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Online Yoga Q&As

A special gathering for everyone, everywhere

Want to get more out of your yoga practice? We’re here for you. 🤗 Our free Online Yoga Q&A sessions are held quarterly and hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, with staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman.

No question is a bad question, so BRING IT! We will discuss the postures, breathing, home setup and environment, consistency, restarting a practice, and anything else you like.

Whether you’re able to attend or can’t make it, you can submit your questions in advance – a video of the session is posted afterwards. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out the Q&A playlist so you never miss out.

Check out our event schedule for the next Q&A.

Watch the recent Online Yoga Q&A

Topic Shortcuts

In Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee, my back heel comes up when I try to separate my legs more. Do I stay wider and try to push the heel down or shorten my stance?

In the Fixed Firm pose, I’m unable to get my butt on the floor as I go back on my elbows, and opening my knees doesn’t seem to help. Is there something more I should be aiming for?

In Tree pose, Toe Stand, and other Lotus-type poses, my knee lifts, and my hips don’t open, which makes it harder to be in the posture. What should I do?

With arms overhead like in Half Moon or Balancing Stick pose, my shoulders feel stuck, and my arms jack-knife forward. Should I try to rotate the shoulders outward to make progress?

A student of mine feels like she’s not getting enough oxygen and wants to practice by an open window, but there is obviously enough. What’s the best way to handle special requests like this?

Is there any news about Bikram Yoga teacher trainings?

I’m becoming more aware of my twisted wrists and getting corrections, but I find it hard to focus on them. How do I concentrate better on my wrists?

Online Yoga Q&A video library

We had another lively discussion at our quarterly Q&A, with topics ranging from technique and sequence, to teaching approaches, to pain management and trauma. Check out the shortcuts below: https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=65 In Half Tortoise pose, I have a lot of trouble with getting my butt on the heels and getting a good stretch. Should I focus more on the stretch or contacting the butt to heels? https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=780 In Eagle pose, if you can't get palms together, what's the best alternative? Students don't seem to get benefit by merely holding their shoulders and they are getting mixed messages about what to do from different teachers. https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=1460 In Eagle pose, what about bringing your shoulders out, then down? https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=2080 I practice online and I keep my camera on to stay accountable. Is there a preference for the teacher if I have my camera on or off? https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=2280 I used to loathe Locust pose, but have become a great lover of it. However, I've reached a limit in how far I can come up and wonder what should I do to go higher? https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=2980 In Fixed Firm pose, I can't lay down on my back unless my knees are really wide open, is that OK? https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=3625 I've been in so much pain and I realized I have never been able to talk about it, but I had to get to where I could. The pressure has come off, but at this point I can't even lift my arms, I'm in so much pain. https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=4820 In Fixed Firm, a teacher suggested I move my big calves out of the way, is that OK? https://youtu.be/f0T_b35GrZw?t=5000 I was disciplined as a child and got hit a lot on my back. That seemed to come up for me in yoga.

We had another lively discussion at our quarterly Q&A, with topics ranging from technique and sequence, to teaching approaches, to pain management and trauma. Check out the shortcuts below:

01:05
In Half Tortoise pose, I have a lot of trouble with getting my butt on the heels and getting a good stretch. Should I focus more on the stretch or contacting the butt to heels?

13:00
In Eagle pose, if you can't get palms together, what's the best alternative? Students don't seem to get benefit by merely holding their shoulders and they are getting mixed messages about what to do from different teachers.

24:20
In Eagle pose, what about bringing your shoulders out, then down?

34:40
I practice online and I keep my camera on to stay accountable. Is there a preference for the teacher if I have my camera on or off?

38:00
I used to loathe Locust pose, but have become a great lover of it. However, I've reached a limit in how far I can come up and wonder what should I do to go higher?

49:40
In Fixed Firm pose, I can't lay down on my back unless my knees are really wide open, is that OK?

1:00:25
I've been in so much pain and I realized I have never been able to talk about it, but I had to get to where I could. The pressure has come off, but at this point I can't even lift my arms, I'm in so much pain.

1:20:20
In Fixed Firm, a teacher suggested I move my big calves out of the way, is that OK?

1:23:20
I was disciplined as a child and got hit a lot on my back. That seemed to come up for me in yoga.

