Just show up every January for 5 years and your yoga practice will spread into all corners of your life. TRUST ME. My mind no longer schedules a practice, it just happens: I chop vegetables, my body moves and breathes; I sit at the desk, work, my neck and hips tell me to take a break and stretch. It's a wonderful experience! And it may happen at any stage of your Journey! Listen, trust and follow. Thank you, everybody 💜Namaste🙏
After 13 days in a row of yoga, I realize this could really become something I do every single day, not just once or twice a week. And how amazing would that be?! Love to everyone here!
I felt like that last january, and this time around I'm celebrating a year of 330+ days of yoga! I did all the different YWA January-series during the year, highly recommended. Keep it up and let's all celebrate a year of finding what feels good in 2024!🥳
I hope you can manage this for yourself, if not every day then MOST days… that’s where i am at now and the difference it makes is huge… days that begin with yoga are better days 🙏❤
I'm so glad nobody can see me toppling to the side as I try to keep my balance. But I feel myself improving. Thank you so much. My cat always joins me. Who else has a pet with them as they practice?
My cat seems to enjoy watching me for entertainment 😅 but she also often comes and lies on my chest when I’m finished and purrs like mad, which is lovely 😁
My 2 rescue dogs seem to graduate towards the mat as the end of the session gets closer. They go from watching to joining in. I have had unexpected nose to nose moments in downward dog twice this month so far, and one mosh pit experience on the mat, along with 3 of us under the blanket during the burrito wrap-up time at the end of day 8. Love it!
I am a 70 year old retired physical therapist who has never been taken with yoga. My son encouraged me to try the 30 day challenge. I have chronic low back pain, but am also very active. I love starting my day with you, Adriene. You are easy to follow, have great little gems of advice and are peaceful and authentic. I thank you for your care for all of us.
Hello everyone! I can't believe it's Day 13 already. We are almost at the half-way mark. I am going to have a Giant cappuccino to celebrate! We've all earned it! Thank you so much Adrienne for today's practice. It had such a beautiful flow and I felt so nice at the end of it. Have a beautiful weekend all.. and see you all here tomorrow. xxx Ezinne from Lagos, Nigeria. xxxx
And just to add to your post in case anybody needs to hear this, we all deserve giant cappuccinos whether weve finished all the videos or not! Cappuccinos for everyone ❤
If you're going through a difficult time, it can be hard to relax your mind and tune into the practice. I found that my thoughts tended to start churning when I got on the mat making it very difficult to focus. If you're struggling with this, I would like to share a technique that really helped me with this! Before practice, take some time to write down everything that is troubling you in a notebook. Write as long or short as you want. You don't have to 'do' anything with what you write down, don't start analyzing it or something like that. It is just to give those thoughts and feelings an outlet and acknowledge them, so they don't 'have to' keep spinning in your head and you don't have to press them down or try to ignore them. When this is done, get on your mat and practice. Hopefully your mind will be more quiet. Use the practice as a moving meditation, it will help to regulate your nervous system and help you find your center. You can also follow up the writing with a meditation, it will have the same effect. If you don't see any difference the first time you do this, why not try it for a week? Maybe you just need to repeat it a few times before you see any difference. It doesn't hurt to try, right? Lastly, if you are having a difficult time, trust that you will find your way through this. Trust that it will pass and trust yourself to get to the other side. Trust you will find help on the way. I know it can be very difficult, and I hope this little technique can be a little step in the right direction. And lastly-lastly, thank you, Adriene, for creating this space! You are changing so many lives with this channel and your loving practices! ❤ Namaste 🙏
hello from the south coast of the uk, from the place of dark & wind & rain this morning. my 5 yr old woke at 5am so i thought id take the opportunity to join live for the 1st time :) My girl was singing „i wish you a merry christmas pretty much all the way through, and sat on my chest at the end. a perfect practice! thank you x
Woooo that was a tough one today! I love that this one required focus. Really left no room for my mind to wander. Is anyone else planning on repeating this again next month and seeing how they improve? ❤️ thank you Adriene and benji for another wonderful practice today.
Todays theme really resonated with me. Im trying to learn to trust myself more and listen to what my body tells me and trying not to panick about what comes up. Its a journey for sure! Im so happy that for this 30 day yoga journey I decided to modify the postures to what feels good, it makes it easier to maintain showing up everyday, and of course this community helps tremendously as well. Thank you all!!
