Peter Mason

Physical Therapist and Blogger

Peter is a physical therapist and masseur for professional athletes. He has worked with NFL and NBA teams and prepares athletes for the Olympics and other international competitions. Having been with DoYouYoga from day one, he is an absolute expert when it comes to physical health, how to achieve it and how to keep it. In his eyes, yoga is the most effective way to become and stay thoroughly healthy.

Peter Mason's articles

How Often Should I Do Yoga?

194 days ago by

Peter Mason

If you’re starting to get more serious about yoga, you might wonder how often you should practice it in order to not over- or under-do it. Actually, yoga is not too different from the other kinds of workouts that you might be doing. Set Your Goals First Whenever you do something it is advisable that [...]

5 Quick Ways to Relax After a Stressful Day

245 days ago by

Peter Mason

We’ve all had days where nothing seems to go our way. All you want to do is relax and unwind to forget about the stresses of the day. Here are cool and easily applicable ways to regroup, that will leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed, and ready to take on the rest of the week. Stretch [...]

4 Cool Ways To Do Yoga Without A Mat

262 days ago by

Peter Mason

Ever wondered whether yoga, which is usually done on a mat, could possibly be done on other flat–and not-so-flat–surfaces? Water, for instance. Yes, water! Well, it turns out that yes, you could do yoga elsewhere–water included! We have compiled four awesome ways to strike poses off the mat while getting an incredibly refreshing yoga experience. Here they [...]

Yoga for Arthritis: Loosening Tight Joints

330 days ago by

Peter Mason

It may come as a surprise for most people who consider yoga as an activity for flexible young people, but more and more folks with health problems and even those beyond 60 are seeking to enjoy the physical and psychological benefits of yoga. In fact, people suffering from arthritis may find yoga to be a [...]

Mens Yoga Pants: An Essential Item for a Comfortable Yoga Workout

351 days ago by

Peter Mason

While yoga definitely still is dominated by the ladies, more and more guys are starting to discover the awesomeness of it. Regardless of gender, it is important that you’re in good shape for your yoga session, not only in terms of body and mind, but also in terms of your outfit. You’ll be surprised to [...]

How to Start Doing Yoga at Home

351 days ago by

Peter Mason

For many people with very tight schedules, doing yoga or other kinds of workout on a regular basis can be quite a challenge. There’s just no time to actually go out and attend yoga classes on a regular basis. But wait! What if you just do your yoga inside your own four walls? Even if [...]

How Yoga Can Help You Beat Anxiety

359 days ago by

Peter Mason

It’s not a secret that yoga is responsible for a variety of health benefits, both physical and mental. It might sound like a cliché, but for many people out there yoga really is a highly effective way to beat anxiety and panic disorders. If you are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks or similar symptoms, it [...]

8 Surprising Benefits of Hot Yoga

364 days ago by

Peter Mason

Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is a great exercise that offers a number of benefits to the yogi. This style was developed from traditional Asanas by Bikram Choudhury in the early 1970′s. His fixed regimen of 24 yoga poses and 2 breathing exercises are purported to bestow “head to toe” health and fitness. [...]

3 Simple Reminders For Better Yoga Safety

The Health Benefits of Yoga That Change People’s Lives

372 days ago by

Peter Mason

Yoga is good for you! Well, actually to say that yoga is good for you is a bit of an understatement. In my job, I have seen cripples and supposedly handicapped people re-gain their ability to walk through yoga. I have seen depressed and even suicidal people find happiness through yoga. And I have seen [...]

4 Easy Ways to Cope With Stress

378 days ago by

Peter Mason

We live in hectic times, and have to deal with challenges in our personal and professional lives every single day. For many of us, this leads to increased levels of stress, which is basically an imbalanced state of mind and often even your body. It is the force that triggers negative feelings and emotions leading [...]