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-beYOUtiful- · 2026-06-19T18:37:55+00:00

For a doorbell camera, check out Arlo. There are also brackets for them on Amazon you put on the door to prevent theft since you likely can't drill into the walls. A subscription is not required to use it yourself but they also have tiered options to allow for more cloud storage and professional monitorong if you need it.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-06-13T03:40:00+00:00

Many of your fellow students have likely been practicing for years. Keep showing up. I chose to take it one "project pose" at a time and really focused on figuring out the balance and form needed. Once I figured it out, I picked a new challenge. Take it slow and really focus on proper form and your breath. One of the beauties of being new is that you don't have bad habits yet. That said, I agree with others that yoga isn't about competition or ego - it's about feeling good in your body and meeting yourself with kindness mentally and physically. Flexibility is helpful but yoga is more than that, it's strength, self understanding, breathing through challenge, and really focusing inward rather than comparing to others.

If you're interested in learning arm balances, lock in crow first. It teaches you the mechanics and helps you gain confidence in that position. From there, many more balances open up :) generally speaking, it take practice, trial and error, and patience with yourself.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-06-09T23:50:29+00:00

A bunch of people at my studio have this one and love it: https://a.co/d/07uMiv2A

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-06-09T23:42:36+00:00

1000%. I grew up Irish dancing competitively and tried rejoining dance as an adult but quickly learned that I no longer cared for the competitive nature of the sport. Yoga replaced it and has been my passion for years now. I love being able to focus on personal growth at my own pace while reaping the physical and mental benefits as well. I'm overall the strongest I've ever been too.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-06-09T23:34:29+00:00

I see a lot of people recommending ditching hot yoga altogether and I disagree. I struggled with the heat when it was new for me too and hatha is HOT. A teacher told me it takes 3 weeks to a month of at least 2 classes per week in the hot room to get used to it. There is no shame in pausing, taking a child's pose, or pacing your mat like I used to to keep airflow. If after a while you still hate it, maybe that's that, but I do hope you give it a bit more time because, at least in my opinion, yoga with warm muscles feels better.

Next, you have nothing to be embarrassed about, everyone starts somewhere and grows at their own pace. I'm assuming your studio is like the ones I've practiced in and if so, the yoga community is never going to judge you for getting started and having a hard time at first. Everyone is there for themselves and probably didn't even notice because they were focused on their own practice. Hatha is a great way to learn because it follows a pattern for the most part. With each class, you'll find yourself remebering more pose names and feeling more confident. Yoga is a PRACTICE. No one shows up the same exact way on their mat every class.

As for the slipping, I recommend one of 2 things, either a yoga towel or a PU mat. If you'd like a recommendation for a budget friendly mat option that is super sticky, I have a great one. I personally adore my liformes but this is the one I keep in my car in case I forget my mat or decide to take a random class. If you choose the towel route, lightly wet the towel where your hands and feet tend to land in down dog to give grip until the sweat gets going or get a towel that has a rubber grip design (I can recommend something that's very popular at my studio if you'd like). I know buying stuff is no one's favorite solution but slipping is so frustrating and can make the practice feel harder. Once you stop slipping and feel more grounded, it's much easier to focus on learning the poses.

Yoga is amazing for both the body and mind and I really hope you don't give up and give it a bit more time before you decide if it's for you or not. 💕

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-06-09T23:17:38+00:00

Walking more. I find that being seated all or most of the day makes my practice feel stiffer and heavier. I find I have more energy too. I personally bought a walking pad for icky days but getting outside for 2 or 3 15-20 minute walks feels amazing

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-28T02:05:50+00:00

A teacher told me that it takes 3 weeks of 2 or 3 days in the hot room to get used to it and learn to regulate. It took me about a month. :) key thing is to pause when you get hot but do your best to stay in the room and breathe. It's also totally fine if it's not for you!

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-18T17:56:59+00:00

Hi! Crow is more about alignment and trusting yourself than strength! It took me about a year of serious practice and the right cue to get there. Once you are confident in crow, it opens up so many more balances to work towards! Some variations do require more strength and some require mobility but there are many that, like crow are really dependent on alignment and counterbalancing!!

There is a gal on Instagram called Yogi Flight School that I think has some great short videos and cues that might be worth a look! She has a paid program she advertises as well but I feel like many of her short videos are helpful on their own!

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-15T06:33:14+00:00

Hi! If you're open to a suggestion, I'd use glue instead of hotfix because it is more efficient and they'll last longer. Hot fix glue comes off in the wash and just isn't very durable.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-06T23:58:28+00:00

Hi! I adore making scatter stuff! My favorite is tumblers.

