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Why “Yoga Lite” is Failing Women in Midlife (and What to Do Instead) Sep 08, 2025

Have you noticed this trend lately?

Every health and fitness guru says the same thing once you hit 40:
➡️ “You need to lift heavy weights to build muscle.”

And I don’t disagree. Strength training matters.

But here’s the head-scratcher…

The very same voices who push strength training tell you to ...

Tori has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years and has been a full-time yoga teacher for well over a decade. With thousands of hours of yoga education under her belt, she knows all too well how the practice of yoga can transform your life. Beginning as a Bikram Yoga Instructor in 2011, Tori also sought out certifications in Level II Traditional Hatha Yoga and CYoga, among many others. She is a Certified RAD Yoga Mobility Specialist with expertise in self myofascial release techniques and was a USA Yoga Coach, assisting yoga athletes to train for competition. Her superpower is to take a student stuck in "Beginner Yoga Land," and assist them to build into something much more empowering and fun, helping them tap into their limitless possibilities on their yoga mat and in their lives.

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The blog for women who want more than just a "good stretch."

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If you’re serious about getting stronger in your yoga practice, don’t keep guessing.

These 5 short videos will show you exactly what’s been missing, and how small shifts change everything.

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