14 Articles by Derek Beres
Derek Beres
3 Ways Changing My Diet Calmed My Anxiety
"Everyone's microbiome is different, but here's what worked for me."
I'm A Yoga Teacher. Here's What I Hate About The Yoga "Community"
While I love the hustle and study, I’ve found certain aspects of the yoga community frustrating.
Of Course It’s Hard To Make Money As A Yoga Teacher. Here's How To Make It Work
Moving people for a living requires serious hustle.
What Happened When I Found Out I Had Cancer
There are certain things men don't discuss. Divorce is one of them. I don't mean between confidantes and brothers — everyone requires a shoulder, at...
How I Learned The Art Of Humility
Last July I sprained my knee while playing basketball. Injuries are synonymous with this game. After a lifetime of getting hurt playing competitive...
How I Learned To Manage My Crippling Anxiety
I've been hospitalized twice for panic attacks.
How To Write A Great Bio
Writing a bio for your website, job or other promotional material can be a daunting task. I’ve encountered numerous people who have difficulty writing...
10 Must-Read Books for Yogis
While there are many powerful and well-circulated ‘yoga books’ that get used and reused for teacher trainings and programs, as well as self-knowledge,...
5 Words I've Removed From My Yoga Vocabulary
The language used during a yoga class is one of the most important aspects of teaching. This encompasses everything from intonation and volume to...
The Importance of Rest: Why You Should Fully Experience Savasana
Experience the silence and rest you've been craving.
5 Keys to Great Yoga Sequencing
We teach what we practice, and ideally practice what we teach.
The Fear of Inversions (Among Other Things)
Conquering one of the most anxiety-inducing moments in yoga class.
Self-Empowerment Lessons from 92-Year-Old Yogi Tao Porchon-Lynch
Having just healed a broken wrist and recently completed (and won) a 16-hour marathon ballroom dance competition, there is little the fireball seemed...
