I this video inspires you to do what is sometimes the most difficult part, which is simplifying, peeling back the layers, and just showing up. I share this question with you, “How will you show up?” Just take a moment to breathe with that.
It was difficult for me to show up after 2 days off for the weekend, but after reading your letter on my email. I'm here for an evening yoga practice, Namaste.
Oh yes I showed up 😊 and I wasn’t alone. Before I started this practice the views were at 875456 and when i was done we reached 876002... So we were more than 500... now that feels so good as well. Thank you very much Adriene and team🥰 I send my warm wishes to you all the way from my home in Mauritius to yours.
@@adn2205 you still receive emails from Adriene? I am so worried by now, because I didn't get one since 6 weeks at least. Why?? @Yoga With Adriene Why am I not receiving Adriene's emails anymore?
I don't have knee problems and it always surprises me how much I can take away from these videos that are 'not made for me', this was an incredible reminder to activate these muscles in every single session, thank you so much!
I broke my tibial plateau and was non weight bearing for 12 weeks. I needed emergency surgery. I needed a walker and a cane for about 2.5 more months before walking unaided for the first time again. Its been a long 8 months but today I finally got the courage to try yoga again. Thank you for pushing me past my limits and giving me peace for the things I am really struggling physically to manage now. You've relit the spark for me to keep trying to get back to my old physical capabilities and maybe even reach past them. During this video there were times I was in tears from not being able to easily do something I knew I could easily do a year ago but I didn't give up. I tried and surprised myself. Thank you.
Adriene, I used to practise with you everyday for almost a year. After a knee injury this is the online practice I can do. If you get a chance please look into uploading another practice(s) for sensitive knees. Namaste
I have a meniscus injury also a back injury. It all comes from being a cattle producer. If I don't do yoga EVERY DAY without fail, I cannot function due to lower back pain. I have to do it without fail. Now I have a cyst behind my old injury knee. Help! I need to be able to progress to yoga as I was before I had covid for 2 years. Still recovering. Help! I'll be 73 tomorrow and still ranching on my good old horse. Thank you! I just discovered I can no longer lift 50lbs off the ground. That's ridiculous and due to being mostly flat for many months. I had to teach myself to walk again. Not close to any medical I want anything to do with. Help! Working on strength including a 35lb saddle. My roping saddles are +60lbs.
EXHALE 🧘♀ | March 10, 2024 | I loved coming back to this super great practice where the moves are small but mighty! It's such a great reminder how everything is connected. I don't have knee problems but I look at this session as necessary preventative care! Hope to see it on more monthly calendars! 🙏
Occasionally my knees are sensitive, so this was much needed. The shorter stance warrior 2 was eye opening, I will try to remember it for future practices. The bridge pose was tougher than usual because I couldn't figure out how to not clench my glutes, something else I need to work at. Thank you for a wonderful awareness practice. I'm following along with the Exhale playlist, March 10, 2024.
My 2 year old woke from nap this afternoon right when I was finishing this practice. He came to the screen, leaned in, and kissed Benji! We love you both so much! ♥
I had a severe knee injury in high school (apx 7 years ago) and it left me with nerve damage and a lot of knee pain. I lost the ability to do a lot of things that I used to be able to do and have tried to find something to keep me more active and improve my flexibility because a lot of my pain is increased by my lack of mobility. A friend suggested yoga but even that was frustrating and painful because I would have to modify almost all of the moves. This was so perfect for me! It's the first time in years that I have felt like I found something that I can do and not get frustrated with my body's limitations. Thank you so much.
Hi Jessica! My best friend is facing a lot of knee pain and it leaves her incapacitated from doing normal things like walking for 15 minutes. Could you share your experiences of healing knee pain? Apart from following this video, what other medications, therapy, or activities did you do to try to get to normal life? Appreciate your inputs.
I woke up very early this morning at 5am, stressed out and unable to sleep. I looked for Adriene's newsletter but she had not sent it yet. Bummer. So I went on a long lonely walk.... And I have terrible knees (2 surgeries already and facing knee replacement). I came home from my walk and rechecked my email and there was her lovely email and it was for sensitive knees. Awesome! No matter what's going on with me, she always has the perfect flow that brings me calm and peace and gratitude. Thank you Adriene!🙏 Bless all of you doing this video with me today! 🙏 🧘♀️🧘♂️💜 Also, Happy Birthday Adriene!
@@embodiment-livelifemorefully very good tip thanks. 30 mins in the morning is just to much for me; makes me wanna go right back into bed. 15mins is golden
Okay this practice was shockingly hard! Paying attention to every muscle at every moment while consciously relaxing my glutes really did me in! I've never worked my inner thighs as hard as I did while squeezing the block during the bridges. Now I know why I have such bad knees lol. Thank you Adriene for helping me to slow down and give some love to a part of my body that I've been angry at for years. I feel like this practice can really make a difference!
@@svenketelsen1202 Because you're trying to strengthen the muscles directly connected to the knee (for example, the inner thigh muscle, quads and calf muscle) so that you're putting less pressure on the knee joint.
Thank you for that point. With my injured knee, my physio recommended hip raises to a straight knee-to-shoulder position but not pushing all the way up to bridge. I understand this is because the muscles one activates changes as you raise the hips higher. @@passing4human598
I discovered you early on during the Covid lockdown, and over the past two years your videos have been a great source of support as I've tried to stay healthy and well. Thank you.
I’m a runner who has been working on a knee injury for the last three weeks. I’ve been using this video along with some other strength exercises and I just want to say thank you! This has really been helping me build my knee strength in a gentle way. 👍
Hey Brittany, how is your knee feeling now? I used to practice running a lot but then I got one pain. Could you share the links of other one strengthening exercises. Thanks
Exhale March 2024 Day 10🦋 It's so great to go back to the basics and be more aware of the posture and placement. Thank you Adriene and Benji🌸 Thank you everyone🌸
I would like to express my appreciation for this particular video. I'm recovering from a broken leg and subsequent surgery, and I'm still struggling with knee pain and mobility. This has become an almost-daily practice for me!
Wow. At 21 with two knee surgeries under my belt I NEVER felt comfortable going to yoga classes because I am so embarrassed at how unstable my knees are. So glad I found this video and thank you to Adriene for making it!!
