Yoga For Self Respect | 20 Minute Practice 

20 minutes. Oh and will it fly by darling. We are at our best and can be of service to others and when we are alignment with who we truly are. ALSO - what "EXTRA" thing did you do today? A candle, a blanket, a fan, a prayer, a chocolate?? Let me know down below!

Today is my yoga anniversary!! I’ve practiced yoga with Adriene for 365 days straight. Lost 50 lbs along the way and some of the best moments of my year have been spent on the mat. Thank you Adriene and thanks to all the community making this possible. Namaste.

I realized I commented last December on this video. I am sad today. My wife died in June and your daily yoga has helped me weather the storm of grief and emptiness. Thank you 🙏 I haven’t missed a day of yoga since April 2020. You are a part of my healing.

This made me cry, I feel like I’m starting to forgive myself for all the hate and try to find a place of love inside my heart to embrace who I really am even if that scares me at the moment. It’s been 2 months since I’ve started your videos and I really feel like something is happening. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sending love to all.

I just want to say that I found this at a really tough time in my life. Amidst the pandemic, going through a break-up with my partner of 4 years, after discovering that all of my suspicions were true, I'd just doubted myself and ignored the red flags for years. I've been trying to do at least one of your videos every day for the past 6 weeks, and last week, after over a month of feeling these things, and feeling so alone, I pulled this up. As soon as I wrapped my arms around myself, the waterworks just started pouring. I never knew how much I was needing these affirmations, and that embrace (and stretch). I did this again this morning, with the same effect, albeit less so, and I just can't thank you enough for everything you offer on your channel. This is my daily escape, and I actually look forward to getting up at the break of day and hopping into something comfortable and getting started. Thank you thank you thank you.

Be yourself - everyone else is taken - as Oscar Wilde said....Adriene you help us all do just that. Thank you 😃

You're the Bob Ross of yoga with your positivity. I would love if you did an hour long yin yoga video.

"We wouldn't be looking for that respect, if we didn't feel that we deserved it." Well said, my friend!

I showed myself the utmost respect today and didn't let shame cross my mind when I decided to practice in my underwear! It's hot tonight! So what if I don't have a flat tummy? I still did my best and felt all the love xxx

I’ve been practicing yoga with Adriene every day for 3 years now. For the most part, I just follow the monthly calendars but I’m here to say that this one might just be one of my favorites. I’ve done this practice probably a dozen times but I promise you, every time just gets better. It’s not what we’re doing which is also amazing but it’s what Adriene’s saying that resonates more with every practice. So I’m just here to say thank you, Adriene 🥰

I'm at the beach on my honeymoon, I did this one in the sand. My Matra was "I respect myself enough not to care what others think of me"

Who is here from the May 2021 calendar? Thank you for all you do Adriene, you radiate so much light and love! I love this community.

I am so grateful for the connection i feel practicing with this community. hi to everyone practicing and reading this! you are thought of and supported by people around the world ❤️

I really needed this. I even cried.. You just say all the right things. Thank you.

I’m running late this morning and wanted to rush through this practice, my thoughts busy with what I’d have to do afterwards. Halfway through I found my peace. Thank you, Adriene!

“Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love” - Don Miguel Ruiz It was a juicy practice full of love and wonder! Life is good! Everything will be fine, I'll be fine, we'll be fine, yeahh 100%! The best is yet to come! Thank you Adriene for every little thing, for your precious and kind words of encouragement!!! Thank you, Benji! 🤗 Take care of yourself! From my heart to yours, namaste! 🙏🏼 8:22, wowie, I love the way you sing, Adriene! What a masterpiece voice! 💜🌿

Hey Yo Made the world a better place by loving and respecting myself today!

I don’t have all the words to articulate how much I needed this right now. All I can say is thank you so so much, from the bottom of my heart. The universe is giving me what I need, I just have to be open to it. ❤

I turned the lights off again for this one. I had to laugh when Adriene led us into the first boat pose I had chosen the hero position and was sitting up, between my heels. Not so quick a transition from that one! Let's find what feels good and finish 2021 strong. Balance day 28. 450 days in a row.

