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Movement, Mobility and CrossFit: A Yoga Teacher’s Perspective

Here are twelve articles covering everything from breathing to handstands by athletic-inspired yoga teacher Bethany Eanes.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on April 1, 2014

2 Causes of Hip Pain and How to Treat Them: Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome

Sciatica and piriformis syndrome are two conditions often presenting with similar symptoms. Here is a guide to the difference between the two as well as treatment for each.

3 Yoga Poses to Increase Overhead Shoulder Mobility

2 Causes of Hip Pain and How to Treat Them: Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome

Sciatica and piriformis syndrome are two conditions often presenting with similar symptoms. Here is a guide to the difference between the two as well as treatment for each.

3 Yoga Poses to Increase Overhead Shoulder Mobility

I regularly see athletes with strong upper backs and shoulders struggle with limitations in how high they can raise their arms without pain. Here are poses to help restore the range of motion.

How to Safely Lift and Do Yoga When You Have a Bulging Disc

Once your doctor has cleared you for activity there are some simple modifications you can make to your movement to allow you to continue lifting and practicing yoga.

Being a Dissenting Voice in CrossFit: 3 Thing I’d Love CF Coaches to Hear

I’m a yoga teacher who teaches mobility at a CrossFit box. I love the community, but have some issues with the program. We all need some honest feedback from the outside from time to time.

Mobility and Movement, Session 1: Yoga and Self-Massage for Squats

I’m currently taking a course based on the CrossFit Mobility certification. I’m going to share what I’m learning, and also how I would combine it with yoga for better overall movement and mobility.

Bethany Eanes has discovered true health and deep peace ever since she opened the door to yoga. Though she lives an athletic-inspired yoga style, Bethany also honors a new-found stillness of heart. She loves helping athletes find a way to relax, allowing them to recover, appropriately rest, and reach everyone’s ultimate fitness goal – to be happy.

Lululemon, Fat Shaming, and Turning a Profit in the Yoga Market

My Facebook wall has lit up with criticism over lululemon athletica’s founder Chip Wilson’s comments about the company’s trademark luon pants not being suitable for every size and shape.

How and Why to Use All 3 Planes of Motion to Improve Your Mobility

If you’re stuck on a few movements or stretches, you may be limiting your ability to truly increase your range of motion. Most of our major muscles

A Simple Breathing Exercise for a Balanced Mind

Sometimes life has us feel stressed and unbalanced. This leads to issues of anxiety and a lack of sleep. Try this simple exercise that only takes a couple minutes, and will balance your mood and mind.

Pregnant and Weight Lifting? You May Want to Reconsider

I have to admit, I cringe a little when I see a pregnant woman in a CrossFit class. Pregnancy is incredible, but places a huge demand on the body. Here are my tips for navigating this time.

3 Unexpected Keys to Crushing Goals

Here are three keys I’ve found absolutely critical to creating the life I want. And yes, I learned them in yoga class.

Are Handstands Good For You? A Yoga Teacher’s Perspective

As a yoga teacher, the upside of the handstand craze is it draws hundreds of new yogis to the practice. The downside is an overemphasis on strength in just a few parts of the body.

Weekly Work-In: Week 1 – Create a Simple Daily Ritual for Body and Mind

Starting this week I’m going to be sharing my “work-ins” with you in the hopes that you can join me in creating a healthy practice for your body and mind – and find the happiness you are seeking.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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