I don't know how you do it, but you always make me feel better. I wasn't feeling so well at the start of this video, and did have to take a brief break, but when I came back, and refocused on my breathing I started to feel better. Thank you so much Adriene, you are a wonderful person, the light in me honours the light in you. Namaste my friend. 🙏 ❤
Thank you. You have seriously helped me through every hard moment in my life since I found this channel. Yoga is incredible for mental health. I cry after almost every practice. You are really doing gods work. This is the one thing that gives me relief.
Blessed Beloved Beauties! I substituted this session for 5 min morning yoga. Day - 13 of Begin is a busy Saturday for me. I needed to do something. I will certainly return to this session to focus on my knees. My right knee was injured in a car accident with my late Father many years ago. Best wishes everyone! Namaste and Ase!🦋♥️🦋
THANK YOU! I first started yoga about 5 or 6 years ago because of knee problems. It was bad...after a long day on my feet at work, I'd have to have my husband help me up the stairs to our apartment on the 3rd floor. I was 23 years old. I thought I was broken in a way I could't fix. I had a friend that was a personal trainer and he started me on weight lifting and stretches to help strengthen my quads and therefore my knees. It helped a lot, but it wasn't until I started doing simple beginner yoga videos on YT on a regular basis that I really noticed a difference. When I found your channel several years ago, I knew I had found my teacher. You have helped me so much with your videos and I can never thank you enough. My whole house does your videos on an almost daily basis now. Even my twin 2 year olds are starting to join us! It's awesome, and I thank you so much for the good you're putting into the world!
just gonna go ahead and like this before doing it because of how much i love and trust your teaching style. THANK YOU for catering for us folks with 80 year old kneecaps.
Dear Adriene, You are the best. 11 years; wow! I think I’ve followed you for about nine of them. Of course I’ve had other teachers during this time, but I always come back to you for your great instruction, warmth, and a little humor. The focus on the feet during the bridge pose was enlightening. Thank you.
Adriene, I don't usually comment on UA-cam videos, but you have helped me through such a tough time in my life that I felt I should really say thank you. I've been recovering from a very stubborn concussion for many months and your videos have been lifesavers. You've helped me to get my body back in shape and to keep my thoughts positive at times when it was all to easy to get in a downward spiral. I am forever grateful. Thank you so much for helping me to treat my body (and my mind) with love and kindness.
Dear Adriene, I came upon your channel because I did a number of stupid things in a row (among which an attempt to catch a pony in a meadow in which there are some cows - horned ones - with young who ended up chasing me instead... I fell gracefully...ish) and couldn't even stand properly for more than 30 minutes, or ride my bike for more than 1 sec, without ending up with burning or painful knees. My mom had already mentioned your channel, and so I decided to give it a go. This video was immensely helpful in restoring my knees to their former glory! I became very conscious of how I was straining my knees during activities in general, and this consciousness helped me to avoid and change some of my unconscious behavior. Thank you so much for being an amazing instructor, your videos in general have been so very helpful :) I've been feeling so much better in daily life, even during these strange times, that I just wanted to write a thank you message. Thanks again! Much love and appreciation from the Netherlands, Cindy
Upon waking I said to myself that I wanted to do Yoga with Adriene this morning but since my left knew stings like crazy if I kneel on it, I was reluctant. I opened up Yoga with Adriene's UA-cam channel and lo and behold!, "Yoga for Sensitive Knees". I was reminded that God truly is here and also that He works through people like Adriene allowing their gifts and talents to be used to serve so many different people. Thank you Adriene for offering a variety of classes in both topic and length!
I pulled a tendon in my left knee about a month ago. After having to wear a brace for a few weeks, it left my knee very weak. I've been doing this practice every day and I can feel it getting stronger every day. Also little tip for the knee lift at the start of the video. For people who have shorter arms and feel like they're collapsing, use yoga blocks really works wonders and much more comfortable.
Honestly the thing I love the best is just listening to you, guiding us through each step. Your voice is so soothing and authentic. It makes doing yoga a pleasure everyday. You definitely found your calling.
Aug 13, 2022 05:13 Intention : begin to relax my butt (figuratively) Amazing what awareness can transform a pose, I am used to doing bridge pose but when Adriene said to relax my shoulders that's when I did it with ease and I feel grateful for the additional knowledge. Thank you Adriene Have a relaxing weekend beautiful souls Namaste 🙏🏼
Where has this one been hiding? It was my first time practicing this video's sequence, and it was simply lovely. Make sure to follow along at regular speed as Adriene does well explaining so that even those of us who have been on this journey a while can take away some gentle tips and reminders. 💜🙏🏼 Begin 13. 678 days in a row. 🤗
I just had exactly the same thoughts while doing this practice....including the words "hiding" and "lovely"! First time for me, as well - and it was just delightful. I agree about the "regular speed", too; Adriene included such great and yes, gentle/sweet guidance and very enjoyable reminders. I found myself reaching yummy new places in my practice, smiling the whole time :).
Oh my! It never occurred to me to speed up the videos. And I’m not tempted to now that I’ve given it some thought. If the practice is too long for me, I usually just switch it out for a shorter one. I agree with you about this practice. It was fantastic and is a bit of a hidden gem. I really enjoyed it and hope she adds it to the calendar again.
My dear Adriane. I hadn't had much time after the earthquake. Last time I wrote you, we were having difficult days but we weren't working due to the lack of safety. The authorities of education in Mexico had to evaluate the buildings before everybody came back to classes. Since I work in a university as a teacher, we couldn't go back until these authorities allowed us to go back. Those were days with less work and I had the time to practice yoga to relax. After that, we went back and we had to catch up because the end of the course was coming and we were behind the schedule. I must say I even hadn't had time to do yoga and that is something few times happens to me. I saw this video, I began watching it very thanked, but I couldn't take any time to write. You were so kind doing this video I asked you for. I tried it once. Though I'm better right now, I felt really good with this marvelous routine, and I have this problems coming back sometimes, and I can improve using this. You have my gratitude. And I hope I will be able to come back to do yoga. Cynthia
I'm beyond grateful for all of your videos. I find myself coming back to them again and again when I need to find that softness for myself. It can be hard to continue my practice in between fibromyalgia flareups but you make it easy to be gentle with myself and to give my body what it's asking for rather than what my mind insists I want. You've also been super helpful for rediscovering my body when trauma symptoms and disassociation comes up and makes it hard to be aware of specific parts of my body. Thank you 💕
Dear Adriene.....I've been following you over the last 3 years and have worked out a daily routine of an hour a day 5 days a week engaging a series of your videos ......my sincere thanks to you!!!!!
