14-Day Yoga Challenge: Day Four

Intermediate II
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Day Four of Fiji's 14-day challenge is a short but well-rounded practice that starts with some quick warm-up poses before moving into some longer holds. A good opportunity to savour some sweet discomfort and let go of tension and stress! Click here to go to Day Five.

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Vigorous/Energy
  • Core Strength
  • Balance
  • Morning

Style

  • Vinyasa/Power Yoga
dsperati
January 13, 2016
Comment:

I am a huge fan of DYWM, and have been enjoying Fiji and David's classes for well over a year now. They are both exceptional instructors. I am doing the 14-day challenge and have found it to be very rewarding so far. I plan when to do the class (what time of day, what room in my house, what frame of mind) based on the short description of the video. Based on this description I was thinking it would be restorative yoga today, with hip openers, etc., and less power flow. I found this to be the most difficult class I have ever taken on this site and found myself frustrated by that, not because I mind the challenge but because I was mentally and physically prepared for restful/restorative yoga (which is what my body actually needed this morning thanks to a rigorous yoga and cardio schedule). I had a meltdown of frustration about 18 minutes into the class. As I said, I love the programs and am deeply grateful for this site and that Fiji shares her incredible gift for teaching with the world. I just wanted to add this comment so if anyone is preparing for the class they will be aware that it is more akin to power flow than rest, and hopefully won't find themselves off-kilter emotionally and physically mid-way through the video.

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
January 13, 2016
Comment:

Good comment. I apologize if the description mislead you. I've changed it now to avoid any misunderstanding.

Take care,

David
DoYogaWithMe Founder

LottaN
January 13, 2016
Comment:

I'm so proud of my self, having managed 4 days of the challenge, and feeling all the better for it. Thank you, Fiji, for another very efficient full body work out!
Slightly worried about my lower back, as I have got some issues there, likely stemming from my hips being too tight. What, apart from using my inner core, is most important to think about to protect my lower back in forward bends sitting as at the end of the practice?

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
January 13, 2016
Comment:

You said it. Protecting your back is almost entirely dependent on how you are activating your core and lengthening your spine rather than compressing it. Emphasize stability over depth when moving into backbends.

David
DoYogaWithMe Founder

Fiji McAlpine
January 14, 2016
Comment:

Thank you for your comment and I am proud of you too! Lower back pain can have multiple causes, tight hips, weak core, and inappropriate back bending. Try to be aware of any sway in your lower back during our standing poses or back bends. Also don't be afraid of bringing your knees to the ground in plank as you develop core strength over time.

Ashley D
January 13, 2016
Comment:

This was an awesome class! A beautiful way to start the day. Thank you Fiji.

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