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Online Yoga Q&A – August 19, 2023

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We hosted another of our free quarterly Online Yoga Q&As, and here it is! If you'd like to attend a future Q&A, go to bikramyogasanjose.com, and subscribe to our newsletters and the events calendar. Listen in as BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman, special guest Rajashree Choudhury, and teachers and students from around the world discuss the topics below, ranging from technique to teaching, to mindfulness and healing – all the reasons we do this practice. Topic summary and shortcuts: 0:45 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=44 I have dark spots at the base of both knees. I'm wondering if I'm just putting too much weight on my knees when they're on the floor. Is this normal? I know some people also say they have chafing under their chin from Half Locust pose. Do I need to redistribute something to avoid this? 13:14 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=794 Standing Head to Knee pose is my nemesis. Do I still have to just keep struggling to try and get that leg locked? Or should I be happy with what I can do just lifting the leg up, being grateful for the fact that at my age, I can do that? And just go, "You know what? That's enough." 23:12 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=1393 I've had trouble for years with Half Moon pose – I can never be sure I am bending correctly and I need guidance. I never really feel a stretch on my sides. I feel it mostly in my shoulders, or in my back, which I know can't be right. 47:25 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=2845 Rajashree joined in from Thailand and spoke about how this is the only yoga series where we focus on how the standing leg cannot be bent, and there is a reason for it. The foundation for our every movement starts with the legs. 50:30 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=3030 In the second part of Awkward pose, when I'm high on my toes, I feel like I'm not getting as high as I used to. And when I come down low, I'm feeling it more in my knees. I wonder how to balance the weight to keep all of the joints well protected by using all of my legs. 55:07 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=3307 In the first part of Awkward pose, is the object to get the the butt back first, then the upper body back? My tummy and breasts are pressing down on my thighs because I'm trying so hard to get the butt back and arms stretched forward. 1:08:30 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=4095 Nirvana, a teacher at BYSJ, commented on how fear influences our practice. When students come to the studio, they acknowledge the physical aspects, but then there's the mental fear of doing something, and trusting. "Can my body do that?" There's a little bit of a trust that we have to build up, and practice safely. 1:13:12 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=4390 Rajashree had a lot to say about being present and healing in the practice and in life. "The whole point during the 90 minutes is to be present. That's why we get so much mental benefit, because most of the time we are going to the past and future. That's why we feel that nice beautiful equanimity, and it gives us a whole day of beautiful energy. If you go out of sequence, you won't feel that way. You've got to hold the pose, the way it is set up. If we switch anything, it's changes the value of it." 1:17:23 https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=4648 Kamal, a teacher in the UK, brought up some challenges he faces leading class. What's the best approach to deal with students focusing on their smart watches and other diversions that take away from being focused and present in their practice?

We hosted another of our free quarterly Online Yoga Q&As, and here it is! If you'd like to attend a future Q&A, go to bikramyogasanjose.com, and subscribe to our newsletters and the events calendar.

Listen in as BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman, special guest Rajashree Choudhury, and teachers and students from around the world discuss the topics below, ranging from technique to teaching, to mindfulness and healing – all the reasons we do this practice.

Topic summary and shortcuts:

0:45
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=44
I have dark spots at the base of both knees. I'm wondering if I'm just putting too much weight on my knees when they're on the floor. Is this normal? I know some people also say they have chafing under their chin from Half Locust pose. Do I need to redistribute something to avoid this?

13:14
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=794
Standing Head to Knee pose is my nemesis. Do I still have to just keep struggling to try and get that leg locked? Or should I be happy with what I can do just lifting the leg up, being grateful for the fact that at my age, I can do that? And just go, "You know what? That's enough."

23:12
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=1393
I've had trouble for years with Half Moon pose – I can never be sure I am bending correctly and I need guidance. I never really feel a stretch on my sides. I feel it mostly in my shoulders, or in my back, which I know can't be right.

47:25
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=2845
Rajashree joined in from Thailand and spoke about how this is the only yoga series where we focus on how the standing leg cannot be bent, and there is a reason for it. The foundation for our every movement starts with the legs.

50:30
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=3030
In the second part of Awkward pose, when I'm high on my toes, I feel like I'm not getting as high as I used to. And when I come down low, I'm feeling it more in my knees. I wonder how to balance the weight to keep all of the joints well protected by using all of my legs.

55:07
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=3307
In the first part of Awkward pose, is the object to get the the butt back first, then the upper body back? My tummy and breasts are pressing down on my thighs because I'm trying so hard to get the butt back and arms stretched forward.

1:08:30
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=4095
Nirvana, a teacher at BYSJ, commented on how fear influences our practice. When students come to the studio, they acknowledge the physical aspects, but then there's the mental fear of doing something, and trusting. "Can my body do that?" There's a little bit of a trust that we have to build up, and practice safely.