I'm working a new daily goal to leave positive comments on the internet, but I don't watch much other than YWA, at least on youtube, so I suppose this is the perfect place to exercise my goal! I am so thankful that these sessions are available to me anytime I need; that I have a virtual yogi I can trust, believe, and grow with. Thanks, Adriene. Sincerely & wholeheartedly, you are a treasure. Keep being you.
To everyone who is behind, there’s someone here with you. I really loved today’s practice. It took a lot for me to get to the mat and it felt like my body was protesting along the way. But after awhile my body began to feel more balanced and less resistant. It’s truly a reminder for me to trust in the process.
I'm also behind and I'm still gonna do it even if it takes twice the time for me. Maybe I don't show up every day, but I refuse to quit, I can accomplish my plans even if the way is not as smooth.
I have done these January practices for 3 years but never have I managed to do them daily it has usually taken me until mid Feb to complete but this yr is different this yr I am here everyday with out even thinking about it. Thank Adrienne for knowing exactly what I needed, I lost my brother in October 22 when he made the unimaginable decision to end his own life💔 these daily practices are helping me more than you can know ❤️
Well done for showing up every day ❤️ When you feel that ache in your heart when you are missing him just remember the word emotion has the word motion in it... emotions are meant to pass through you. Close your eyes feel the sorrow and breath till the ache subsides. Allow yourself to cry...it's the soul taking a bath. Big hug for you 🤗
Good for you!!! You are benefiting greatly from Adriene's wonderful daily practices. 🙌🤗 I lost my brother on October 21st, 28 years ago. Since it was a sudden death, I remember feeling afraid of losing the memories. But the memories do live on inside of us. Moug is right and writes beautifully about letting the emotion flow through you. The loss is more bitter for you as he didn't need to die, but we never know the extent of people's sufferings. Blessings to you and your family and continue using the mat to ground you. ❤️❤️
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I am glad that you are taking this time out for yourself each day. ❤🩹This practice definitely helped me when my grandmother died in Jan 2021.
Sending you so much love, Angie. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are so brave to be continuing on, and taking the time to do self-care in the form of yoga everyday.
If you have missed some of the days and are behind don’t worry. You are here, that is the important part. 30 days of yoga in two or three months is a lot better than 7 back to back ones. Keep going, we are doing great! ❤😊
I feel the same way Monique! Just keep on showing up. I too like to do them in order. Sometimes life gets in the way, and that's okay. Just get back on the mat.
I found myself giddy and clapping my hands like a child after completing, somewhat wobbly, the moves and transitions on one leg balancing. It’s amazing what celebrating yourself and actually enjoying what you’re doing does for your body and your mind. Congrats to everyone still here on day 12! We’re all amazing. ❤ Namaste.
Wow, lucky number 13! This practice was *chef’s kiss* for me! I didn’t get to do my yoga first thing this morning, as I had my car in the shop for about 5 hours, but when I got home I (and my cat 🐈⬛) hopped on the mat, and I feel so connected! To my center, my breath, the YWA community! Grateful 🙏🏼 I was reading “The Body Keeps The Score” and I think it’s amazing how there is scientific research and evidence that conscious breath, movement, and connection can heal trauma. There are things out of our control, but then that means there are things in our control too. Trust the process. We are so powerful. See y’all tomorrow, Namaste 🙏🏼 ❤😊
Last day of my 40s today. I am following this thirty day late as I got injured a few days into the practice back in January. This felt so centering and cleansing for me on what is probably a bit of a turning phase of my life. I am so glad I found YWA all these years ago and kept returning. Thanks and kindness x
Balance has been shaken all the practices. I step off the mat and stay close to something to hold. No judgment. I do know my core is stronger but limberness is weak
Another perfectly named perfect lesson. This is my fourth 30-day challenge since I started last January and is the best yet! Last year I stopped after January. This year it is part of my daily routine. Namaste!
Every practice in this pack has been a revelation. Center is shaping up to be my most favorite annual practice. I feel my core even in normal movements now. Thank you so much, Adriene. You are a gem! ❤️
After having a night of only 4 hours sleep I thought 'yep, today is the day I miss a day' I had absolutely no energy and I was scared that today was going to be a tough class. However at 5pm I suddenly felt a strong desire and need to show up. I can say that through my trust in Adriene, our 30 day community and myself, I felt that trust support me through today's practice. So thank you everyone! xxx
Feb 23rd and I am getting ready to roll out my mat for Day 13. Going at my own pace and sending compassion to myself every single day. I know there are others on their own timeline with this - I see you ❤ I am you!!