For me today marks 100 consecutive days of following Adriene's daily calendar! 🎉🎉🎉 Some days have been harder than others to get on the mat, but I'm glad I kept coming back to the mat.

I started with Adriene doing the 30 day Flow and now I feel called every day to the practice. I did yoga years ago (I’m 71) but developed back issues and joint problems from years of jogging, tennis and my painting business. After knee replacement, rotator cuff surgery, a broken leg, and spinal fusion surgery, I am once again attempting to regain some strength and flexibility. Adriene provides the perfect setting with an at home practice, for me to regain strength and mobility in the privacy of my home. I couldn’t be more grateful to her! God bless and Namaste!

Who's here from the December calender? This is exactly what I needed this morning.

I love it when Adriene sings in the middle of the practice, it gives ease to a serious posture, and that's the practice for me to have fun while working towards better me. Awesome practice everyone see you tomorrow. Namaste 🙏

The first hug brought tears to my eyes. I haven't done any yoga for months. This was a powerful practise to restart my yoga journey into 2022 Thank you Adriene xx

Hello Blossom friends. Early early morning practice after waking up alone and with cramps. Brought this up and feeling much more human already. Have a great day everyone x

Really struggled to even be here today. It's been a crappy day full of tears at work but my cats always join me on my mat and one decided to join in with a downward dog today which elicited a giggle at least 🥰

Thank you Adriene for being yourself and encouraging us to be ourselves. The part of the video where we were in boat pose and you said even though you might think this sucks that I have to take a variation but taking the variation and supporting yourself is telling yourself I got your back, instead of going to someone else to get the support and validation (by trying to not take the variation).... Boom.... it really hit home for me, about taking the variations I need in life to support me in being me, instead of trying to be perfect to get validation from outside.

After struggling for 2-3 weeks, I have been doing the TRUST May 2021 daily yoga for 4 straight days. Today I brought a candle and fleece blanket with me. 💚🤟🏽

Yeah!!! Day 4 CULTIVATE! This is such an amazing practice; definitely one to bookmark! I feel shiny!

I’m here for the August calendar! I tried doing this practice this morning and my cat decided to join me! He was more of a pain than helping me though. Every downward dog he would start biting my ankles and crawl underneath my body 😂

Today’s my last practice in my current house. 98% of my practices were in this tiny room right before my bed. I’m going to miss it but I’m excited for my new journey (kind of…) 💖

Hello Blossomers! I switched Saturday's and Sunday's practices because I had a loooooong day and just didn't think I had a 40-minute practice in me at 9 p.m. So I did this one instead and what a treat! Feeling relaxed and supported and ready to go to sleep. I'll be ready for that 40-minute Yoga Kiss tomorrow! :D

Cultivate day 4! All the love in me recognizes the love inside everyone else. Namaste 🙏🏼

Anyone else go to like the video and realize they’ve already liked the video at some point and then wish there was a multiplier of sorts 😂 I want to like this again and again and again. Much love to you adriene for bringing me back home to myself over and over again.

This is the second time I'm doing this practice and I just love the whole vibe of it. Thank you Adriene for making this gem available to us.

I feel better for doing this. Was starting to lose myself. Thanks for making these and making them free. Idk what I would do without yoga

Hello from August 3, 2024! 😊 Thank you, Adriene, Benji, and team! ❤

the irony is I had a blackout tonight so the candles were already lit, hellooo universe - I see you 😂 happy december everybody!

Did a little prayer before the practice, as Miss Mishler suggested; I thanked God for the way everything is. Regardless of what happens in this life, everything is the way it's meant to be. I also have done a haiku inspired by this class today. Thank you, Adriene❤️ The Wheel, the Way. Everlasting & Beautiful. Trust the way.

I'm doing the August calendar. I felt so much softer at the end of the video. Thank you, Adriene!

I absolutely loved this pratice. Very beautiful and uplifting. Wish it was longer!

