Beginner Yoga FAQ (Your Questions Answered!) Part 1 | Ep. 24

Join the Yoga for Beginners Over 50 – 5-Day Challenge (starting January 26th)Starting yoga can feel confusing when you are not sure what it actually is or what to expect. In this first part of a two-part Beginner Yoga FAQ series, yoga therapist Mikah Horn answers the most common questions she has heard over a decade of teaching real people with real bodies.This episode covers both the practical and the big-picture questions that matter most when you are beginning yoga later in life or returning after a long break. You will learn what yoga really is beyond the poses, how it supports healthy aging, and why rest is just as important as movement. This conversation is grounded, realistic, and especially supportive for beginners over 50 who want a safe, sustainable approach.In this episode, you’ll learn:What yoga actually is and how it integrates movement, breath, and awarenessWhether yoga counts as exercise and why it works on more than just your musclesHow yoga supports healthy aging, balance, posture, and resilienceHow soon you can expect to feel benefits and why yoga is slow medicine that worksWhat “Namaste” means and whether you have to say itWhy Shavasana matters and how rest supports healing and nervous system healthThis is part one of a two-part FAQ series. Part two will dive deeper into additional beginner questions, including different styles of yoga and how to choose what is right for you.👉 Your Next StepSign up for the Free 5-Day Yoga for Beginners Over 50 Challenge, starting January 26th. This free experience offers a supportive, realistic introduction to yoga designed for aging bodies. The link is in the show notes.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeEpisode 23: Over 50? Here’s Why You Should Start Yoga Right Now💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaReady to get started? Join the Yoga for Beginners Over 50 5-Day Challenge (starting January 26)