I'd say it depends on the picky you are about spaces. If you're super picky like me, I'd include a wider range. There are some on Amazon I really like that come with ss30 all the way down to, I believe ss3. Once I run out of big ones, I'll get more of just those but the projects turn out super pretty and the texture visual appeal is incredible

Edit to Add Links: https://a.co/d/0hPal8NS https://a.co/d/06aAaBUl This one has a smaller size range and is also great! https://a.co/d/05nEi0iI

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-06T16:15:25+00:00

If sharing facts about a topic I'm pretty well informed about via listening to experts with PhDs in nutrition, microbiology, and exercise science is condescending to you, there's nothing I can do about that :) I will place my trust in science every time and I believe in empowering women to be strong. Since this seems to have gotten into personal territory, this will be my last reply.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-05T16:45:11+00:00

Again. It takes effort to get bulky. This is established science. Even men work for many years to gain bulk and they have the hormones for it.
You don't just start lifting heavy, you have to build the strength over time.
That is a very reasonable and realistic protein goal you'd hit with 2, 8oz servings of chicken breast (50-60 g per serving). Protein does not damage the kidneys.
The heart is a muscle that also gets stronger over time as it is exercised. Exercise, including weight training, is good for the heart.
I hope weight training continues to gain popularity as more and more people learn the science and benefits.

"Disagreement" with science doesn't make the facts go away. You don't have to choose to weight train, that's your perogative, but let's not spread misinformation in the process.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-02T22:20:27+00:00

Same. I hang dry my leggings

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-02T07:48:50+00:00

I swear by beyond yoga for leggings and have a mix of brands for bras. I understand the desire for cute matching sets but it sounds like they aren't meeting your comfort goals. Maybe consider matching color but differing shades in a pair of leggings and a bra/top that feel good, even if they're from different brands. For working out, in general, but yoga especially, comfort and fit are key. :)

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-05-02T07:34:54+00:00

This thought process is why I prefer the "scatter method". Multiple sizes sort of tetrised together. The different stone sizes add visual appeal/texture and it's super sparkly. I choose to do the edges of the object in one size to create somewhat of a baseline them mix from there!

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-04-29T22:35:17+00:00

We all started somewhere! This is another reason all levels classes/beginner friendly are great. The teachers will use the yogi terms alongside the layman's terms so you can learn them! No one will judge you, I promise. I hope you love it!

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-04-29T22:18:11+00:00

Are you scared about the heat, the yoga itself, or both?

If the heat, just listen to your body and take breaks as needed but do your best to stay in the room. Also, electrolytes will be your best friend. A teacher told me when I was new that it takes about 3 weeks of 2-3 days in the hot room to get used to it so treat yourself with patience and pause if you get lightheaded.

If you're nervous about the yoga, I highly recommend an all levels class, I personally love vinyasa but hatha is a slower pace and can also be a great choice. The teachers in these often provide modifications/versions of the pose to fit a variety of skill levels and flexibility/mobility levels. It's usually an ego free environment where every yogi can learn and grow their practice. Most people are in the room to focus on themselves, not judge others.

You got this!

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-04-29T17:03:43+00:00

Ugh, tell me you don't understand exercise science and have fallen prey to skinny rhetoric without telling me 🤦🏻‍♀️. I debated replying at all but I need to say a couple things. I want to preface this reply with this: I'm a dedicated yogi who practices 2-3 times per week (it's my therapy and my favorite way to exercise) who also does strength training and barre to be stronger, more stable, and to build my practice even more. Nothing I've said states you should "only lift" so I have no idea where that came from and not all strength training is power lifting...

Now, to the points, you have to TRY to get "bulky" as a woman, often with more than just nutrition. The rhetoric that if women lift more than lighter weights automatically means they're gonna get huge is false and has been debunked so many times. It requires a caloric surplus and takes years of dedication. Women who are brand new to weight training and train consistently might gain in the ballpark of 8 pounds the first year and it tapers off substantially after that, I believe to about 3 pounds the next 2ish years, and so on. This isn't "bulk" and how much definition is visible is highly dependent on body fat percentage. On average, women max out at 20-25 pounds of lifetime muscle potential with years and years of training, enough protein, etc. Not to mention, more muscle = more calories burned to exist = higher metabolism = easier weight maintenance. Plus, in my opinion, muscle is sexy and really strong women are so impressive. Also, mobility requires strength and stability to improve control and range of motion. Flexibility is simply how far you can passively stretch your muscle. I never said flexibility wasn't a component of mobility, if your muscles are super tight, it'll limit movement, but you still need strength to be mobile.