1:13:12
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=4390
Rajashree had a lot to say about being present and healing in the practice and in life. "The whole point during the 90 minutes is to be present. That's why we get so much mental benefit, because most of the time we are going to the past and future. That's why we feel that nice beautiful equanimity, and it gives us a whole day of beautiful energy. If you go out of sequence, you won't feel that way. You've got to hold the pose, the way it is set up. If we switch anything, it's changes the value of it."

1:17:23
https://youtu.be/RRnl11YMbq0?t=4648
Kamal, a teacher in the UK, brought up some challenges he faces leading class. What's the best approach to deal with students focusing on their smart watches and other diversions that take away from being focused and present in their practice?

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Online Yoga Q&A – May 20, 2023

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BYSJ hosts free quarterly Q&As for everyone, everywhere. TOPIC SHORTCUTS: 02:25 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=145 Going into Toe Stand, even after many years of practice, it's hard to reach hands to touch the floor. Given that the advanced pose allows for bending the knees going down, would you recommend doing that to reach the floor? 12:20 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=741 I can't do Toe Stand. What muscles do I need to strengthen to be able to do it? 29:00 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=1740 How do you address imbalances, where one side seems to be stretching well and the other doesn't? I feel like I should be careful with the side I'm good at and not over-apply stretching on that side, because the other side is going to be lagging. 42:00 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=2520 In Triangle it's hard to straddle the mat because of slipping. Is a smaller stance better in this case? 55:00 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=3300 I had a reaction to the vaccine last year, myocarditis, and as a result I have weakness on my entire left side. Is Bikram Yoga OK for me? Anything I should be careful about? 01:06:30 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=3990 I practiced online with my studio in SoCal at the beginning of Covid but they stopped. I still have an aversion to going into a studio, and lack motivation to get back into it. I like practicing at home and want to try online classes with BYSJ. Are all your classes 90 minutes? 01:09:40 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=4180 My glute muscle on one side rebels, it seizes or cramps, when I try to stay up straight, and it's painful, so I have to back off. When it acts up, it's hard to get into postures. 01:22:45 https://youtu.be/78Hzvp8dzGU?t=4965 I'd like to know why we have "pigeon toes" when we do Standing Separate Leg Stretching pose.

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Online Yoga Q&A – February 18, 2023

236 views February 23, 2023

We held another Online Yoga Q&A recently and covered several key aspects of postural awareness and priorities in our practice. These Q&As are a terrific way for teachers and students to sort through some of the confusion that can arise. Special thanks to Rajashree for joining us in the middle of the night from the other side of the globe – that's dedication. 🙏 Our next quarterly Q&A will be held on Saturday, February 18, so save the date! Topic Shortcuts: 0:46 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=46 What are recommendations for somebody new to yoga with severe hip arthritis? Are there any pose modifications to allow a safer practice? 22:41 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=1361 I have had a lot of students coming in recently with lower back pain. How do we encourage students not to make a career out of rolling over to the side instead of doing the situps or not coming forward in Standing Head-to-knee? How do we, as teachers, encourage people to move forward without reinjuring themselves? 45:55 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=2755 I wonder why the series is designed so that you always step out and step back with the same leg. I notice I have a strong asymmetry, and I can stabilize my left leg much better because we always step out with the right and back with the right. I wonder if there is a reason because if you repeat something, even a small thing, every day, it creates an imbalance. 54:16 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=3256 I have this same thing about symmetry; my two sides are very different. It constantly bothers me throughout the class; for almost every posture. Even in savasana, the two hips are not equally touching the mat. If I think I'm straight, I'm really not, and looking around the room, many people are pretty crooked when they think they're straight. So it's hard to know for yourself. 1:10:07 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=4207 In Separate Leg Stretching, you reach and grab your heels or feet, or some people can't and grab their calves. Each place you put your hands, you engage your legs differently. Is there an action that is preferred when you're having trouble reaching your heels? 1:14:41 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=4481 In Triangle Pose, going into it, I'm always confused. When teachers say 'hips forward' in a class, do they mean forward towards the mirror or forward where your right arm is facing? I'm confused about what my hips are supposed to do. I thought you wanted to open your hips, but then they say, 'push your hip forward.' I'm unsure if that means I should close it and then twist the opposite way with the arms. #bikramyoga #sanjose #yogaqanda #arthritis #backpain #symmetry #safesitups #yogasymmetry #separatelegstretching #trianglepose #rajashree

We held another Online Yoga Q&A recently and covered several key aspects of postural awareness and priorities in our practice. These Q&As are a terrific way for teachers and students to sort through some of the confusion that can arise. Special thanks to Rajashree for joining us in the middle of the night from the other side of the globe – that's dedication. 🙏

Our next quarterly Q&A will be held on Saturday, February 18, so save the date!