DAY 13 DONE ✅️ I loved this practice so much, it's become a favorite. I know I will come back to this so many times in the future. More than trusting the process, I trust myself now. No matter what comes my way, I have the strength to overcome that. That realization brought me to tears today, and has filled my heart with so much gratitude. Thank you so much, Adriene, much love
I felt so strong today being able to hold those one legged poses, felt a little unsure on one side, whispered ‘I am strong’ and held my balance the entire time! It’s impressive what some self affirmation can do 💪🏻👏🏻
Thank you, Adrienne. I've recently been dealing with vestibular migraines, that put a stop to my yoga practices for about 6 months. I've started again with this challenge and while I've been way less balanced than before the vestibular problems, I feel like I'm getting better every day. It's been really helpful being able to practice at home without fear of embarrassment from falling at a public class. So to any other people with chronic illness or pain, it's hard to convince yourself, but when you feel like you can't do it all is actually when you benefit the most from yoga :)
Same here, I struggle with chronic illness, mainly from a psychological viewpoint and it made me quit my yoga practice for ages after my diagnosis. Ever since I started it again last September I experienced great difficulties with my balance, so poses like one logged tadasana or warrior three were a big no no for me. Slightly improving now, with regular practice, although always off balance. But that's the story of my life 😉 Good luck and take good care 🙏
I am glad I came to the mat today because I was beating myself for missing so many days but everyone's comments and this practice totally reminds me of what's important which is just showing up as I am without any expectations. Thank you everyone for being here for me! Thank you for this amazing practice!
Well done you😊✊🏾for showing up. You are not alone...it really helps with the trust to show up to take care of yourself, trust in the process, not the goal and being present for everything is as it should be, trust that this will shift and you will see & benefit as you courageously keep showing up....no matter what. You should be proud of yourself✊🏾👏🏾👏🏾Sending you strength and love..🙏🏾💜
Ive been doing these sessions every morning and evening, so two per day, easing myself slowly and lovingly into exercise after a nice lazy, wine, pizza and burrito-filled winter. I can feel it turning into a habit and something i really look forward to. I call this ‘munk mode’. Usually I try to glow up way too hard and then i burn out at some point. I’m trying this gentle approach and of course I look to Adriene for this perfect starting point! Thank you Adriene!
I think at the age of 75 I can resign my commission from warrior 3, 1 and 2 am fine with, but have mega wobbles trying 3.I am just happy and at ease doing as much as I can with you younger folks. Thanks, Adriene for your kindness and consideration in making this practice for all, whatever our age or body shape. At the end, we all feel as though we have reached the stars, and gained a feeling of satisfaction and self confidence,bar a small wobble on the way!!! Namaste 🙏
Sign me up too. At 72 I’m proud that there are some of us in the baby boom world who keep up with our yoga and Adrienne at all! Have a feel good Saturday!
Day 13 done 😍 i loooved this practice.. I was questioning my balance at first but then it went really well and i'm proud of myself 😀 thank you Adrienne! ❤️
Today I did a hilly half marathon trail run. Then I had a very large nap. Then I engaged trust in my center and met down on the mat. It wasn't pretty but it was enough. Namaste.
I was im tears just minutes before this practice. I almost went to bed without doing the yoga. But instead I started scrolling through the comments here and I started to feel better. Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement and for also sharing when you are having a hard time and almost miss a practice. It makes me feel less alone and reminds me that I can do this. 💗
And I’m back once again lol took a few month break but oh does it feel good to get back to my yoga practice. Let’s finish this strong. Sending you infinite Divine blessings of love, light & gratitude.
The one leg over the other, single leg squat was powerful. It felt like a nice time to add that into the routine. I could really feel the wobble of my body - I look forward to continue working on my center balance. Thanks Adriene!
Missed this practice yesterday as I slipped over in the rain, and hurt my arm, but it was lovely to come back to it today. I love how practicing with Adriene makes me love my body, even with all its foibles and complaints. I’m totally rubbish at balancing but I do love practicing it. Thanks to A and all the community for these precious moments.