You have the ability to guide me to activate the right parts of my body; my mind muscle connection has been reignited! I have learnt more from you in this last few months than the last few years. Thank you. 🙏🏼
please please do another sensitive knee or knee-healing practice 🙏 I have a rare disease that inflames and breaks down cartilage and connective tissue in my knees (and throughout my body); I almost have this one memorized from doing it all the time and would love more knee-friendly vids! 💛 Namaste 🙏
I'm a teacher myself but love being guided occasionally. You are by far the most charismatic, charming and funny yogi I have come across in my 18 years of practice. My right knee was feeling a bit wonky - this video was perfect for me today. Keep up the great teachings and lightness of spirit!
😳 I was so sad because my knees were so sensitive during the past weeks and I had to stop my practise... and as always Adriene finds a solution!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 FWFG
31.07.2022 - So glad I chose to tend to my body with this practice rather than 'push through' a full vinyasa flow when my right knee has not been feeling too great all week. A powerful reminder to pay close attention to which muscles I am using to support my joints! Relax glutes, engage inner thighs! Namaste to all 15 people who practiced with me today - a select class!
Super nice practice. My knees were most appreciatve. Especially as I have been having real trouble lately. We all need to take a step back now and again. Juggling too much and constantly factoring in yet another task or job is exhausting. There is beauty in simplicity. Cup of tea, sit down, and breathe. Have a beautiful day 😊 💕 💓 💕
For the last 6 months this routine 3 times a week has been great! I add the "Total Yoga Deep Stretch" and "Neck , Shoulders and Upper Back" up to the point you are on your knees. I am a 67 year old double knee replacement and now that I am retired I can "inquire, be in the moment and breath"! Thanks Adriene!
You literally have a video for EVERYTHING. I hurt my knee and just knew you'd have a practice for me. I plugged in "yoga for bad knee" into the main search and the beloved Adriene represents yet again! If you come to Switzerland someday (workshop?), I'll be there! Thanks for being there for us. You're my fave of all, of all.
Ive been struggling to do anything during the day until the afternoon. The yoga practices help me get going and not feeling so stiff. Hoping the good weather coming changes my mood
Begin day 13! This practice made me understand warrior 2 a lot better and my knees and inner thighs felt amazing during and after the practice! Thank you, Adriene and YWA community💚💚💚
Adriene, Thanks again for listening to us. I love my daily yoga practice, however, my knees are yelling after 70 years of faithful service. Thank you for showing me how to stay engaged while providing my knees with support. Namaste.
That was incredible. I have a chronic knee problem (as yet undiagnosed) and after years going through operations, injections and physiotherapy it feels great to do this yoga exercise. Namaste Adrienne and thank you for the work you do 🤝
Thank you Adriene for the countless hours I've spent practicing on the yoga mat! I always finish your practices in a better place than when I started. I like that you always keep the mood light and not too serious, and can't say things like bring something between your legs without laughing like a goofball!
Begin, day 13. August 2022. Practicing in Providence, last full day of holiday. This was lovely. I have had knee problems - fracture 4 years ago and just generally getting older. Also we have done a lot of walking over the last week. Don’t remember doing this practice before but hope it is included in more calendars.
Yeah I'm the same way ,she has made me fall in love with yoga. I have a RLS it stands for restless legs syndrome, it bothers me not just at night but also during the day time as well, basically I have to deal with it all the time it's awful,and none of the medications for RLS worked for me,since RLS is a neurological disorder as I found out. So I thought since yoga has a lot to do with breath, mind ,and body and a lot of visualization too! That it might help me ,I still have to deal with my condition, but doing yoga regularly has become a way for me to cope and stay in a good state of mind . Adreine, I know you get a lot of this,but you have helped me deal with this debilitating condition. So thank you so much !!!
same. i used to go to public classes and ive tried so many other videos and teachers. once I found this channel here on UA-cam, I found out how little i had progressed in six years of yoga and how much i expanded in less than a year with this type of yoga.
Super, super good. This was helpful for me with alignment and taking care of areas where I am encountered injury. So many keys and points which I invaluable for taking good care of one's body.
I had a nasty fall last week - damaged my knee, finished 30 days of yoga dedicate journey 👌🏻🙏🏻, and came right here I don’t see myself anymore without yoga and am so happy and lucky that my knee is healing so I could continue my daily journey and routines Thank you Adriene 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, Adriene...not only for your beautiful kindness that shines through...also for your divine sense of humor~ a true gift as we practice to keep our bodies, minds and spirits connected. I think our companion animals are drawn to this energy, too!
I have patellar tracking disorder in my left knee. I have been through PT and I’m also trained as a personal trainer. I know all the exercises to do to “fix” This but it never goes away. The mind-body awareness you bring to this practice with how to focus on your feet on the ground as well as how to do a bridge without clenching the glutes is a game changer!
Having loved yoga in my 20's and 30's I despaired of ever getting back to it because of bad knees, until I saw this video. Finally I can begin again, this is the only video I have found which is really knee friendly. Thank you Adriene.
I have had an ACL reconstruction done 2.5 months ago. This is the first time I braved yoga since and my oh my did it feel good. This session is perfect for building stability and it felt really safe on the fixed knee. Glad to be back, thank you Boss ♡
I’ve spent the past year recovering from a knee injury that was a result of not engaging my hips and inner thighs properly, so this was greatly appreciated. Thank you!
This practice saved me over the summer. I say that literally, humbly, and with such gratitude. I return to it whenever my knees call out to me, as they did today. I was able to avoid an unnecessary knee replacement last year by doing this and a dozen other small things. The permanent problem was NOT permanent. The love and care of knees will be though. Thank you.
That was such a foundation building awe moment. I think I truly felt the four corners of my feet for the first time since I started yoga a few years ago. Thank you Adriene! Lots of love!
I know you have a lot of followers and will probably never read this, but I just wanted to thank you for this video. At the beginning of this summer, I injured the meniscus of my left knee and it severely limited my ability to do yoga. This put me in a state of depression. I found this video and did it twice a week all summer. I am not completely healed at this point, but I am close to normal and pain-free. Thank you so much for your encouragement and healing. It meant a lot to me through a very tough summer.