Oh, how I loved this :) sitting here this beautiful morning, watching the rain drizzle on the window, I find myself so very content. With 2022 one day closer, closing old cycles and welcoming new ones for the new year is so important. This practice helped tremendously. I respect myself, others, and the wonderful YWA community. Balance Day 28!

Absolutely love this practice, it brings about joy to self & others. Almost can’t even comprehend how amazing Adriene’s gift is, and that she answered the calling to share it with the world.

Trust Day 17: You don't have to look anywhere else to validate yourself. What words of wisdom, and just what I need to hear. I loved this session today. It was good for the mind, body and soul. It felt short, but in a good way. As they say, time flies when you're having fun!

This was a short self love reminder practice with a little core strengthening, but slow and mindful. I am feeling a little sore after a demanding day yesterday, so this was a perfect little workout for this senior yogi 🙏 see you tomorrow on the mat for Day 5 😊. 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🙏💕

I needed those self-hugs this morning. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this practice! At the start of it I was at my lowest, when you were saying about looking within - tears started appearing in my eyes and as the flow went on I started feeling much better and finished the practice with a feeling of happiness and peace in my heart. Thank you so much, Adriene!

This came to me today in practice, thought I’d share. Love is like the heat of an engine - it is generated from within the engine, its fire keeps the engine running - all others see is the exhaust. Generate your own love, don’t run on other people’s fumes. 🙏🏻

Who's doing the February calendar with me? 🙏 I love this sort of practice. I lit some incense, laid out a comfortable blanket, and after the practice I sat down in front of the window and watched the birds outside and meditated. I don't know why I don't do these small things for myself every day. I guess I needed this practice to remind myself that I can 😌

This one definitely moved some energy within me!

So nice to visit this one again before work. I chose to do this with lights off, listening to Adriene and the light rain outside. May you have a pleasant week.💜🙏 Trust day 17. 225 days in a row.

I cried the whole way through...I know not who I am nor what my worth is in this world, if any....a bit vulnerable perchance....but you make me and millions smile which is perhaps a good start.....thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks for this practice and for the reminder of the importance of respecting myself first and foremost! A great start to my Sunday and something to take with me into the coming work week.

August cultivate calendar. Day 4, feeling so chilled, had an extra pillow for comfort. Thank you 🙏

Adriene, you are such a gem to this world with your funny and kind personality. Looking forward to another monthly calendar 🥰

I really needed this today. Namaste Adriene. 🙏🏽

"Pretending to drive a car".... I'll never see that pose the same way again. Brilliant. Thank you Adriene for guiding us to start the month on a positive note. Namaste 🙏🏻

Good morning Lovelies! Life is full of many ups and downs. Every day is just a little different than the last. This practice really helps me feel like I'm building towards something even on my lower days. I hope everyone finds some extra love and respect for themselves today. For example : Drinking some water today... Excellent way to respect your body. 😏

I am so grateful that Adriene exists and shares so many things with us. Thank you from the bottom of my 💖,you are a paradise in these hard times,a light in our paths!namaste

Today's practice couldn't have been more timely Adriene. It was just the class that I needed. I appreciate the message that you shared with us at the start of the practice. (Apparently, 7 months ago, I commented just the same.) Indeed, repetition is key, and it's a message I need to hear. Thank you to the 260 other people who practiced at the same time as I did. In this virtual community, we are all here for each other. 💗

Day 28 in December Calendar 2021! Thank you, Adriene! Awesome practice. I didn't even know, I'm already able to straighten my legs up in a boat pose. In addition, a candle and a blanket made a comfortable mood. Namaste

Adriene is like the Mr. Rogers of Yoga

December 1st, 2020. I did this first thing in the morning. I admit, I was a little hesitant because I got up quite late, still working from home at the moment and should have gone straight to breakfast and work. I felt however like doing some yoga and what better option than to start with the brand new calendar? And boy, did it feel great. Put on a small candle, just let go and I feel totaly relaxed now. I felt guilty for skipping these few minutes where I should have been working already, but oh my. I made the decision, so I respect it and it was probably the right one since we can work all day long 😊 a sincere thank you, Adriene 🙏🏼

Thank you Adriene 🦋 Day 17 Trust May’21 See you tomorrow 🧘🏻‍♀️ Namaste 🙏🏻

It snowed for the first time here in Bern, what a soft and great way to start this month peacefully and self-lovingly. THANKS!

