David Procyshyn Yoga

I often find it fascinating how a simple change in perspective can radically change how you interpret your past.
I have laid awake at night countless times, replaying a decision, convinced I'd permanently damaged my future. Much of my life has felt like a long series of heart-breaking mistakes. I'm certain that if I'd just done things differently — been stronger, less afraid, made smarter choices — I'd feel better today - more stable, more accomplished.

What I didn't understand then was that the feeling of being lost or regretful wasn't evidence that I was off my path. It WAS the path. Everything I struggled through taught me something, and eventually led me to the work I do now. I guess the only regret is that I didn't listen closer at the time.

I wrote this article for those who feel like "you should be further along" or "you made the wrong choice". It's about the hidden fear that fuels so much of our decision-making (and our anxiety!) and why you're probably not as lost as you feel.
https://davidprocyshyn.com/how-the-fear-of-making-the-wrong-decision-fuels-chronic-anxiety/

How The Fear of Making the Wrong Decision Fuels Chronic Anxiety Do you constantly worry you've made the wrong choice? Learn how the fear of making the wrong decision fuels anxiety and how to find peace.

I often wake up feeling bewildered that I founded and own an online yoga business, one that hundreds of thousands rely on, or have relied on, as an important source of comfort and ease in their lives.
I actually never meant for this to happen. Unlike many of the other business owners I have met, I never wanted to be an entrepreneur. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it now, but it was not a life goal.
When I was younger, I thought that learning how to run a business would be soul draining. And at certain points of this journey, it has been. But I have learned a lot over the past 15 years, and one of my greatest lessons was to (put simply) be honest.
There is a fine line between authentic expression and manipulation and there is often an uncomfortable truth associated with both of them. The truth is that manipulation works. I know because I've used it. And it worked right up until the moment I realized I couldn't recognize my own voice anymore.
I wrote an article about this inner struggle. In this article, I write about what happens when we prioritize approval over honesty — in our marketing, in our relationships, in our lives. And what happened when I finally stopped trying to optimize my humanity and just started telling the truth.
Perhaps we didn't get as many subscribers as we could have, but I believe that the people who stayed became more connected than ever. Because authenticity doesn't attract everyone. It attracts the right people.
If you've ever felt the tension between being real and being strategic — this one's for you:
https://davidprocyshyn.com/the-fine-line-between.../

Authentic Marketing vs Manipulation Authentic marketing isn’t about manipulation, it’s about connection. Discover the difference - and why it matters.

A few years ago, in an effort to share what I had learned over the past two decades about my own chronic anxiety, I built a program to help people living with high levels of anxiety and stress learn to live with more freedom and ease. The next cohort launches on May 25 and the practices have been very effective for those who have already gone through the program, and can easily be fit into a busy life. If you would like to learn more, join my info session on May 12th, Noon EST.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Go5pwjJUS4qQONPdGpxWdg
And learn more about the 28-Day Program here: https://courses.doyogawithme.com/courses/freedom-from-anxiety-28-day-online-program-may-26-cohort

Freedom from Anxiety 28-Day Course Get help with anxiety and depression with this simple, easy to navigate 28-day course, designed and taught by David Procyshyn, who has lived with chronic anxiety for over 30 years and has taught yoga and meditation for over 20 years.

Do you ever get home from work, exhausted, and struggle with either watching Netflix or doing something good for you? I wrote this for you....

https://davidprocyshyn.com/why-practicing-relaxation-is-different-than-watching-netflix/

Why Practicing Relaxation Is Different Than Watching Netflix - David Procyshyn - DoYogaWithMe Founder & Anxiety Specialist Discover the real difference between rest and relaxation and learn a fast, accessible technique that helps you shift out of stress and into a state of calm, clarity, and restoration.

I just returned from leading a 7-day retreat Nov 15-22 at Mar de Jade, one of my favorite places on the planet. Here are a few photos...

Raise your hand if you have experienced a sauna and a cold plunge together. I'm a HUGE advocate! It makes me feel so amazing that I wrote an article about it. The article includes photos of the sauna I built in my backyard with the help of a few friends, and a description of my DIY chest freezer cold plunge.

Heat, Cold, and Calm: How Sauna + Cold Plunge Reduce Anxiety - David Procyshyn - DoYogaWithMe Founder & Anxiety Specialist Learn how combining sauna and cold plunge for anxiety can soothe your body, release tension, and restore the calm that stress and worry take away.

Do you ever feel like you're moving through life pretending to be what you're not? Happy when you're sad. Energized when you're exhausted. Ok when you don't feel like you are. What would happen if you stopped pretending?

https://davidprocyshyn.com/break-free-from-chronic-anxiety-and-awaken-to-the-truth/

When Pretending Stops Working: Awakening to the Truth Beneath Your Anxiety - David Procyshyn - DoYogaWithMe Founder & Anxiety Specialist This honest reflection explores the slow, natural process of breaking free from chronic anxiety and returning to your authentic self when you let go of being someone you’re not.

If you're not clear about how to relate to your anxiety on a daily basis, this could help...

7 Simple Mindfulness Steps to See Anxiety with New Eyes - David Procyshyn - DoYogaWithMe Founder & Anxiety Specialist Discover how to see anxiety differently, loosen its grip, and experience relief through compassion and daily mindfulness practices.

The most common form of anxiety is 'high functioning anxiety' - you look ok on the surface and are fully able to do what you need to do at work and home, but you're suffering on the inside. And it doesn't seem to ever go away. I wrote this article to help the many millions who don't know what to do:

https://davidprocyshyn.com/the-hidden-signs-of-high-functioning-anxiety-and-how-to-finally-let-go/

The Hidden Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety (And How to Finally Let Go) - David Procyshyn - DoYogaWithMe Founder & Anxiety Specialist Struggling with high-functioning anxiety? Learn the hidden signs, why it’s so hard to slow down, and how to finally let go using body-based tools that work.

I've had a long journey of gradually feeling safe and comfortable with sharing how I feel, particularly while my anxiety feels out of control. I wrote this article to try to help those who feel the same. For many, being vulnerable feels impossible, and when you try it often feels worse at first. But wow, can it ever help relieve the pain! In my experience, being more and more vulnerable has led to more ease, trust and joy.

Have a read and let me know what you think:

Why It's So Hard to Be Vulnerable About Chronic Anxiety - David Procyshyn - DoYogaWithMe Founder & Anxiety Specialist Discover why anxiety is so hard to talk about—and how being vulnerable can be a powerful step toward healing.