Didn’t realize how much I was dumping into my knees in warrior pose until working through this. I’ve got to go back and look at how to do those properly. Always learning yet in such a gentle respectful to the body way. Thanks Adrian.
Just did this video for the first time. It is a saturday night, I have no plans and was feeling a little lonely. When I gave myself a little hug, it reminded me that I am never alone. I have myself:) Thank you for your videos Adriene, they truly make a difference on the body and mind.
I have had a sore knee (hockey injury) well hiking for 18+ years and thought it was the way it was going to be forever. After doing this Yoga For Sensitive Knees With Adriene about 10 times I have no pain in my knee well hiking. This is the first time I ever did Yoga and after getting everything down on this Yoga session I will continue with Yoga. Hoping I make Yoga a for life thing.
I had a bad knee injury around 7 years back which left me bed ridden for a few months. It was a hard journey back to fitness. I found adriene 4 years back and since then I’ve been a avid follower. I’m so glad I found this knee practice again when my knee injury flared up a couple of weeks back! Love you adriene ❤️
YES! I am so excited to do this right now! I have mild arthritis in my knees and occasionally need to keep the pressure off of them, and now I still get to work out my full body without the pain. Such a blessing, thank you so much for this x
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Adriene thank you. This is gold. I feel SO GOOD. Energy is flowing, tingles. Gratitude. Yes. Best I've felt in a week. So easy. Just have to get on the mat and push play.
I've had painful knees for years, today I tried this for the first time after progressing through chair yoga and easy routines... Love it, thanks Adrienne
Another therapeutic practice, kind and low to the ground, quite relaxing for my Sunday morning. It’s still a full body sequence though and afterwards I’m feeling it especially in arms and legs. See you tomorrow on the mat for a new one on Day 14, nearly half way through Build already, that’ll be fun 🧘🏼♀️🧘🏻♀️🙏💞 ( I had to edit this as I forgot to mention Benji ! He was amazing, so lovely and he made us smile, bringing something special to our practice 😊 🙏 )
I’m glad i found this video. After 3 months on crutches, i was feeling very depressed because of my inability to be active. This video gave me hope and encouragement.
"Our body is amazing, the mind is powerful." Yes. Thank you so much for your care, precision, and generosity, Adriene. Wonderful session here. Namaste.
Thank you, since I had a couple of falls, to the knees, I’m back. I love the familiarity of this practice❤ There must be something you could do to strengthen your knees… This was perfect today 🙏🏼🧡
You are a Godsend. My chronic knee pain has been a struggle since I was 13 years old (I am now 47), and a barrier to deepening my yoga practice. This is the first time I see that I CAN practice in a way that my body can perform. Thank you SO much. I will be subscribing and sharing! ❤️ Namaste🙏🏾
Thank you Adrienne for always having our back, literally. I discovered yoga because of you and it has changed my life completely. I love the way you encourage us to find what feels good, which is what I did in this practice. My left knee has been sore for a few days so this was perfect and I found a way to make it through the end without feeling any pain at all. Again, thank you, thank you! Or should I say... GRACIAS! Btw, I know you are in Mexico right know and was wondering if you have considered teaching a master class here??? I know that myself and all your Mexican followers would love that! ❤️🇲🇽
Benji was super cute in this video ! He’s ALWAYS cute but he’s especially cute in this one ! Thank you as always for a great practice. You’re the best Adriene. Sending so my love and gratitude 🙏🏻❤️
Adrienne this was so good for me. Can you please do more videos like this? Was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Flares make it hard to practice and I was so glad to find this video. God bless you.
I've been having trouble with my knees for years now, and I've never known the best way to treat it. This practice brought awareness to many areas where I hold tension and helped me stretch out places I didn't even know were tense. Thank you!
I am 49 and have extreme stiffness of the knees. I love walking and yoga with Adriene but I still have limited mobility in knee. Since I found Adriene, she has taught me how to stretch my hammies and love my body again. Thank you Adriene for being the amazing teacher you are, as well as funny and kind. I feel so much better since I have regularly watched your videos just since January of this year. You are my angel. Namaste.
I this video inspires you to do what is sometimes the most difficult part, which is simplifying, peeling back the layers, and just showing up.
I share this question with you, “How will you show up?”
Just take a moment to breathe with that.
It was difficult for me to show up after 2 days off for the weekend, but after reading your letter on my email. I'm here for an evening yoga practice, Namaste.
Oh yes I showed up 😊 and I wasn’t alone. Before I started this practice the views were at 875456 and when i was done we reached 876002... So we were more than 500... now that feels so good as well. Thank you very much Adriene and team🥰 I send my warm wishes to you all the way from my home in Mauritius to yours.
@@loubainapeer9093 omg from Mauritius too hehe!! Definitely not alone! We got this. Namaste!
@@adn2205 you still receive emails from Adriene? I am so worried by now, because I didn't get one since 6 weeks at least. Why?? @Yoga With Adriene Why am I not receiving Adriene's emails anymore?
@@silkekramer1279 Yes every sunday. Maybe check your spam or go on her website and subscribe again to her love letter.
I don't have knee problems and it always surprises me how much I can take away from these videos that are 'not made for me', this was an incredible reminder to activate these muscles in every single session, thank you so much!
I broke my tibial plateau and was non weight bearing for 12 weeks. I needed emergency surgery. I needed a walker and a cane for about 2.5 more months before walking unaided for the first time again. Its been a long 8 months but today I finally got the courage to try yoga again. Thank you for pushing me past my limits and giving me peace for the things I am really struggling physically to manage now. You've relit the spark for me to keep trying to get back to my old physical capabilities and maybe even reach past them. During this video there were times I was in tears from not being able to easily do something I knew I could easily do a year ago but I didn't give up. I tried and surprised myself. Thank you.
EXHALE 2024
Showing up for self and bring chill
Thankful for this practice as I do have issues w knees
Namaste to all practising and May all find ease
Adriene, I'd like to see you win the nobel prize for peace one day. You deserve it.
Adriene, I used to practise with you everyday for almost a year. After a knee injury this is the online practice I can do. If you get a chance please look into uploading another practice(s) for sensitive knees. Namaste
The hands free one is also good on the knees!
Same for me. Almost healed from a meniscus tear and still can't do my old regular practice.
Same for me. Almost healed from a meniscus tear and still can't do my old regular practice.
