Absolutely loving it. This year’s 30 days is inspiring me to accept the challenge and joy of a consistent daily practice. it is my goal to continue past January and into my high school graduation year! thank you for everything you do Adriene 🙏 namaste ✨
Quite well! I've been getting 8-9 hours of sleep since it's winter break, and it honestly feels like I've been resting for a whole month because there's no academic pressure
Really well. I've always set time to rest,usually in the evenings which works best for me. Taking time for myself to do hobbies which for me is my resting time.
This is my fourth January 30 day journey, I started in 2016 and I have never watched anyone else's yoga. I lost my Dad, my dog and my grandfather in the span of three months in 16 and a friend told me to watch Adrienne. You saved my life and helped me process all my grief. I am forever grateful for you every day!
When someone you don't personally says, "I love you" and you know it's true, that is profound. I struggled today with this practice because at times I had to confront how alone I often feel and with no clear direction as to what direction I next want to take in the area of my career, as well as other areas of my life. Wrapping myself in my blanket, I felt safe and comforted. I will come back for a second time to this practice later today. But I am so grateful that I am saying yes to this practice. And the next step for me to take today in this practice is to pray, to acknowledge that in fact I am safe, that I am secure, and the Universe and Spirit has my back and always has. So yeah, this practice of simply resting has been incredibly confronting. But I know that I can handle it. Thank you Adrienne for today's practice.
Your comment resonates with me, on multiple levels. Today's practice is one I will save to a separate playlist, as I feel that from time to time I could use some help in this area. I try to stay in second gear all day, it's sometimes not possible. Peace from Northern California ☮
just curius, didn't you left out a " be great" or am i constantly mixing that up. in my head it's always "Day 8, Don't hate, be great, meditate" anyways thank you for the reminder. have a wonderfull day :)
“This is too easy” I thought to myself. “It can’t be doing anything at all” My brain was telling me…I need to get back to my HIIT and weight training….but then something happened in my head (probably because of all the mind stillness and breathing exercises we were doing) I began to notice I was connecting more with my body, stretching out all those kinks and being kinder to myself by benefiting from the care Yoga was bringing to my joints…you Adrian are a very sneaky wizard you are…I first doubted your gentle approach to fitness but now I see the value of it for my overall well-being…🥰🧘🏼♀️🧘🧘🏻♂️🕊✌🏾
I came here to say this. Thank you Adriene, for this delicious deeply nourishing practice. Today was my second time to enjoy it and I had forgotten how lovely it feels. This morning I was in an especially open heart space, after some morning meditations, including a nidra practice that took me to a lucid dream state where I got to hug my dear Mother, who died in 2009. She was young, lighter of heart than toward the end of her life, and such a welcome surprise. It was such a gift to carry that feeling onto the mat and feel completely surrounded by love and literal light ...my third eye was swimming in beautiful love light. Namaste
I had to get up for a blanket, and when I looked at the screen Benji was got up to stretch and 'make his bed' (27:19) so precious. I love yoga with Adriene SO MUCH ! Thank you, thank you, thank you !
"nowhere to go, nothing to do" hit me like a TRAIN. As someone who has been practicing mindfulness since I was 17, I still find my mind frantic when I have too many things on my to do list and frantic when I have nothing on my to do list. That is becoming my new mantra because I feel like it just opened me up to the fact that it really is a blessing to just be. Be in your own essence without anything to check off the list. Thank you Adriene!
Same! You already took a moment to surrender to the practice, no reason to think about work, school or whatever would blow up your mind with thoughts normally. It’s amazing to experience nothing but that moment ❤️
I do my long runs on Sundays and was worried about today’s practice. But when I saw the title “rest,” my worry melted away. To sit still and focus on my breathing and do a check in on my body helped. I could feel the tightness in my back and the soreness in my leg muscles. I can’t always be “on”, and as an introvert, today’s practice rejuvenated me. Thank you, Adriene. Namaste.
Going through the "move" 30-days for a second time! The first time around I must have been too zenned out to notice Benji around the 27 minute mark spend a couple of minutes trying to perfectly fluff up and position his blanket with his paws and nose... Hilarious, best thing I've seen in a while.😄 thanks Adriene and Benji!!
Came to leave a comment about how I started crying after the meditation - to find I wasn’t the only one who needed it. Thank You, Adrienne, you and these sessions are the light in our busy lives.
I used to practise yoga in my 20’s, now I’m 43, very much blessed with love of my family, husband, three children, yet, this is the first time ever I cried after meditation, after Adriene told us “I love you, take care”. Her calming, true energy is Universe itself
I felt so emotional doing this practice - that’s the challenge of slowing down and making space to feel all the feelings we normally rush to avoid or numb by being busy. Thank you.
Try to accept your feelings instead of fighting against them. Tell yourself it's okay to feel whatever you are feeling. Everything is all right. Pushing back against those feelings creates resistance and makes them stronger. You are feeling things for a good reason. There is a message you need to hear. Accept. Listen. Acknowledge. Allow them to be what they are. This is the path to calm and quiet. 💜💜💜 Namaste, from one practicer to another.
I had a hard day (nothing extreme, just one of those lousy days) and I knew rolling out my mat that I would cry during practice. And I did. And it was much needed and it helped. Hugs to all who also need one.
Got emotional during this practice as my thoughts took me to the words 'I forgive you' and I have not felt such a release like this in a long long time... It means the world. Thank you, Adriene!
My realization after this Day 8 practice: "give yourself a hug when you needed one. your mind is there for your heart as your heart is there for your mind. your soul is there for your body as your body is there for your soul. we can always seek within for support. we can always depend on and return to our breathing." I am truly grateful for today. for Adriene, for my body, and for this very opportunity 💖
Got a little teary when you said “everyday I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.” You are just the loveliest. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you again for this amazing plan. This session was just what I needed today.
I tried to do this last year, and the year before, and gave up after only a couple of days. I feel like this year is different. Now, I look forward to this every day.