Literally perfect timing. I'm shifting from allowing myself to be the object of others' approval (or not) to being the subject in my own life. What do I want? What makes ME feel good? Thank you, Adriene!

This was just what I needed.

Day 1 of Honor, Honour here in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, this was a meaningful, mindful practice. My arthritis is giving me gip today, a result of second lockdown slowing me down or maybe the damp cold weather, who knows ? But you’re always there for me Adriene, every morning we connect, a precious comforting thing, you see me through with your ‘no fear’ yoga ☺️😃👍 I’m looking forward to our new calendar, maybe dipping in and out to suit my day 🙏 see you tomorrow on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🙏💕

From all these pushups to plank, my triceps are getting stronger. Small gains!

“I am my own Rock.” Thank you for that Adriene. I needed to hear a different perspective on validation with self validation.

Blossom Day 13 by gathering some respect for myself from myself!

I used to see all of these comments about people crying after practice and I used to just shrug them off as something that would never happen to me - but then, whoo boy! I've just completed the 30 day "Home" journey and today is day 1 of "honour", and look at me on the mat with tears in my eyes! Being 22 with a new diagnosis of chronic pain, yoga has been therapy like no other. Thank you, Adriene!

I was so tuned in and chilled out that this practice felt absolutely wonderful body, mind and soul!!! 🙏

didn't do yesterday's yoga practice but I'm back at it again with self respect as the theme and personal intention for today. I've been struggling with some moments where I felt disrespected by some of my closest, but most of all by myself! so this came at an excellent time for me in the Dec 2021 calendar. thank you, universe ❤️ I think self respect looks a lot like staying present in your own lane and doing your best not to tempt yourself to compare, belittle, or invalidate your own journey or progress. encourage yourself, celebrate your wins, and show compassion for when you've made mistakes or even if you fail to show compassion. and try to enjoy the journey. ❤️ as the new year approaches, may we learn to smile gently at ourselves and to persist in learning about and respecting ourselves and others while having fun with it. namaste.

This has to be one of my favourite practices... :) The thought of looking inward for divine love really made me tear up and set the tone for a very vulnerable practice, in the best way possible! I am so grateful. I send love your way, Namaste ☀️

im doing 2021 december i guess i can call it challenge haha. i've started doing yoga around a week ago and im so glad that this time im finally finding the inner stenght not to just stop doing it just because im not that good at doing some poses. I guess i just started listening to Adriene a bit more than last year, or year before. Her encouraging words help out a lot. i've been avoiding any kind of exercise for years because of this anxiety and the fact that it will be dificult. but after forcing myself to do yoga with Adriene for couple days im starting to enjoy the struggles and pain that comes with it. Especially since after those 20-40 minutes i feel so much better that i felt before practice. im just dumping this whole info but i rlly like how supportive this community is and maybe somebody will relate to my experience. I'm a highschool student so I have no time to do yoga in the morning. This fact made me feel kinda nervous to start doing yoga because for a long time i thought that the only right way to exercise is in the morning. you know the whole aesthetic to do yoga while the sun is rising. But now im finding time to do it at 8pm and its not as scary as it looked before. Doing yoga in almost complete dark is very comforting in a way. by the way, after my first week of doing yoga i already notice that some poses are a bit easier to do. I still struggle a lot, but being able to notice that plank is slightly easier than it was 7 days ago is so rewarding.

