1 00:00:00,333 --> 00:00:01,458 - Hi everyone. 2 00:00:01,458 --> 00:00:05,208 Welcome to Dedicate, your 30 day yoga journey. 3 00:00:05,208 --> 00:00:08,166 It's Day 0, okay? 4 00:00:08,166 --> 00:00:10,375 So you may or may not know but 5 00:00:10,375 --> 00:00:13,708 on this day we actually don't do any yoga. It's Day 0. 6 00:00:13,708 --> 00:00:17,708 Just a quick little orientation day to say hey and 7 00:00:17,708 --> 00:00:21,917 you're awesome and way to dedicate the next 30 days 8 00:00:21,917 --> 00:00:24,708 to taking time on your yoga mat. 9 00:00:24,708 --> 00:00:27,375 So amazing. You're in for a real treat. 10 00:00:27,375 --> 00:00:30,917 So today, wherever this video finds you I'd just like to 11 00:00:30,917 --> 00:00:33,458 invite you to take a deep breath in. 12 00:00:33,458 --> 00:00:35,125 And as you exhale just know 13 00:00:35,125 --> 00:00:37,583 (sighs) you've made an amazing choice. 14 00:00:37,583 --> 00:00:41,708 Thank you so much for saying yes to going on this journey with me 15 00:00:41,708 --> 00:00:44,458 and people all across the globe. 16 00:00:44,458 --> 00:00:45,166 It's gonna be awesome. 17 00:00:45,166 --> 00:00:47,000 Today just a few little tips, 18 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:49,667 pointers that might help you set 19 00:00:49,667 --> 00:00:51,458 yourself up for greatness. 20 00:00:52,375 --> 00:00:54,333 First, keep an open mind. 21 00:00:54,333 --> 00:00:56,750 An open mind and an open heart. 22 00:00:56,750 --> 00:00:59,792 This little journey tells a story. 23 00:00:59,792 --> 00:01:04,250 It's not your normal yoga practice. 24 00:01:04,250 --> 00:01:06,625 We will make sure you're safe. 25 00:01:06,625 --> 00:01:10,125 We'll focus on action and alignment but ultimately this is 26 00:01:10,125 --> 00:01:14,542 about breathing and listening and spending time with yourself. 27 00:01:14,542 --> 00:01:16,125 Are you gonna get strong? 28 00:01:16,125 --> 00:01:18,917 Are you going to gain muscle definition? 29 00:01:18,917 --> 00:01:22,041 Absolutely, we are gonna work hard 30 00:01:22,041 --> 00:01:24,583 but in a really mindful way. 31 00:01:24,583 --> 00:01:26,375 So keep an open mind. 32 00:01:26,375 --> 00:01:30,208 Come with an open heart and be willing to learn something new. 33 00:01:30,625 --> 00:01:34,000 Okay, the next thing is you might want to bring a couple of 34 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:38,166 blankets or folded up towels or a pillow to class. 35 00:01:38,166 --> 00:01:40,542 This is just really helpful because we spend 36 00:01:40,542 --> 00:01:41,834 so much time on the ground. 37 00:01:41,834 --> 00:01:45,208 If the low back, the hips or the legs are super tight, 38 00:01:45,208 --> 00:01:48,125 it's really nice to be able to sit up on something to lift the 39 00:01:48,125 --> 00:01:51,500 hips so that your knees can drop and you can create a little 40 00:01:51,500 --> 00:01:53,333 bit of space in the front of the hips, 41 00:01:53,333 --> 00:01:55,917 the hip flexors, to sit up nice and tall. 42 00:01:55,917 --> 00:01:57,500 So if you have a little towel or blanky, 43 00:01:57,500 --> 00:02:00,708 you don't need to have any fancy yoga blanket or yoga block 44 00:02:00,708 --> 00:02:02,875 but if you have it you're welcome to bring it but just 45 00:02:02,875 --> 00:02:05,625 something that you can sit up on from time to time. 46 00:02:06,083 --> 00:02:11,166 Okay, the final little loving tip is about communication. 47 00:02:11,166 --> 00:02:13,417 Take a second today, set an intention, 48 00:02:13,417 --> 00:02:14,917 write in your journal just say, 49 00:02:14,917 --> 00:02:18,458 "I choose to take 30 days and 50 00:02:18,458 --> 00:02:21,667 "dedicate this time and focused energy 51 00:02:21,667 --> 00:02:23,583 "inward toward myself. 52 00:02:23,583 --> 00:02:25,458 "To get stronger in my body. 53 00:02:25,458 --> 00:02:30,166 "To get clear in my mind and to do this so that I can have 54 00:02:30,166 --> 00:02:34,208 "energy and everything I need to serve others and show up for 55 00:02:34,208 --> 00:02:37,208 "others in the world in a way that feels really good." 56 00:02:37,208 --> 00:02:38,875 So take a little time, write it down, 57 00:02:38,875 --> 00:02:40,291 you can even write it in your phone. 58 00:02:40,291 --> 00:02:44,166 Why are you going on this journey and then the part two of 59 00:02:44,166 --> 00:02:47,959 this tip of communication is be sure to communicate with people 60 00:02:47,959 --> 00:02:49,625 that you're living with, a roommate, 61 00:02:49,625 --> 00:02:53,291 a partner, your family, let them know you've dedicated the next 62 00:02:53,291 --> 00:02:56,250 30 days to spending time on the mat. 63 00:02:56,875 --> 00:02:58,917 And they might want to join you, they might not. 64 00:02:58,917 --> 00:03:00,417 It's okay either way. 65 00:03:00,417 --> 00:03:03,667 But do take a second and I think it's really cool and awesome to 66 00:03:03,667 --> 00:03:06,750 just say, "Hey, this is what I'm doing and 67 00:03:07,834 --> 00:03:10,291 "I'd love for you to support me on this journey." 68 00:03:10,708 --> 00:03:14,250 Alright my darling friends, that's it for now. 69 00:03:14,250 --> 00:03:16,583 I'll see you tomorrow for Day 1. 70 00:03:16,583 --> 00:03:19,291 In the meantime, I love you so much. 71 00:03:19,291 --> 00:03:22,208 You're my hero for saying yes to this journey. 72 00:03:22,208 --> 00:03:24,000 Invite your friends. 73 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,125 It's not too late to invite. 74 00:03:25,125 --> 00:03:28,291 You can invite a friend today and they can go on the journey 75 00:03:28,291 --> 00:03:31,458 live, in real time with people all across the globe. 76 00:03:31,458 --> 00:03:35,458 It really is a remarkable one-of-a-kind experience that 77 00:03:35,458 --> 00:03:39,750 I'm honored to be a part of so share it with as many people as 78 00:03:39,750 --> 00:03:43,708 you can and I'll see you tomorrow for Day 1. 79 00:03:44,625 --> 00:03:46,041 Namaste. 80 00:03:47,041 --> 00:03:50,750 (bright music)