Yoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant Health

Every January, resolutions promise change and quietly fade just weeks later. In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, Mikah Horn explores why that pattern isn’t a personal failure but a nervous system reality. Drawing on neuroscience, behavior change, and therapeutic yoga principles, this conversation reframes intention as a sustainable alternative to resolutions. Instead of rigid rules, intention offers direction, adaptability, and compassion when life gets busy. You’ll learn how intention keeps the brain engaged, supports consistency, and helps you move with care rather than pressure. This episode is a grounding reset for anyone ready to work with their body instead of against it.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy most New Year’s resolutions fail by mid-JanuaryHow intention differs from goals and checklistsWhat neuroscience tells us about sustainable behavior changeWhy pressure shuts down adaptability in the nervous systemHow intention supports consistency without all-or-nothing thinkingHow to choose a word of the year that actually supports real lifeSimple ways to return to intention when plans fall apart👉 Your Next StepChoose a single word that captures how you want to feel and show up this year. Write it somewhere visible. Let it guide your choices instead of trying to control your behavior. Then share your word of the year by sending a DM on Instagram or an email.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeChristmas Countdown digital advent calendar💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yoga

As we head toward 2026, this episode clears out the yoga myths that quietly hold so many people back from building a practice that actually feels supportive, sustainable, and right for their body. Mikah Horn unpacks three of the most common beliefs she hears from students and reframes them through the lens of longevity, nervous system health, and real-life consistency.These myths are not about willpower or discipline. They are about perception. How you see yoga. How you see your body. And what you believe is possible at this stage of life.If you have ever thought you were too stiff, too busy, or too far removed from how your body used to move, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a grounded way forward.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy flexibility is not a requirement for yoga and how it actually developsHow gentle, consistent movement supports mobility better than intense stretchingWhy short yoga sessions are not a compromise but a powerful habit-building toolHow aging bodies continue to adapt, strengthen, and improve with the right approachWhat it really means to practice yoga for longevity instead of comparisonMikah also shares real stories from her students to show how progress happens when expectations shift and practices are designed to meet the body where it is now.👉 Your Next StepExplore Lifelong Yoga Online to put these ideas into practice with supportive, accessible classes designed for real bodies and real lives. A 14-day trial is available if you want to start gently and consistently.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeEpisode 18: Am I Too Stiff for Yoga?BJ Fogg, Tiny HabitsJames Clear, Atomic Habits💌 Stay Connected YouTube: Lifelong Yoga with Mikah Instagram: @lifelong.yoga

A new year often arrives with tight muscles, low energy, and the desire to finally feel better in your body, but not always the clarity on where to begin. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn simplifies the process with a realistic, sustainable plan you can follow from home. You’ll learn the five pillars of movement longevity and how to weave them into short, doable practices that truly support healthy, vibrant aging.This isn’t the “perfect routine” or the “new year, new you” version of yoga. It’s the grounded, compassionate approach that actually works, especially for aging bodies seeking ease, strength, balance, freedom, and confidence.Whether you're brand new to yoga or returning after time away, this episode offers a clear path forward for 2026.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy mobility is often the missing link in feeling less stiff and more fluidHow strength and stability protect your joints, metabolism, and long-term independenceWhy balance training is essential as we age and how yoga improves it naturallyThe deeper meaning of posture and how alignment affects breathing, energy, and painHow flexibility changes with age and why gentle, consistent stretching works bestHow therapeutic yoga supports the nervous system, motivation, and ease in movementA simple 3-day weekly plan you can follow at home in just 15–20 minutesHow Lifelong Yoga Online organizes these pillars into a sustainable monthly rhythmA first look at the new Yoga for Beginners Over 50 program for the new year👉 Your Next StepStart your year feeling stronger, more mobile, and more grounded. Explore Lifelong Yoga Online with the two-week free trial available through the end of the year. Simply open the monthly calendar, press play, and follow a balanced plan designed for aging bodies.💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram :@lifelong.yoga

As the year winds down, your body is likely giving you clues about what it needs next. In this reflective episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn invites you to pause, look back on the rhythms that shaped 2025, and notice how your habits, intentional or not, landed in your body.This gentle, grounding check-in helps you understand the patterns that created your current mobility, strength, energy, and ease so you can step into Your Yoga Year 2026 with clarity and compassion.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy subtle stiffness or shifts in energy are often messages rather than problemsHow daily habits, movement, breath, stress, rest, quietly shape your long-term well-beingThree simple reflection questions to understand what your body has been adapting toHow yoga philosophy explains patterns (samskaras) and why noticing them mattersWhy small, steady inputs create lasting change, especially for aging bodiesHow this reflection becomes the foundation for a strong, supportive year ahead👉 Your Next StepTake two minutes today to jot down your answers to the three reflection questions from the episode. These insights become your roadmap for Your Yoga Year 2026.💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram :@lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

