CENTER YWA January 2023: It's here! Support thread for all

[Sooverthemill]

Yay! It's day 0 and the video is up ( at 6.03 for me). Let's do this! What a lovely gentle way to start. See you all tomorrow when we actually do a little bit of yoga.

I also have done quite a lot of Kassandra and welcome the break from the chatter of Adrienne but I think that Adrienne can’t really be beaten for the 30 day challenge. I alway come back to her and love the precision of her explanations

Ooh found that tougher than usual definitely out of practise. Also still have a bit of a cold so will see how I go. Did I miss it or did she not say namaste at the end?

Yep, that was tough. I’m definitely out of practice.

Day one done and I feel really relaxed. I’m looking forward to day two. How soon will the pace pick up? I seem to remember Move got quite energetic quite quickly 😅

Thanks x

Just done day 1! I enjoyed it. I feel like in the early days she spends a long time explaining the position for tabletop and then downward dog so I'm holding it for ages! But it was really lovely. Looking forward to tomorrow.

Another tip if wrists are hurting (beyond resting, and giving them a shake out/stretch), is to rest on your fists (knuckles down). Useful when on all fours. But strength in wrists will improve really quickly over this month based on previous years!

Hands on blocks helps me with wrist / hand pain. Also good if you feel uncomfortably tight in hamstrings or achilles.

Found it hard going today, haven't been on my mat for over a year. Feel good for doing it though. Namaste everyone!

Day 1 done. It all felt good except my hips are definitely feeling tighter than usual. Looking forward to loosening up there!

Just finished Day 1 and yes "I can" or should that be "we can " on here 😊

Like you @Fandangles I really liked the neck cradle and circles. I found myself going ooo and then aaaah as the tension released lol.

I found Day 1 really enjoyable and I've resolved to use each day to improve my techniques. Adriene is very precise in her instructions which is very helpful as I probably get into poor or sloppy habits after so many hours of yoga, so it's time to brush up!

Day one done! I feel better for doing it though I was wobbly for some of the poses. I can never do the leg lifts from downward dog or stack my hips.

Checking in as I missed this thread. Just done day 1. I used to do quite a bit of yoga but not done much for about 3 years so that was hard just reminding myself of the different shapes and structures. Loved the back circles too: never done those before! When do people find the best time to do daily practice? Thinking through what will work…!

Just done day 1. Lovely!

Really enjoyed easing back in. Feeling quite tight and creaky (and full of chocolate) so glad it wasn't quite so hard a day 1 as in previous years!

Day 1 done. This is my 4th year doing these January challenges and I usually keep going after Jan but lose it somewhere approaching summer. I always find the first one hard as it's so slow and you are holding poses for ages (or in my case dropping down to child's pose for rests after a couple of breaths of downward dog 😅) and it reminds me that I was so much stronger after doing yoga a few months and kick myself for not keeping going. Maybe this is the year I keep going all year!. Feel so relaxed now though so very glad it's back on.

Day 1 done 👍

Just completed day 1. I like to do it early evening as it fits in with work (I’d never manage before work).
I felt a bit wobbly and not very strong. I had covid just over a week ago so could be that or just that I’m out of practice. I’m looking forward to getting stronger over the 30 days.

Day one done - I also loved the back/elbow circles. I found it a bit dull to start with, and then suddenly it was done!

Day 0 and day 1 done today.
this is my 4th year and I try to keep it going throughout the year a few times a week. I’m a runner so concentrate on hips and legs usually, and definitely felt lack of upper body strength today.
the elbow circles was a complete new move for me today.

Day one done! I am really unfit, a bit overweight and have no flexibility, but I really enjoyed it with modifications. I'm not sure if the modifications were correct, but I did what felt right at the time.

I felt emotional at the end which took me by surprise. I will try to do Day 2 before work, if not, it will be early evening.
Thanks for the thread.

Someone asked about what time to do it. I always do it first thing after a cup of tea. It's my best time before the madness begins

I found day 1 slow initially and then suddenly I was enjoying it ! Looking forward to learning some new poses after 12 months of Move!

Day 1 done. I prefer doing in the evening as I can really concentrate and get into it properly once the kids are in bed. I really enjoyed this. I agree that this is perfect for improving alignment.

Done it. Found it more difficult than I was expecting - holding poses for ages, so wrists aching. Also, I hadn't thought about how it would affect my achilles tendonitis, so a lot of the poses like downward dog and lunges, I'm going to have to miss. Will see how it goes.

Checking in on day one. Annoyed with myself for stopping yoga for so long and now finding it hard again. Am I the only one that doesn’t ever find ‘a nice comfortable seat’ comfortable? I’ve always found being crossed legged uncomfortable and have to use a block at this point. It’s so annoying that the seemingly easiest bit is the hardest for me!

Hi everyone 👋🏻 Day 1 done! Relaxing with tea now. Definitely feeling it after that - I’m out of practice. Felt good to be on the mat though - yoga really clears my mind.

I know what you mean @WavingCatpaw - I instantly feel more comfortable on a block from the outset!