April yoga consistency

Day 9 of flow.

I skipped a bit of this.

im going to practise the one legged balance (don’t know what it’s called- where you extend leg out backwards and lean forwards)

I also notice I can’t go from frog squat to plank without putting my knees down. That seems high level!

I don’t think i can get my head round the difference between folding and bending. Maybe im
bending and that’s why it’s not comfortable.

Day 16 done, I had a comical moment when I struggled to complete a pose, but as it was a good few hours ago, I've now forgotten what the pose was 🙄

@Pinkfluffypencilcase my abs hurt for a few days then too. I love the small improvements I feel. And I love forward fold. To me, it's about tipping your hips and folding, not bending - if that makes any sense - and with knees comfortably bent. Puppy pose is a great move. I also do my own version of downdog, with raised heels and keeping your head in line with your arms. This could be all wrong, but it feels ok and the best that I can do.

@Trickedbyadoughnut previously, I was doing a 10 minute morning practice when I felt tight on time.

Any practice is good 🙌

Day 8 flow. Relaxing one. I have a rotator cuff issue and couldn’t put my right arm behind me. Ouch!

I still haven't done Day 6 of Flow but I have managed the short YWA bedtime or lower back videos every day, so am improving my consistency anyway!

@YogaFlow day 15 ! Well done!

Im only up to day 7. My abs hurt after day 6 on Sunday.

@TofuTuesday yes I adapt alot of the poses. I can’t do forward fold but can’t work out why. @Yogachick suggested an adaptation that helped. Still not a fan of the pose. Downward dog impossible so I switch that for puppy usually. I’m still feeling the benefit. And can feel improvement. Tiny ones but still.

Oh brilliant I’ll do the same then and start that one. I dip in and out but really need a daily practice

Welcome @TofuTuesday I feel that my body can’t do many of the poses correctly so I modify where needed. I am still benefiting as I feel better in myself when I’ve done some yoga.
I’m following Adrienne’s Flow 30 day programme and the longest so far has been 26 minutes - it works well for me as I’m less inclined to make excuses to not do a day. I’d love to make actual progress, but I’m not putting pressure on myself otherwise I'll get disheartened and give up.

I’ve just completed day 15. It was the hardest day for me as I’m utterly exhausted and I’ve not been drinking enough water all week and my body was protesting soooo much. I’m actually quite pleased with myself that I did it, as I just wanted to lie on the mat and sleep 😂

I love yoga but I’m starting to resent what my body can’t do. Will join and see if I can refind my enjoyment. My hamstrings mean forward folds are impossible and I hate my lack of progress. I’ll go back to Adrienne or any recommendations? I have three classes a week.

Every other day is great

i tend to shorten or miss yoga in the days I’m at work. I can’t seem to do both.

Day 7. Today when she did her closing statements I was surprised we were done! Usually I’m checking how much longer to go.

Yes, still Flow-ing but I seem to be in a every other day pattern now, but that's still a win after over a month being too sick to do anything! Although I did my old favourite bedtime yoga yesterday as my energy was definitely too low for Day 6! So hopefully will do that today

Thanks @YogaFlow yes I’m back to a full on week at work and also must remind myself that I like it and feel better!

Sorry to hear you’ve got a lot going on @Pinkfluffypencilcase but I’m glad you felt the benefit of getting back on the mat.

Days 10, 11 & 12 of Flow completed on the correct days. I’m back at work next week so I need to stay mindful of how much I enjoy the practice, even when the days are busy and time feels short.

Hey everyone
sorry went mia last few days. Got a lot going on

but missing those few days I really noticed how much my body misses it!

Jumped back into day 6. I do like this one core /centre. But it’s really hard!

Day 9 done. A fun ending, I needed to do some forward folds at the end as I felt too energised and needed to let it out.

I hope everyone is ok.

Thanks - that's the thing, it doesn't feel intense at all, it feels too easy and like it's not doing anything, so I get bored with it - that's why I'm pretty sure I'm doing it wrong! But I am hypermobile so sometimes it's extra difficult to see where you're going wrong. I'll see if I can ask my yoga class leader at some point.

Did day 4 last night, got up to the abs/warrior bit and had to just do some breathwork until I could jump back in as I didn't feel great, but that was the last of the flow anyway, so got back in with the stretches/breathing. Might try day 5 today, which would be first time I've managed two in a row.

Day 8 done. It was lovely, and just what I needed after a big lunch out with family. I have noticed that I am unable to do any of the arms above the head moves well. My arms just don't want to play ball.

Day 7 complete. I found it tricky to balance at one part today in the lunge with my arm up and out.

That’s a good tip. I’ll try that x

Yes I’ve been skipping some bits
(like dd) as it feels worse for me

suppose she does encourage that in her find what feels good mantra!

I have managed about every other day between flares. Doing some modifications, including skipping past the bit where you're on all fours and have opposite arms and legs out - I remembered how much I hated that bit the first time I did Flow and although she always says it turns on your abs, I've never felt it does anything for me (although I realise that it's probably not me doing it right). I don't want to use the little energy that I have with that so just skipping til it's done.

Feels good to be back on the mat though.