If you’ve ever worried that you’re “too stiff” or “not flexible enough” for yoga, this episode will help you breathe a little easier. Yoga therapist Mikah Horn breaks down one of the most common misconceptions in the yoga world: the idea that flexibility is a prerequisite. It isn’t. In fact, stiffness is often one of the best reasons to begin a gentle, therapeutic yoga practice, especially as we age.In this grounded beginner-focused episode, you’ll learn why your stiffness is less about “tight muscles” and more about your nervous system doing its job to protect you. You’ll explore what actually matters when starting yoga later in life, and why simple movement variety, support, and slow pacing can open up more freedom in your body than you might expect.Whether you’re totally new to yoga, coming back after time away, or simply feeling locked up in your joints, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a practical path forward.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy stiffness is a normal part of aging and not a barrier to yogaHow your nervous system, not your muscles, is often behind that “locked up” feelingWhy therapeutic yoga focuses on mobility, strength, balance, and posture alongside flexibilityThe five things beginners truly need: movement variety, support, slow pacing, consistency, and a curious mindsetHow small, simple practices create meaningful mobility over timeWhy props are tools of wisdom, not weaknessThe value of predictable, short home practices for long-term progress👉 Your Next StepExplore the Yoga to Ease Joint Stiffness & Improve Mobility playlist on YouTube. These beginner-friendly classes help you move gently, build confidence, and start feeling better in your body.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeYouTube Playlist: Yoga to Ease Joint Stiffness & Improve MobilityLifelong Yoga Online (membership)💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

Most people begin yoga in a class setting, motivated by community, guidance, and the energy of moving together. But at some point, every practitioner wonders what it might feel like to make the practice their own. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn explores the quiet strength of a home yoga practice and why short, consistent sessions can make such a meaningful difference in how you feel day to day.You’ll hear how yoga was traditionally taught one-to-one, why modern research supports the benefits of home practice, and how to weave simple movement and breath into real life without adding pressure or perfectionism. This is a thoughtful reminder that your practice doesn’t need to be long or complicated, iit just needs to be yours.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy home practice is the heart of yoga and where true personal transformation beginsHow even brief, simple sessions can improve sleep, energy, mindfulness, and overall well-beingWhat modern research reveals about the power of practicing at homeHow consistency (not intensity) supports mobility, balance, and stress regulationWays to build a sustainable rhythm that fits your real life and changes with your seasonsHow Lifelong Yoga Online supports a personalized, therapeutic home practice through short, approachable classes👉 Your Next StepStart a sustainable home practice with the free 14-day trial of Lifelong Yoga Online and explore short therapeutic classes designed to fit your life.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeFrequency of Yoga Practice Predicts Health: Results of a National Survey of Yoga Practitioners💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram :@lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

Gratitude is more than a fleeting feeling, it’s a full-body experience that can transform how your brain, heart, and nervous system function. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn unpacks the science behind gratitude and how it strengthens the mind-body connection. You’ll discover how this simple practice rewires your brain for positivity, calms your stress response, and even supports heart health and immunity. Then, Mikah guides you through a short embodied reflection to help you feel gratitude in your body, so it becomes more than a thought, it becomes a lived state.In this episode, you’ll learn:How gratitude reshapes your brain through neuroplasticity and boosts mood-regulating neurotransmittersWhy appreciation activates your parasympathetic nervous system and lowers stress hormonesThe surprising ways gratitude supports heart health, sleep, and immune resilienceHow an embodied gratitude practice can help you rest in sufficiency and soften strivingA short guided exercise to feel gratitude in motion and bring calm to your day👉 Your Next StepPut gratitude in motion with mindful movement. If you’re ready to deepen your practice and bring calm, strength, and steadiness into daily life, start your 14-day free trial of Lifelong Yoga Online.💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram :@lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at HomeResearch Sources: The physiological benefits discussed in this episode are supported by peer-reviewed studies in neuroscience, psychology, and health science. Full citations are listed on my website for listeners who want to explore the research further. 