I had a knee injury and 2 surgeries 5 years ago too. I hope you are better now 😇
I have a meniscus injury also a back injury. It all comes from being a cattle producer. If I don't do yoga EVERY DAY without fail, I cannot function due to lower back pain. I have to do it without fail. Now I have a cyst behind my old injury knee. Help! I need to be able to progress to yoga as I was before I had covid for 2 years. Still recovering. Help! I'll be 73 tomorrow and still ranching on my good old horse. Thank you! I just discovered I can no longer lift 50lbs off the ground. That's ridiculous and due to being mostly flat for many months. I had to teach myself to walk again. Not close to any medical I want anything to do with. Help! Working on strength including a 35lb saddle. My roping saddles are +60lbs.
This was challenging; but really love it!!! thank you so much!! Everyone who does this today, have an amazing Sunday!!!
EXHALE 🧘♀ | March 10, 2024 | I loved coming back to this super great practice where the moves are small but mighty! It's such a great reminder how everything is connected. I don't have knee problems but I look at this session as necessary preventative care! Hope to see it on more monthly calendars! 🙏
Occasionally my knees are sensitive, so this was much needed. The shorter stance warrior 2 was eye opening, I will try to remember it for future practices. The bridge pose was tougher than usual because I couldn't figure out how to not clench my glutes, something else I need to work at. Thank you for a wonderful awareness practice. I'm following along with the Exhale playlist, March 10, 2024.
My 2 year old woke from nap this afternoon right when I was finishing this practice. He came to the screen, leaned in, and kissed Benji! We love you both so much! ♥
I had a severe knee injury in high school (apx 7 years ago) and it left me with nerve damage and a lot of knee pain. I lost the ability to do a lot of things that I used to be able to do and have tried to find something to keep me more active and improve my flexibility because a lot of my pain is increased by my lack of mobility. A friend suggested yoga but even that was frustrating and painful because I would have to modify almost all of the moves. This was so perfect for me! It's the first time in years that I have felt like I found something that I can do and not get frustrated with my body's limitations. Thank you so much.
Hi Jessica! My best friend is facing a lot of knee pain and it leaves her incapacitated from doing normal things like walking for 15 minutes. Could you share your experiences of healing knee pain? Apart from following this video, what other medications, therapy, or activities did you do to try to get to normal life? Appreciate your inputs.
I highly doubt what you Say. I have an injured knee... Bending it is painful, and she has a lot of bending....
@@MM-fv7hi different things work for different people :)
I relate to you. Adriene is amazing!
I agree so much. It is brillant. I had knee surgery 15 years ago. How many times a week is it recommended to do this. Could I do it 5 safely
I woke up very early this morning at 5am, stressed out and unable to sleep. I looked for Adriene's newsletter but she had not sent it yet. Bummer. So I went on a long lonely walk.... And I have terrible knees (2 surgeries already and facing knee replacement). I came home from my walk and rechecked my email and there was her lovely email and it was for sensitive knees. Awesome! No matter what's going on with me, she always has the perfect flow that brings me calm and peace and gratitude. Thank you Adriene!🙏 Bless all of you doing this video with me today! 🙏 🧘♀️🧘♂️💜 Also, Happy Birthday Adriene!
Anais Anais happy birthday adriene!!!
I would love another yoga for knees that was 15 minutes or so.
I split it up and do the floor part in the evening and the standing part in the morning. I find this very satisfying.
@@embodiment-livelifemorefully very good tip thanks. 30 mins in the morning is just to much for me; makes me wanna go right back into bed. 15mins is golden
Yes would love this too!!!
Couldn't agree more! There's just no good morning flow for sensitive knees and I don't have 30 minutes every day :\
Me too♥️
Okay this practice was shockingly hard! Paying attention to every muscle at every moment while consciously relaxing my glutes really did me in! I've never worked my inner thighs as hard as I did while squeezing the block during the bridges. Now I know why I have such bad knees lol. Thank you Adriene for helping me to slow down and give some love to a part of my body that I've been angry at for years. I feel like this practice can really make a difference!
U are too amazing
Can someone explain to me why it is important to relax the glutes?
@@svenketelsen1202 Because you're trying to strengthen the muscles directly connected to the knee (for example, the inner thigh muscle, quads and calf muscle) so that you're putting less pressure on the knee joint.
Thank you for that point. With my injured knee, my physio recommended hip raises to a straight knee-to-shoulder position but not pushing all the way up to bridge. I understand this is because the muscles one activates changes as you raise the hips higher. @@passing4human598
I discovered you early on during the Covid lockdown, and over the past two years your videos have been a great source of support as I've tried to stay healthy and well. Thank you.
I’m a runner who has been working on a knee injury for the last three weeks. I’ve been using this video along with some other strength exercises and I just want to say thank you! This has really been helping me build my knee strength in a gentle way. 👍
Hey Brittany, how is your knee feeling now? I used to practice running a lot but then I got one pain. Could you share the links of other one strengthening exercises. Thanks
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It's so great to go back to the basics and be more aware of the posture and placement.
Thank you Adriene and Benji🌸
Thank you everyone🌸
I would like to express my appreciation for this particular video. I'm recovering from a broken leg and subsequent surgery, and I'm still struggling with knee pain and mobility. This has become an almost-daily practice for me!
Wow. At 21 with two knee surgeries under my belt I NEVER felt comfortable going to yoga classes because I am so embarrassed at how unstable my knees are. So glad I found this video and thank you to Adriene for making it!!
I don't know how you do it, but you always make me feel better. I wasn't feeling so well at the start of this video, and did have to take a brief break, but when I came back, and refocused on my breathing I started to feel better. Thank you so much Adriene, you are a wonderful person, the light in me honours the light in you. Namaste my friend. 🙏 ❤
Thank you. You have seriously helped me through every hard moment in my life since I found this channel. Yoga is incredible for mental health. I cry after almost every practice. You are really doing gods work. This is the one thing that gives me relief.
