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CENTER 2023 thread 2: support thread for those doing CENTER (or MOVE)

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Sooverthemill · 29/01/2023 13:45

Hello peeps

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Hedjwitch · 31/01/2023 20:51

A yoga newbie here. People have recommended Adrienne so I found her on YouTube. Is there an order to do her videos in? Dont really know where to start

Rummikub · 31/01/2023 21:00

notanicepersonapparently · 31/01/2023 08:35

It’s gone quickly I think. It’s been lovely reading everyone’s comments especially as so many resonate with me. I dislike day 30 too and thought it was a bit silly of me to prefer being told what to do 😊. It’s good to know I’m not alone.
The discussion yesterday about moving between plank and down dog made me think as I step my feet forward to bit to get into down dog. I tried not to yesterday. I think my hands are actually too far forward in plank so I tried moving them back and that really found a new group of muscles to work! It’s either that or I’m going to blame having short legs and a long torso. 🤔

Yes sometimes I wonder if my hands are too far forward.
I have long legs/ short body ratio!

Rummikub · 31/01/2023 21:00

I’ll start center tomorrow.

Fandangles · 31/01/2023 21:19

@Ladyofthelake53 I feel emotional too! Proud of myself for completing it and also have just felt so good and connected I suppose.

I was really surprised I enjoyed day 30. I haven’t done an unguided session before and thought id have no idea what to do. But actually really loved just going with whatever I fancied in that moment. Was particularly chuffed to look up at the screen and see Adriene doing the lizard pose at the same time as me 😁

BestIsWest · 31/01/2023 21:25

@Hedjwitch Welcome. She does a 30 day series every January. This years is Center, last years was Move. You can find them by googling ‘Adriene Center Day 1’ etc.They are all on YouTube.

Center is a bit gentler than Move and perfect for Newbies.

Hedjwitch · 31/01/2023 21:28

Ooh thank you

Whattheladybird · 31/01/2023 22:11

I did all 30 days in January! Blimming proud of myself. Now to keep it up! Didn’t do Move at all last year so I guess that’s where I’m going to start.

25 minutes of doing my own thing was ok, but not what I’d like to do regularly.

happytobemrsg · 31/01/2023 22:34

We’ll look at that! A whole month done! Very proud!

I much prefer being told what to do so today I did day 1 of Move to see whether I want to do Move or Center in February. My goodness that was TOUGH! I can’t imagine starting my yoga journey with that practice! Very grateful I had Center to ease me in 😂

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Shinyandnew2022 · 31/01/2023 22:37

Congratulations everyone who has made it to the end !
I ended up having a really busy work day so wasn't feeling in the mood for doing my own thing.
I went back to a comfort session - day 15 from Move - it's one I always enjoy.
I think I am going to give Move a go for February, but reserve the right to change my mind!
I feel so happy to be back in this habit and look forward to hearing everyone's updates as we move into the next month.

VerbenaView · 31/01/2023 23:24

I felt strangely emotional at the end of today's practice, I did my own thing, and the time dragged. A couple of times, when I peeked at Adriene, we were doing the same thing which gave me confidence. I am very proud to have done 30 days. No exercise for over 10 years, to 30 days of yoga. Exactly what I needed and I'm so looking forward to continuing.

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 31/01/2023 23:36

Well done to everyone for keeping going.

A bit of a cop out here. It got late and I wasn’t in the mood but I didn’t want to break the yoga streak, so I did the 12 minute bedtime wind down session. Back on it properly tomorrow!

CirreltheSquirrel · 01/02/2023 06:43

Well done and thanks everyone. I finished off by using my normal yoga class at work for day 39 rather than doing two sessions like I'd done on other Tuesdays to stay on track. This was the first time I've done the 30 days so pleased to get through it.

I won't be sticking with every day going forward, but I will try to do more than my one class per week, and I've started this morning with a morning yoga video to get me moving.