Woke up feeling anxious and frustrated as my body is getting sick with a viral illness (again) and I spent too much time on my phone last night and I went to bed too late. I have been actively working to let go of my addiction to my phone and I feel so much guilt that I really let myself down last night. I journaled on my mat before beginning today to try and let it go and I began my practice with the mantra "it's a new day" and Adriene followed up with "it's about finding your center... it's a process" and I felt such an emotional rinsing. So much gratitude going out to this practice and this community of people trying to find their center alongside me! Now I have the privilege of getting to take my 1 year old skiing for the first time today - once in a lifetime moment coming today.
I think it's amazing and inspiring that you have identified and are working to let go of your phone addiction! You should be mightily proud of yourself for this! And yes, you will stumble, but what strength it shows that you were able to let go of the mistake, and start anew! Have fun skiing!
Yes, that phone addiction is a tough one, so is too much time on the computer. i renewed my love of reading a book, (not a kindle) I find it soothing and it helps me fall asleep. now that I stay off my phone I am finally sleeping through the night for the first time in many years. It will start to happen, and when it does, you will never want to go back to the phone again.
I’ve been practising yoga for close to 50 years, but in the past 20 years I’ve been unable to do any balance poses due to a neurological condition that has left me with only a small fraction of the nerve endings in my feet still functioning. The way Adriene has been guiding us with balance poses in this series has finally made it possible for me to start rebuilding my ability to do balance poses, which I had truly believed was simply never going to happen. We’re so lucky to have this very skilled teacher!
I ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ this practice! It is late where I am, 11pm. An almost talked myself out of doing today's routine. I was tired, a little sore an just unmotivated. But I made myself at least pull out the mat. Man am I so glad I did. 😊 Today's Trust was exactly what I needed. Performed my first warrior 3 without falling over even on the side with my bum knee. An then moved gracefully into the 1 legged chair. 🙂 Back in November when I first started 30 day journeys with Adrienne I would not have been able to do either things. But with sticking with the practice I have found a new confidence. Thank you so much for inspiring me an keeping me moving forward. 🙂
Such a beautiful practice!! Happy day 13! I feel so honoured to be on this journey with all of you and I'm so grateful to Adriene for bringing all of us together. ❤️
This day was crucial for me personally, "trust." I was shocked that i was able to do the flowing movements of minute 13:00 I was at the hotel's gym doing this. I felt so proud of myself that coming back home from my trip, i showed my husband the power of my body. This series has brought so much confidence in me. THANK YOU!!!!! 🙌
Thank you so much Adriene and Sweet Benji for this gift you've given us. You're helping to make the world a more liveable place by gently showing us how to re-connect with our bodies and in turn our deeper selves. I've been practicing yoga every day since starting "Center", taking two days off when necessary, accepting the flow of life and not being focused on the idea of perfection. Your kind, genuine energy and sense of humour is a balm for the soul :) Thank you.
Good morning from a wet and very windy little island off south England. This practice has cheered me no end, I now feel ready to go into my day with trust and joy.
This is probablu my favoruite practice so far. It really forced me to try and connect with mysel and it left me feeling very calm and euphoric. Will definitely return back to this one!
I do miss you saying Namaste Adrienne! However, it's a really meaningful set of exercises, wonderful - Thank you. This is the fourth year I have done the 30 days, although I struggled with sitting so long cross legged in the 'Breath' series and, to my loss, gave it up. Cantering with your videos is a massive part of my life now, since March 2020, for which I am eternally grateful.
I was kind of dreading this practise, ‘cause I expected it to be focussing on balance, my weak point. And I already woke up frustrated. But it turned out to be a great practice and I did better than I expected to. Isn’t it amazing?! Thanks Adriene and the community!
Balance has always been a struggle for me, and while today’s practice was particularly challenging because of that, I’m glad I stuck with it despite my stumbling.
For anyone out there struggling to continue, you’ve got this. It took me all day to come down to the mat and it was only today that I realized how much I’ve done I mean 12 days (with this one 13) and I’ve started to see so much progress. Sometimes for me if I don’t achieve 100% of what it’s my goal I feel like I’ve failed and I don’t see how far I’ve come, and today I stopped for a minute to appreciate this 13 days showing up. Also love reading the comments. And I feel it doesn’t matter I started later with this journey because it’s better than never ❤
I found that trust; in that I have no sense of balance, yet. And, I will continue on the trust that one day I will realize that I am remembering this day, and noticing how much I have gained by "showing up." My body and I celebrate those moments of recognizing the changes and pray that they never end - even in the next iteration of this forward flowing energy that keeps me learning new things about this universe, and the one inside my body.
