Just found you this morning. I’m bringing my life back to focus after 20 years of opiate abuse I’m now 100% clean and on my 11th day. This is what I needed and will continue to grow myself mentally and spiritually. Thank you!!
I think I just found a kindred spirit. I just turned 60, and I’ve been doing a yoga stretching routine for the past six years. The gains in flexibility, balance and strength have been remarkable. I’m also a big fan of The Untethered Soul. It’s truly a “read it again” kind of book. I try to read it annually. I have one recommendation - when counting, consider counting your breaths. It helps you be more mindful and present in the moment, and you can vary the length of a routine by counting four, or six, or maybe eight breaths for every stretch. May your tribe increase. You can add me.
Not sure why but I cried tears of joy during the meditation. This is exactly what I needed. I am finally moving out of my parents home this week, and so much emotion and limiting beliefs around money have been coming up for me. I've been meditating, holding space for myself, reminding myself that I am resourceful daily, and making sure to always take time to take care of myself. It's scary, but I GOT THIS!! I can handle it. I have figured everything out in my life up until this point .. why not this!? Thank you for this amazing video.
I genuinely appreciate your decisive influence on your viewers by starting your videos with your personal morning routine of chilling out, relaxing, and philosophical talk. Highly different.
Feeling good...63 year old and going through the worst time in my life with knee pain for over a year. Nothing has helped and according to my doc I do not need surgery, so frustrating pain is unbearable at times. Started several of your stretching exercises couple of months ago I’m gaining more mobility and knees are slowly strengthening. Not 100% recovery but I can feel it coming thanks to you...so grateful I found your channel God Bless and thank you for giving me hope through exercise.
Man, really loved the whole video. Found your channel during these turbulent times and it's been a amazing friend, instructor and inspiration. *Thank you* , for real! Greetings from Brazil dude, keep on doing these!
Hey Josh! I found your channel through your Primal Movements video, about a year ago, and then a month or so later, I watched your daily stretching routine video! [referring to the video which has the Kit Laughlin glute stretch and that amazing 90-90 pigeon stretch]. I've been doing everything from that video, almost every day for the past 9-10 months now and boy, has it changed my life! Also, I've learnt so much from the content in your other videos as well. But this video, today, hit me differently! It was like you spoke to me, directly and I'm talking about the stuff you said in the beginning of the video. I've been on a spiritual journey for while now with meditation and self exploration and I've been documenting a lot of my thoughts as well, but what you said about understanding that 'YOU ARE NOT THE VOICE, but the ONE THAT NOTICES THE VOICE', gave me so much clarity! THANK YOU, MY FRIEND!
For a person with the flexibility of concrete this felt amazing. This and the simple meditation will be part of my morning routine from now on. Thank you for sharing this morning.
IMO this channel's best video. Just playing this video and listening is enough to set your mind in the right place to start your day. The excerpt from The Untethered Soul teaches you about letting go of unnecessary energy. The stretch routine is physically releases that energy. And the meditation is just the icing on the cake. I encourage everyone to play this video and follow along every day, no matter if its in the morning or at night. Its perfect.
Discovered your videos a couple of weeks ago. I’m 48 years old and decide to give this morning stretch a go - I feel amazing and loved the meditation! Thank you!
Josh I've been using your stretching routines (almost) everyday for a little while now and the difference in how I feel and move is pretty incredible. I'm starting to build some discipline into my life and your videos have been very inspirational. Your mellow vibe and down to earth approach is really relatable. Thanks for the videos, bro. Peace.
