Mandy Ingber

Many people talk about the mind-body connection and how what we think can affect our physical self. What I have found, even more than the mental connection, is that the emotions rule the body.

I think that whenever we're physical, not just in yoga, I think that physical exercise brings up a lot of emotional things. If someone's in a spinning class, they might just start crying. That just happens.

We hold a lot of emotional energy in the hips, which is why they're often tight.

I started teaching spinning early when it was first happening in the '90s. I love the mind-body connection of spinning.

I think the combo of spin and yoga is a yin and yang thing. It's very important to have balance. I like to bring energy to yoga, and spinning gets you very connected to your core.

Be grateful for what you already have. Set aside the time to take care of yourself, too.

With tireless hours at your desk or traveling on a plane, it's important that you take time to stay connected to your body.

I schedule 'me' time because, just like everyone else, I need to unwind. I try to remember to take it easy and breathe.

Yoga is equal parts strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.

I know from experience that one of the first things to drop off during great transitions, such as dealing with grief or loss, is taking care of our bodies.

Each organ is related to an emotion, and the lungs are related to grief. When you clear your lungs, you eliminate grief and sadness.

We're always in the middle of two energies. Gravity is sinking you down; inspiration is pulling you up.