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We’re doing YWA Flow 30 days for March

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Yogachick · 28/02/2026 13:19

In an effort to be consistent without being overwhelmed we’re doing Flow for March. All practices less than 30 mins, modify freely, make it your own. The series is available on Youtube along with a calendar to download.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLui6Eyny-UzwwBB_riVPMdOF3cmheEPpy&si=oTzjeE1l3HZFHtUk

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Yogachick · 31/03/2026 12:39

Day 18- meditate. I already meditated before I got to my mat so was a bit deflated to see this as the practice. I did it anyway & managed to feel quite centred. I like a physical practice so added an 8 min yoga to get your juices flowing,an old video but got things moving.

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Pinkfluffypencilcase · 30/03/2026 13:32

Day 25 action

Blimey. I skipped a good chunk of the middle!

I like boat though.

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 30/03/2026 12:26

Midlifeshenanigans · 30/03/2026 12:20

Yes I’m up for starting agin in April- hopefully things will be calmer by then

Yay!

Yes I appreciate it’s a lot of appointments at the beginning. I know I’ve skipped a few as I had hospital appointments and I just didn’t feel like it.

Midlifeshenanigans · 30/03/2026 12:20

Yes I’m up for starting agin in April- hopefully things will be calmer by then

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 30/03/2026 11:35

Woohoo! Well done @Yogachick

thatd be great.

@Midlifeshenanigans you ok to join too?

im not aiming for perfection. Just turning up when i can. As I said on the other yoga thread. I’ve only just realised it’s helping me sleep better. Normally I stay awake overthinking.

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Yogachick · 30/03/2026 08:10

I’m back! Day 17 Rinse. I should have persevered,this went to favourites. So delicious to come back,yet again I wonder why I allowed momentary boredom to send me onto the weights/ cardio path. I reaped all the tension,weight gain,feeling negative and stiffness that path has repeatedly shown me. Lovely squats,star,wide legged forward fold has stretched me out nicely. I’ll do another thread for April if anyone is in,I certainly need it for accountability,I’ll be continuing Flow?

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Pinkfluffypencilcase · 29/03/2026 15:05

Day 24 create
i could do most of this one!! Knee dragging on the floor still but maybe a bit more controlled dragging rather than pulling with my hands! A win

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 27/03/2026 20:32

I’ll join you x
its good for calming my mind

I knew i was recovering after i took my mug in the kitchen. That was a big milestone. He’ll get there just takes awhile x

Midlifeshenanigans · 27/03/2026 20:23

Thanks @Pinkfluffypencilcase it’s been difficult but hopefully he’s making good progress. I think I will start Flow again on Wednesday (1 April) and do my best to complete it this time. I think 20 minutes is my limit too

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 27/03/2026 19:20

Midlifeshenanigans · 27/03/2026 19:15

Sorry for disappearing @Pinkfluffypencilcase . DH had a heart attack and it’s all been a bit tricky here. Still he’s in the mend and I need to get back to yoga soon. Do you have any ideas what you are planning for April?

Oh my god I’m so sorry to read that! I hope he’s getting the treatment he needs.
I have CHF so can somewhat appreciate the issues.

im not sure for April. Flow again possibly. Or on the yoga with Adrienne thread the op mentioned breathe but I wonder if that’s too long. I can just about manage 20 mins with a break and building up.

(BHF is great btw. Lots of useful info.)

Midlifeshenanigans · 27/03/2026 19:15

Sorry for disappearing @Pinkfluffypencilcase . DH had a heart attack and it’s all been a bit tricky here. Still he’s in the mend and I need to get back to yoga soon. Do you have any ideas what you are planning for April?

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 27/03/2026 11:49

Day 22 truth
lonely now

Lots of mountain poses

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 26/03/2026 17:09

Day 21
some poses I’ve never done before. Like a reverse archer?

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 24/03/2026 23:40

Midlifeshenanigans · 03/03/2026 17:07

I struggled today- I know my hips are very tight but I really hate lunges. I’m also much shorter and rounder than Adriene so I think I will always struggle with some moves.

Yes my hips are definitely tight
and I’m much shorter than the average. Hate catching sight of myself in mirror!

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 24/03/2026 23:37

Day 20

19 mins
lizard poses I think
though I couldnt do them

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 22/03/2026 13:51

Day 19 ride
too fast in the middle for me
but liked boat.

Day 18 meditate yesterday I really missed out on proper yoga and I’m sure I felt stiffer next day.

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 19/03/2026 17:58

@Yogachick ive just tried this
it works a treat! No pressure on my belly.

ive just checked the benefits of the forward bend pose. I didnt realise it was good for core and stress. Both of which I could do with.

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Yogachick · 19/03/2026 17:39

Well done @Pinkfluffypencilcase ,are you standing with your feet a generous hip width apart and bending your knees? When I first hurt my back I found forearms on bent knees as I tilted my butt up gave me the benefits without pain. You can have just your hands/ wrists as support on your bent knees if not enough space for forearms

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Pinkfluffypencilcase · 19/03/2026 12:33

Day 17 rinse
19 mins

still finding forward fold tricky and uncomfortable

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 19/03/2026 11:24

Ahh sorry to hear that @Yogachick

thanks for starting the thread off anyway

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Yogachick · 19/03/2026 09:14

Sorry @Pinkfluffypencilcase I’m bowing out. Sooooooo bored,I remember why I have trouble with consistency . Good luck for your journey xxx

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Pinkfluffypencilcase · 18/03/2026 13:56

Oh I think I missed a day.
I did day 15 today. If I could do one of the twists then I think it’d be a nice stretch.

19 mins today.

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 17/03/2026 04:01

Thanks for the tips @Yogachick
ill do day 14 tomorrow
half way!

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Yogachick · 16/03/2026 21:27

In balance there was also a compressive forward fold, hands behind calves or thighs, feet touching, pull yourself in . This works for Adriene but I’m too big of tummy and boobs. This was a time I should have modified but didn’t, resulting in small breaths, there was no room for me to breath normally and steadily. Don’t make my mistake @Pinkfluffypencilcase adjust the whole thing for your body, it’s more enjoyable that way and more beneficial x

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