Wow man I just come back to this video after about 1 year without playing it and I again realise how much I like it. I can see my personal evolution through my understanding and connection to what's said and done in those 20 minutes. Thank you so much for your work, deeply appreciate it 🙏
Stretching Starts: 5:04 The Follow Along Program www.strengthsideguided.com The untethered soul - www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/B006KZ8EBQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DFXM92X8JMDC&dchild=1&keywords=the+untethered+soul&qid=1588014989&sprefix=the+untethered+%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1
What a fabulous combo of your choice of reading from "Untethered Soul", to the perfectly paced stretching routine, to the calming and grounding closing meditation! And the hair! Be still my heart! This is my 4th day of following your offerings, and I've already noticed that I have greater flexibility and less pain when I get up in the morning. I've shared in other videos that I'm 62, STILL recovering from back surgery of 2020... the changes have been aging and demoralizing. The challenges of these past few years are finally beginning to really turn around! I still nurture the lifelong dream to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, or at least a good stretch of it. Never say never!! Thank you SOOO much!
Been doing this routine for the past week each morning and sometimes twice a day (occasionally another strength side vid instead) it’s made such a difference. Thank you so much!
20 minutes of taking care of myself every morning before I start my day. I love video!!! Muscle & joint pains all reduced. NO PILLS. NO EQUIPMENT. Thank you so much.
This video is one of my favourite videos ever and doing it over and over again just makes me feel better about myself, knowing how much I’ve improved and worked on my weaknesses thanks to your content.
Have started doing this every morning for the past 3 weeks and what an overall difference with some consistent knee, hip and lower back pain! All have been reduced to almost nothing! Thank you for this awesome morning routine @strengthside
I honestly have been watching this video every morning for a week, when he’s actually stretching I’ve learned I’m not physically there yet to do all his poses so I do my own which have worked for me, his voice is so soothing, I have made a few poses Staples in my every day stretching + meditation. !!
Okay Im a Dancer so i dint expect to get much from the stretch portion, but thank you sir! you reminded me and taught me some stretches i havent heard or seen from in a long time! its nice to go back to the oldies but goodies AS WELL AS LEARN MORE! Thank you sending light your way!
I love this intro. I have been doing this routine and another one you have in the morning. This one is gold. The way you spoke about how you start your day with reading whatever your currently are reading actually made me pick up a book about back pains that i have had just standing on the bookcase and it does not just speak about back pain. Explains how vertebras move how our bodies move and essentialy how nutrients even move in our system. Its like this synergy going on from that place you were talking about. Where we are when we dont identify ourself with the voice but the way we use the voice that becomes this expression of energy, the unlimited potential of that energy. Whew deep.
Hello friend! I appreciate this video! Could you please make an evening/night flow stretch video in this same format? I really enjoy your video quality and haven't found one that I enjoy as much as yours. Thank you and Namaste!
Almost sounds like the "power of now" book. He talks about observing the ego and acknowledging it. Great video of stretching flows. I have shreaded 10kg in 3 months with only stretching, no workouts. 125kg to 115kg. Came across you guys when I was researching about bars a few months back and bought second hand hip height bars. Only just started really watching you guys videos this week. I like how spiritually connected you two are 🙏
Been so exhausted and my body hurts everywhere..I decided to take a break from work and look for a strength routine on RU-vid (joys of working from home haha) and came around your video and OMG…this will be my daily routine strength going forward.. great job 👏🏾
Thank you for this. As a 47 year old I have moved away from weights and wanted something which is better for my general fitness and flexibility. You have really helped me make this transition. I have been doing this stretch session every morning for the past few weeks and it has set up my day perfectly. Im still massively inflexible, so a long way to go. Thank you again, and stay safe brother
Oh, Josh, I like your idea that stretching ain't so much about lengthening a muscle as getting your body used to a new stimulus or mode of movement. Nice.
thank you! im a fan who has been using ur channel to stay alive and it has helped me grow to the point where im going to be able to focus on being alive rather than staying alive. Thanks for what you do!
Josh. Thanks for putting out these freebies Just what I need to keep me sane during these crazy times. You are a patient and easy going teacher that allows me to enter the workout at my level without judgment. Much appreciated ❤️
Just wanted to let you know, I appreciate your stretching routines. I'm 67 years Young, female and I'm implementing and learning when I stretching is so important. I'm glad I found your video and I just wanted to thank you.
