Thank you for the challenge, Robert! I am a beginner in yoga and I feel like this is such a smooth start :) in this exercise, after moving from plank pose to cobra, I had a little discomfort in my upper back (nothing too major). any specific reason? Thank you again!! 

Hi there Sonia, I'm sure Robert Sidoti will chime in here in a moment. Meanwhile, discomfort can be caused by many things. Only you can judge if it's a "good" or "bad" discomfort. "Bad pain" is hot, sharp, specific and trying to send us a message to back off or stop. "Good pain" is usually dull, achey, even a little tired. Often for us, new and different can be expected to feel uncomfortable. Sometimes, the sensation can be altered through simple alignment shifts. Happy to continue this discussion if useful. So glad you are here. Most likely you are much further along on the Challenge by now. Xok

Hello Kira Sloane! thank you so much for your response and elaboration. I can safely say that it was a "good pain" after reading the explanation. I am indeed further, on day 15, and it is one thing that I look forward to in the morning. Thank you so much for your work! I'll be completing one challenge after the other :) :) 

Robert Sidoti I’m dying to know, is the background in the window a looping video or is real life?

Hi Rachel !! The background is actually totally real!! It’s an incredible place to shoot these classes! So glad you’re here enjoying this challenge! Always here if needed! Robert

Sonia !! Suuuuuuuuuper sorry for delayed response! Sounds like Kira Sloane answered your question/addressed your concern:)

Sonia  - also, apologies for the several typo’s in my message - I was click clacking away and didn’t reread or edit message before sending :)) 

Robert Sidoti that IS an incredible setting!

Hi Rachel ! Still doing the challenge?? How’s it going/feeling? 🙏🏽🧘‍♀️

Robert Sidoti Yes! You’re a wonderful teacher, really like the pace and flow. Thanks for offering these classes.