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Align with Freedom: 30-Day Yoga Challenge: Day 5: Strength 5
Nathan Briner
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I really felt the heat this time! I'm excited to be working on strength and balance. Your instructions are really clear. I'm almost new to yoga (took a class at school 20+ years ago) and I can feel that I have work to do but, also like I am able to get there without straining. Who knew?! Thanks for the challenge!
4 years ago
Hi Bridget! Good to hear from you. I’m glad you’re enjoying the challenge. I really think the strength is so important to helping the body set a solid foundation for safe and powerful poses.
Keep an eye out for my upcoming new series. I’m going to be diving into some really helpful building principles to take the practice to a whole new level. Hope to see you there!
4 years ago
My sister sent me this challenge and we're going through it together. She's really been encouraging me to get back to the mat! Thank you for the well thought out progressions. I will revisit some of the strengthening challenges but, look forward to the balance challenges as well.
4 years ago
Hi Bridget! Welcome to the Challenge. It’s cool that you’re doing it with your sister. That’s great for motivation. Hang in there through the strength and power sections, they are really important for developing the stability for the later routines. If you feel up to, come back through the entire challenge after you finish. You’ll be amazed at how much more you feel your strength and stability.
I hope to hear more from you as you continue the practice.
All my best!
4 years ago
Tracy C! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the classes :) Anything in particular that you’re finding most helpful?
Stay in touch if you have any questions, I’m always happy to help.
4 years ago
Hi again Nathan! Day 5 was tough for me! Hard to keep my balance in those warrior poses but hopefully tomorrow's practice will be better! In downward dog, I cannot put my heels on the floor even with bent knees. Is that something I just need to be patient with or is there an adjustment I can make? Thanks!
3 years ago
Lindsey W, sounds like you’re doing great! These lessons come at you fast and furious 😀 so it’s totally normal to run into poses that you can’t quite do 100%. You might consider redoing that lesson or coming back to it a little later as your body builds strength and balance. I guarantee you’ll notice positive changes!
Getting the heels to the ground in down dog is difficult. Bending the knees will make it more challenging (but this makes it easier on the hips and low back). You could try activating the ankle flexing muscles as one tactic. For now, don’t worry too much about it. Keep going with the challenge and let’s see how it evolves.
As you get toward the end of the challenge you could send me a picture of your dog pose and I could offer some further suggestions :)
3 years ago
Jo S! Thanks for saying hello! Glad to be here with you in the challenge. I can understand your sentiments with the practice. There are some tough poses. But I promise that you will feel the strength and confidence grow as you continue.
I often suggest that if you’re feeling like the challenge of the day is beyond where you are at, take a pause day or replay the same or previous lessons that you are familiar with and have already completed. This gives your body time to grow into the work you’ve been doing and it gives your mind space to feel ready to jump forward. No need to rush :)
If you ever need help with a pose or modification please let me know. I’m here for you.
-Nathan
2 years ago
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