Same here. I'm a 60 y.o. female doing what I can, for the first time in a long time, and I know it will get easier as I go. The calmness in your voice makes it much easier to be patient with myself.
I've been following the channel on and off for the past year almost and this format has been one of the better ones. There are plenty of channels that have guided stretches but I appreciate the way you do yours with the meditation and positivity incorporated in.
This is exactly what i needed. I needed a stretching routine for beginners and the meditation at the end was an added bonus. Keep up the great work Josh. It's much appreciated.
totally agree with you, I felt so stiff during my gym stage for so many years, until I left, I felt so relieved! omg! just passed to yoga meditation and listen to my body and do bodyweight training at home and feeling better than ever, doing other type of motion, movements, etc, made a change! thanks for your YT channel, good luck !
I thought I am going to be seeing a new stretching routine and here I am seeing a whole new refreshing perspective to stretching and breathing, to allowing your soul to flourish. Loved this and I have ordered my copy of The untethered soul ✌🙏🏼
Josh thanks so much for sharing this!! The book and meditative aspects were unexpected and quite awesome. The stretching routine felt just right for me. You helped take me out of my comfort zone and today I need it, as I was unexpectedly terminated at my job of 8 years. Many unseen blessings to come but today you reminded me to celebrate my power. 🙏
I love this. Just stumbled upon it, looking for some cooling down stretching after wo and ended up doing the full routine. Feel awesome now. Thank you!
It's the end of the day and i fell horrible so i did this. And all my anxiety and the frustrated feeling went away. It even made me sleepy riggt before bed 😴
You know what would be great for the merch? If we could buy those pink sweat pants... I would honestly rock those wherever I would go, and of course for my trainings. And last but not least, it would be also of a cool community builder signal. It's so unique that soon everybody would know that "hey, this dude must be also watching that good looking dude with the weird squats on youtube". It would be huge i tell you, mark my words.
Im soo glad tat I discovered ur channel.Ur voice is so calming, at 50 Im not ready for a sympathetic rush.Ur routines are so doable and relaxed.Thankyou.
This is really an awesome video. A perfect routine to do everyday. It’s easy stretching, doesn’t take too long to do, and the 5 mins of meditation at the end is a great way to finish everything up. I feel great every day after doing this
Just want to thank you today I decided to make a change in my life for good. This really helped I realized how much my body needed stretching and self care as I was struggling through the stretches. I also got feelings that I am good enough and to be the observer of thoughts and not become the thoughts. Such a great video and help to the start of my journey 👽❤️
Resources, which help to remove thoughts of stress anxiety are beneficial. I encourage you to also read the real Bible! It's wisdom & insight have increased my awareness of divine purpose, love, faith, courage, and productive resiliency, needed for current turbulent times. Peace!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!! The success I've found from using this 1 video of yours is improving my physical and spiritual life! As a recovered addict I find your videos inspiring, motivational and useful in my journey of sobriety. Bless you! 💜🦋💚
Hey Josh, after years of inactivity I tried this video and want to thank you for helping me awakening my body to a point that I really enjoy moving again. Did some other calisthenics beginner workout you suggested and also went running last night. Now I feel more alive than I can remember. Really really great content, keep it up!
In glad I've found your channel, used to do a heap of powerlifting with no stretching. I then stopped training due to mental health issues that came on me, now my body is a mess, very calming channel and your voice draws you in to the video. great Channel man!!
Veeery inspiring passage you have read! Thank you so much!! I wrote down after you!! Exactly what I needed! Please can you tell which reader you use? Are you satisfied with it?
Been following you guys for over a year now and your positivity and strength you spread is infectious. Thank you for doing what you do. You provide so much value for all of us. 💪
Been listening to this every day for several months - thank you for this gift! And, Thank you for removing the RU-vid ad that used to come in the middle of meditation. Any way to make the PSST noise go away, or is that what tells the ad algorithms to leave the video alone?