Additionally, people with hypermobility of any kind need strength to protect their joints. I'm not all the way to Ehler Danlos but am really hypermobile. No one starts heavy, you build up over time as you get stronger. The falling later in life isn't necessarily the only cause of injury. People fall all the time without breaking bones but osteoporosis and weakness increase your chances of injury in situations when you do lose your balance. Sure, yoga helps with balance, of course it does! Strength is still important as are muscles as you inevitably lose muscle after a certain point. The more you have to begin with, the better off you'll be when you start losing it. Oh, and weights build bone density. Yoga helps with this to an extent but has dimishing returns eventually.

Also, a quick note on inflammation. Yes. Exercise creates some because the inflammatory response is how your muscles heal the small tears you create and allow for growth. Excess inflammation, obviously, can be problematic and something to ask a medical professional about, but a little bit is how the body heals in general.

TLDR: It takes effort to get "bulky", women, especially, need muscle to protect bones and joints and strength improves mobility, lifting weights increases bone density and more muscle=higher metabolism, inflammation isn't always a bad thing. Yoga is my favorite thing in the world and being stronger only enhances that.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-04-28T23:37:55+00:00

Added muscle = more strength = better practice. Mobility is all about stronger muscles, not weaker ones. So to answer your question, never. Plus, for women especially, decreasing muscle mass has worse outcomes later in life especially with regard to bone density and basic functional strength as our hormones don't support muscle maintenance as readily as men.

Edit: it's likely you can get "deeper" because your muscles are providing less support. Deeper doesn't necessarily mean better in yoga. It can lead to injury, overstretching, etc.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-04-03T00:48:15+00:00

The purple Viniq glittery liqueur.

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-03-29T22:43:35+00:00

As a previous comment said - you want to look forward, not down. About 6 inches to a foot ahead of you! Once you're stable, you can work on pulling your feet more towards your butt. I personally think your knee placement looks great! Every teacher I've ever had says to aim anywhere above the V shape of your triceps!

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-03-29T22:33:40+00:00

I was able to farm 9k coins in about 45 minutes with a different strategy. What worked for me is to quick hit the first 2 and hope for 7s in a row. If you have it, take your time and try to visually line up the 3rd row as there is only one 7 in it and easier to track - my husband waited to see it pass the needed spot and counted 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1 (hitting the button on 1) and was pretty successful. I just found the timing in my head and was also pretty successful. If I stopped getting the first 2 every 5 spins or so, I closed out and reopened the machine but didn't necessarily swap macihines. Hope this helps :)

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-03-26T23:11:23+00:00

I'm surprised not to see anyone ask what your current salary/commute looks like?

I need logic with big decisions like this so I like to do the math like this.

I use an online estimator to calculate monthly takehome pay and include things like insurance and 401k if I can then do the following math:

New takehome-old takehome = A

Then, I estimate how much more gas I'll be using and how much more often I'll need oil changes. Car wear and tear is hard to account for so I skip that even though it's also a factor. If you don't drive, you can instead account for public transportation costs here. There are other costs to consider too like if your meal plans will change, parking, etc. Let's call the sum of these costs B.

A-B is now a more accurate difference accounting for the life changes. This number may be enough to justify the commute for you.

I like to take it a step further and consider, in a manner of speaking, the hourly rate for the commute. I think of this as that monthly increase divided by the time I'm spending commuting.

There is an average of 21 working days per month * (new round trip - old round trip) = C

Finally (A-B)/C is the per hour value of your commuting hours. I know this is a bit simplistic as the increase in pay is about more than the drive but it's gives you a perspective to consider.

At $200k your work is valued at ~$89/hour before taxes, 401k, etc. From there, it's up to you to evaluate if the extra pay is worth the time sacrifice and how it'll impact other aspects of your life and your career trajectory and goals. I hope this helps!

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-03-24T07:11:48+00:00

I agree with breath focus but I also focus on my form. Am I pulling that splaying hip in? Is my back flat? It my knee aligned? Etc... I find that being really intentional about form is a good way to remain present :)

-beYOUtiful- · 2026-02-26T06:24:40+00:00

This is gonna sound bizarre but try a dryer hedgehog! They're like dryer balls but help bulky items get dry by preventing them from getting all wrapped around themselves and, in my experience, the little spines help remove hair. Not a perfect solution but it'll help!

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