** https://community.doyogawithme.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.doyogawithme.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.doyogawithme.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the DYWM Community!](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/welcome-to-the-dywm-community/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/welcome-to-the-dywm-community/8 "2017-02-09T21:55:07Z")
This community is for people from all over the world to discuss yoga and other positive influences in their lives. --- ## [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… --- ## [Reflect and Connect](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/reflect-and-connect/1383)
**Author:** [@Fiji](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Fiji)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/reflect-and-connect/1383 "2026-09-16T14:55:28Z")
Theme for Summer: Reflect: The Space Between I started a practice a few years ago called ‘Simple Saturdays.’ I consciously carve out space mid-day that is unplanned, open, and spacious. It offers the opportunity to do … --- ## [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! --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [For the seriously inflexible](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/for-the-seriously-inflexible/580)
**Author:** [@andrea.adil](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/andrea.adil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/for-the-seriously-inflexible/580 "2026-05-12T16:50:44Z")
Hi, I’ve been trying to do yoga on-off for many years now but I keep getting deterred because of how inflexible I am. My hips and hamstrings are too inflexible for even the beginner classes, and while I’d love to do the… --- ## [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… --- ## [Struggling to relax at night even after yoga?](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/struggling-to-relax-at-night-even-after-yoga/1822)
**Author:** [@zealmine](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/zealmine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/struggling-to-relax-at-night-even-after-yoga/1822 "2026-05-05T18:50:44Z")
I’ve been doing evening yoga regularly but still sometimes my mind doesn’t fully settle before sleep. I realized it’s not always about the body, sometimes the environment matters more. Noise, small distractions, even sl… --- ## [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… --- ## [Suggestions or Comments on the Site in General](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/suggestions-or-comments-on-the-site-in-general/32)
**Author:** [@doyogawithme](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/doyogawithme)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/suggestions-or-comments-on-the-site-in-general/32 "2026-04-24T21:14:00Z")
We love getting feedback from you. Let us know how we can make your experience on DYWM better! --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [RAINy Day Musings, reflecting on Labelling Anxiety](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/rainy-day-musings-reflecting-on-labelling-anxiety/1757)
**Author:** [@danielle.arseneau90](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/danielle.arseneau90)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/rainy-day-musings-reflecting-on-labelling-anxiety/1757 "2026-03-04T16:40:30Z")
Very grateful for the recent email sent out to the DYWM community and I thought I’d share a little melee of personal connections to the ideas David mentioned about ‘labelling’ anxiety. The embodied sensations associated … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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.… --- ## [Feeling Thankful for DYWM](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/feeling-thankful-for-dywm/1746)
**Author:** [@danielaparis](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/danielaparis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/feeling-thankful-for-dywm/1746 "2025-12-05T05:18:21Z")
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, and the first thing I felt thankful for this morning was DYWM. My yoga practice began in 2012 when I discovered this site. Since then I have been practicing regularly, enjoyi… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… [Next page](https://community.doyogawithme.com/latest.md?page=1)