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Maya Iyer
Maya Iyer is a content writer who specializes in turning practical routines into clear, followable guides. She covers practice sequences and the everyday side of yoga on Yoga.com - short practices, realistic habits, and making room for the mat in a busy week. Maya Iyer is the writing name of Anastasia Mytrofanov.
By Maya Iyer
Yoga practitioners often experience wrist pain due to the pressure in various poses. Ignoring this discomfort can be problematic, so it's im...
Maya IyerJuly 8, 20266 min read
That twinge in a forward fold matters. Done wrong, yoga can worsen back pain - here's how to protect your lower back in every practice.
Maya IyerJune 27, 20266 min read
Mixing up hatha yoga with every other style is easy to do - this guide explains its pace, its benefits, and who the practice suits.
Maya IyerJune 26, 20266 min read
Iyengar yoga gets lumped in with other styles, but one main idea sets it apart - see how alignment, props, and precision define the method.
Maya IyerJune 25, 20265 min read
Bad knees or unsteady balance don't have to keep you from yoga. Chair yoga gives you a genuinely accessible way to practice.
Maya IyerJune 23, 20269 min read
Chin drifting forward, shoulders rounding by mid-afternoon? Yoga can build better posture - with strength first and stretching second.
Maya IyerJune 23, 20267 min read
What is yin yoga, and how is it different from other styles? A quieter, slower practice built on stillness, props, and long holds.
Maya IyerJune 21, 20265 min read
Deep ache after a desk day, a pinch when you stretch - yoga helps tight hips and hip pain when you know what to keep and what to skip.
Maya IyerJune 20, 20267 min read
Knowing the name Kundalini yoga is not the same as knowing the practice - a clear-eyed look at what it really is and what happens in a class...
Maya IyerJune 19, 20265 min read
Stress shows up as a clenched jaw at a red light, breath stuck high in the chest, a neck that aches by dinner for no clear reason. It lives...
Maya IyerJune 18, 20267 min read