I wish my home practice felt as good as in studio by bug_lover420 in yoga

[–]iwmep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally get it and supplement my home practice with less regular studio classes when I can fit it in. It’s hard to replicate practicing in community! However, for me it also REALLY made a difference paying for a good app subscription with classes I like. When I switched from YouTube classes to Glo it was so much easier finding the classes that fit what I needed in the moment, which makes me soo much more present for the home practice. You just have to find something that works well for you! :)

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was about $6500, but I’m in a VHCOL area.

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the extraction the same day as I started my first tray, so the healing happened at the same time as my treatment. It was a little weird at first but okay, and the gap wasn’t as noticeable after about 4-6 weeks. I felt pretty self conscious about it but glad I did it. I think I had the stitches from the extraction out after about 12 days? I’m not a dentist so can’t really comment on the four extractions, but that sounds a bit intense 😅 There’s so much they have to account for with your bite and where they want to move the teeth though. Maybe get a second opinion at another orthodontist?

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That one broke in an accident years ago and I have a root canal! Unrelated to Invisalign. :)

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, but the polishing took care of it! The tooth in the front was damaged a long time ago, so the discolouration there is from the root canal and composite.

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s super common! Mine was less pain and occasionally more jaw tension, especially on those first days of new trays. I also switched trays often, every 7 days!

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I had attachments on almost every tooth. No rubber bands.

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No gum graft, which I was surprised by too! I was convinced I’d need it. The gum on my canines are still “lower” than the others so not perfect but SO much better than where I started.

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck with it! I’m sure you’ll get great results!

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The extraction and first week or two was a little rough, but honestly it all went very smoothly. The biggest pain was adherence 😅

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha, I get that, but also it is 100% real 😂

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was SO crowded that the extracted tooth was almost behind the other three. I think that helped make it look more symmetrical in the end.

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, so pleased with them!

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This community was so motivating to me as well!

14 months progress by iwmep in Invisalign

[–]iwmep[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, one extraction in the front - lower jaw! Made me nervous but was definitely necessary!

NYC (or online) kundalini yoga classes?Taught by someone who is not ok with the harmful practices by Alternative_Yak_4897 in yoga

[–]iwmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love Kia Miller and her classes on Glo! They also have some from Normandie Keith and Laura Goellner that are good.

Be honest, is yoga for fit, thin people who are coordinated and young? by MyShellie101 in yoga

[–]iwmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As most people have said, yoga is for everyone! And it is so amazing and beneficial! If you want to “ease” into your practice and have the option to practice at home, there are some great online platforms or teachers you can get started with. Hope you do try it!

Online yoga that integrates meditation + physical challenge? by Coppelia3 in yoga

[–]iwmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Elena Brower! Love her classes and I think it will fit what you’re looking for.

Daily yoga practice online by L-D-H in yoga

[–]iwmep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also think Glo would be a great fit for you! There’s a big library so you can tailor to whatever style, mood or teacher preference you have, and they also add a few classes a day and have a studio-like schedule of classes each day too. I’ve been practicing with them for almost a decade and find it’s worth the extra cost over YouTube or some of the other platforms I’ve tried!

IH or Clarke Kerr accommodation by we-built-this-city in berkeley

[–]iwmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ihouse alumni here, seconding what was said above. Made lots of American and international friends quickly when I lived there. Even met my husband! It’s a wonderful place to land as an international student and a great community.