Topic Shortcuts:
0:46 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=46
What are recommendations for somebody new to yoga with severe hip arthritis? Are there any pose modifications to allow a safer practice?

22:41 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=1361
I have had a lot of students coming in recently with lower back pain. How do we encourage students not to make a career out of rolling over to the side instead of doing the situps or not coming forward in Standing Head-to-knee? How do we, as teachers, encourage people to move forward without reinjuring themselves?

45:55 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=2755
I wonder why the series is designed so that you always step out and step back with the same leg. I notice I have a strong asymmetry, and I can stabilize my left leg much better because we always step out with the right and back with the right. I wonder if there is a reason because if you repeat something, even a small thing, every day, it creates an imbalance.

54:16 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=3256
I have this same thing about symmetry; my two sides are very different. It constantly bothers me throughout the class; for almost every posture. Even in savasana, the two hips are not equally touching the mat. If I think I'm straight, I'm really not, and looking around the room, many people are pretty crooked when they think they're straight. So it's hard to know for yourself.

1:10:07 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=4207
In Separate Leg Stretching, you reach and grab your heels or feet, or some people can't and grab their calves. Each place you put your hands, you engage your legs differently. Is there an action that is preferred when you're having trouble reaching your heels?

1:14:41 – https://youtu.be/Co2NnWW3HNk?t=4481
In Triangle Pose, going into it, I'm always confused. When teachers say 'hips forward' in a class, do they mean forward towards the mirror or forward where your right arm is facing? I'm confused about what my hips are supposed to do. I thought you wanted to open your hips, but then they say, 'push your hip forward.' I'm unsure if that means I should close it and then twist the opposite way with the arms.


#bikramyoga #sanjose #yogaqanda #arthritis #backpain #symmetry #safesitups #yogasymmetry #separatelegstretching #trianglepose #rajashree

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Online Yoga Q&A – November 19, 2022

237 views November 29, 2022

Bikram Yoga San Jose holds free quarterly Online Yoga Q+As over Zoom, hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard with staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman. We were honored to have special guest Rajashree with us this session, taking in the wealth of insight and experience she offered, all the way from India at 2:30 am! 🇮🇳🙏🤗 QUESTIONS AND SHORTCUTS: In Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee, my back heel comes up when I try to separate my legs more. Do I stay wider and try to push the heel down or shorten my stance? https://youtu.be/JidXtqbyOA4?t=83 In the Fixed Firm pose, I'm unable to get my butt on the floor as I go back on my elbows, and opening my knees doesn't seem to help. Is there something more I should be aiming for? https://youtu.be/JidXtqbyOA4?t=852 In Tree pose, Toe Stand, and other Lotus-type poses, my knee lifts, and my hips don't open, which makes it harder to be in the posture. What should I do? https://youtu.be/JidXtqbyOA4?t=1794 With arms overhead like in Half Moon or Balancing Stick pose, my shoulders feel stuck, and my arms jack-knife forward. Should I try to rotate the shoulders outward to make progress? https://youtu.be/JidXtqbyOA4?t=2863 A student of mine feels like she's not getting enough oxygen and wants to practice by an open window, but there is obviously enough. What's the best way to handle special requests like this? https://youtu.be/JidXtqbyOA4?t=3499 Is there any news about Bikram Yoga teacher trainings? https://youtu.be/JidXtqbyOA4?t=4546 I'm becoming more aware of my twisted wrists and getting corrections, but I find it hard to focus on them. How do I concentrate better on my wrists? https://youtu.be/JidXtqbyOA4?t=4613

Bikram Yoga San Jose holds free quarterly Online Yoga Q+As over Zoom, hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard with staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman. We were honored to have special guest Rajashree with us this session, taking in the wealth of insight and experience she offered, all the way from India at 2:30 am! 🇮🇳🙏🤗

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Online Yoga Q+A – August 20, 2022

