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

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start yoga in your 50s, 60s, or beyond — you’re not alone. Many of my students thought the same thing before their very first class. The truth? Not only is it possible to begin now, it might actually be the best time to start.

In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, I’m sharing why yoga is especially powerful for adults 50+, how it helps with strength, balance, mobility, posture, and stress, and why small, consistent steps matter more than flexibility or picture-perfect poses.

This conversation is for you if you’ve been feeling stiff, hesitant, or unsure if your body can handle yoga. Spoiler: it can — and it will thank you for it.

• Why yoga after 50 supports healthy aging more than ever
• How it helps prevent muscle loss and supports joint health
• Why yoga improves balance and reduces fall risk
• The benefits beyond movement — breath, posture, nervous system, and mental clarity
• How students in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s are building strength and confidence with yoga

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 doing the things they love for years to come.

• Join me inside Lifelong Yoga Online for therapeutic yoga classes and guided programs designed for healthy aging
• Connect with me on YouTube: Lifelong Yoga with Mikah

👉 If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes — and share it with a friend who’s also wondering if it’s “too late” to start.

We often think about living longer, but what about living better? In this very first episode of Yoga for Longevity, we’re diving into the difference between lifespan (the number of years you live) and healthspan (the years you feel healthy, mobile, and capable).

You’ll hear why this distinction matters, what the latest research tells us, and how simple choices in movement and breath today can shape how you’ll feel 10, 20, even 30 years from now.

This isn’t about chasing picture-perfect poses or extreme workouts. It’s about finding ways to move and breathe that support your whole life — so you can keep doing the things you love, whether that’s traveling, gardening, playing with grandkids, or simply feeling steady on your feet.

• Why focusing on healthspan changes the way we think about aging
• A 2024 study showing the 12-year gap between lifespan and healthspan
• Stories from my years teaching yoga in senior living communities (including a 94-year-old inspiration named Trudy!)
• How yoga supports strength, mobility, balance, breath, and nervous system health
• What you can expect from future episodes of Yoga for Longevity

I’m Mikah Horn, a yoga therapist with a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and more than a decade of experience teaching adults 50+ how to stay strong, mobile, and at ease in their bodies. Through private sessions and my online membership, Lifelong Yoga Online, I help students focus not just on living longer, but on living better.

• 2024 Study on Healthspan vs Lifespan: JAMA Network Open
• Join me inside Lifelong Yoga Online for therapeutic yoga classes and guided programs designed for healthy aging
• Connect with me on YouTube: Lifelong Yoga with Mikah

Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down, getting stiffer, or living with more aches and pains. In Yoga for Longevity, you’ll learn how to stay strong, mobile, and vibrant at any age — with practical, sustainable yoga tools you can use in real life.

I’m Mikah Horn, a yoga therapist with a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and over a decade of experience helping people 50+ improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. This podcast blends modern movement science, mindfulness, and the wisdom of yoga to support healthy aging from the inside out.

In this trailer episode, you’ll hear what to expect each week:

• How yoga supports mobility, strength, balance, and joint health
• The role of breathwork and mindfulness in pain relief and nervous system regulation
• Why posture matters for more than just appearance...it affects your energy, movement, and mood
• Simple, sustainable habits that keep you moving well and feeling good for years to come

Whether you’re brand new to yoga, returning after time away, or looking to adapt your practice for midlife and beyond, Yoga for Longevity will give you research-backed, accessible tools to:

• Improve mobility and flexibility
• Build functional strength for daily life
• Enhance balance and stability to reduce fall risk
• Support healthy joints and spine
• Boost energy, focus, and overall well-being

New episodes drop every Tuesday morning. Subscribe or follow Yoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, & Vibrant Health on your favorite podcast app, and start building a body and mind you can count on...for life.

Website: https://yogawithmikah.com