Ep 133: How Often Should Students Practice Yoga?

Answering the question of how often to practice yoga seems simple enough, but the full answer is more nuanced than most students expect. This episode takes a broader look at what the body actually needs to stay healthy and resilient over time, why yoga works best as part of a varied movement diet rather than as a student's only form of exercise, and what the yoga tradition itself says about practice beyond the physical postures. I'll also share a personal story of injury that came directly from too much deep stretching, which is one of the most common and least-talked-about patterns in dedicated yoga practitioners.We'll cover:What We Get Wrong About More Yoga What a Balanced Movement Diet IncludesMy Personal Injury StoryYoga - More Than AsanaA Practical Answer on the Frequency QuestionMentioned in the episode: Teaching Students with Injuries MentorshipSupporting students who have developed injuries or imbalances, understanding the anatomy behind common yoga injuries, and building a teaching practice that meets real students in real bodies is the work of the Teaching Students with Injuries Mentorship.Book a Strategy CallNot sure if it's the right fit? Book a strategy call.Click HERE to send me a text & let me know your thoughts on this episode! Support the showYouTube: Yoga with Monica BrightFreebie: Yoga Sequencing for Different InjuriesLet's connect:Check out my website: Enhanced BodyConnect with me on InstagramWanna work together? Book a Discovery CallPractice yoga in my online studio The Alliance (7-day free trial)Join my Newsletter for teachers below! Want me to discuss a topic? Click HERE to submit it!Become a supporter of the Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers Podcast! Starting at $3/ month.