Blessed Beloved Beauties! I substituted this session for 5 min morning yoga. Day - 13 of Begin is a busy Saturday for me. I needed to do something. I will certainly return to this session to focus on my knees. My right knee was injured in a car accident with my late Father many years ago. Best wishes everyone! Namaste and Ase!🦋♥️🦋
THANK YOU! I first started yoga about 5 or 6 years ago because of knee problems. It was bad...after a long day on my feet at work, I'd have to have my husband help me up the stairs to our apartment on the 3rd floor. I was 23 years old. I thought I was broken in a way I could't fix. I had a friend that was a personal trainer and he started me on weight lifting and stretches to help strengthen my quads and therefore my knees. It helped a lot, but it wasn't until I started doing simple beginner yoga videos on YT on a regular basis that I really noticed a difference. When I found your channel several years ago, I knew I had found my teacher. You have helped me so much with your videos and I can never thank you enough. My whole house does your videos on an almost daily basis now. Even my twin 2 year olds are starting to join us! It's awesome, and I thank you so much for the good you're putting into the world!
just gonna go ahead and like this before doing it because of how much i love and trust your teaching style. THANK YOU for catering for us folks with 80 year old kneecaps.
Dear Adriene,
You are the best. 11 years; wow! I think I’ve followed you for about nine of them. Of course I’ve had other teachers during this time, but I always come back to you for your great instruction, warmth, and a little humor. The focus on the feet during the bridge pose was enlightening. Thank you.
Adriene, I don't usually comment on UA-cam videos, but you have helped me through such a tough time in my life that I felt I should really say thank you. I've been recovering from a very stubborn concussion for many months and your videos have been lifesavers. You've helped me to get my body back in shape and to keep my thoughts positive at times when it was all to easy to get in a downward spiral. I am forever grateful. Thank you so much for helping me to treat my body (and my mind) with love and kindness.
Dear Adriene, I came upon your channel because I did a number of stupid things in a row (among which an attempt to catch a pony in a meadow in which there are some cows - horned ones - with young who ended up chasing me instead... I fell gracefully...ish) and couldn't even stand properly for more than 30 minutes, or ride my bike for more than 1 sec, without ending up with burning or painful knees. My mom had already mentioned your channel, and so I decided to give it a go. This video was immensely helpful in restoring my knees to their former glory! I became very conscious of how I was straining my knees during activities in general, and this consciousness helped me to avoid and change some of my unconscious behavior. Thank you so much for being an amazing instructor, your videos in general have been so very helpful :) I've been feeling so much better in daily life, even during these strange times, that I just wanted to write a thank you message. Thanks again! Much love and appreciation from the Netherlands, Cindy
Upon waking I said to myself that I wanted to do Yoga with Adriene this morning but since my left knew stings like crazy if I kneel on it, I was reluctant. I opened up Yoga with Adriene's UA-cam channel and lo and behold!, "Yoga for Sensitive Knees". I was reminded that God truly is here and also that He works through people like Adriene allowing their gifts and talents to be used to serve so many different people. Thank you Adriene for offering a variety of classes in both topic and length!
I pulled a tendon in my left knee about a month ago. After having to wear a brace for a few weeks, it left my knee very weak. I've been doing this practice every day and I can feel it getting stronger every day. Also little tip for the knee lift at the start of the video. For people who have shorter arms and feel like they're collapsing, use yoga blocks really works wonders and much more comfortable.
Honestly the thing I love the best is just listening to you, guiding us through each step. Your voice is so soothing and authentic. It makes doing yoga a pleasure everyday. You definitely found your calling.
Aug 13, 2022 05:13
Intention : begin to relax my butt (figuratively)
Amazing what awareness can transform a pose, I am used to doing bridge pose but when Adriene said to relax my shoulders that's when I did it with ease and I feel grateful for the additional knowledge.
Thank you Adriene
Have a relaxing weekend beautiful souls
Namaste 🙏🏼
Where has this one been hiding? It was my first time practicing this video's sequence, and it was simply lovely. Make sure to follow along at regular speed as Adriene does well explaining so that even those of us who have been on this journey a while can take away some gentle tips and reminders. 💜🙏🏼 Begin 13. 678 days in a row. 🤗
I agree definately good for checking in on the postures and muscles👍
I just had exactly the same thoughts while doing this practice....including the words "hiding" and "lovely"! First time for me, as well - and it was just delightful. I agree about the "regular speed", too; Adriene included such great and yes, gentle/sweet guidance and very enjoyable reminders. I found myself reaching yummy new places in my practice, smiling the whole time :).
Oh my! It never occurred to me to speed up the videos. And I’m not tempted to now that I’ve given it some thought. If the practice is too long for me, I usually just switch it out for a shorter one. I agree with you about this practice. It was fantastic and is a bit of a hidden gem. I really enjoyed it and hope she adds it to the calendar again.
I definitely feel like I learned a lot of basics from this one!
@@sarahmclin2434 Agreed! You just reminded me to bookmark it to favorites.
Ty,ty,ty. I have done this practice a dozen times now and every time I finish I feel so grateful. Simple, thoughtful, strong and really genuine .
My dear Adriane.
I hadn't had much time after the earthquake. Last time I wrote you, we were having difficult days but we weren't working due to the lack of safety. The authorities of education in Mexico had to evaluate the buildings before everybody came back to classes. Since I work in a university as a teacher, we couldn't go back until these authorities allowed us to go back.
Those were days with less work and I had the time to practice yoga to relax. After that, we went back and we had to catch up because the end of the course was coming and we were behind the schedule. I must say I even hadn't had time to do yoga and that is something few times happens to me.
I saw this video, I began watching it very thanked, but I couldn't take any time to write.
You were so kind doing this video I asked you for. I tried it once. Though I'm better right now, I felt really good with this marvelous routine, and I have this problems coming back sometimes, and I can improve using this.
You have my gratitude.
And I hope I will be able to come back to do yoga.
Cynthia
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March 10th 2024
Dealing with 1st cold, throat & sinuses, in 4 years ... glad today was short & easy practice 🙏
I'm beyond grateful for all of your videos. I find myself coming back to them again and again when I need to find that softness for myself. It can be hard to continue my practice in between fibromyalgia flareups but you make it easy to be gentle with myself and to give my body what it's asking for rather than what my mind insists I want. You've also been super helpful for rediscovering my body when trauma symptoms and disassociation comes up and makes it hard to be aware of specific parts of my body. Thank you 💕
Dear Adriene.....I've been following you over the last 3 years and have worked out a daily routine of an hour a day 5 days a week engaging a series of your videos ......my sincere thanks to you!!!!!
