Thumbs up if you made it through all 8 minutes of this abs and core strength practice - and great job!! 💪🌟 Have you tried my Yoga for Psoas 10-minute routine yet? It pairs great with this one, and you can find it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3ldvYlJD0D8.html
I haven't, however I have done the other lower back pain one. Which I found lovely, this really is an amazing help and I feel so free once I've done them, I do two of your videos once a day and I find them so relaxing and allows me to have 20 minutes mindfulness. I lock myself in my calming bedroom and just breath through it all. Thank you so so much for this. X
Wonderful job, see you again soon Stacey! I also have another short core practice here, in case you'd like to alternate, or even build up to doing both: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FRaZrmUwVyM.html
I have fibromyalgia, and I did you video for helping this and then went on to do this, I couldn’t hold the side blank longer than 30sec on each side but it’s my first ever time doing exercise! I will continue to do this daily. Thank you
That's wonderful, great job! These are indeed tough, so a 30-second plank is an excellent start. I bet you'll find that you can progress quickly to holding it longer - it's such a huge benefit to bring regular exercise into your life, congratulations! 🎉
THis was perfect! I am feeling great and learning how to lock those abs(I lost about 22 years ago when having my first child, 4 kids later it is baby fat) I feel so centered and strong thank you
This was great! Really helped concentrating on engaging the core muscles and not just blowing through exercises without properly engaging the core. Thank you Joelle!
Thank you so much for this video! I used to do sit ups as part of my core strength routine but it was hurting my back and pelvis area. Since I started do this video, the pain, especially in my pelvic area has really subsided. I appreciate your videos. Thank you, Lisa
That's wonderful Lisa, glad it's helping! And just in case, I do also have a video for pelvic pain, too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-l5_IkPiYA-w.html
Great job Trish! Have you checked out my list of practices for back pain? Perhaps there's something there that could help, you can find it here: tinyurl.com/10kzajdg
Great job Terri! This is definitely one that may take a bit of time, but where you'll get stronger each time. I was really feeling the burn at the end too! 😉
Salut ma préféré yogi. Thank you very much for today session. Just a comment I usually try to do the most challenging pose to demand myself for more, not today because I haven’t been that fit lately. To the point, on the last pose I changed it, instead of stretching the abs just like you, I stretched my arms so the abs were more stretched? And my back hurt, my bad my fault. So mates: please stick to Joelle’s instructions if I may suggest. Not big deal I am well, just wanting to share. You are the expert. Merci beaucoup, thank you so much, namaste, muchas gracias!!!
Quite liked this. Only thing is I seem to have a problem keeping abs tight while breathing properly at the same time...don't know if that makes sense. Maybe I'll get it right with more practice.
I love this one! ❤ I've been doing it almost daily except during a fibro flare. I'm still having difficulty with the boat pose. My more than generous thighs feel too heavy to lift my feet off the ground. Any suggestions?
Good question Moira! Boat pose is a tricky one for many of us, and it's usually due to confusion going on in the ab and hip flexor muscles who aren't quite sure what we're asking them to do! To start out, try lifting just the heels (keeping the toes or toe tips on the mat) rather than the entire foot. This helps to "train" the muscles as they start to get it! Once that's feeling a little more accessible you can start playing with lifting one foot at a time to progressively gain more control. Another tip you can try is to lean the upper body back just a liiiiittle bit more in order to better counter-balance the weight of the legs. I hope that helps!
Thank you for making this video. Been doing it 4 times a week for 2 weeks now. My next goal is to do it for 2 more weeks. It would be great if you could make a part 2 o this video. I have very weak core and back pain. How can I make the it more difficult. A part 2 would be great. Thanks
Hi Joelle, Since I’m unable to get up off the floor easily, can I do this on my bed? What can I use instead of a block? I’m a senior with a weak core. Holding on when getting up from sitting position.
Hi Elise, you could certainly try this on a bed or other surface the first few times, that'll allow your body and brain to get used to the movements and once you get more comfortable with that you can experiment on different surfaces. Do keep in mind that something like a bed will have its own challenges because it won't provide as much stability or resistance as something firm like a floor. I hope that helps!
Could you explain why every seated position with crossed legs causes me to almost topple over backward & I can only keep the position with great difficulty. My regular standing position is head & shoulders tilted forward & arched lower back.
It's hard for me to answer without knowing you or your body, but I do have a video to help you find more comfort in a cross legged position: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kBppUQIGMw0.html
@@YogawithJoelle thanks, I'll try this🧘. I can actually sit at half lotus with no pain but with unstable/uncomfortable back; in my teens many moons ago full lotus was as easy & even more stable than regular sitting 🌄 Good job for taking a lighter soothing approach for doing assanas correctly & still with clear instructions💐
You're in luck Beverly! I'll be releasing a brand new one in just a few hours. 😉 It's Day 13 of my 28-day yoga challenge, which you can find the full list of here: ru-vid.com/group/PL9wzuXltV201EAvvta1aOI_8wUJMxezMP Day 14 will also be a lovely ab stretch, so I hope you'll join in! 🌞