342 views August 21, 2022

Our Online Yoga Q+As are a great way to connect with teachers and fellow yogis, get the most out of your practice, and find clarity in your postures and practice. This is our sixth Yoga Q+A, held quarterly and hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, with staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman. Look out for future sessions on our social accounts. No question is a bad question, so BRING IT! We discuss the postures, breathing, getting the most out of class, your home setup, consistency, restarting a practice – anything you like, we're here for you. --------------- Check out the following topics: After each Standing Head to Knee pose, we put our hands on our lower back and bend backwards, why here? 0:27 More discussion about the unique importance of Standing Head to Knee pose. 9:37 The use of equal and opposite force in postures like Standing Bow Pulling pose. 18:18 The process of pain sensation in your yoga journey 29:27 The interplay of micro and macro awareness in the learning process. 34:10 Is it OK to twist your torso as you get into Fixed Firm pose? 39:35 Change the posture for the person? Or change the person with the posture? 45:50 I begin to sweat early and sweat a lot. Why do some people sweat more than others? 45:56 When I get dizzy, does it mean I should be doing less overall? Or do I give normal effort and pause as I need to? 56:00 In Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee, do I emphasize tucking my chin first thing? Or do I round down, then tuck chin? 1:10:00

Our Online Yoga Q+As are a great way to connect with teachers and fellow yogis, get the most out of your practice, and find clarity in your postures and practice.

This is our sixth Yoga Q+A, held quarterly and hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, with staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman.

Look out for future sessions on our social accounts. No question is a bad question, so BRING IT! We discuss the postures, breathing, getting the most out of class, your home setup, consistency, restarting a practice – anything you like, we're here for you.

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Check out the following topics:


After each Standing Head to Knee pose, we put our hands on our lower back and bend backwards, why here?
0:27

More discussion about the unique importance of Standing Head to Knee pose.
9:37

The use of equal and opposite force in postures like Standing Bow Pulling pose.
18:18

The process of pain sensation in your yoga journey
29:27

The interplay of micro and macro awareness in the learning process.
34:10

Is it OK to twist your torso as you get into Fixed Firm pose?
39:35

Change the posture for the person? Or change the person with the posture?
45:50

I begin to sweat early and sweat a lot. Why do some people sweat more than others?
45:56

When I get dizzy, does it mean I should be doing less overall? Or do I give normal effort and pause as I need to?
56:00

In Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee, do I emphasize tucking my chin first thing? Or do I round down, then tuck chin?
1:10:00

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Online Yoga Q+A – May 7, 2022

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Our Yoga Q+As are a great way to connect with teachers and fellow yogis, and get the most out of your practice. This is our fifth Yoga Q+A, held quarterly and hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, with staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman. Look out for future sessions on our social accounts. No question is a bad question, so BRING IT! We discuss the postures, breathing, getting the most out of class, your home setup, consistency, restarting a practice – anything you like, we're here for you. --------------- SHORTCUTS TO THE FOLLOWING TOPICS 60 Day Challenge: My body aches all over, is that normal? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=134 Floor Bow Pose: I can't get my legs up because my back is tight. https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=305 Plateauing: How and when do I move beyond a plateau? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=752 Floor Bow Pose: I get a lot of pressure on the knees when kicking. https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=1187 Standing Bow Pulling Pose: Is it important that the hips stay level? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=1508 Hands-to-Feet in Half Moon: Locking the knee vs. keeping chest on legs. https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=1742 Online Yoga: Heat, humidity, and camera position. https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=2032 Half Tortoise Pose: How do I improve the transition going in and out? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=2971 Bikram Benefits: What are the physiological benefits of Bikram Yoga? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=4026 Head-to-Toe Stretching: Will my head ever reach my feet? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=4299 "Come down from the lower spine": How do I verify that's what I'm actually doing? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=4652 Mindset: How does self-realization come into play? https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=5262 --------------- RELATED READING Bikram Yoga – The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment: https://www.amazon.com/Bikram-Yoga-Radiant-Personal-Fulfillment/dp/0060568089/ Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class: https://www.amazon.com/Bikrams-Beginning-Class-Second-Edtion/dp/1585420204/ A basic summary of each pose is on our website: https://bikramyogasanjose.com/bikram-yoga/ You can also join our Facebook group, BYSJ Everywhere, which includes comprehensive discussion covering benefits of each posture. Use the hashtag #bysjasana https://www.facebook.com/groups/136016771174512 #bikramyoga #sanjose #yogachallenge #yogaqanda

Our Yoga Q+As are a great way to connect with teachers and fellow yogis, and get the most out of your practice.

This is our fifth Yoga Q+A, held quarterly and hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, with staff teachers Matt and Sarah Newman.