I waited in real time for this video to come through to England at 9am. It was so worth it. It had everything for me today. If only you knew how much I needed a hug this morning and a reminder of what matters. I really enjoyed free styling in downward dog. It let everything go and a lovely stretch in lizard pose was perfect. I little core strength in boat and we were done. This is why I follow you every day Adriene, huge RESPECT to you and much love, 🧘🏼‍♀️🙏💞💞

Dear Adriene, I feel like you know exactly when I need specific practices. This was perfect

Lights out again. I took the extra minutes at the end as well as the time coincided well with the washing machine between cycles. Adriene connects to us extremely well in this one. Don't miss! Enjoy! Blossom day 13. 497 days in a row with Adriene.

I'm having a really tough time believing in myself lately. I'm really praying all the work that I put in will get me through.

Yet again Adriene knew what I needed to hear before I did.

What a crazy practice! The happiness I feel from these videos is immense. Thank you for the August Cultivate playlist and all my love and support to fellow yogis following ❤️

Adriene thank you for this practice today and for your words. Both have given me time for reflection and space for healing. Stay well.

Hello everyone, after 'Move 'challenge in January I took a little rest for more meditative practices over last 2 wks . Today my gut instict asked me to join you all on day 13 of Blossom, I'm glad i did🙂 ...i needed to hear some beautiful reassuring words to" thy self" today 🙂...look to ourselves for validation , namaste 🙏

An answer to question Adriene mentions ”How do I practice the Divine love?”: by taking the Steps to Knowledge, a book of Inner Knowing. It gives a trustworthy, reachable pathway. I’ve tested it myself, and it works like nothing else. And it’s free online. Blessings everyone!

Thank you, Adriene. This was perfect and so needed. Hoping everyone has a beautiful practice today. ❤🙏🏻

Attract l Day - 3 l 🦋❤️🦋 l Blessed Beloved Beauties it's so sweet to see this session on a calendar again. It has been 2 - years since this refreshing session. It feels amazing to open the hips and release fear. Best wishes, everyone! 🦋❤️🦋

I'm joining you for this video on Day 17 of Trust, and let me tell you: as an all or nothing kinda folk, it was not easy to join right in the middle of this theme but here I am, and it felt very good. Thank you for always being here when we need you Adriene! ❤️

I have done this practice before, I don't know when, but it felt like yesterday. I still like it ❤️🙏

August 2021! This felt really good, I surprised myself with what my body can do! Have a great& confident day, everyone!

That was a wonderful soft start into December 2020, thank you! I think everybody is so ready to let go of this year and start the countdown...

Prayers for you and me. We’re gonna be alright. We got this. Wishing you all the best. Happy Monday, Trust fam. Namaste 🙏💗

This was exactly what I needed today! I was feeling pretty glum because the people around me are often too tired to interact with me much. It felt good to remember that I can validate myself.

This practice definitely gives you food for thought 🧘‍♀️ realising that I need to take pride in myself was a big eye opener for me 🙏🏻

This is my first one back after quite a long period of healing from an arm injury and it's like coming home to an old friend. We appreciate you SO much Adriene!

This is so crazy okay, an hour ago I thought to myself today is a self care day and I should take a good long shower with songs, and then after I did that I had a thought about lighting up my scented candle(is which I had not been using for quite a while) before starting today's yoga practice. That gut feeling and then this intro, wow🥰💜 04/07/21- Back here for Cultivate day 4. I felt the warm tingling under my left palm when I placed it on my chest. An amazing practice for today! Really needed this

ATTRACT ⚡ | August 3, 2024 | I was already hot coming on the mat after spending some time in the sun, so today this practice kept that heat alive, but in a calm and supportive way. Spent a bit of time in Savasana under a fan to cool down afterwards. 🙏

I wish for the feeling of today's practice to flow across the month ahead. Namaste 💖🙏

I've been really struggling and I just don't feel like I'm good enough. Throughout this practice, I was getting really frustrated. Then Adriene said how making modifications isn't failing and rather showing yourself respect, and for some reason that really struck with me. I think that's exactly what I needed to hear at this moment and a thought I need to be taking off the mat. Today I won't be stepping off the mat feeling the greatest, but I do feel better and I know through hard times I can support myself in some way.

Thank you Adrienne. I played football today for the first time. I made a fool out of myself & everyone was very angry with me. But it's alright.