You have the ability to guide me to activate the right parts of my body; my mind muscle connection has been reignited! I have learnt more from you in this last few months than the last few years. Thank you. 🙏🏼
Thanks! This is a part of my regular rotation for the knees.
please please do another sensitive knee or knee-healing practice 🙏 I have a rare disease that inflames and breaks down cartilage and connective tissue in my knees (and throughout my body); I almost have this one memorized from doing it all the time and would love more knee-friendly vids! 💛 Namaste 🙏
I'm a teacher myself but love being guided occasionally. You are by far the most charismatic, charming and funny yogi I have come across in my 18 years of practice. My right knee was feeling a bit wonky - this video was perfect for me today. Keep up the great teachings and lightness of spirit!
😳 I was so sad because my knees were so sensitive during the past weeks and I had to stop my practise... and as always Adriene finds a solution!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 FWFG
1410mony hey try this excercise too for relief knee pain & strengthen it
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Perfect class while recovering from a knee injury. Liked the precise instructions.
31.07.2022 - So glad I chose to tend to my body with this practice rather than 'push through' a full vinyasa flow when my right knee has not been feeling too great all week. A powerful reminder to pay close attention to which muscles I am using to support my joints! Relax glutes, engage inner thighs! Namaste to all 15 people who practiced with me today - a select class!
Can someone explain to me why it is important to relax the glutes?
Super nice practice. My knees were most appreciatve. Especially as I have been having real trouble lately. We all need to take a step back now and again. Juggling too much and constantly factoring in yet another task or job is exhausting. There is beauty in simplicity. Cup of tea, sit down, and breathe. Have a beautiful day 😊 💕 💓 💕
For the last 6 months this routine 3 times a week has been great! I add the "Total Yoga Deep Stretch" and "Neck , Shoulders and Upper Back" up to the point you are on your knees. I am a 67 year old double knee replacement and now that I am retired I can "inquire, be in the moment and breath"! Thanks Adriene!
You literally have a video for EVERYTHING. I hurt my knee and just knew you'd have a practice for me. I plugged in "yoga for bad knee" into the main search and the beloved Adriene represents yet again! If you come to Switzerland someday (workshop?), I'll be there! Thanks for being there for us. You're my fave of all, of all.
Ive been struggling to do anything during the day until the afternoon. The yoga practices help me get going and not feeling so stiff. Hoping the good weather coming changes my mood
Begin day 13! This practice made me understand warrior 2 a lot better and my knees and inner thighs felt amazing during and after the practice! Thank you, Adriene and YWA community💚💚💚
Adriene, Thanks again for listening to us. I love my daily yoga practice, however, my knees are yelling after 70 years of faithful service. Thank you for showing me how to stay engaged while providing my knees with support. Namaste.
That was incredible. I have a chronic knee problem (as yet undiagnosed) and after years going through operations, injections and physiotherapy it feels great to do this yoga exercise. Namaste Adrienne and thank you for the work you do 🤝
Thank you Adriene for the countless hours I've spent practicing on the yoga mat! I always finish your practices in a better place than when I started. I like that you always keep the mood light and not too serious, and can't say things like bring something between your legs without laughing like a goofball!
Begin, day 13. August 2022. Practicing in Providence, last full day of holiday. This was lovely. I have had knee problems - fracture 4 years ago and just generally getting older. Also we have done a lot of walking over the last week. Don’t remember doing this practice before but hope it is included in more calendars.
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Today I'm celebrating 1 year of yoga with Adriene and others around the world. Thank you all,
I am addicted to yoga because of your videos
Thank you so much Adreine😊
I'm the same! It's like water for now and I need it daily 😍
Yeah I'm the same way ,she has made me fall in love with yoga. I have a RLS it stands for restless legs syndrome, it bothers me not just at night but also during the day time as well, basically I have to deal with it all the time it's awful,and none of the medications for RLS worked for me,since RLS is a neurological disorder as I found out. So I thought since yoga has a lot to do with breath, mind ,and body and a lot of visualization too! That it might help me ,I still have to deal with my condition, but doing yoga regularly has become a way for me to cope and stay in a good state of mind . Adreine, I know you get a lot of this,but you have helped me deal with this debilitating condition. So thank you so much !!!
thats awesome and thanks to you for getting on the mat, again and again.
I tried so many yoga videos
But I never felt that much happiness when i do her yoga
Literally subscribed after the first video 😊😁
same. i used to go to public classes and ive tried so many other videos and teachers. once I found this channel here on UA-cam, I found out how little i had progressed in six years of yoga and how much i expanded in less than a year with this type of yoga.
I've been doing this knee yoga with you for a couple years now. I would recommend anyone with knee problems to watch and do this video.
Super, super good. This was helpful for me with alignment and taking care of areas where I am encountered injury. So many keys and points which I invaluable for taking good care of one's body.
Thank you for sharing this time on the mat!🙏🏼
I had a nasty fall last week - damaged my knee, finished 30 days of yoga dedicate journey 👌🏻🙏🏻, and came right here
I don’t see myself anymore without yoga and am so happy and lucky that my knee is healing so I could continue my daily journey and routines
Thank you Adriene 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, Adriene...not only for your beautiful kindness that shines through...also for your divine sense of humor~ a true gift as we practice to keep our bodies, minds and spirits connected. I think our companion animals are drawn to this energy, too!
I have patellar tracking disorder in my left knee. I have been through PT and I’m also trained as a personal trainer. I know all the exercises to do to “fix”
This but it never goes away. The mind-body awareness you bring to this practice with how to focus on your feet on the ground as well as how to do a bridge without clenching the glutes is a game changer!
Thank you Adriene ☀️
Day 13 Begin Aug’22
See you tomorrow 🧘🏻♀️
Namaste 🙏🏻
Your dog absolutely made my day during this practice! Thank you!
Having loved yoga in my 20's and 30's I despaired of ever getting back to it because of bad knees, until I saw this video. Finally I can begin again, this is the only video I have found which is really knee friendly. Thank you Adriene.
Perfect practice for me as I recover from injury! My Earth Day practice honoring mother Earth. Blessings Adriene!
All I needed! Could you make more videos for sensitive knees? This practice was great btw! Namaste!
I have had an ACL reconstruction done 2.5 months ago. This is the first time I braved yoga since and my oh my did it feel good. This session is perfect for building stability and it felt really safe on the fixed knee. Glad to be back, thank you Boss ♡
I’ve spent the past year recovering from a knee injury that was a result of not engaging my hips and inner thighs properly, so this was greatly appreciated. Thank you!
