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 motivation
• Why seasonal shifts create a natural reset for body and mind
• How consistency reshapes the brain, muscles, and nervous system
• Why short, realistic practices create more change than long, intense ones
• The yogic principle of abhyasa (steady practice) and how it supports longevity
• A simple reflection to help you choose one rhythm you can truly sustain this fall

About 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.com
• YouTube: Lifelong Yoga with Mikah
• Connect 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.

• Why your joints need movement to stay healthy
• How yoga helps circulate synovial fluid (“joint lotion”)
• The difference between flexibility and mobility — and why mobility matters more
• How stronger muscles protect your joints from excess stress
• Why variety in movement keeps joints pain-free and adaptable
• A quick standing hip circle practice you can do anytime

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 keep moving with ease and doing what they love for years to come.

• 🎥 Try my free YouTube playlist: Yoga for Ease Stiff Joints and Improve Mobility
• Explore 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.

• What the koshas are, and why they matter in yoga therapy
• How your physical body, breath, mind, intuition, and sense of connection all interact
• Real-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 realize
• How to start noticing which “layer” might need your attention right now

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 stay active, age well, and feel at home in their bodies.

• Join 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 Mikah
• Connect with me on Instagram: @lifelongyogaonline