This restorative practice was transformative and a true gift. Sometimes one can forget the meaningful embrace that they can receive from themselves. That hug to oneself was so impactful and emotional for me. It’s easy to look to others, I think, but sometimes when it happens so that we wrap our arms around ourselves and feel the loving warmth of our own, that we truly realise that we are all we need ♥️
You’ve expressed so beautifully exactly how I felt and what I was thinking during this session. It was so nourishing and made me remember the deep wisdom and healing that’s within our own body if we just take the time to be still enough to hear it. Take care all xx
Adriene - I can't begin to tell you how you have made a difference in my life! I discovered you in the fall fall of 2020 - on the heels of ending a 15 year long distance relationship at age 58 and coming to terms with some health issues. I moved through your various 30 day programs and found myself again - my strength, my flexibility, my ability to be still and listen to my inner voice guiding me. You helped heal me on so many levels. My heart is now healed, my body is now healed of the previous issues and my spirit is finding its wings again. I join this 30 day yoga journey - thankful for your grounding inspiration and creative leadership.
it's bizar how this ongoing little grumpy force in me constantly searching how to get my attention to tell me off, the moment i am taking good care of myself and easing into a restfull walhalla time. Luckily i am more and more aware of this trouble maker in me and able to ease miss Grump a bit by just hugging her kindly into sleep. So this class to be guided into this stilness, is a luxury to me ohhh very very nice. Loved the kindness in it.😍Thanx!
During the second half of the video, tears started flowing over my cheeks. Turns out this practice was exactly what i needed, without me even realizing it. Thank you Adriene, for your kind words and the safe space you create.
Sometimes yoga is an ab workout, sometimes it’s crying on the floor. Day 8 landing on the 1st Sunday of the year is the best thing about 2022 so far. Thanks Adriene I love you back
Day 8 and, after years of trying, I'm officially further into a 30 Days Challenge than I have ever been. Thank goodness for an amazing accountability buddy and for all of the lovely comments below these videos that are keeping me inspired!
Out of the eight days this was most challenging for me, staying mentally on the mat not letting my thoughts run of to a million things, staying still. But I made it! We made it! 8/8 you guys 👍🏻 lots of love from Germany
This was the most challenging for me too. I actually was not able to stay with the stillness for more than 5 minutes because it started to feel like torture, but I did not leave the mat. I just stayed on and did some light movement instead. I am happy that Adriene did preface this video by saying it would be challenging for some :)
Very interesting to read this folks. Stillness is so difficult for some. For me being still and present is so easy and a place I could actually dwell in.. Forever 😊. We are all so different.. Its often said those who struggle with being still & fidgiting alot... Are the very ones who need to rest, relax breathe and be present the most. Being still does not mean you're not being productive, quite the contrary.. You are benefitting every part of your being on a physical, mental and spiritual level. I wish you love and peace 🙏🧘♀️
I loved this practice, coming to the mat with Adriene and Benji is such a treat! The amazing added bonus is reading the comments and realising that I am part of a loving community that shares and supports each other across age groups, genders and geography (Love from Norway)
I love when you say "I look forward to see you tomorrow". You do not know me, but as someone struggling with depression, I often feel like people do not care about me. Thank you for all practises that you've done so far. I am truly enjoying it. Sending love
How everything comes together, you upload the right practices at the right time, that's the magic! You know, Adriene, you are a symphony of life! I can't get your words out of my head from previous years on Day 8 that: 'Day 8, don't hate, meditate, feel great', hehe, Adriene, your brilliant words are simply enchanting and memorably magical, for me personally! I cannot express my gratitude to you because it's endless! I just humbly say a heartfelt 'Thank you', Adriene & Benji! 🌠♡🌠
The “I love you” at the end of the video went straight to my heart! Like another comment said, Adriene’s empathy shines through. Thank you for sharing your lights and love ❤️
Same here! I kept shifting in and out of sleep but it wasn't in that stressful way it usually is... it was like adriene was guiding us in and out. I actually felt refreshed after instead of like I had a "failed nap" as I call them
Adriene, Thank you. As a person who benefits from the opportunity to practice stillness often and daily, I was moved by this particular practice. Upon transitioning into today's Savasana, the descent of my right leg struck a chord of intense gratitude to be able to move. It is a blessing (to be able to move). I pray for your perfect health, wealth, love and self-expression. Thank you for allowing yourself to serve community in such a powerful way. Hugs, health and harmony, Is
I'm 100% gonna come back to this when I'm stressed. I started tense and now I'm so much more level-headed and relaxed. You and your team and this channel is a true gift to everyone lucky enough to know it. 💞
This practice was so beautiful. I almost started crying at the end. I’ve never felt this at peace with myself and the world and my heart felt so light and full. I entered a surreal state of mind. Thank you so much Adriene.
Believe it or not, this was the hardest practice for me so far. My mind wanders so easily and I can't sit perfectly still for more than a few minutes. I've always struggled to meditate for anymore than 5 minutes. I knew my body needed this restorative session but I dreaded seeing that the video was essentially going to be 30 minutes of being still. I fidgeted throughout the entire second half of the video and my mind wandered like crazy but I managed to stay on the mat the whole time even when I was getting bored and antsy!
Omg same, Kathryn! I feel you and always find these slow practices very challenging mentally! But that might tell us we truly need to give our mind a rest more often? Anyway, high five to us for showing up 💜🙏🏼
it's normal. When your catch your mind wondering, just be gentle with yourself and go back to your breathing. And if after one minute, your mind wonders again, no biggie. Just bring it back to center gently. Your body is telling you to slow down..you can't stop all the thoughs, it's humanely impossible, but you can choose, over time what you want. Like a big traffic of thoughts, and one day you will be able to just watch it from an outsider and be more calm. One thing that help me a lot was the app Headspace. At first, i was doing 5mins and it was so long and I HATED it.. now I can do easily 30mins and i'm more calm and zen then ever even in my day to day life. If you can't meditate more than 5mins.. I would go dig inside myself
Today I felt such a connection between heart and head, body and mind, in the practice, it was a joy and a revelation. I will come back to this day again. It's so good to see others in the community felt the same and the practice resonates around the world. Thank you for your loving gift Adriene. Right back at ya, I love you too. ❤️
Moved back home after 15 months living at my sister's house as she nursed me through cancer. Unpacked, exhausted, remembered I had to do youga-and this is the reward I got! Perfect timing!
