Yoga with Adriene fans
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skinnyrev2b wrote: »I's definitely a change of pace @dragon_girl26 - you have to be quite canny at watching him. I could do YWA with my eyes closed cos she was so good at saying what movement came next. Tim - not so much. And faster too - not Ashtanga fast but defo faster than Adriene.
I tried YWT last night and you're right...definitely a shift from Adriene's style. I enjoy the slightly faster pace, though, since my former yoga teacher used to teach that way (before she moved and I'm still sad about it). I like his descriptions of form, too, but miss a bit of Adriene's humor.0 -
Yeah, I know what you mean about the humour. Occasionally he cracks a 'Dad joke' which is pretty groan worthy... but generally it's more 'getting down to business'. He really gets into the vinyasa/Ashtanga flow by day 8... watch out for that if you carry on.1
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I did a YWA called "deep stretch" yesterday and it was amazing!3
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I'd been looking to do some bedtime/wind-down stretching, and was glad to come across the recommendation for Adriene. Perhaps I'll look into the 30 days at some point, but I've enjoyed the slow, quiet 10-20 minute bedtime sessions to help clear my head and feel more relaxed.6
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I did a YWA called "deep stretch" yesterday and it was amazing!
I LOVE yin yoga. I really should do more of it.reversemigration wrote: »I'd been looking to do some bedtime/wind-down stretching, and was glad to come across the recommendation for Adriene.... I've enjoyed the slow, quiet 10-20 minute bedtime sessions to help clear my head and feel more relaxed.
Nice one @reversemigration ! I'm no expert at all, but I'm thinking that yoga ought to be less a 'work out' session in our heads, and more an act of self care... sounds like you're a convert to that philosophy, whilst I'm still very much in that mindset of 'how many calories can I burn to later eat back...'!1 -
Finished day 9. Abs still sore from day8.2
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Day...? Dunno actually! Think it was day 10. Nice flow. Couldn't hold side plank on my left for some reason. The other pose I fell out of was eagle into warrior 3. That was also my left, come to think of it...
Ah well. Guess that's what I gotta work on. 2 -
Day 11 done. Oooph, properly sweaty one. Girly model on there today was a) seriously skinny and b) seriously flexible. One day I *might* get close to her pose and flexibility.1
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skinnyrev2b wrote: »I'm no expert at all, but I'm thinking that yoga ought to be less a 'work out' session in our heads, and more an act of self care... sounds like you're a convert to that philosophy, whilst I'm still very much in that mindset of 'how many calories can I burn to later eat back...'!
Oh, I still share in that mindset - that's what the 30 minutes on the treadmill is for.
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Taking a few days of just picking my own videos (Breath had a lot of work on the wrists and shoulders) but like you @seltzermint555 I'm thinking I will start up another 30 day calendar soon. Either Breath again or maybe Dedicate, which I have never done. Home, from last year, is lovely too!
I'm joining a live zoom class with Adriene on Saturday, 75 minutes! I'm so excited. I just happened to be online when they announced it so I pounced on the ticket!3 -
I went for a longish walk with the OH this afternoon, as per usual. I normally yoga afterwards, really missed it today, so snuck in a blanket yoga session with Adriene. Funny - I've really missed her lighthearted style...3
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Yoga with Adriene is superb... i love her series with how to contend with back issues. she's very calming and chill and not at all annoying like some online instructors have a tendency to be. i really enjoy her style5
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After my weird back spasm following yoga while camping I took a few days off. I got back to it yesterday, after my strength training session, I did the little routine that I put together out of moves I learned from YwA.
These include a combination of cat/cow, down dogs, warrior 1 & 2 including side stretches, forward stretches, child pose, and finishing with seated stretches. I cut out Cobra and Chaturanga until I am sure my back can handle it, and added in some of those back leg extensions from all fours where you bring your knee to chin and extend again.
This is the first time I have really tried to put my own routine together, and it has a very different feel being alone with my own thoughts, some gentle music in the background, thinking about my breath, setting intentions. It is wonderful that we have videos to follow and learn with, but including some sessions on your own can be deeply satisfying too.6 -
I have enjoyed doing Yoga with Adriene but don't really feel like I've made any progress after 27 days. Some days are too laid back and some go too fast for someone like me who is not very strong or flexible. I usually do yoga after running, so can end up with some spectacular cramps when my legs are tight and there hasn't been much warmup. Shoveling more than a foot of snow this week hasn't helped. I think I need to try a more beginner level so I can develop some flexibility first before I try to do more advanced moves.3
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I found a yoga for beginners program really helpful for me in beginning. It was a Texan girly, same town as Adriene, but her channel didn't take off in the same way.. if I can find it, I'll edit the post to bookmark it. (And here it is:
https://youtu.be/SZA2C1N95Os ) Otherwise I'm sure google is your friend for other beginner practices.
