Yoga for Athletes Archives | Heather Monthie YOGA & FITNESS

Child’s Pose Isn’t Supposed to Feel Like Torture

by Heather Monthie, PhD | May 8, 2026 | Yoga, Yoga for Athletes, Yoga Poses

And if it’s wrecking you, the problem isn’t you. It’s that nobody taught you how to actually do it for a body like yours. How to Modify Child’s Pose for Tight Ankles, Knees, and Stiff Bodies Over 40 Let me paint you a picture. You train six days a...

What Yoga Does (and Doesn’t) Do for You After 40

by Heather Monthie, PhD | Apr 27, 2026 | Podcast, Yoga, Yoga for Athletes

Is Yoga Good for Weight Lifters? The Surprising Connection Between the Mat and the Barbell | Yoga Over 40

by Heather Monthie, PhD | Aug 25, 2025 | Strength Training, Yoga, Yoga for Athletes

On the surface, weightlifting and yoga seem worlds apart. One is explosive, heavy, and driven by maximal effort; the other, deliberate, light, and anchored in breath. Yet, viewed through the lens of training longevity, recovery, and bodily wisdom, the two practices...

Yoga as the Ultimate Guide to Personal Excellence

by Heather Monthie, PhD | Aug 24, 2025 | Mindful Leadership, Yoga, Yoga for Athletes, Yoga for Leaders

The Ultimate Guide to Personal Excellence: From Western Models to Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra The Search for Personal Excellence We live in an age obsessed with personal excellence. Walk into any bookstore, and you’ll find shelves stacked with titles promising peak...

Why High Performers Need More Yoga (Not More Hustle)

by Heather Monthie, PhD | Jun 19, 2025 | Yoga, Yoga for Athletes, Yoga for Leaders

Is Yoga Good to Do After Lifting Weights? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Heather Monthie, PhD | May 21, 2025 | Yoga for Athletes

Let’s settle this once and for all: Is yoga good to do after lifting weights? Short answer? Yes.Long answer? Yes, especially if you want to move tomorrow without wincing when you sit on the toilet. If you’re like most of us high-achieving types, you’ve got your...