"YOUga" - never thought of yoga that way, but it really is! Thanks for opening that channel for me. And I'll add: YouGO, gal! Staying with Adriene even after these 30 days will bring so much faster healing for you. When my leg was broken, requiring surgery several years ago and I wasn't allowed to put weight on the leg for THREE months, wheelchair yoga got me through it in a far healthier, wholistic way than if I had just sat there. And I was 65 then - my doctor was amazed! Keep up the good work, Caroline!
Congratulations doesn’t feel like the right word but I can’t find another that feels better so, congratulations on beating cancer and good job on making sure you made time to nourish your spirit even after a long tiring day! Sending you lots of love and light and wishes for continued healing and also big hugs to your sister 💗
started the day extremely agitated and sad, expected to cry a lot on the mat. instead i was kind of numb, but i leaned in and feel calm and focussed again. i will say this every day, thank you from my heart, not only to you adriene but all the other kind souls that show up every day and are so supportive and loving🥀
It’s incredible that 10,000 people did this practice at the same time as I did! It makes me feel so connected to the world, thank you Adrienne for bringing millions of us together 🙏🏻😇
I choose to do today's practice in the evening by candle light with my pillow and weighted blanket across my legs. It was the most relaxing practice I have ever had. So glad be on this adventure with all of you. Day 8 was just what I needed. Thank you.
what a relaxing practice! once I was on my back, my cat joined me for the remainder of the practice. I laid in Shavasana with Lucy on my belly while I breathed. what a lovely way to start my day. thank you :)
As I am beginning day 8, I feel a shift. Just like many of you, I’ve been going through life to get things done fast and correct. The most efficient way. Always putting myself last. But with these practices, I am beginning to slow it down. I’ve notice me moving more slowly. More mindfully. With more intentions. Not putting so much emphasis on doing these poses “the correct way” but focusing on how feel both mentally and physically. I am excited about this journey and I thank you Adriene…for helping me move into another chapter of my life that I am excited to go through (: And I feel such a sense of community reading through these comments. I am so grateful to be going through these practices with everyone else and I can’t wait to see what tomorrow has to bring.
Tears of joy came out and I laughed out loud when I saw myself disappearing, reuniting with the one existence in everything, the stillness. Thank you so much Adrienne for this practice. Lots of love from India.
(Sweet Benjy on his blanket! 🥰) I'm 52 years old, and have struggled with my weight and body image for almost as long as I can remember. But in the past few days, I've been hearing a much more positive voice. One that tells me I'm perfect the way I am. Thank you for this beautiful practice! ❤️
God knows how much this was needed today. What a gentle practice and just perfect for a Sunday. I came late to the practice so will do it gain but was able to practice the second half in bed, it was so restful. This is going into my favourites to do in the evenings. Thank you so much Adriene. Wishing you all a fab Sunday, Marie-Louise ❤️
In the fourth decade of my life, I have finally come to love myself. It's in moments like these when a wave of self love washes over me and it's almost overwhelming. I love you Adriene and Benji! Thank you for guiding me through this journey of self discovery and self-love over the last few years!
Awesome day 8 ! Really feel where body hurts and then the letting go and stillness and appreciation for the sacredness of life! Thank you Adrienne, so necessary! Namaste 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛🧡🧡🧡
Whoa! A body scan with a few adjectives...🙂 ; nice..."your sweet heart," " your amazing upper arms." So nice Adriene! Yes this is all such an important part of yoga practice! Thank you! Yes - the body, mind connection...the brain...love you.🙏❤
Stopping by to share my appreciation for this beautiful practice. Spending a few minutes in the comment section after these practices has really been something else. Almost serves as confirmation of the magic we all feel while practicing together. Namaste friends
My dearest Adriene, thank you for bringing so my peace n tranquility in today's practise. It's always much needed after the hectic, busy lives we lead. Your yoga practises bring me so much happiness. God bless you 🙏 "From my heart to yours...Namaste" 🙏💖🙏
This, today's practice was so beautifully done. I appreciate the gentleness of it all. The peaceful feeling that my mind, body and soul needed. Thank you Adrienne!!!
I am truly enjoying this challenge and what a beautiful practice today. I find myself looking forward to each practice and lesson of the day or food for thought. Thank you Adriene for your generous heart in sharing your gifts of wisdom, authentic connection, and empathy with us. You are so appreciated. Sending gratitude and love to you and Benji. 💓
I'm in the camp of people who do the videos one day later in the morning. But this looks like the perfect sunday evening practice to close out the weekend! "Nourish" will wait for me on monday morning and I am excited to do "Rest" tomorrow with all of you!
If you go to her site, you can pay what you feel and get the videos as and when through your account. I paid a few dollars - but I’ve been doing yoga with Adriene for years for free, so don’t grudge it.
"Practice just being" really stuck out to me to day. With all the discourse around productivity (especially around the new year) it’s easy to just feel stagnant. After today’s video was over I just layer there and did !Nothing! :) felt so good.
Adriene, you are the much needed yoga angel in our society 💕😇🙏 I'm forever grateful for my friend that recommended you to me back in 2015, and I've been practicing regularly since. I've been struggling with fatigue and found out I'm HSP, and your videos always help me out somehow, finding peace, love and safety within myself. Thank you for being YOU, and I send you so much love 🙏🤗
Hearing "soften your heart" brought tears to my eyes. It made me realize my heart was tired and needed this rest. Thank you Adriene for another amazing practice. Namaste!
As we were relaxing the entire body and really resting I got a picture in my mind of my daughter as a baby sleeping with such a look of peace on her face her body completely limp. Ahhhhhh to rest like a baby and let go of all of the thoughts that keep us tense. This was a blessing. Thanks again. So nice to start my Sunday with this.