If you’ve ever caught yourself holding your breath mid-pose or wondered whether you’re breathing “right” during yoga, you’re not alone. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn unpacks how the breath transforms simple movement into mindful yoga and why this connection changes everything. You’ll explore how to breathe functionally, understand the science behind nasal breathing, and learn a gentle, nervous-system-calming technique called longer, smoother, softer breath.Breath isn’t just oxygen, it’s information, a reflection of how you move through the world. Discover how to breathe in a way that supports your spine, posture, focus, and emotional balance, both on and off the mat.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why nasal breathing supports your nervous system and energy levelsHow to practice diaphragmatic (functional) breathing for stability and easeA simple breath technique that calms stress without forcing deep breathingHow to coordinate breath and movement in yoga for flow and awarenessWhy awareness of your breath, more than any specific technique is the essence of yoga👉 Your Next StepExperience the power of mindful breathing in motion. Start your free 14-day trial of Lifelong Yoga Online, where every class begins and ends with the breath.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram :@lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

If you’ve been waiting for the “right” time to get back to your yoga practice, this is it. In this short but powerful solo episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn reframes what it really means to begin again, not with a perfect plan or a fresh calendar, but with a single moment of choice.Mikah shares how to overcome the guilt, hesitation, and perfectionism that keep so many of us from returning to what nourishes us most. She explains the yogic principle of Abhyasa, or steady practice, and how this simple mindset shift can transform how you move through the rest of the year. Whether your mat’s been rolled up for weeks or months, this episode reminds you that your practice is always waiting for you, with patience, compassion, and zero judgment.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy you don’t need to wait for January (or Monday) to start againThe “Fresh Start Effect” and how to create your own version any day of the yearHow to use Abhyasa, steady, consistent practice, to rebuild rhythm and easeFive practical steps to reestablish your yoga habit before the new yearSimple mindset shifts to move past guilt and resistanceHow small, consistent effort compounds into lasting change👉 Your Next StepSign up for Lifelong Yoga Online to join us for the upcoming Gratitude in Motion challenge!💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

As your body and life change, your yoga practice should too. In this gentle and grounding episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn explores how to honor your evolving body without judgment—whether you’re recovering from surgery, navigating midlife transitions, or simply noticing shifts in energy and ability.You’ll learn how yoga can adapt to every season of life, how to reframe “limitations” as opportunities for wisdom, and why letting go of how your practice used to look opens space for deeper connection and ease.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to adapt poses for injury recovery or limited mobilityWhy non-attachment (Aparigraha) is essential to sustainable yoga practiceHow grief and acceptance can both be part of evolving with your bodySimple ways to modify practice for aging joints and shifting energyHow to redefine strength, progress, and “doing enough” in your practicePractical examples of adapting Child’s Pose and other shapes with props or support👉 Your Next StepStart your 14-day free trial of Lifelong Yoga Online and explore classes designed to evolve with you—no matter your age, energy, or experience level.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeYouTube video: Child’s Pose Alternatives for Your KneesLifelong Yoga Online Membership – Start your 14-day free trial💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to relax, whether in Shavasana or lying awake at night, this episode is for you. Yoga therapist Mikah Horn unpacks the science behind why rest can feel uncomfortable even when you want to relax, and how your body can relearn the art of letting go. Discover what’s happening in your nervous system when you can’t seem to unwind, why forcing calm doesn’t work, and four gentle yoga-based practices that retrain your body to recognize safety and ease.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your body resists stillness (and how it’s not your fault)How chronic stress “resets” your baseline to stay on alertThe role of the vagus nerve in signaling safetyFour simple, science-backed tools to help your body downshift naturallyWhy true rest is essential for healing, not a luxury or rewardHow yoga builds nervous system resilience over timeKey InsightsMikah shares how relaxation is not something to achieve but something your body remembers. Through slow breathing, mindful movement, grounding sensations, and small pauses throughout your day, you can gently reeducate your nervous system to feel safe enough to rest. Instead of pushing harder for calm, you will learn how to create the right conditions where calm arises naturally.👉 Your Next StepStart your own relaxation retraining with a 14-day free trial of Lifelong Yoga Online. Experience guided practices that help your body shift from tension to ease at your own pace.💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

Posture is so much more than “standing tall.” In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn takes you behind the scenes of the recent 7-Day Yoga for Posture Challenge and shares why working on posture is energizing, empowering, and anything but boring.You’ll hear real stories from Lifelong Yoga members who discovered less stiffness, easier breathing, and even pain relief through simple posture-focused practices. Mikah explains how yoga unlocks the spine, hips, shoulders, and breath so posture feels natural, not forced, and why consistency matters more than perfection.Whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this episode will help you reimagine posture as a living, breathing system that supports your whole body and daily life.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why posture is about more than appearance and supports energy, mobility, and breathHow yoga helps you feel more upright without forcing alignmentThe variety of ways posture can be improved through simple daily practicesWhat members experienced during the 7-Day Challenge, including less pain and more easeWhy structure and consistency matter more than motivationHow small daily practices add up to long-term transformation👉 Your Next StepReady to experience the benefits yourself? The 7-Day Yoga for Posture Challenge is still available on demand. If you are a Lifelong Yoga Online member, dive deeper this month with Path to Posture. Not a member yet? Start your 14-day free trial and join us today.🔗 Mentioned in the Episode7-Day Yoga for Posture ChallengePath to Posture program inside Lifelong Yoga Online💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

