Focus on the power of thought as you build strength and awareness in the arms and abdominals. This 31 minute warming practice invites you to work with the body rather than on the body.
We check in with the attitude that surrounds how we feel about our bodies while building upper body strength, waking up the abdominal wall, and bringing some energy to the third chakra or the power center. This sequence will have you stepping off your mat feeling your best, physically AND mentally.
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I got your back.
Let me know how it goes for you in the comment section down below!
Namaste.
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Really enjoy your sessions….fun , like having Benji there too…
Helps me focus with your instruction and reminders to feel my own body and limits.
Think I may be improving…
Thanks so much!!!
really great couple more times ill be stronger thanks <3
This was exactly what I needed before going off to work- checking attitude is something I’m going to try to remember to do in times that need a little care- thanks!
This was one of the best practices! Loved it!
So glad I did this. Wonderful practice!
Adriene – this was amazing! A challenge but followed your advise about “attitude” and it made all the difference. I also applied what we’re learning from Sumair. Thank you and Namaste!
Wow, fantastic! Thanks, that was the whopper I needed!
Really enjoyed this work out! Thx!
Oh, the shaking. This was a welcomed challenge though.
Great workout. Your reminders help me stay focused on my breathing and my body . Thanks for your videos.
Thank you xxx
loved it <3
I loved this one and felt rejuvenated afterwards.
Loved this video. I felt pretty strong until the side planks…lol
Loved having Benji there, he is a master at the zen life style!
As always enjoyed the workout, you are wonderful Adriene.
Hi Adriene-question about this pose and safety for people with osteoporosis. Given this research (https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(18)30940-6/pdf) are tgese pses safe or how should they be modified?
I love the importance you put on being kind to ourselves and remembering to smile and love ourselves. So positive! Love how much I’m sweating right now, too! Proud of myself 🙂
Thank you Adriene for drawing me back to my yoga practice! Almost a year of knee issues resulting in surgery and I’m finally able to do yoga again! Oh how I have missed you AND missed me! Thank you!!
Anne
Thank you! Its always so hard to relax my shoulders and not hunch them, any tips for how to get them to relax?
quede cansado y super relajado pero no adolorido.
gracias
Thank you Adriene! You have become a frequent part of my week and I love your Benji! Warmly, Shannon
Thank you. I loved that. Your voice and your practise – beautiful. Om shanti x
Thank you so much, Adriene. My first yoga session in years. Loved the practice and your attitude. Feeling more positive already. Bless you
Hi! I’m an 11 year old girl and I love your vids they make me feel so good after I get off the mat! Please make some more arms abs and attitude they are SO good!
It is happy to see this post. Will help many people in this aspect. Thanks so much!
Thank you for this beautiful return to practice, with a loving intention and attitude. It’s so easy to let attitude slip on the weight loss journey. You helped me come back to myself with love.
Such a great video! I really appreciated how you encouraged us to work through everything, but never pressured us in any way. Your guiding comments are always helpful, and I love how even though it’s a general video, you make sure to make our practice feel so individual. You’re fabulous!!!
Thank you so much for this! Getting back into daily practice, and this was a great one to start back with!
Love this video! I’ve been working on changing my mind-set towards my body so I love the reminder to work ‘with’ rather than ‘on’ our bodies. I have a long-term shoulder injury. Thankfully I’m recovered enough to do plank and downward dog again but the side plank is rough. Is there a modification that would work the same muscle holds but be gentler on the shoulder? Thanks!
Hi Sarah. Have you tried bending the bottom leg to the floor instead of doing side plank with two straight legs? That will take some weight out of the shoulder!