This is a video I am going to keep coming back to when I need a reset. I have been feeling overwhelmed and burnt-out, but I felt so calm after this practice - maybe even a little too calm since my boyfriend found me asleep on the floor! Thank you Adriene for helping us carve out time to take care of ourselves.
I must say this is the most sophisticated and carefully thought through practice yet! I've been practising for quite a while now and with this programme I've been experiencing some micro changes for the first time! Thank you for this amazing gift and teaching us how to find our true selves. Sending you and Benji so much love and greatfulness!
What I love about these rest days is that it gives you an idea that you don't exactly know how tired you are until you give yourself time to rest. Once the video ended I kinda stayed in the position for a bit longer just to let myself recuperate before going on with the rest of my day. These practices are always so amazing, thank you again Adriene x
For me personally I have found that listening and observing my breath over my thoughts has helped me a lot! In addition to that EFT which is also known as tapping changed my relationship with my mind. May want to check out the Tapping summit you're a wonderful family of people with beautiful intentions just like Adrenne!
This was by far my favourite practise since day 2. I loved the slow pace of today's practise. I loved how soothing the alternate nostril breathing was for my overthinking mind. I loved the twists. I loved every minute of it. Thank you Adriene.
i can’t believe how connected to my body i feel. i can feel this living, breathing thing loving and working for me. it feels so good to take care of it.
"I allow myself to be" is such a powerful sentence especially in fetal position. As a severely traumatized adult who was in fact never allowed to simply be I almost started crying... in a good way though
Adriene always seems to know exactly what I need. The aches are now starting to set in, and it was difficult for me to get on the mat today, but I was rewarded with such a gentle and restorative practise. What better way to celebrate and thank myself for 7 days of this journey! Thank you Adriene
This was an emotional practice today, I couldn’t stop the tears as I shifted into a space of grace and love for my physical body which has been letting me down so much as I struggle with infertility and now, COVID. There is much beauty to be found in these sessions and the emotions they stir up. Blessings to you Adriene, Benji and the YWA community 🙏
This felt so yummy. During the last meditation I was so calm, almost halt-asleep but more conscious. And I'm so proud of me and everyone else who continues to show up and do this for themselves
How are you doing at regularly carving out time to rest?
I am doing well with taking time, esp week days. Morning is best time for me ❤
Absolutely loving it. This year’s 30 days is inspiring me to accept the challenge and joy of a consistent daily practice. it is my goal to continue past January and into my high school graduation year! thank you for everything you do Adriene 🙏 namaste ✨
Quite well! I've been getting 8-9 hours of sleep since it's winter break, and it honestly feels like I've been resting for a whole month because there's no academic pressure
That is what I found out doing the practice today, that I'm not carving time to rest, to really meditate and stand still. Thankful for this today. ♥️
Really well. I've always set time to rest,usually in the evenings which works best for me. Taking time for myself to do hobbies which for me is my resting time.
This is my fourth January 30 day journey, I started in 2016 and I have never watched anyone else's yoga. I lost my Dad, my dog and my grandfather in the span of three months in 16 and a friend told me to watch Adrienne. You saved my life and helped me process all my grief. I am forever grateful for you every day!
Oh wow. Well done x
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It's also my 4th! It's the day I started yoga consistently and here I am 4 years later! It's such an incredible journey.
This was so incredible! I feel like I was swimming in water! Thank you for an amazing practice and thanks again for the shavasna ending! 🌻
Isn’t she a big help when you need solace? I have not missed a day in April 2020.
It is always a relief to see Adriene wearing a cardigan. Restful practice incoming!
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When someone you don't personally says, "I love you" and you know it's true, that is profound. I struggled today with this practice because at times I had to confront how alone I often feel and with no clear direction as to what direction I next want to take in the area of my career, as well as other areas of my life. Wrapping myself in my blanket, I felt safe and comforted. I will come back for a second time to this practice later today. But I am so grateful that I am saying yes to this practice. And the next step for me to take today in this practice is to pray, to acknowledge that in fact I am safe, that I am secure, and the Universe and Spirit has my back and always has. So yeah, this practice of simply resting has been incredibly confronting. But I know that I can handle it. Thank you Adrienne for today's practice.
I hope you felt the love coming to you from everyone on their mats at the same time.
Much love, peace and joy to you! We are in this together. 🙏🏻
Beautiful comment. I relate so much to what you said and will keep you in my thoughts and meditations ❤️
so nicely put. and you are definitely not alone
Your comment resonates with me, on multiple levels. Today's practice is one I will save to a separate playlist, as I feel that from time to time I could use some help in this area. I try to stay in second gear all day, it's sometimes not possible. Peace from Northern California ☮
I had these same sentiments when I felt her "I love you." The way she makes us feel seen is irreplaceable.
Hi to my fellow yogis from Flow! You are amazing .. let's keep at this. Proud of you for showing up and loving yourself xx
This was so nice! I am a few days behind, and after this lovely practice reading this made my day. Thank you!
“Day 8, Don’t hate, meditate” (throwback quote for long time YWAers out there). Perfect for a rainy foggy Sunday. Thanks again Adriene! ☔️ 💕 🧘♀️
just curius, didn't you left out a " be great" or am i constantly mixing that up. in my head it's always
"Day 8, Don't hate, be great, meditate" anyways thank you for the reminder. have a wonderfull day :)
@@ogshoot oh I thought day 8, don’t hate, meditate, feel great haha
@@hannekekooymans could potentially be true :D but there is a be great, am i right?
@@ogshoot yes somewhere there is 😂
Day 8, don't hate, meditate, feel great. Yuss I remember this too, so good
“This is too easy” I thought to myself. “It can’t be doing anything at all” My brain was telling me…I need to get back to my HIIT and weight training….but then something happened in my head (probably because of all the mind stillness and breathing exercises we were doing) I began to notice I was connecting more with my body, stretching out all those kinks and being kinder to myself by benefiting from the care Yoga was bringing to my joints…you Adrian are a very sneaky wizard you are…I first doubted your gentle approach to fitness but now I see the value of it for my overall well-being…🥰🧘🏼♀️🧘🧘🏻♂️🕊✌🏾
Couldn’t agree more….feeling like I need to always push push….this was just amazing….will head back to this one for some repair and relax time!