I started to read the comments before each session, I love the energy of this community! My dog really likes the relaxation part, it's the cuddle time for her!! Such a good moment for both of us 💕
Thank you so much for your work, Adriene. I woke up in horrible mood, depressed. And I thought I have to take care of myself today. And after your yoga I feel so so much better.
Thank you for this Adriene I’ve been doing your yoga sesh everyday for 2 months now. And will continue to do this for the rest of my life. It has helped my mental health tremendously ❤
Thankyou all for your kind words - I have stitches in my face,lower leg and a skin graft taken from behind the ear - it will get better one day at a time ..🙏 😁
Thank you and bless all of you. Adriene, Team and Benji and this Community: you are amazing and you create a marvelous safe space to be ourselves and to journey to our best versions, to our happier lighter selves. Thank you.
Thank you, Adriene. A coworker told me about your yoga amost 10 years ago. After your yoga, I feel like my muscles are slowly unraveling. Today, on day 13, I feel amazing. Every January I pledge make yoga a regular part of my day. You inspire me! Thank you for everything.
Thank you for catching me. I could feel my feet cramping and balance shifting from big toe to little toe. It felt incredible. At first i fought the fall. Then I surrendered to the idea of falling and suddenly I felt my body fly. I was light and there was no fight. Namaste.
Oh my god This was the hardest one for me and I enjoyed it the most, literally started giggling after one leg tadasana and chair pose because I couldn't believe that I did it You're a fairy witch Adriene, thank you
My kids are sick for the billionth time. My partner and I both have the sads. Cried at the beginning and end of this video. Working to connect to the strength I feel growing and Trusting that there are better days ahead. Thank you. Adriene.
Hi internet stranger! I'm sorry you're having a tough time right now. Sending some peace and healing to you and your family. Just wanted you to know that someone heard you today.
Better days are ahead, trust that...I wish you and your family good health, better moods, strength and love...trust that you will all feel much better soon🙏🏾...glad you are here with us..🤗xx 🙏🏾💛😊
17:15 - Trust that with practice, this will shift! Thank you so much for your guidance, encouraging, heart touching words, Adriene! It was quick and effective! I feel great, thank you so much! I'm grateful to have you in my life! Thank youuu wholeheartedly Adriene and Benji! 🙏🏼💜
A las 17 personas que hicieron esta sesión junto a mi, gracias. Esta sesión fue bastante relajante pero al mismo tiempo complicada, sobre todo en las posiciones que requerían equilibrio. Me encantó. ame la parte en que enviábamos nuestra pierna hacia atrás una y otra vez. Gracias Adriene, es mi primera vez avanzando tanto en uno de tus 30 Day yoga journey, siento confianza en mi, en mi proceso y en mi cuerpo.
I'm trusting the process Adriene. Sometimes I am reminded to stay present and in the moment by you. Sometimes my yoga session looks opposite of peaceful, sometimes as a SAHM, I can barely hear my own breathe amid the noise. Sometimes my downward dog or cat/cow turn into a pony ride of the kids, but I AM HERE! Trusting the process, showing up each day to the mat and finding my peace and joy amid the chaos!
Good morning, live chat or no, it is an incredible thought, as I embrace the idea that that thousands of people around the globe, come together, here for this oh so invigorating yoga session. Adrienne, thank-you from the bottom of my heart for making this possible, I do believe I speak for everyone when I say we truly appreciate your insight, time and contribution, and of course, Beni. Love ❤️ you
This was my favorite day so far! I feel like my flow is starting to happen. I can move correctly just by listening to Adriene's instructions and was able to do my slowest, most seamless, lie down (at the end when we roll down one vertebrae at a time). I loved the balancing poses in this session. So exciting and motivating that by day 13 it is really starting to happen for me! Thank you, Adriene, for providing this free service to your community! I am grateful.
today's practice taught me a valuable lesson about trusting my own abilities haha, i got greedy during practice and attempted to do one of the poses that i knew in my heart was above my level but i thought why not, long story short something in my left foot is surely going through it right now (no worries though, nothing worse than what a bag of frozen peas can fix), but i learned to TRUST the process, and TRUST what my body can do, even if it doesn't seem advanced or sophisticated just yet... it is enough. Thank you Adriene and thank you to everyone practicing with me today!
I'm coming to this practice after missing the entire week. It was a rough one. I felt a bit guilty for skipping over the ones I have missed, but I wanted to feel the connected and present feeling I get with a new video. Very glad I made this choice. Thank you.