This practice saved me over the summer. I say that literally, humbly, and with such gratitude. I return to it whenever my knees call out to me, as they did today.
I was able to avoid an unnecessary knee replacement last year by doing this and a dozen other small things.
The permanent problem was NOT permanent. The love and care of knees will be though. Thank you.
That was such a foundation building awe moment. I think I truly felt the four corners of my feet for the first time since I started yoga a few years ago. Thank you Adriene! Lots of love!
I know you have a lot of followers and will probably never read this, but I just wanted to thank you for this video. At the beginning of this summer, I injured the meniscus of my left knee and it severely limited my ability to do yoga. This put me in a state of depression. I found this video and did it twice a week all summer. I am not completely healed at this point, but I am close to normal and pain-free. Thank you so much for your encouragement and healing. It meant a lot to me through a very tough summer.
Didn’t realize how much I was dumping into my knees in warrior pose until working through this.
I’ve got to go back and look at how to do those properly.
Always learning yet in such a gentle respectful to the body way.
Thanks Adrian.
Just did this video for the first time. It is a saturday night, I have no plans and was feeling a little lonely. When I gave myself a little hug, it reminded me that I am never alone. I have myself:) Thank you for your videos Adriene, they truly make a difference on the body and mind.
Another great morning! Yoga has changed my day and life for the better.
I have had a sore knee (hockey injury) well hiking for 18+ years and thought it was the way it was going to be forever.
After doing this Yoga For Sensitive Knees With Adriene about 10 times I have no pain in my knee well hiking. This is the first time I ever did Yoga and after getting everything down on this Yoga session I will continue with Yoga. Hoping I make Yoga a for life thing.
This is the second time in about a week I have done this class. It deepened my understanding of the thigh and knee connection. Thank you! #build
Same! I loved it so much I've just done it again :)
I had a bad knee injury around 7 years back which left me bed ridden for a few months. It was a hard journey back to fitness. I found adriene 4 years back and since then I’ve been a avid follower. I’m so glad I found this knee practice again when my knee injury flared up a couple of weeks back! Love you adriene ❤️
YES! I am so excited to do this right now! I have mild arthritis in my knees and occasionally need to keep the pressure off of them, and now I still get to work out my full body without the pain. Such a blessing, thank you so much for this x
Jasmine Maidment Same here! I had knee swelling due to Lyme and this is a godsend if it ever comes back! Now this is just pure fun!
Dry fasting cures that , distilled water too
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Adriene thank you. This is gold. I feel SO GOOD. Energy is flowing, tingles. Gratitude. Yes. Best I've felt in a week. So easy. Just have to get on the mat and push play.
I had a little lizard coming out and watch me do this session outside during my holiday in France... Instant happiness!
I've had painful knees for years, today I tried this for the first time after progressing through chair yoga and easy routines... Love it, thanks Adrienne
Another therapeutic practice, kind and low to the ground, quite relaxing for my Sunday morning. It’s still a full body sequence though and afterwards I’m feeling it especially in arms and legs. See you tomorrow on the mat for a new one on Day 14, nearly half way through Build already, that’ll be fun 🧘🏼♀️🧘🏻♀️🙏💞 ( I had to edit this as I forgot to mention Benji ! He was amazing, so lovely and he made us smile, bringing something special to our practice 😊 🙏 )
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Five knee surgeries down the road and this session feels just fine to do. Peas and Love 🌱❤️
I’m glad i found this video. After 3 months on crutches, i was feeling very depressed because of my inability to be active. This video gave me hope and encouragement.
I wish you even more uplifting energy
Thank you Adriene for this wonderful easy on the knees yoga video ❤
I love this practise, very gentle yet it feels like a work-out. Thank you Adriene you're amazing. Love your videos.
"Our body is amazing, the mind is powerful." Yes. Thank you so much for your care, precision, and generosity, Adriene. Wonderful session here. Namaste.
Wow all that talk about the inner thighs has changed my life and yoga practice forever
Thank you, since I had a couple of falls, to the knees, I’m back. I love the familiarity of this practice❤
There must be something you could do to strengthen your knees… This was perfect today 🙏🏼🧡
Thank you for your continued support and attention to your community!
You are a Godsend. My chronic knee pain has been a struggle since I was 13 years old (I am now 47), and a barrier to deepening my yoga practice. This is the first time I see that I CAN practice in a way that my body can perform. Thank you SO much. I will be subscribing and sharing! ❤️ Namaste🙏🏾
Thank you Adrienne for always having our back, literally. I discovered yoga because of you and it has changed my life completely. I love the way you encourage us to find what feels good, which is what I did in this practice. My left knee has been sore for a few days so this was perfect and I found a way to make it through the end without feeling any pain at all. Again, thank you, thank you! Or should I say... GRACIAS! Btw, I know you are in Mexico right know and was wondering if you have considered teaching a master class here??? I know that myself and all your Mexican followers would love that! ❤️🇲🇽
needed this after neglecting my yoga practice for a few bits, thank you Yoga with Adriene! yoga forever changes my outlook for the better
Love this one, feels soo good. Can I just say Benji is just tooooooo cute. He's sooo beautiful and calming.
Benji was super cute in this video !
He’s ALWAYS cute but he’s especially cute in this one !
Thank you as always for a great practice. You’re the best Adriene. Sending so my love and gratitude 🙏🏻❤️
Adrienne this was so good for me. Can you please do more videos like this? Was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Flares make it hard to practice and I was so glad to find this video. God bless you.
me too! Sometimes I'm in too much pain too do yoga,but when I feel good, I do yoga with Adrienne, Love her videos!
Dry fast
I've been having trouble with my knees for years now, and I've never known the best way to treat it. This practice brought awareness to many areas where I hold tension and helped me stretch out places I didn't even know were tense. Thank you!
Thank you for considering all points of view when teaching. I really appreciate your awareness.
Thank you, Adriene for yoga for sensitive knees. I have had 2 knee surgeries and wanted to do yoga, and now I can.
Awesome practice ❤❤👍🏾
I am 49 and have extreme stiffness of the knees. I love walking and yoga with Adriene but I still have limited mobility in knee. Since I found Adriene, she has taught me how to stretch my hammies and love my body again. Thank you Adriene for being the amazing teacher you are, as well as funny and kind. I feel so much better since I have regularly watched your videos just since January of this year. You are my angel. Namaste.