I had this very same reaction!
I thought maybe this would be too little for today, but decided to trust. . . a theme I'm trying to hold through this year.
This is just how I felt this morning but now I feel so good and pleased that I let myself totally relax . Adriene is just the best, totally amazing.
A huge CONGRATS to everyone who showed up today!! A little truly goes a long way ♥🙏
Thank you!!! Congratulations to you too! Let's keep going!
Thank you xoxo
Thank you 😊 💓. Lots of love to you ❤
Did anyone else feel like today's practice was a gift?
I came here to say this. Thank you Adriene, for this delicious deeply nourishing practice. Today was my second time to enjoy it and I had forgotten how lovely it feels. This morning I was in an especially open heart space, after some morning meditations, including a nidra practice that took me to a lucid dream state where I got to hug my dear Mother, who died in 2009. She was young, lighter of heart than toward the end of her life, and such a welcome surprise. It was such a gift to carry that feeling onto the mat and feel completely surrounded by love and literal light ...my third eye was swimming in beautiful love light. Namaste
I had to get up for a blanket, and when I looked at the screen Benji was got up to stretch and 'make his bed' (27:19) so precious.
I love yoga with Adriene SO MUCH ! Thank you, thank you, thank you !
"nowhere to go, nothing to do" hit me like a TRAIN. As someone who has been practicing mindfulness since I was 17, I still find my mind frantic when I have too many things on my to do list and frantic when I have nothing on my to do list. That is becoming my new mantra because I feel like it just opened me up to the fact that it really is a blessing to just be. Be in your own essence without anything to check off the list. Thank you Adriene!
I feel the same too!!
Thank you! I really needed that!
Same! You already took a moment to surrender to the practice, no reason to think about work, school or whatever would blow up your mind with thoughts normally. It’s amazing to experience nothing but that moment ❤️
"Despite what is moving around me, I am focused on what is moving within me."
~Adriene
Absolutly love it!
Adriene you are a gift from god. You will never know how much you've changed my life.
Wow, so powerful! Her impact is really transformative.
she really is someone to be grateful for :)
I do my long runs on Sundays and was worried about today’s practice. But when I saw the title “rest,” my worry melted away. To sit still and focus on my breathing and do a check in on my body helped. I could feel the tightness in my back and the soreness in my leg muscles. I can’t always be “on”, and as an introvert, today’s practice rejuvenated me. Thank you, Adriene. Namaste.
Going through the "move" 30-days for a second time! The first time around I must have been too zenned out to notice Benji around the 27 minute mark spend a couple of minutes trying to perfectly fluff up and position his blanket with his paws and nose... Hilarious, best thing I've seen in a while.😄 thanks Adriene and Benji!!
That was so sweet 🥺
it was so cute :3
Just seen him ❤
Came to leave a comment about how I started crying after the meditation - to find I wasn’t the only one who needed it. Thank You, Adrienne, you and these sessions are the light in our busy lives.
I used to practise yoga in my 20’s, now I’m 43, very much blessed with love of my family, husband, three children, yet, this is the first time ever I cried after meditation, after Adriene told us “I love you, take care”.
Her calming, true energy is Universe itself
I felt so emotional doing this practice - that’s the challenge of slowing down and making space to feel all the feelings we normally rush to avoid or numb by being busy. Thank you.
I felt it too. Namaste! ♥️
Try to accept your feelings instead of fighting against them. Tell yourself it's okay to feel whatever you are feeling. Everything is all right. Pushing back against those feelings creates resistance and makes them stronger. You are feeling things for a good reason. There is a message you need to hear. Accept. Listen. Acknowledge. Allow them to be what they are. This is the path to calm and quiet. 💜💜💜 Namaste, from one practicer to another.
@@sarasmr4278 thanks for your comment. It is inspiring. Namaste 🙏
Notice that pain and allow yourself to let go of those feelings. You are deserving of rest, you are worthy of peace ☮️
I had a hard day (nothing extreme, just one of those lousy days) and I knew rolling out my mat that I would cry during practice. And I did. And it was much needed and it helped. Hugs to all who also need one.
Just got my covid booster yesterday, so this rest practice couldn't be more timely!
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I did too!!
I'm getting mine in about half an hour, hopefully I'll be up for all the poses tomorrow!
Lucky! I had to do the core one after my booster 😭
Got emotional during this practice as my thoughts took me to the words 'I forgive you' and I have not felt such a release like this in a long long time... It means the world. Thank you, Adriene!
I had the exact same experience - very powerful and much needed x
My realization after this Day 8 practice:
"give yourself a hug when you needed one.
your mind is there for your heart as your heart is there for your mind.
your soul is there for your body as your body is there for your soul.
we can always seek within for support.
we can always depend on and return to our breathing."
I am truly grateful for today. for Adriene, for my body, and for this very opportunity 💖
A great realisation and lovely put. Namaste🙏
Got a little teary when you said “everyday I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.” You are just the loveliest. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you again for this amazing plan. This session was just what I needed today.
So happy to be here with everyone. It’s very moving seeing all the comments x
A week in already. Everyone should be proud of themselves!💜
I tried to do this last year, and the year before, and gave up after only a couple of days. I feel like this year is different. Now, I look forward to this every day.
@@carolschulien6168 same for me!! have never been able to stay disciplined for the 30 day practice, but this year I got it!! so do you 🤍
This restorative practice was transformative and a true gift. Sometimes one can forget the meaningful embrace that they can receive from themselves. That hug to oneself was so impactful and emotional for me. It’s easy to look to others, I think, but sometimes when it happens so that we wrap our arms around ourselves and feel the loving warmth of our own, that we truly realise that we are all we need ♥️
Beautiful 🙏🏻
Yes. So agree. I really needed that hug from myself today!
