1 00:00:00,318 --> 00:00:04,292 (soft upbeat music) 2 00:00:15,230 --> 00:00:17,660 - Hello, my sweet friends 3 00:00:17,660 --> 00:00:19,130 and welcome. 4 00:00:19,130 --> 00:00:22,010 This is your welcome video for Move, 5 00:00:22,010 --> 00:00:26,320 a 30 day journey that we are about to embark on together. 6 00:00:26,320 --> 00:00:28,520 Thank you so much for being here. 7 00:00:28,520 --> 00:00:30,120 Again, there's no yoga today. 8 00:00:30,120 --> 00:00:31,580 Well, there is yoga, 9 00:00:31,580 --> 00:00:35,380 no physical asana, no physical practice. 10 00:00:35,380 --> 00:00:38,100 We begin with that movement tomorrow. 11 00:00:38,100 --> 00:00:40,400 So this is just an opportunity 12 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:42,980 for you to sit up nice and tall, 13 00:00:42,980 --> 00:00:45,000 or if you're lying down, that's cool too. 14 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:48,510 Just relax your shoulders and take a deep breath in 15 00:00:48,510 --> 00:00:50,812 because you are here 16 00:00:50,812 --> 00:00:54,170 and we are doing this thing together. 17 00:00:54,170 --> 00:00:55,890 Right, Benji? 18 00:00:55,890 --> 00:00:57,040 Alright. 19 00:00:57,040 --> 00:00:59,860 So if you haven't already officially signed up 20 00:00:59,860 --> 00:01:01,980 for the program, please do, 21 00:01:01,980 --> 00:01:04,420 the link is in the description of this video. 22 00:01:04,420 --> 00:01:07,540 This will allow you to receive the written component 23 00:01:07,540 --> 00:01:08,780 of this program, 24 00:01:08,780 --> 00:01:11,440 which really creates a more robust experience, 25 00:01:11,440 --> 00:01:14,080 so this can help you kind of take some of the things 26 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:17,150 that we work on on the mat off the mat with you. 27 00:01:17,150 --> 00:01:20,600 This is also really a beautiful opportunity 28 00:01:20,600 --> 00:01:23,870 for me to continue learning alongside you 29 00:01:23,870 --> 00:01:26,620 about the connections between the brain and the body 30 00:01:26,620 --> 00:01:31,520 and how magnificent it can be to better understand ourselves 31 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:33,913 through that exploration. 32 00:01:34,750 --> 00:01:37,260 Anyway, I'm super excited that you're here. 33 00:01:37,260 --> 00:01:39,090 We begin tomorrow. 34 00:01:39,090 --> 00:01:41,200 Here are a couple of tips to just help you 35 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:45,800 make it through the 30 days in a way that feels really good. 36 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:48,510 First up, you don't need anything fancy. 37 00:01:48,510 --> 00:01:50,610 You don't need any fancy clothes. 38 00:01:50,610 --> 00:01:53,920 You don't need a super fancy yoga kit. 39 00:01:53,920 --> 00:01:55,540 All you need is some comfortable clothes. 40 00:01:55,540 --> 00:01:56,880 You can wear the same thing every day, 41 00:01:56,880 --> 00:01:58,570 maybe wash it a couple of times. 42 00:01:58,570 --> 00:01:59,650 But just wear something comfy, 43 00:01:59,650 --> 00:02:03,370 something that you can move easily in and comfortably in. 44 00:02:03,370 --> 00:02:04,610 For a yoga mat, of course, 45 00:02:04,610 --> 00:02:07,260 it'd be really lovely if you have one to work on. 46 00:02:07,260 --> 00:02:09,160 But if you don't have a mat, no problem. 47 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:12,290 Just try to practice on a nice hard surface. 48 00:02:12,290 --> 00:02:16,420 If you can, bring a blanket or a towel 49 00:02:16,420 --> 00:02:19,450 to have around your home practice for this next month. 50 00:02:19,450 --> 00:02:23,860 And if you have a yoga block, great, bring it or two, great. 51 00:02:23,860 --> 00:02:28,010 If not, maybe just a big book or something firm (chuckles) 52 00:02:28,010 --> 00:02:30,010 that you can prop yourself up on. 53 00:02:30,010 --> 00:02:33,380 Often we have this opportunity to lift the ground to us 54 00:02:33,380 --> 00:02:37,550 as we're building our practice and working on flexibility. 55 00:02:37,550 --> 00:02:39,410 So that can be helpful. 56 00:02:39,410 --> 00:02:40,867 If you have none of these things and you're like, 57 00:02:40,867 --> 00:02:42,273 "I still wanna show up." Great. 58 00:02:42,273 --> 00:02:45,550 This is designed for everyone to be able to show up 59 00:02:45,550 --> 00:02:47,550 and experience on some level. 60 00:02:47,550 --> 00:02:49,940 So you really, again, don't need anything fancy. 61 00:02:49,940 --> 00:02:52,010 Don't get hung up on that. 62 00:02:52,010 --> 00:02:53,330 You will need some time. 63 00:02:53,330 --> 00:02:54,760 And I know time is valuable 64 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:56,440 and I wanna thank you for sharing your time 65 00:02:56,440 --> 00:02:58,740 and energy with me and with Benji 66 00:02:58,740 --> 00:03:00,770 and with people all around the world 67 00:03:00,770 --> 00:03:02,730 who are gathering together, 68 00:03:02,730 --> 00:03:06,170 so important that we continue to do this, 69 00:03:06,170 --> 00:03:09,670 to have this experience and support one another. 