Look out for future sessions on our social accounts. No question is a bad question, so BRING IT! We discuss the postures, breathing, getting the most out of class, your home setup, consistency, restarting a practice – anything you like, we're here for you.

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SHORTCUTS TO THE FOLLOWING TOPICS

60 Day Challenge: My body aches all over, is that normal?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=134

Floor Bow Pose: I can't get my legs up because my back is tight.
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=305

Plateauing: How and when do I move beyond a plateau?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=752

Floor Bow Pose: I get a lot of pressure on the knees when kicking.
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=1187

Standing Bow Pulling Pose: Is it important that the hips stay level?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=1508

Hands-to-Feet in Half Moon: Locking the knee vs. keeping chest on legs.
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=1742

Online Yoga: Heat, humidity, and camera position.
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=2032

Half Tortoise Pose: How do I improve the transition going in and out?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=2971

Bikram Benefits: What are the physiological benefits of Bikram Yoga?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=4026

Head-to-Toe Stretching: Will my head ever reach my feet?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=4299

"Come down from the lower spine": How do I verify that's what I'm actually doing?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=4652

Mindset: How does self-realization come into play?
https://youtu.be/hpf532jR0Lk?t=5262

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RELATED READING

Bikram Yoga – The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment:
https://www.amazon.com/Bikram-Yoga-Radiant-Personal-Fulfillment/dp/0060568089/

Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class:
https://www.amazon.com/Bikrams-Beginning-Class-Second-Edtion/dp/1585420204/

A basic summary of each pose is on our website:
https://bikramyogasanjose.com/bikram-yoga/

You can also join our Facebook group, BYSJ Everywhere, which includes comprehensive discussion covering benefits of each posture. Use the hashtag #bysjasana
https://www.facebook.com/groups/136016771174512

#bikramyoga #sanjose #yogachallenge #yogaqanda

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BYSJ Yoga Q+A – February 5, 2022

469 views February 6, 2022

We're providing free quarterly Yoga Q+As, hosted on Zoom by Michele Vennard and Matt and Sarah Newman. It's a great opportunity to spend time together, deepening our understanding of the Bikram Yoga postures and practice, and share personal challenges and successes.

We're providing free quarterly Yoga Q+As, hosted on Zoom by Michele Vennard and Matt and Sarah Newman. It's a great opportunity to spend time together, deepening our understanding of the Bikram Yoga postures and practice, and share personal challenges and successes.

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Yoga Q+A – November 6, 2021

226 views November 7, 2021

It's heartwarming and inspiring to see so many or our members returning to a yoga practice with us. Restarting can bring up many questions and concerns. In this Q+A, hosted recently on Zoom by Michele Vennard and Matt and Sarah Newman, our members had an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Bikram Yoga postures and practice, and share personal challenges and successes.

It's heartwarming and inspiring to see so many or our members returning to a yoga practice with us. Restarting can bring up many questions and concerns. In this Q+A, hosted recently on Zoom by Michele Vennard and Matt and Sarah Newman, our members had an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Bikram Yoga postures and practice, and share personal challenges and successes.

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Yoga Q+A – August 7, 2021

278 views August 10, 2021

With all of our online classes and a challenge to practice 60 classes in 60 days, we felt having an online gathering to discuss the postures and practice was warranted. We plan to offer more of these in the future! This Q+A was hosted by Michele Vennard and Matt and Sarah Newman. Have a look and listen, and be sure to join us next time. #bikramyoga #sanjose #zoomyoga #covidyoga #homeyoga #bysj6060 #60daychallenge #yogachallenge

With all of our online classes and a challenge to practice 60 classes in 60 days, we felt having an online gathering to discuss the postures and practice was warranted. We plan to offer more of these in the future! This Q+A was hosted by Michele Vennard and Matt and Sarah Newman. Have a look and listen, and be sure to join us next time.

#bikramyoga #sanjose #zoomyoga #covidyoga #homeyoga #bysj6060 #60daychallenge #yogachallenge

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Yoga Challenge Q+A – January 30, 2021

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Join in on the discussion at our Yoga Q+A, held quarterly to discuss the Bikram Yoga postures and practice. Hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, and senior teachers Matt and Sarah Newman.

Join in on the discussion at our Yoga Q+A, held quarterly to discuss the Bikram Yoga postures and practice. Hosted by BYSJ owner and founder Michele Vennard, and senior teachers Matt and Sarah Newman.

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Yoga Q+A – May 1, 2021

321 views May 10, 2021