You’ve expressed so beautifully exactly how I felt and what I was thinking during this session. It was so nourishing and made me remember the deep wisdom and healing that’s within our own body if we just take the time to be still enough to hear it. Take care all xx
I cried during this practice, this is a beautiful session Adriene I extend my deepest gratitude to you. Thank you
I fell asleep and woke myself up by snoring! A lovely break from teaching teenagers online! Thank you Adriene.
While I was doing this practice, the sun came out shine on my face. Have a wonderful day everybody
That is a beautiful sign for your day! Thank you and I hope your day shines brightly as well 💙💙
same for me!! 🌞
Same! Right as she was saying golden I realized the light was golden!!!
Adriene was so right when she said you don’t want to miss this one. Possibly the most relaxing of her videos!
Adriene - I can't begin to tell you how you have made a difference in my life! I discovered you in the fall fall of 2020 - on the heels of ending a 15 year long distance relationship at age 58 and coming to terms with some health issues. I moved through your various 30 day programs and found myself again - my strength, my flexibility, my ability to be still and listen to my inner voice guiding me. You helped heal me on so many levels. My heart is now healed, my body is now healed of the previous issues and my spirit is finding its wings again. I join this 30 day yoga journey - thankful for your grounding inspiration and creative leadership.
it's bizar how this ongoing little grumpy force in me constantly searching how to get my attention to tell me off, the moment i am taking good care of myself and easing into a restfull walhalla time. Luckily i am more and more aware of this trouble maker in me and able to ease miss Grump a bit by just hugging her kindly into sleep. So this class to be guided into this stilness, is a luxury to me ohhh very very nice. Loved the kindness in it.😍Thanx!
During the second half of the video, tears started flowing over my cheeks. Turns out this practice was exactly what i needed, without me even realizing it. Thank you Adriene, for your kind words and the safe space you create.
Sometimes yoga is an ab workout, sometimes it’s crying on the floor.
Day 8 landing on the 1st Sunday of the year is the best thing about 2022 so far. Thanks Adriene I love you back
Day 8 and, after years of trying, I'm officially further into a 30 Days Challenge than I have ever been. Thank goodness for an amazing accountability buddy and for all of the lovely comments below these videos that are keeping me inspired!
Congratulations on your accomplishment! 🥰 happy day 8
Go Hannah! You're going to be so happy you stuck to it. Namaste!
You are awesome! Keep going!
Always make it to day 8 feel great meditate!
Out of the eight days this was most challenging for me, staying mentally on the mat not letting my thoughts run of to a million things, staying still. But I made it! We made it! 8/8 you guys 👍🏻 lots of love from Germany
This was the most challenging for me too. I actually was not able to stay with the stillness for more than 5 minutes because it started to feel like torture, but I did not leave the mat. I just stayed on and did some light movement instead. I am happy that Adriene did preface this video by saying it would be challenging for some :)
Very interesting to read this folks. Stillness is so difficult for some. For me being still and present is so easy and a place I could actually dwell in.. Forever 😊. We are all so different.. Its often said those who struggle with being still & fidgiting alot... Are the very ones who need to rest, relax breathe and be present the most. Being still does not mean you're not being productive, quite the contrary.. You are benefitting every part of your being on a physical, mental and spiritual level. I wish you love and peace 🙏🧘♀️
Same here - hard to slow down
I loved this practice, coming to the mat with Adriene and Benji is such a treat! The amazing added bonus is reading the comments and realising that I am part of a loving community that shares and supports each other across age groups, genders and geography (Love from Norway)
I love when you say "I look forward to see you tomorrow". You do not know me, but as someone struggling with depression, I often feel like people do not care about me.
Thank you for all practises that you've done so far. I am truly enjoying it. Sending love
How everything comes together, you upload the right practices at the right time, that's the magic! You know, Adriene, you are a symphony of life! I can't get your words out of my head from previous years on Day 8 that: 'Day 8, don't hate, meditate, feel great', hehe, Adriene, your brilliant words are simply enchanting and memorably magical, for me personally! I cannot express my gratitude to you because it's endless! I just humbly say a heartfelt 'Thank you', Adriene & Benji! 🌠♡🌠
The “I love you” at the end of the video went straight to my heart! Like another comment said, Adriene’s empathy shines through. Thank you for sharing your lights and love ❤️
I felt it, too. Her, "I love you" was unexpected by me, but so sincere. Thank you, Adriene, for extending your love to so many.
I fell asleep towards the end. Woke up like a minute before it actually ended. I feel GREAT ! Thank Adriene and The Yogi community!
Same here! I kept shifting in and out of sleep but it wasn't in that stressful way it usually is... it was like adriene was guiding us in and out. I actually felt refreshed after instead of like I had a "failed nap" as I call them
You woke up a blessed time! It's almost as if you knew...?
Me too!!!
This is my second time doing day 8 😂 really need it these days x
I just finished it and want to do it again this evening. Totally get it.
Haha 100%
Adriene,
Thank you. As a person who benefits from the opportunity to practice stillness often and daily, I was moved by this particular practice. Upon transitioning into today's Savasana, the descent of my right leg struck a chord of intense gratitude to be able to move. It is a blessing (to be able to move). I pray for your perfect health, wealth, love and self-expression.
Thank you for allowing yourself to serve community in such a powerful way.
Hugs, health and harmony,
Is
I'm 100% gonna come back to this when I'm stressed. I started tense and now I'm so much more level-headed and relaxed. You and your team and this channel is a true gift to everyone lucky enough to know it. 💞
This practice was so beautiful. I almost started crying at the end. I’ve never felt this at peace with myself and the world and my heart felt so light and full. I entered a surreal state of mind. Thank you so much Adriene.
it was so beautiful..i felt so in love and content at the end....it felt like the comfiest comfort ive had in a while
Believe it or not, this was the hardest practice for me so far. My mind wanders so easily and I can't sit perfectly still for more than a few minutes. I've always struggled to meditate for anymore than 5 minutes. I knew my body needed this restorative session but I dreaded seeing that the video was essentially going to be 30 minutes of being still. I fidgeted throughout the entire second half of the video and my mind wandered like crazy but I managed to stay on the mat the whole time even when I was getting bored and antsy!