Otherwise, you could always go for YWT'S 7 day foundation course I started above...
And in other news - I DID CHATURANGA!!! go me! Day 12, and it seems to be coming together.4 -
Today's YWT involved a tennis ball (which I'd have to fight the dog over) and a foam roller- which I don't have. So I made up my own session.
Practiced all three warrior poses, plus reverse and triangle, plough (plow?) pose, chaturanga (not working for me today. Ah well. And crow. Beginning to get to grips with crow. But I think I may have overdone it. A little sore now. I've ordered a wheel, so looking forward to trying that tomorrow.2 -
Ah cool, she uses a wheel. I just got one but I, so far, don’t like it. Lol. Maybe her guidance will be better. I hope. Do let us know.0
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Yoga with Adriene is what gave me the confidence to do yoga in my own at home. She is so normal, that it makes you feel comfortable at any level. I try a different video every morning, but I definitely have my favorites. There are so many to choose from, you can always find one to fit your mood and level of motivation.1
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YWT today, and then a yoga with 'Candance' using the wheel. Hum... not entirely convinced. I couldn't really use it for the practice with Tim (who was using a foam roller and a tennis ball (had to fight off the dog for the latter!) and tbh, YWC's wheel for beginner program was a little meh. Will try again over the next few days. Happy yoga-ing!1
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I did adriene's peaceful warrior today - it was lovely!3
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Nice YWT flow today. The wheel practice and the tennis ball etc yesterday made my muscles all a little sore, so it was good to have a flow that was a little gentler.2
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Yoga with Adriene is what gave me the confidence to do yoga in my own at home. She is so normal, that it makes you feel comfortable at any level. I try a different video every morning, but I definitely have my favorites. There are so many to choose from, you can always find one to fit your mood and level of motivation.
Agree! Even on days when I'm super busy I will squeeze in "wind down yoga" or something like that before bed. I really feel like she is there for me.1 -
A bit of yoga humor...
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/some-new-yoga-classes-weve-added-to-the-schedule1 -
Awesome!
Managed to kink my left glute when out on a walk yesterday - the OH wanted to point out a bunny, and I twisted awkwardly. I took a look at YWT's next helping and thought "hum, I can't lift my left leg without a sharp intake of breath followed by an 'eek' of pain, so prob best I don't do his 'Yoga Flow including arm balances' today...
In steps YWA's Yoga for hamstrings - ooooooo yes. Not only did it fix it, but she's just so-damn-nice - totally agree @hopnic7 ! Such a great pace, great explanations, giving so many alternatives and not bothering too much with props. No chatter in that vid either.
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|Sooo - The one I missed yesterday? Yeah, a total killer. I think my arms might drop off now. Honestly. The girly model aka yoga teacher down the road is insanely flexible and strong. Ugh!0
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Yoga teacher was model again today. They seem to have this "who's more yogi" thing going on, with him calling out the proper names and her leaping into action, leaving me having to pause, work out where/how her body is positioned, getting into the pose and pressing play before he then compliments her, moves on to another pose. Stops, asks her a question about it, and only then gives alternatives to the previous pose. Yeah Yoga with Dim... you've got an audience to your romance...1
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skinnyrev2b wrote: »Yoga teacher was model again today. They seem to have this "who's more yogi" thing going on, with him calling out the proper names and her leaping into action, leaving me having to pause, work out where/how her body is positioned, getting into the pose and pressing play before he then compliments her, moves on to another pose. Stops, asks her a question about it, and only then gives alternatives to the previous pose. Yeah Yoga with Dim... you've got an audience to your romance...
I wish there was a button for lol!1 -
Did Adriene's Shakti power flow - really good one - nice pace and good workout1
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I saw that there are other 30 day programs on her channel from previous years. Which did you like best?0
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spiriteagle99 wrote: »I saw that there are other 30 day programs on her channel from previous years. Which did you like best?
I've done all but Revolution, which I hear is the hardest. So far my 2 faves have been Camp and Breath. But honestly, they are all good!1
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