70 00:03:09,670 --> 00:03:14,410 So best you can, carve out the time. 71 00:03:14,410 --> 00:03:18,013 Let the people you 72 00:03:18,013 --> 00:03:20,850 live with or you work around know 73 00:03:20,850 --> 00:03:22,290 that you're going on this journey. 74 00:03:22,290 --> 00:03:24,840 And a great way to do that is to actually invite them 75 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:26,900 to do it with you, either in the same room with you, 76 00:03:26,900 --> 00:03:29,400 or alongside you in another space, 77 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:31,640 so you could have your privacy if you need it. 78 00:03:31,640 --> 00:03:35,560 But this is going to be a challenge 79 00:03:35,560 --> 00:03:37,510 and I know you can do it. 80 00:03:37,510 --> 00:03:39,230 So communicate with the people you love. 81 00:03:39,230 --> 00:03:41,800 Tell them you're going to be doing this for 30 days 82 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:44,320 and make sure to carve out the time ahead of time 83 00:03:44,320 --> 00:03:46,650 so that you're not in a struggle-fest every day. 84 00:03:46,650 --> 00:03:48,460 Will it be a struggle sometimes to show up? 85 00:03:48,460 --> 00:03:50,310 Absolutely. 86 00:03:50,310 --> 00:03:52,210 But that's why I'm here to motivate you 87 00:03:52,210 --> 00:03:55,870 and guide us together to make it to the end. 88 00:03:55,870 --> 00:03:57,590 And in every end is a new beginning. 89 00:03:57,590 --> 00:04:01,600 So I can't wait to share that practice with you on Day 30. 90 00:04:01,600 --> 00:04:04,400 'Til then, let's take a deep breath in here. 91 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:07,970 If you like, bring your hands together in a Mudra, 92 00:04:07,970 --> 00:04:09,693 we call this Anjali Mudra. 93 00:04:10,890 --> 00:04:13,020 And if you want, close your eyes 94 00:04:13,020 --> 00:04:15,870 or soften your gaze down and gently past your nose. 95 00:04:15,870 --> 00:04:18,050 We're just gonna take a couple of group breaths 96 00:04:18,050 --> 00:04:20,240 to officially kick this thing off. 97 00:04:20,240 --> 00:04:22,490 And then we'll resume tomorrow, 98 00:04:22,490 --> 00:04:25,665 where we begin with our physical practice. 99 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:32,551 So here we go, inhaling in deeply through the nose. 100 00:04:34,140 --> 00:04:35,290 And as you exhale, 101 00:04:35,290 --> 00:04:37,630 I just wanna invite you to think about 102 00:04:37,630 --> 00:04:40,334 what you want to move towards. 103 00:04:43,110 --> 00:04:46,540 What do you wanna move towards? Deep breath in through the nose. 104 00:04:49,060 --> 00:04:52,050 And slow exhale out through the mouth. 105 00:04:52,050 --> 00:04:53,945 What do you wanna move towards? 106 00:04:55,860 --> 00:04:57,500 And one last time. 107 00:04:57,500 --> 00:04:59,643 Inhaling in together. 108 00:05:02,610 --> 00:05:04,470 And exhaling together. 109 00:05:04,470 --> 00:05:07,460 Find a gentle tuck of the chin 110 00:05:07,460 --> 00:05:09,730 so you can feel the back of the neck lengthen. 111 00:05:09,730 --> 00:05:11,580 You kind of bow your head to your heart. 112 00:05:11,580 --> 00:05:13,665 Just a little reverent bow here. 113 00:05:15,580 --> 00:05:19,310 Thank you so much for committing to this journey. 114 00:05:19,310 --> 00:05:22,687 30 days together to 115 00:05:22,687 --> 00:05:25,470 find movement that is yours, 116 00:05:25,470 --> 00:05:28,306 find movement that feels like magic, 117 00:05:29,890 --> 00:05:32,823 movement that impacts your neighbor, 118 00:05:34,110 --> 00:05:36,881 and that always begins with your breath. 119 00:05:39,030 --> 00:05:40,130 We're gonna move our bodies. 120 00:05:40,130 --> 00:05:42,213 We're gonna move our mindsets. 121 00:05:43,940 --> 00:05:48,260 And I invite you to really allow yourself to be moved, 122 00:05:48,260 --> 00:05:49,965 whatever that means to you. 123 00:05:51,900 --> 00:05:54,900 Alright, gently draw your chin to your chest. 124 00:05:54,900 --> 00:05:56,740 We'll close by bowing the head to the heart. 125 00:05:56,740 --> 00:05:57,776 Inhale in. 126 00:05:58,670 --> 00:06:00,860 And as you exhale, open your eyes, 127 00:06:00,860 --> 00:06:03,360 lift your chin, relax your hands. 128 00:06:03,360 --> 00:06:04,250 That's it. 129 00:06:04,250 --> 00:06:06,470 Day 0 in the books. 130 00:06:06,470 --> 00:06:09,103 This is your official welcome. You are my hero. 131 00:06:09,103 --> 00:06:10,660 I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 132 00:06:10,660 --> 00:06:12,853 'Til then, Namaste. 133 00:06:14,786 --> 00:06:18,750 (soft upbeat music)