Omg same, Kathryn! I feel you and always find these slow practices very challenging mentally! But that might tell us we truly need to give our mind a rest more often? Anyway, high five to us for showing up 💜🙏🏼
it's normal. When your catch your mind wondering, just be gentle with yourself and go back to your breathing. And if after one minute, your mind wonders again, no biggie. Just bring it back to center gently. Your body is telling you to slow down..you can't stop all the thoughs, it's humanely impossible, but you can choose, over time what you want. Like a big traffic of thoughts, and one day you will be able to just watch it from an outsider and be more calm. One thing that help me a lot was the app Headspace. At first, i was doing 5mins and it was so long and I HATED it.. now I can do easily 30mins and i'm more calm and zen then ever even in my day to day life. If you can't meditate more than 5mins.. I would go dig inside myself
I’m going to do this one again at night time. Really hard for me to do this one mid day too.
Namaste, I am grateful that the ancient wisdom of India and Hinduism ( yoga and meditation) is being appreciated and adapted all over the world now...
Today I felt such a connection between heart and head, body and mind, in the practice, it was a joy and a revelation. I will come back to this day again. It's so good to see others in the community felt the same and the practice resonates around the world. Thank you for your loving gift Adriene. Right back at ya, I love you too. ❤️
Moved back home after 15 months living at my sister's house as she nursed me through cancer. Unpacked, exhausted, remembered I had to do youga-and this is the reward I got! Perfect timing!
"YOUga" - never thought of yoga that way, but it really is! Thanks for opening that channel for me. And I'll add: YouGO, gal! Staying with Adriene even after these 30 days will bring so much faster healing for you. When my leg was broken, requiring surgery several years ago and I wasn't allowed to put weight on the leg for THREE months, wheelchair yoga got me through it in a far healthier, wholistic way than if I had just sat there. And I was 65 then - my doctor was amazed! Keep up the good work, Caroline!
Congratulations doesn’t feel like the right word but I can’t find another that feels better so, congratulations on beating cancer and good job on making sure you made time to nourish your spirit even after a long tiring day! Sending you lots of love and light and wishes for continued healing and also big hugs to your sister 💗
started the day extremely agitated and sad, expected to cry a lot on the mat. instead i was kind of numb, but i leaned in and feel calm and focussed again. i will say this every day, thank you from my heart, not only to you adriene but all the other kind souls that show up every day and are so supportive and loving🥀
It’s incredible that 10,000 people did this practice at the same time as I did! It makes me feel so connected to the world, thank you Adrienne for bringing millions of us together 🙏🏻😇
Love you too, and all of you making this practice! Namaste:)
"Nowhere to go just yet. Nothing to do." That was really freeing for me. Thank you.
I choose to do today's practice in the evening by candle light with my pillow and weighted blanket across my legs. It was the most relaxing practice I have ever had. So glad be on this adventure with all of you. Day 8 was just what I needed. Thank you.
I do it at sunset time, it's such a magical time
sounds like pure magic
Omg I wanna try that! Will have to revisit this vid ^^
what a relaxing practice! once I was on my back, my cat joined me for the remainder of the practice. I laid in Shavasana with Lucy on my belly while I breathed. what a lovely way to start my day. thank you :)
My cat joined me too ... only it was in the form of licking my cheek (he's a groomer) until I sat up at the end. :D
As I am beginning day 8, I feel a shift. Just like many of you, I’ve been going through life to get things done fast and correct. The most efficient way. Always putting myself last. But with these practices, I am beginning to slow it down. I’ve notice me moving more slowly. More mindfully. With more intentions. Not putting so much emphasis on doing these poses “the correct way” but focusing on how feel both mentally and physically. I am excited about this journey and I thank you Adriene…for helping me move into another chapter of my life that I am excited to go through (:
And I feel such a sense of community reading through these comments. I am so grateful to be going through these practices with everyone else and I can’t wait to see what tomorrow has to bring.
Tears of joy came out and I laughed out loud when I saw myself disappearing, reuniting with the one existence in everything, the stillness. Thank you so much Adrienne for this practice. Lots of love from India.
(Sweet Benjy on his blanket! 🥰)
I'm 52 years old, and have struggled with my weight and body image for almost as long as I can remember. But in the past few days, I've been hearing a much more positive voice. One that tells me I'm perfect the way I am. Thank you for this beautiful practice! ❤️
God knows how much this was needed today. What a gentle practice and just perfect for a Sunday. I came late to the practice so will do it gain but was able to practice the second half in bed, it was so restful. This is going into my favourites to do in the evenings. Thank you so much Adriene. Wishing you all a fab Sunday, Marie-Louise ❤️
Glad to see this theme for today. On my way to run the Walt Disney World marathon. This will be a good way to conclude. ❤️ And a nap 😂
This is my first January 30 day journey with Adriene and I am so grateful to be here learning and moving! Thank you xo
In the fourth decade of my life, I have finally come to love myself. It's in moments like these when a wave of self love washes over me and it's almost overwhelming. I love you Adriene and Benji! Thank you for guiding me through this journey of self discovery and self-love over the last few years!
Awesome day 8 ! Really feel where body hurts and then the letting go and stillness and appreciation for the sacredness of life! Thank you Adrienne, so necessary! Namaste 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛🧡🧡🧡
Whoa! A body scan with a few adjectives...🙂 ; nice..."your sweet heart," " your amazing upper arms." So nice Adriene! Yes this is all such an important part of yoga practice! Thank you! Yes - the body, mind connection...the brain...love you.🙏❤
Stopping by to share my appreciation for this beautiful practice. Spending a few minutes in the comment section after these practices has really been something else. Almost serves as confirmation of the magic we all feel while practicing together. Namaste friends
I feel sooo rested after doing today's practice! It is like if I had 10 hours of sleep, pure magic!