Many of us have seen the headlines promising a single yoga pose to fix back pain or one breath to erase stress. But yoga isn’t a magic trick and that’s actually its greatest strength. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn explores why real healing takes time, how yoga works on every layer of your being, and why consistency matters more than quick results. You’ll hear real client stories that illustrate transformation through steady practice, plus a powerful breath technique that can support calm and resilience over time.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why yoga is more than a “one-pose fix” for pain, stress, or postureHow social media has shaped unrealistic expectations about healingWhat makes Brahmari (buzzing bee breath) calming for the nervous systemA client success story showing what steady yoga practice can truly changeWhy posture isn’t solved by a single stretch, but by breath, strength, and daily awarenessHow to shift from seeking quick results to cultivating lasting well-being👉 Your Next StepJoin the Free 7-Day Yoga for Posture Challenge anytime at yogaforposturechallenge.com and discover simple practices that support your body with consistency and ease.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeBhramari Pranayama in Tinnitus: A Systematic ReviewNitric Oxide, Humming and Bhramari Pranayama💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

Your posture is more than a reflection in the mirror, it’s a message from your body. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn guides you through a simple wall test that reveals what your alignment says about muscle imbalances, stress patterns, and movement habits. You’ll learn how to “read” these signals with curiosity instead of judgment, and discover the first step toward lasting, easeful change.In this episode, you’ll learn:A simple posture self-check you can do at home in under two minutesHow forward head posture, pelvic tilt, and chest tightness affect breathing, balance, and energyWhy posture is less about “standing up straight” and more about awarenessHow posture clues can help you prevent aches and discomfort before they growThe role yoga plays in building strength, mobility, and body awareness for long-term support👉 Your Next StepJoin the Free 7-Day Posture Challenge to apply this four-part framework and create real, lasting changes in how you move and feel. Sign up at yogaforposturechallenge.com.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeEpisode 6: Pelvic MobilityFree 7-Day Posture Challenge: yogaforposturechallenge.com💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

Most of us have heard it: sit up straight, pull your shoulders back, tuck your chin. But forcing your body into a rigid position isn’t the path to better posture. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn shares a practical four-step framework that helps posture feel natural instead of forced, so you can stand, sit, and move with more ease.This is part two of a three-part series on posture. If you missed the previous episode, go back and listen for the hidden benefits of posture and why it impacts far more than how you look.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why posture isn’t about discipline or holding a “perfect” shapeThe four key steps to improving posture without strainHow movement variability supports healthy joints and tissuesWhy strength and opening tight areas must work togetherHow awareness transforms posture into a lived experience, not a forced oneBy the end, you’ll understand how to nurture posture as a capacity—not a command—while giving your body the balance of strength, mobility, and mindfulness it needs.👉 Your Next StepExperience this framework in your own body with the free Free 7-Day Yoga for Posture Challenge. 🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeWebMD: What is Upper Crossed Syndrome💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

Posture is about much more than standing tall. It’s a key to healthier, more easeful aging. In this first part of a special three-part series, yoga therapist Mikah Horn reveals the surprising ways posture shapes your breath, balance, bone health, and even your mood.Posture isn’t fixed. With awareness and gentle movement, you can strengthen support muscles, ease pain, and retrain your body to carry itself with more freedom. This episode uncovers the hidden benefits of good posture and why it matters even more as we age.In this episode, you’ll learn:How posture impacts breathing and energyWhy upright alignment lowers fall risk and supports balanceThe connection between posture, spine health, and osteoporosis How posture contributes to pain relief in the neck, back, and hipsThe powerful link between posture, confidence, and mood👉 Your Next StepJoin the Free 7-Day Yoga for Posture Challenge starting September 22 (or anytime after on-demand). Sign up at yogaforposturechallenge.com and begin simple, guided practices to feel taller, steadier, and more at ease in your body.🔗 Research Mentioned in the EpisodeDo slumped and upright postures affect stress responses? A randomized trialIncrease or decrease depression by changing postureUpright posture improves affect and fatigue in people with mild-to-moderate depression💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home

