Yoga Instructor

Yoga Instructor

JYogi

9 Years Experience

Delray Beach, FL

Female, 34

I'm a certified yoga instructor specializing in Bikram Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Children's Yoga. My style of teaching emphasizes a safe, supportive environment in which students can explore, be challenged, and find their own inner teacher. I want students to emerge from the classes feeling relaxed, open and alive. Ask me anything about yoga. Anything!

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Last Answer on September 05, 2017

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Do you think yoga classes in a Butterfly Conservatory could be beneficial to class? Think warm temperature, soothing waterfall sounds, butterflies etc. I want to start a program at my local facility and I would like a yoga instructor's perspective!

Asked by Amanda over 9 years ago

Sounds like a wonderful idea!

Will I get taller from my first 10 minute yoga class or a better posture

Asked by Sarah over 9 years ago

After gaining a regular practice (4-5 times per week for about an hour), it wouldn't be unusual for your poster to improve, thereby making you appear to be a bit taller.

Do I need a clear mind to benefit from yoga or will I still get the yoga benefits despite having a severe 24/7 distraction from someone?

Asked by Riel almost 9 years ago

You don't need a clear mind to go into yoga. Yoga will help you to clear your mind!!!

How do long does it take to see improvements in flexibility? I am just starting yoga, and can hardly do dogward dog without pain due to tight hamstrings (same for other poses). Do I hold the stretch longer (through pain)?

Asked by ccllb over 9 years ago

First, make sure you can understand the difference between pain and discomfort. There will often be discomfort in yoga as you seek to reverse the effects of a lifetime of stress on the muscles. If you have very tight hamstrings, you will most likely feel discomfort but don't push the stretch. Rather, hold the posture for 10 deep breaths. Every time you inhale, think about the muscle or area that you're trying to open. Every time you exhale, settle into the space you've just created. After doing that for 10 breaths, take a break or do another pose. Then come back to a hamstring stretch. With a regular practice (commitment), you WILL see change.

HI,
I AM GETTING TINGLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREHEAD, IT IS JUST LIKE A HEARTBEAT. WHY IS IT HAPPENING? PLEASE EXPLAIN."
IS IT SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY 3RD EYE? OR MY KUNDALINI AWAKEN?

THANK YOU

Asked by Dave over 9 years ago

Hi Dave. I don't have an answer for you because I don't have experience in Kundalini Yoga or the 3rd eye.

I have extremely tight hamstrings which makes it hard to do some poses. How an I loosen them up permanently? It is very frustrating!!!!

Asked by Elissa over 9 years ago

Loosening the hamstrings will most likely be an ongoing process for you. Consistency is key. Practicing forward fold, seated forward fold, and downward facing dog daily will help you to open the hamstrings. Most important is the BREATH! Breathe very deeply for ten breaths when holding these postures. Every exhale, move a little bit further into the stretch (and that could be less than a millimeter).

Hey
I cannot do downward facing dog so much because I fell and hurt my right hand many years ago so basic movements such as writing and typing hurts, is there a form of yoga that does not involve having to do downward dog so much or at all?

Asked by Nadianz06@gmail.com almost 9 years ago

Sorry to hear about your right hand, but there is definitely a solution. I have been practicing and teaching Bikram hot yoga for about 10 years. It has completely healed my injuries and has done the same for countless others. It is definitely low impact on the wrist, and there is one particular posture in the series that focuses on healing the skeletal structure of the elbows, wrists and hands. I would highly recommend trying it.