That's such a great way to put it💖💖
My heart melted and I cried when you said "Thank you for joining me"
Thank you for a wonderful episode day8👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My dearest Adriene, thank you for bringing so my peace n tranquility in today's practise. It's always much needed after the hectic, busy lives we lead. Your yoga practises bring me so much happiness. God bless you 🙏 "From my heart to yours...Namaste" 🙏💖🙏
This, today's practice was so beautifully done. I appreciate the gentleness of it all. The peaceful feeling that my mind, body and soul needed.
Thank you Adrienne!!!
To anyone struggling - remember we will get better
What a pleasure to do this live. I feel so much more grounded, I’m adding this practice to my favorites instantly. Day 8 done. 🙏 .
Thank you for this gift, this invitation to respect the body and the caring silence residing in rest.
I am truly enjoying this challenge and what a beautiful practice today. I find myself looking forward to each practice and lesson of the day or food for thought. Thank you Adriene for your generous heart in sharing your gifts of wisdom, authentic connection, and empathy with us. You are so appreciated. Sending gratitude and love to you and Benji. 💓
I'm in the camp of people who do the videos one day later in the morning. But this looks like the perfect sunday evening practice to close out the weekend! "Nourish" will wait for me on monday morning and I am excited to do "Rest" tomorrow with all of you!
If you go to her site, you can pay what you feel and get the videos as and when through your account. I paid a few dollars - but I’ve been doing yoga with Adriene for years for free, so don’t grudge it.
"Practice just being" really stuck out to me to day. With all the discourse around productivity (especially around the new year) it’s easy to just feel stagnant. After today’s video was over I just layer there and did !Nothing! :) felt so good.
It’s sleeting outside my window this morning and I didn’t entirely get out of bed for this. Best wishes to everyone practicing today.
Adriene, you are the much needed yoga angel in our society 💕😇🙏 I'm forever grateful for my friend that recommended you to me back in 2015, and I've been practicing regularly since. I've been struggling with fatigue and found out I'm HSP, and your videos always help me out somehow, finding peace, love and safety within myself. Thank you for being YOU, and I send you so much love 🙏🤗
Honoring and creating space for rest is so important. Thank you! ✨💜💖🙏💖💜✨
Hearing "soften your heart" brought tears to my eyes. It made me realize my heart was tired and needed this rest. Thank you Adriene for another amazing practice. Namaste!
Readying your comment brought tears to MY eyes, thank you for sharing. Thank you for being you 🙏🏾
It’s so nice to hear the soothing and calming music companying today’s practice! Please keep it playing in all future classes!! Namaste.
As we were relaxing the entire body and really resting I got a picture in my mind of my daughter as a baby sleeping with such a look of peace on her face her body completely limp. Ahhhhhh to rest like a baby and let go of all of the thoughts that keep us tense. This was a blessing. Thanks again. So nice to start my Sunday with this.
Today is such a beautiful day!
I woke up with the birds and I rested with them, you and benji.
I love you all, have a nice day.
This is a video I am going to keep coming back to when I need a reset. I have been feeling overwhelmed and burnt-out, but I felt so calm after this practice - maybe even a little too calm since my boyfriend found me asleep on the floor! Thank you Adriene for helping us carve out time to take care of ourselves.
I must say this is the most sophisticated and carefully thought through practice yet! I've been practising for quite a while now and with this programme I've been experiencing some micro changes for the first time! Thank you for this amazing gift and teaching us how to find our true selves. Sending you and Benji so much love and greatfulness!
Tako jeeeee ❤
Adriene, i am glad I took the hardest step to come . i was in fever, and feeling much better now. Thank you.
Day 8 always ends up being my favorite. Looking forward to being still with you all for a moment.
What I love about these rest days is that it gives you an idea that you don't exactly know how tired you are until you give yourself time to rest. Once the video ended I kinda stayed in the position for a bit longer just to let myself recuperate before going on with the rest of my day. These practices are always so amazing, thank you again Adriene x
You can hear Adriene’s heartbeat quite clearly in this video! ❤️❤️❤️
Something tells me that we’re gonna get that fire burning tomorrow after such a calming, soothing, and easy-going practice today lol 🥳
Have a wonderful and restful Sunday, everyone!
This one has been the hardest so far, it's not easy to turn my brain off or even down.
Not easy for anyone I believe. Have a lovely Sunday
For me personally I have found that listening and observing my breath over my thoughts has helped me a lot! In addition to that EFT which is also known as tapping changed my relationship with my mind. May want to check out the Tapping summit you're a wonderful family of people with beautiful intentions just like Adrenne!
This was by far my favourite practise since day 2. I loved the slow pace of today's practise. I loved how soothing the alternate nostril breathing was for my overthinking mind. I loved the twists. I loved every minute of it. Thank you Adriene.
i can’t believe how connected to my body i feel. i can feel this living, breathing thing loving and working for me. it feels so good to take care of it.
I lost myself in this practice today. This was truly the most relaxed I have ever been. Thank you.
This isn't the type of session I would normally do in the morning but I'm really glad I did - I'm starting my day with a real sense of calm
"I allow myself to be" is such a powerful sentence especially in fetal position. As a severely traumatized adult who was in fact never allowed to simply be I almost started crying... in a good way though
Ditto
Wow! Rest was so perfect this evening. What an amazing teacher and human being Adriene is. Blessings and love to all.
Exactly what I needed today. No rush, just feeling cozy and comfortable. Thank you so much for your work, Adriene.
Adriene always seems to know exactly what I need. The aches are now starting to set in, and it was difficult for me to get on the mat today, but I was rewarded with such a gentle and restorative practise. What better way to celebrate and thank myself for 7 days of this journey! Thank you Adriene
yes sometimes I think Adriene might be psychic!
This was an emotional practice today, I couldn’t stop the tears as I shifted into a space of grace and love for my physical body which has been letting me down so much as I struggle with infertility and now, COVID.
There is much beauty to be found in these sessions and the emotions they stir up. Blessings to you Adriene, Benji and the YWA community 🙏
This felt so yummy. During the last meditation I was so calm, almost halt-asleep but more conscious. And I'm so proud of me and everyone else who continues to show up and do this for themselves
Just amazing! Thank you for slowing the world down and offering clarity- beyond grateful