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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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 over 8 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.

Any tips on how to avoid working the oblique muscles during a yoga class? As a female, I'm not very fond of the oblique muscles as it makes the waist appear larger. What poses, if any, work these muscles so I can avoid them? :) thanks!

Asked by Emani about 8 years ago

I have not found that any yoga practice emphasizes work in this area that would be noticeable. There is a great balance of core work in the practice, but you'd have to do daily oblique training to obtain an obvious bulk there.

For the first week or so I saw instant results. After I meditate my mind is clear. The background thoughts and noises are off.
However now I don't get that refreshing feeling after I meditate anymore.why is it happening and how to solve it.pls help

Asked by sid almost 8 years ago

Have you tried spending more time in mediation than you did before?

If I attend yoga for about 2-3x/week or even 4x/week.. will this be enough exercise alone? or will I need to do a separate form of workout outside of yoga.. if my goal is to stay slim and tone my muscles? Thanks.

Asked by Yogi about 8 years ago



I practice yoga for 90 mins, 4 times a week and that is the only form of exercise that I do. I eat a very balanced diet and I stay slim and toned. It depends on your diet, genetics and effort put forth in the exercise.

Correction from my previous question- the type of yoga is power flow yoga but it is performed in a hot room. Does your answer still remain the same given that it is power flow yoga as opposed to actual Bikram yoga-(the question: will I tone or bulk?)

Asked by Julia about 8 years ago

Neither of the styles will "bulk you up" like lifting weights would, but I prefer Bikram yoga to stay more toned.

Could You recommend specific asanas having constant uterus inflammation (if there is any for this specific problem)?

Asked by jurgita.busmaite@gmail.com over 7 years ago

I would recommend plow pose or deaf mans pose for compression of the abdomen. It creates a compression/tourniquet effect in that area, which will increase blood flow to the area when the posture is released. Wind removing pose is also a recommendation.

Turmeric is excellent for inflammation and you can take up to 3,000 milligrams per day.

Advice for becoming flexible for someone who gets a lot strain just from sitting with back straight and legs flat out in front, this is intense for me alone. Am short slender build believe it or not.

Asked by TheDude almost 8 years ago

Forward folding is a great way to open up those hamstrings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwmQMmIdbM