Day 4 FLEXIBILITY - Move into Splits - 18 Days of Yoga for Your Body & Soul
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- This 30-minute yoga sequence is all about increasing flexibility to help you move safely toward splits. Doing splits is not required! These poses will benefit any level of practitioner.
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This 30-minute yoga sequence is all about increasing flexibility to help you move safely toward splits. Doing splits is not required! These poses will benefit any level of practitioner. We open the hamstrings, shoulders, and even work-up a little sweat to leave you refreshed and energized.
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I am 61 years old and have worked out for the past 30 years and have never had such wonderful results without using weights and jumping around. I have been practicing with you since early February this year (2018) This is the 2nd time around for the 18 days of yoga which I finished last month and came back to do it again and I just finished day 4 and I am even more excited about yoga now after this class. Your instruction on how to go into splits is amazing. I had to sit on 2 blocks but I actually was able to do it. I am looking forward to completing this series for the 2nd time and moving on to more of your classes. I love your teaching style you are so detailed and give so many modifications it is wonderful. Thank you so much.
Gah, I love this!!! You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this with me, and for being here💖💖💖
I'll be 67 next month and have been practicing yoga for 16 years now. I may not be able to do everything that I once was able to do, but I do what I can. These 18 day videos are VERY challenging for me but I love them. Your videos are wonderful as is your knowledge of anatomy, alignment and safety. Thank you for making all these practice opportunities available to all of us. Even my 74 year husband enjoys many of the videos. And so does one of our neighbors who is 65 yrs young.
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I just wanted to say thank you for these videos. I am a beginner who never really enjoyed Yoga but practising with you feels so good. You have a beautiful energy and smile and I loved your commentaries. I am ever so grateful. Namaste.
Aww, thank you so much! Thank you for sharing your practice with me!!
This is the best lower body flexibility sequence I have come across in a long while. Thanks.
Thank you for practicing with me!!
Wow this is the 3rd time around for me doing this 18 day challenge. This is so amazing and still so very challenging. I am now able to sit on just one block to do my splits it is so amazing and I am so much more flexible than when I started over a year ago. Can't wait for day 5 tomorrow. Awesome Awesome practice. Namaste!!!!
Amazing!!!!
I was excited that you incorporated the standing split. I did a few of them yesterday to see how flexible I am. Going to purchase some blocks to help with the sitting splits. I'm feeling more energized after 4 consecutive days of yoga practices. Namaste. 🧘♀️💛
Love this! Yes, get blocks! They are sooo helpful! See you tomorrow!
I became aware of how much I can get into a split and now I have goals. Thank you.
You're so welcome!
Brett, I REALLY appreciate all details you included, for instance, not letting our thighs and other body parts be "dead" things but rather, engaged. The details make all the difference - your sharing is so completly generous. You're the best, Brett. During the splits I had a couple of, Are you effing kidding me?? lol. And I fell over a lot but I saw you made a video that has tips for balance so I'm going to watch that next. Thanks for ALL you do. xo :)
+Susan Ridenour hahah, loved reading this....thanks so much for the comment -- means so much! Yes, def check out the balance video -- I have a lot of tips in there :) sending huge hugs and love! xoxo
Awesome flexibility practice! My hamstrings/low back are the areas in my body with the least amount of flexibility, so this class was perfect for getting to those areas. On an emotional level, flexibility is much more challenging for me than strength. I have always had to be strong, so it is a trait which comes naturally to me, out of necessity. But flexibility has always been a tough one for me. My task is to find the balance between strength and flexibility, because they are two sides of the same coin, and I think balance between the two will benefit me greatly. I actually did the strength practice right before this one, so I got to see in real time the juxtoposition of each, and how I can use one to play off of the other.
Thank you Brett, for this series. I am really enjoying it so far!
Beautiful share
Even though I'm not doing these every day, I am still following the journey of the 18 days. Today was the hardest, and I think it was both in body and in mind. I've been having trouble recently with flexibility in my life and I had never thought of that term before. Thank you for helping open me up to it and for sharing this practice. Namaste.
Day four today, and I can not thank you enough for making this challenge. I'm a total Yoga newbie, and NEVER would have suspected I was capable of going into splits. Then I did this session this morning, and it worked! I haven't felt this proud and thankful for my body in a long time. Thank you so so much, I can't wait to see what else in store for me during this challenge.
Amazing! I'm so impressed (as this challenge isn't designed for beginners)!!! Keep me posted on your challenge journey :) lots of fun ahead. PS if you need beginner classes look at my jumpstart program on my site or my beginner playlist here on UA-cam BrettLarkinYoga xoxo
Did this one - a great relief a day after a heavy leg lifting and plyometric day. I activated my legs as you guided and got further in the reach. Many thanks. You are awesome!
Another great start for the day! (Definitely need to work on flexibility, both physically and in life! No judgement!). Great and thorough guidance through the various postures, calm and inspiring. Really enjoy these lessons - both in life and for the body. Thank you! :-)
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I haven't tried a split since I was a teenager...and I found that I don't have far to go!! So excited to know I am still capable!!
Awesome!!! Thank you for practicing with me!!
Brett-another great class. I am very new to yoga..I was at level one with the splits-I have very tight hamstrings-using yoga to help as alternative therapy for some other health conditions. I will keep going slowly but surely. I am very greatful for your dedication and videos.
Thank you for practicing with me!!
I love the message here for yoga and for life! Thank you!
Thank you so much! I got so much further than I usually get in the split. Great combination! I love the 18 days challenge, can’t wait for tomorrow! Thank you so much for posting all of these wonderful classes online. I have been following you for 7 years now and I love all your work! Love, Anna❤️
It is an honor to practice with you, thank you for being here! 💖💖💖
Love loved this one!! My hammies were tight today from lots of leg work this week, so I thought there was no way I would be able to get into splits, but I did - as far as I've ever gone. With one leg having scar tissue from a pulled hamstring, I have struggled to get my flexibility back. Will keep coming back to this one! Thank you Brett!!☺️
Amazing!!! Nice work :) xoxo
Ah, another place to aspire to. Closer on the splits than I thought, so that is awesome. I like to think I am fairly flexible mentally, but as with everything, there is always room for improvement. Thanks for making me think about it more. Namaste.
I've been making an effort to make yoga a daily ritual for myself and I discovered your videos a week or so ago. Your process really speaks to me and I love the adjustments you give. I'm excited to continue this sequence of videos all the way thru day 18 and follow you beyond that! Thanks so much for helping start my day off with energy and good intentions!
Brett, i just started following you this week and began the 18 Day of Yoga for your Body & Soul. I finished day 4 this morning and i must tell you i feel marvelous! I'm on a computer all day, luckily I do have a stand up desk but your workout has really opened my hips! I'm thrilled and so excited, I just had to tell you. Thanks so much, keep it up! :-)
Really good. I started to feel like I was being selfish for a while and then realized selfish is okay. I haven't practiced much over the past couple of weeks and I definitely needed to work on flexibility. Your comments about no self judgements helped a lot.
So glad you enjoyed, thank you for hitting the mat with me!
This was great! I haven’t attempted a split since I was a kid and that was quite a while ago. I was surprised at how far I could go down! I am loving this series!
Yay, so glad you are loving it!!
I did this video for I think the 3rd time in a week, so much love. Also a tip, my knee was a bit sore to put the pressure on it required to bend the back leg in lizard so I placed a small cushion under the knee for the 2nd (left side), and suddenly the strap wasn't necessary and I could get my heel to my bum in two breaths, which wasn't possible on the right side which I know is actually more open. So I did the right side again with knee cushioning and was so pleased. It just shows how sometimes inflexibility is caused by discomfort somewhere, even if the discomfort is unrelated to the stretch itself!!! After doing this I got full splits on the left within 20 breaths which wasn't possible with 25 breaths on the right even though I did it yesterday. Magic!
Wow thank you that was fun..... I was closer to the splits than I expected.... A pleasant surprise. Also appreciated the explanation of keeping legs strong especially in the seated forward fold. That was very helpful. THank you Thank you Thank you
Yay, I'm so glad you loved this class! Practice with me again soon💖💖💖
Hello! I'm trying this yoga challenge out as a new experience as I move to a new city and start a new job, my first job after graduation! Flexibility is a huge issue for me, as I am very tall and inflexible. Will definitely be coming back to this sequence!
squaring the hips in splits is a great tip. I am fairly flexible and consider a sloppy split a resting pose. making myself think about proper alignment make split challenging again, but in a good way :)
So glad you found this helpful!
Beautiful practice! Because of your classes, I start to listen to my body and discover many things about my soul and mind through it. I’m more flexible than I thought 🤩 thanks a lot Brett ❤️
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I really enjoyed this one,it felt good because lately I have been doing lots of workouts for my legs and they are pretty sore today. The more I advance in this challenge it becomes harder to pick a favourite practice haha
+itsjulie pie hehe, yep, we pick it up a lot and then slow it was down on day 7...buckle your seatbelt :) hehe
Loved the series! Excellent preparation to go into splits. Now if I can just put this practice into my life......thanks, Brett and Lol.
+Jane Watkins hehe, yes, sometimes the physical is easier than the mental LOL
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I always feel winded near the end - the short meditation does wonders to make me feel like I didn't just work out!
Amazing what a little meditation can do, isn't it?!
that was fantastic...thankyou loving your 18day challenge 😄
Thanks again for this series Brett! This was the toughest class yet, it seemed the pace was picked up a little bit and that is fine! I did not do bad for an old yogi who is out of practice, hehe! I was able to successfully use the block to support myself in the standing split...whoot! Felt very good to get that stretch. I loved how you gave the definition of flexibility, very nice practice!!
+Malinda Kopec YAY - way to use the block and stick with it. :)
Great! I love when you talk about the muscles engaged in each posture.
I love love love this class! I never thought I could do some of those splits and it was a nice surprise! I appreciate you show variations for more and less flexible students, like this I decide sometimes to try something I did not have the courage to do before and I finally feel my practice is getting better. Thank you so much!
You are very welcome, thank you for being here 🙏💖
As always, thanks to you and Yoga Outlet. Today really got me. I will be doing the flexibility class very soon. Continuing to feel more energized daily.Cheers!
+michael joyce hoooray!!!! :)
thank you for the series Brett, it's a treat to have a series like this, to start off the year right even as a bit more advanced yogis :)
Good morning Brett! A little cooler here in Florida today so this is just what I needed to warm up those hamstrings! Day 4 is in the books and as always I send you my extreme gratitude for your teaching and guidance through my Yoga Journey. #Namaste.
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+Rob Tesar Thank you, Rob! So glad you're here!
Thank you so much for this session! My goal for the year is to achieve a full split and these exercises will definitely help me attain it.
I'm almost into the splits, on the left side, and very close on the right. Thank you, Brett. Amazing. xox
Day #4 without judging, I'm not that flexible lol but I enjoyed it. My splits were non existent lol but my goal is get there by the end of year. I've also noticed a change in my eating, I'm tending not to eat so much and wen I do I'm choosing healthier options. So for now, so far so good👌🙏 namaste
Amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! See you on the mat!
1st time trying to split since high school! LOL ....wow!! didn't do to good today, even with blocks it was difficult but plan on staying with you and your practice! thanks you for sharing your knowledge!
This is the first time I've attempted splits as an adult. Using the block is a great tip.
full split yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay , thanks Brett , this is the first time that I try a split and use a block with it, and it works very good, mainly for the proper alignment of the hips, thanks for all.
Woo hoo, thank you for practicing with me!!
great one, we enjoyed it from Western Oklahoma..Good job Bret, this is my 2nd challenge with you and I love them both so far
wow, I could go much further than I thought in the split! only a block flat underneath my hip. think I'm already flexible in life, so my goal is to be more flexible in my body
Thank you so much for practicing with me today!! 💖🙏
half of year i`m meditating, today its first time i sat propetly without discomfort, thanx
Thank you for the video! I was able to go further in my split today - really felt that stretch in my hamstrings!
Hooray! Yay to more flexibility :) see u on the mat soon xx
Now that was a great flowing practice with just the right amount of stretching! I will post a picture of my attempt at a split, got as far down as one block standing on end😕Nameste 🙏
+Barry Gleissner yay! congrats on getting down to splits!
This series is amazing! Perfect for me since I am trying to ease my way back into yoga. :)
I have a long way to go to hit my goals for flexibility so I will be revisiting this video a few times lol.
This one was awesome! I need to work on this some more! Felt so good to stretch out my hips! I just adore your series. You are awesome!
Thank you so much for your comment 💖
The very title of this one made me nervous, but my body surprised me a bit. Definitely feeling better and a bit more flexible. Namaste :)
Thank u again Brett, you are the best.
You're so welcome!!! Practice with me again soon! xoxo
Best one yet!! I adored this one. I hope its ok, but I layed down at the end instead of sitting up in meditation. I am missing my savasana, lol. I still did the visualizations tho. Big hugs and much love for all the work you've done and this beautiful practice!!
+Jen M heheh, yes, I missed teaching Savasana on a lot of these too!!! It's hard to keep the videos short and get both in. Feel free to lie down anytime!!! :) hehe
Oh I know that. I was one of the ones that really wanted meditation, lol. I may split it up and just do savasana sometimes. I really Ned to be able to relax and focus while sitting up too. Thankyou so much! Was not complaining at all. Have loved these!!
+Jen M You could follow up with a meditation timer.
Very true. Just not yet able to do it on my own very well. Thankyou for the idea!
Feeling great after this practice, muscles are pleasantly warm and engaged. Like it :) Thank you!
Hey Brett feeling amazing after this, thank you so much!
It was so a fun practice! I'm so glad I found you
Thank you for practicing with me!!
I feel satisfied with the level of my splits. Although they are not without blocks, I am happy with my flexibility. I don't reach back and grab my foot during lizard pose as it ALWAYS causes a cramp in my quad. I also feel satisfied with the level of flexibility I offer myself and others. A lot of it has to do with surrendering control. When I am in control mode I am very rigid and inflexible, but when I just AM I can flow throughout my day. Namaste!
Love, love, love this comment!!!!
I loved this video. I feel more flexible and I liked the tie-in to emotional flexibility, too. Thank you!
You are very welcome!
i definitely needed this after day 3 lol....i really enjoy the meditation at the end. ...Brett i love u soooo much thank you for all you do.....my passion is teach as well yoga and wellness to my community any suggestions? ...namaste my love
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Hi! I´ve started making my way through these videos and loving them! One question for this one - is the straight leg or straight back more important during these stretches and folds? I have lower back problems and in previous yoga classes, teachers have said that I should bend my knee/s to keep my back straight. I know that as my hamstring lengthens, everything will become easier! Thank you for these videos :)
Yes, bend your knees! Length in the spine is always the top priority. Thank you so much for practicing with me!!
Great flexibility workout. Day 4 done think I'll head out for a run now !! Feeling great- thanks Brett.
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+Elaine Swain so glad you're feeling good! keep me posted on your challenge progress
Omg so close😂 seriously, could one use this video daily to obtain full splits instead of others that are out there like splits in 30 days, this video is awesome, these are great, u have a good pace ty
Thank you so much for practicing with me today!! 💖🙏
This is one I need to do more often. Great flexibility workout.
+D Mintho awesome - so glad you liked it!
Thank you Brett! Namaste!
You are so welcome!! Nama!!! :)
I made it!! my hips feel nice and loosey goosey now :D
Yay!!
This one worked better! I still wonder how to approach splits if even a block is too close to the ground..... Namaste.
Thank you!
Love!!!
Yay, I'm so glad you loved this class! Practice with me again soon💖💖💖
I have such mixed thoughts here, while I love the poses and how you explain them I don't love how rushed you seem.
09:26~09:55 am (korean time) thanks ^^
That was a full split for me. One Year later. Namaste
wow~~~~!! so awesome!!!
bonjour, great combination: I did the strengh one on the morning and the flexibility on the evening.. merci!
+Anna Ossipovitch wow - congrats on 2 classes in 1 day =D
Hi Brett, you mention in the class about another video that explains why your body creaks and cracks and what that actually is, I don't see the link to it, please can you let me know where I can find it? Namaste xx
Pfoe....this one was hard for me!
+Deirdre Judith Angenent Keep going! The challenge gets harder, then easier, and has build it rest. Keep me posted beauty!! xoxo
hi Brett! can i do this without the yoga blocks?
+Eyna Mejia yes! props are always optional (but helpful!) You can also use your furniture as props hehe LOL
Yummy as always. Got two thirds of the way into splits ow ow ow lol. TY!
Awesome!!!
I can't do the splits anymore, so I have to be careful when trying some of this.
Today I found my pinky toes, after searching for them since January lol. :) :) :)
This is not for beginners, you're going so fast it's hard to keep up with, but it is a challenge. Thanks.
Thank you so much for practicing with me today!! 💖🙏
190221 Thank you
l feel not that stress out anymore
Fantastic and hard yoga.i STARTED TO DO IT TO HELP ME WITH BANISHING MY ADDICTIONS AND MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES i HAVE TO SAY it has been a real helpand I ll continue to do it
Got a long way to go to 😊
Thank you so much for being here!