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By Jason Crandell Most fathers I know share a few things in common. A love for their kids that’s genuinely hard to articulate. Hips that haven’t been properly stretched in longer than they’d like to admit. Shoulders that carry more than their fair share. And somewhere underneath all of it, a quiet layer of tension that rarely gets addressed. Because there’s always something more pressing to take care of first. I’m a father myself, and I recognize all of these things.

This year, June 21 marks a rare overlap of occasions. Widely recognized as the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year—it is also the 12th International Day of Yoga, a United Nations-designated observance celebrating yoga and its contributions to human well-being. This year, June 21 also falls on Father’s Day in the United States. International Day of Yoga celebrates a practice that has touched millions of lives around the world.

There’s a reason you return to the same teachers again and again. The way they cue a transition. The energy they bring into the room… Or in Glo’s case, your living room. The feeling that a class was made to meet you exactly where you are today. That relationship is at the heart of how Glo works. And starting in June, we’re deepening it. Featured by Glo is a new monthly series spotlighting world-class guest teachers who are loved by Glo’s teachers and staff.

By Amy Rosoff Davis When Glo asked me to write a Mother’s Day post, I was flooded with ideas. Motherhood is, without question, the wildest, most wonderful, hardest, and most fulfilling journey I’ve ever been on. Where do I even begin? I could talk about how pregnancy and postpartum have reshaped my relationship with my body. How I found a new respect for what it can do and a new rhythm with movement. I could talk about multitasking  and the invisible, ever-present mental load.

We’re excited to share this insight from Ingrid Melvær Paulin, our in-house behavioral scientist and Head of Product, on discovering goal harmony. Ever feel like your goals are at odds with each other? That might not be a bad thing. It’s Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, so let’s check in: How are those New Year’s Resolutions working out? After New Years, it’s common to start or recommit to goals you’d like to achieve.

We are excited to feature this expert insight from master teacher and Glo content advisor Dr. Sara Elizabeth Ivanhoe. With a background that spans 30 years of teaching and a Ph.D. focused on sleep philosophy, Sara serves as a trusted guide for the Glo community. Spring Forward isn’t as simple as losing an hour of sleep. What appears to be a simple clock adjustment can briefly unsettle multiple physiological systems.

We’re excited to share this insight from Ingrid Melvær Paulin, our in-house behavioral scientist and Director of Research and Product Strategy, on the benefits and science behind deep rest. Have you ever wondered why the health benefits of practices such as yoga, meditation, prayer, and even cooking or gardening are similar?

We are proud to feature this expert insight from master teacher Dr. Sara Elizabeth Ivanhoe. With a background that spans 30 years of teaching and a Ph.D. focused on sleep philosophy, Sara serves as a trusted guide for the Glo community. Here she unpacks the complex relationship between caffeine and the body, explaining why cutting off caffeine early isn’t always enough and offering science-backed adjustments to help your body truly settle down for the night.

We are honored to present this beautiful contemplation from Glo master teacher Elena Brower. Through a personal story of holiday gathering and family dynamics, Elena illuminates the “yoga” of everyday life, the practice of releasing our grip on expectation. She guides us to see that when we stop trying to curate the experiences of others, we create space for acceptance, grace, and the realization that we are all doing the best we can.

We’re delighted to share this insight from Ingrid Melvær Paulin, our in-house behavioral scientist and Director of Research and Product Strategy, on why we created My Studio and how social connection, community, and consistency shape our motivation to practice each day. Consistently making time for movement and wellness is one of the strongest predictors of health and mental well-being, but it can also be one of the hardest things to achieve.