Before i grabed my morning cigarete, i wanted to see if i could do something before that, ive never done a real stretching before in my life (27 Male) and i always feel stiff even going out in the for a week now for 30min -1hour and doing some exercises, i need to start somewhere, i might not be overweight but i'm stiff and always feel tired, especially in the morning i need 3hours 2 cigarettes and a coffee to wake up at least a bit..thx to you i'm awake! Sadly i'm unable to meditate because of my imagination, but i never needed it, neither for poker nor for work luckily. But i never felt more alive and able to run and jump than today, it's insane and this day will be so much better i can feel it!
Your imagination shouldnt be bad for meditation. Meditation isnt about thinking nothing. Its more about finding and comforting your inner voice. So dont fight, what you are inside. Welcome it! Imagination is a beautiful thing! Many people should be careful though, that there imagination isnt programmed by the many screens we are looking at through the day. If you feel like you cant meditate, maybe thats the real reason.
So just try to give yourself the time to be inside. Then your brain does, what your brain does. Dont fight it. And through time it will chance and evolve for sure. And so will your meditation experience. :)
@@alexanderrau6356 Sorry alex, i have many youtube accounts and change from time to time..to make content, but what you said really hits me, maybe there is something to what you said and maybe i should just try to relax instead of thinking about it like meditation, but rather as something that gives me comfort while being with my own thoughts to calm myself. Thanks.
Thank you so much for the stretch. I challenged myself to do this one video for 7 days. To hold myself accountable and build consistency. Your voice is not boring, but the haircut part was getting on my nerves by day 3...lol now I will choose another video for another 7 days. I appreciate your motivation
Beautiful beginning. You are not the voice in your head. You are the one that is Aware of that voice. And no, it is not the person that produces awareness. Spiritual awakening simply is the process of waking up to what you actually are. Because you are not actually the person. You may ask. But Who Am I? then. Well, that is what a spiritual practice is for. True understanding of your true Self comes through a spiritual practice. I would highly recommend a practice called Self Inquiry. That’s the direct path without any B.S. All the best! Wishing you peace and growth! 🙏
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3: 5,6
Thank you my friend. Once again you’ve pulled me out of a very dark place and back into the light. Don’t worry, I’ll stay this time ☺️ may God bless every aspect of your life. You’re an actual angel Josh.
I've done this video 2 days in a row, including the meditations. I'm amazed at how much better I feel. I feel so empowered. Thank you! I've even ordered the Untethered Soul for myself.
I can't thank you enough... I'm 33 years old and I have abused my body with mountain biking surfing you name it, dislocated my back broke every bones and funny part I always laughed at people that stretches. Few months ago I could not walk anymore I was never able to even bend to reach my knee it's how stiff I'm. I swallow my pride and follow your routine morning. Now I'm able to walk again and I can almost touch my feet! I thank you...
Watching this during my not-so liberating morning routine of caffeine and nicotine. Working to cut physical and mental addictions, thank you for this video. During your reading, it reminded me of a part in a book that I am currently reading called "I Am That - talks with sri nisargadatta maharaj" He said something along these lines : "Its not finding who you are, but simply knowing who you are not" . Bless 🙏
Love your videos, so very helpful. I have serious stiffness all over and really need to gain my mobility back, it is so important as you age. Your body will atrophy if you aren't careful. Stretching or yoga is fantastic to help prevent this. I like the stretching because I feel is less like I am weak or less anxiety because of my lack of being able to do a particular position in yoga at this time.
I loved the beginning about the voice inside.... been going through emotions being diagnosed with spondilolisthesis. I felt better watching this video. Thank you for the positivity.
I've been practicing the first morning routine you published, for almost a year now. And I just remembered there was another one and decided to add it up to my daily practice. I can't truly express how good l'm feeling in my body right now and in my mind, everything seems so smooth and simple. Your whole teaching reach beyond measure. I really appreciate your work man 🙏🏿