Yogachick · 01/02/2023 06:45

Day 1 of Move. That looong Downward Dog! I was very present with my breath throughout,something I struggle with but notice it really zens my practice when I can be. I use blocks coming forward into the lunge with hands on the floor, & with the twists ,I would have thought that cheating when I started yoga but I’ve got past that & use them as a useful tool.
I’m always so enthusiastic at the beginning…..

Gufo · 01/02/2023 06:54

Well done to everyone who completed it - I have a few days to go so will do that, and then join the Movers on whichever day that is!

Shinyandnew2022 · 01/02/2023 07:50

@happytobemrsg I somehow missed your picture last night- that looks so satisfying I
Am really tempted to try a diary for yoga (someone recommended it to me on here not sure if it was you ?)

Slightly trepidatious about finding day one of Move hard later - will see how I go.

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Sooverthemill · 01/02/2023 07:52

Hi everyone I'm so happy that everyone got this far. I think Center was a fab practice for all levels and really reminded me bout breathing and mindful practice. I'm actually away at the moment and probably won't be able to do any yoga today ( yesterday I did a short free form one, hey Adrienne I heard you!) and thought of all of us on here. Stay with me I'm so looking forward to a new month of practice ( doing CENTER for sure). I could easily switch back to move I think but I want to really ground in CENTER!

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happytobemrsg · 01/02/2023 08:20

@Shinyandnew2022 Yep that was me! I like writing in the diary. It feels very satisfying looking back.

Is it possible that my core feels a little more toned than before? Could that happen in such a short time or am I just seeing what I want to see?! I’m swear my jeans feel a little looser & I swear I saw a hint of abs the other day (they swiftly disappeared 😂)

ScottishBeth · 01/02/2023 08:22

@Yogachick I had forgotten how tough day 1 of Move was! I'm committed to it now though. I'll look forward to attempting to hold downward dog for 100 years later today.

I made this for this year. Am going to be attempting a regular yoga practice for all of 2023, and January I did every day.

CENTER 2023 thread 2: support thread for those doing CENTER (or MOVE)
Jumbojem · 01/02/2023 09:21

Day 1 of Move for me today. Enjoyed seeing things I didn't notice when I did it last year, like the mention of soft gaze (which she talked about frequently in Centre). It's quite a hard start but the challenge felt good and a great introduction to key poses which she talks you through.

newmumtotwo24 · 01/02/2023 10:18

I did it!! Nice day 1. Today was going to be an easy day to give up for me I felt as I'd completed the 30 days so would have been a good point to take a break but I'm so glad I didn't. Found it nice and challenging. Although my arms and wrists were the thing that hurt the most, is that normal? Or is my technique wrong?

newmumtotwo24 · 01/02/2023 10:18

That should say move day 1 🤦🏼‍♀️

Buttalapasta · 01/02/2023 10:47

newmumtotwo24 · 01/02/2023 10:18

I did it!! Nice day 1. Today was going to be an easy day to give up for me I felt as I'd completed the 30 days so would have been a good point to take a break but I'm so glad I didn't. Found it nice and challenging. Although my arms and wrists were the thing that hurt the most, is that normal? Or is my technique wrong?

My arms and wrists hurt too. I think day 1 of Move is pretty tough as an introduction to the challenge!

hoochyhag · 01/02/2023 12:04

Move day 1 for me too.

Phew! It was harder than center, but I enjoyed it. Yes, that downward dog seemed to last years 😂

Took ages to find it via the telly too, the email was useful, to remind and motivate me.

Love all the yoga journaling, so satisfying.

Will I keep it up? I think now I've just got into the habit, and I love my body feeling stronger. Makes me feel less old and decrepit!

Rummikub · 01/02/2023 12:45

Day 1 center done. I hadn’t done it in January and thought 33 mins 😱

ArabeI · 01/02/2023 13:23

I'm about to do day one of Move.

I didn't do day 30 of Center either @CeeCeeDeeBee