We’re doing YWA Flow 30 days for March

Day 14-Welcome, strangely enjoyable even though it didn’t seem like it would be for me. Just goes to show, give different practices a go, sometimes they’re good. I was very present with this one. My range of movement in my neck is still limited so looking up is more eyes up but I’m grateful the pain is considerably reduced. Good old naproxen
This evening I did Day 15- Balance. Started with alternate nostril breathing. Balance is my nemesis generally but the raising onto the toes was managed comfortably. Half moon used to be one of my favourite poses pre back/ sciatica. That side is still significantly weaker with less range now so I didn’t feel as light & open on that side. It’s good to challenge, I won’t get evenness back without putting the work in. There was also an interesting little flow, extended child’s pose with toes under, flowing forward onto hands and knees, repeat several times. A relatively easy movement for me but a feel good one. Some moreDD to high lunge to W2 to reverse W to side angle as well. A squat in there as well.

I’m going to struggle with that @Pinkfluffypencilcase I like my yoga more active ☺️

Day 13- Ease. There was no ease for me apart from the yummy hip circles. It felt like a Day 6 for sure! Boat is a very dodgy one for me re back and extended leg drops the same. I did my version of both. On catch up mode now!

@Pinkfluffypencilcase sorry I missed your comment,it’s not the forward fold it’s the hands under the feet which is gorilla. Get a good bend in your knees and have your feet comfortably wide to access it without pain a juicy tummy. It’s bliss on the hands and wrists when you wiggle your toes 🤩

I plan to be back, there might be a teeny bit less pain today, or it might be because I’m not moving my head🙄keep going. I’ll catch up😁

I have to bow out for now. I’ve been ceiling painting,my neck has locked and is agony,can’t move it without pain. Flow on my friends!

Day 12- Stability. Love gorilla,feels delicious.

Day 11- Soul. Thanks for your encouragement @Pinkfluffypencilcase , you got me to the mat today,appreciating why I WANT to be here. Nice stretchy one today, I find if I raise my hips I access much better opening and get more from those postures. Short but valuable.23 days🌻

Day 10 - Align. Her cues for Warrior 1 don’t work for my body and when she says feel the earth under your feet( not a quote but similar) I can’t feel it on one side as most of my foot is numb since back/ sciatica trauma last year. I do try though. I had to force myself to the mat,though of course I feel better for practicing. I’m just getting a bit bored

Flow Day 9- Release. Lots of locusts. Balancing, 1 legged tadasana to warrior 3,I have a significant difference on my dodgy side but used the windowsill to assist. I got my heels a bit closer to the floor in the squat & I’m bringing my leg forward into lunge a little more smoothly. We have to appreciate our progress @Pinkfluffypencilcase ! My abs are still a little tender though,merely a sign I need to do more core work🌻

Day 8- Relax, at last! Though my mind does go a wandering when the practice is this slow,the stretch is delicious and needed. Past the one week mark 🥳for Flow and Day 20 for my streak! Most impressed with myself😆

I did an upper body & core workout from YouTube yesterday for balance.Pummelled my abs again but did my back a world of good,I could feel the difference this morning.
Day 7-Sync. I thought this would be more restful after Day 6 but there was a little abs hit in there that I really didn’t need. I enjoyed the breath vinyasa at the end,lovely and calming,one she’s done on several practices. Because it’s just your arms moving I find I can really focus on breath to movement,clearing the monkey brain nicely..
I always think having the courage to modify your practice to be kind to your own body is a huge strength @Pinkfluffypencilcase ,something I very much lacked in my early years of practice,I’m sure forcing myself into poses contributed to my prolapsed disc.
The joy of just pressing play is one of the many reasons we love the 30 days @Sweetbeansandmochi . It doesn’t mean it has to be completed in 30 days. I also know I won’t do Day 30 which is always unguided. I need the guidance!

Life is busy @Sweetbeansandmochi yoga is here to dip in when we can x
Day 6- Center. We all know about Day 6, though this wasn’t too hideous. I did all the first part but my leg scissors were a suggestion as I have a prolapsed disc. I have frustration with Adriene that core only ever means the front of body, it’s your whole centre and the back needs work as well for balance. I’ll have a dabble on Apple Fitness later to get some back strength work in.
I’ll be feeling this one not only in my abs but in my hip flexors,which turn on to help my feeble abs out. Be brave my friends ,this is Day 6 🌻