As we get older, our bodies go through natural changes that can make daily life feel harder — but those changes aren’t set in stone. In fact, many of the abilities we think we “lose” with age can be protected and even restored with the right kind of practice.In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, we’ll look at three key areas that tend to decline as the years go by. These are the ones I see again and again in my work with students 50+, and when they start to slip, confidence often goes with them. The good news? Your body adapts to what you practice. And with yoga, you can build back strength, awareness, and mobility at any age.I’ll also share two simple practices you can try right away — one you can do lying down, and one you can do standing — that help reconnect you to the parts of your body that matter most for healthy, vibrant aging.In this episode, you’ll learn:The three surprising areas of decline that shape your mobility and independenceWhy these abilities matter for posture, balance, strength, and confidenceHow yoga uniquely trains the body without strain or pounding on the jointsTwo practical practices you can try today to feel more open, strong, and steadyWhy consistency matters more than intensity for lifelong mobilityAbout me:I’m Mikah Horn, a yoga therapist with a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. I help adults 50+ build strength, mobility, and confidence through therapeutic yoga so they can move with ease and keep doing what they love for years to come.Resources & links:Join my free 7-Day Posture Challenge: YogaForPostureChallenge.comYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahConnect with me on Instagram: @lifelong.yoga

If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll start taking better care of your body “someday” or “when life slows down,” you’re not alone. But science shows there’s real power in starting now... especially during natural moments of reset like September and October. Psychologists call this the “fresh start effect,” and it can help your new habits stick.In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, we’ll explore why consistency matters more than intensity, how short daily practices build lasting strength and mobility, and why fall is the perfect time to commit to rhythms that actually support your body. You’ll learn how to work with seasonal energy instead of against it, so change feels doable and sustainable.In this episode, you’ll learn:What the “fresh start effect” is and how it boosts motivationWhy seasonal shifts create a natural reset for body and mindHow consistency reshapes the brain, muscles, and nervous systemWhy short, realistic practices create more change than long, intense onesThe yogic principle of abhyasa (steady practice) and how it supports longevityA simple reflection to help you choose one rhythm you can truly sustain this fallAbout me:I’m Mikah Horn, a yoga therapist with a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. I help adults 50+ build strength, mobility, and confidence through therapeutic yoga so they can move with ease and keep doing what they love for years to come.Resources & links:Join my free 7-Day Posture Challenge: YogaForPostureChallenge.comYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahConnect with me on Instagram: @lifelong.yoga

If your joints feel stiff or achy, it can be tempting to move less and wait until you “feel better.” But here’s the truth: your joints were made to move. In fact, movement is what keeps them healthy, nourished, and pain-free.In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, we’ll explore why motion really is lotion for your joints, how yoga supports joint health, and why mindful, therapeutic movement is one of the best tools for arthritis and stiffness. You’ll even learn a simple, one-minute practice you can try today to give your hips both mobility and stability.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your joints need movement to stay healthyHow yoga helps circulate synovial fluid (“joint lotion”)The difference between flexibility and mobility — and why mobility matters moreHow stronger muscles protect your joints from excess stressWhy variety in movement keeps joints pain-free and adaptableA quick standing hip circle practice you can do anytimeAbout meI’m Mikah Horn, a yoga therapist with a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. I help adults 50+ build strength, mobility, and confidence through therapeutic yoga — so they can keep moving with ease and doing what they love for years to come.Resources & links🎥 Try my free YouTube playlist: Yoga for Ease Stiff Joints and Improve MobilityExplore guided yoga programs inside Lifelong Yoga Online (free 14-day trial)Connect with me on Instagram: @lifelongyogaonline

Most people come to yoga for the physical benefits — stretching tight muscles, improving balance, or easing stiffness. But yoga has always been about so much more than exercise. It’s a system that supports the whole person — body, breath, mind, emotions, and beyond.In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, we explore the kosha model, a traditional framework that describes the five layers of your being. You’ll see how yoga therapy uses this lens to connect the dots between your physical health, your breath, your thoughts, and your deeper sense of well-being.It's about practical ways to understand yourself more fully, and why addressing one layer (like your breath or posture) can ripple into positive change across the rest of your life.In this episode, you’ll learn:What the koshas are, and why they matter in yoga therapyHow your physical body, breath, mind, intuition, and sense of connection all interactReal-life stories of students who found relief by addressing more than “just the body”Why stress, posture, and breath are often more connected than we realizeHow to start noticing which “layer” might need your attention right nowAbout meI’m Mikah Horn, a yoga therapist with a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. I help adults 50+ build strength, mobility, and confidence through therapeutic yoga — so they can stay active, age well, and feel at home in their bodies.Resources & linksJoin me inside Lifelong Yoga Online for therapeutic yoga classes and guided programs designed for healthy aging (free trial)Connect with me on YouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahConnect with me on Instagram: @lifelongyogaonline