Beginner Basics in Flow

Please make this recommended viewing for all newbies! It provides a physical and mental foundation that aids in the mastery of the form...thanks!

Challenging but invigorating. There was a moment in the middle that I thought I might have to cut it short, but the movements started to slow down giving me the space I needed to catch my breath and finish. Its always amazing to me how yoga instructors like McAlpine time everything just right.

Intelligently and perfectly guided! (just as described in the write up) Fiji's instructions caused me to make little corrections to my body during poses which made huge differences in how they felt as well as ensuring I don't get little aches and pains from poor positioning. Thank you Fiji!

Great class, I thought the balance of communication was just right, insightful and inspiring. Thank you.

Really good instructive class - thank you Fiji.

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I agree that there is a lot of talking in this practice, however none of it was unnecessary. I am interested in improving my practice and I thought the clues were brilliant. I realised some of the positions were slightly different from what I had been doing and I was happy to understand how a slight differens in the posture can have such a big impact in the feeling and the results!

Thank you Fiji

Oh …so much verbage…..going on and on!!!

I’m finding this is happening with one or two other instructors.

To me this style of teaching completely eradicates the peace and personal ‘quiet’ pleasures of enjoying any session of any level.

Pulling out and heading to choose a DYWM class with less instructor chatter.

The verbal cues throughout the class supported me greatly. When I was in an awkward pose it wasn't possible to look at the screen to see Fiji so the cues really were of enormous help. Thank you for making my day so much brighter Fiji.

when i read Fijis name on classes i know the intermediate 1 means something more like other teachers intermediate 3-4. after it i feel how much work i still have ahead of me but grateful i pulled through this one :)

Great class, more than I am capable of but I loved it just the same. Slowly, slowly catch a monkey :-)

I would've preferred less talk

This was an amazing instruction that offered growth in familiar poses. Fiji's instruction gives such vivid visual and "Should feel like" representation to help ensure you are completed poses as intended. Thank you.

I am doing this as Day One of the Intermediate Program - great review of Surya Namaskar A and B, followed by two more rounds of each as she quickens the pace. I like the cue to do eagle with a toe touching the floor !

Thank you for this great practice, it's amazing how you get into the details of each asana. With love, namaste

Good fundamentals, although I wouldn’t classify as vigorous

I had never done this video before, but I had skipped yoga for a couple days and have found myself losing some strength due to not devoting as much time to yoga lately, so I thought a could use a return to foundations, even though I usually practice along the intermediate-advanced level. This was truly wonderful. It still packs a punch because it is Fiji, but does so slowly and mindfully. Awesome!

I believe I commented on this class a number of years ago. Today I am again inspired to say thank you to Fiji for this amazing hour. I cant lie, after a few months away from yoga, I found this quite challenging, but I stuck it out and the reward is well worth it. Namaste

Thanks for the great technical tips Fiji. I had to rest just once in child pose but other than that I'm feeling great about this practice. My crow pose needs more work but I'm getting there. How you balance on that rock is beyond me. You rock on the rock!!!

Hard to it in one stretch , had to do it in two sessions. Wonder how you do it on hard rocky surface. Very good and deeply narrative with the instructions.

Had to stop to appreciate Fiji's crow pose on top of those rocks! Truly hardcore. Thanks for a great class!

Very good class but difficult for me so I did it in 3 separate episodes with a rest inbetween. I look forward to getting better and stronger as I continue to use this class. Thank you Fiji.

I thought this class was great and I love Fiji's specific, clear instructions. She points out things that others rarely do and it's so helpful. This class was hard for me but so worth it.

This was a beautiful class, Fiji. Thank you. It was my first class with DYWM, and it's just what I needed. I appreciate the slow intensity, and the clearity of instruction.

I have some concern about down down, warrior two, and triangle pose. For down dog I have uncomfortable tension in my shoulders and often have to come out of the pose if I'm in it for too long. I do all of the things that instructors tell me to do: press into my hands, arms shoulder width, press into my heels, keep my hips up, keep my low abs in, wrap my shoulders into my armptis, keep inner elbows facing forward, drop shoulders away from ears, and with all of that alignment I still experience incredible tension in my shoulders. I don't know if it's because my hands slip on my map sometimes so I overcompensate. But this happens even when my hands are not slipping.

Regarding downward dog and triangle pose: I feel a pinch in my hip joint whenever I'm in those poses, regardless of my alignment. I do all the things, yet I can't bend into my front knee for warrior two without hip pinching, and I can't exetend down into triangle with that forward hip hurting.

Any suggestions?

What a great practice

the class was good, but the obertalking really got to me after a while. i had a very hard time focusing and it would drag poses too long compared to the "other side" pose following the explanation where it becomes easier since there is less talking. I know the abundant explanations cna really help some people, so maybe this type of class is just not for me.

I had my doubts at the start of this class, but as my body got warmer off I went and it was great. A nice kick off to this ongoing intermediate challenge. I also got more great tips from Fiji that I did not experience before. This what I like about DYWM, lots of great teachers with different styles and tips. For this reason, I cannot think of joining another online network.

Although I’ve been doing a tough flow practice for years, the detailed instructions are incredibly helpful. Holding the poses for so long, however, is a real challenge. This class was easier this second time in the program. Thanks.

love fijis classes but she talks wayyyyy 2 much in this one i cant concentrate

I really enjoy your classes, Fiji! I needed a way to continue my yoga practice AND augment my learning during these "shelter in place" days of the coronavirus. God bless!

Great to get back to basics to ensure alignment is as good as you think. Really enjoyed this!

Loved it!❤❤❤

I do yoga for some years. I like Fiji's classes very much. I have a bit sensitive low back, therefore I am doing yoga poses with much attention and care. Fiji's classes provide me with safe guidance and truly attach me with my own core, physically and mentally.

Like some reviewers, I like the instructions, but after 37 minutes, I gave up trying. I watched it a little bit more then fast forwarded towards the end to shavasana. I don’t have the strength to hold most of the poses and I didn’t want to injure myself. Maybe when get stronger, I’ll try again. I did this class as part of the beginning to intermediate program.

I typically love all classes but a little disappointed on this level of class chosen for an intermediate to advance challenge. I have been stuck on intermediate for awhile and looking for the push and this was like starting over. I love Fiji's classes but no this one this one for this challenge.

This class provides so much in its 75 minutes duration. Holds can be long, so if new to power flow be sure to take plenty of breaks. Absorb the detailed cueing though, and mostly slow transitions through sequences that will stand you in good stead as you progress through faster flowing sequences in other classes. As a yoga teacher, this class is a helpful reminder that will provide inspiration and ensure I teach my students safely, broadening the reach of this class beyond the laptop in my lounge to the many others that benefit.

Even as someone who has been doing yoga for years I find a revisit of the basics can often be beneficial to my practice, and with this revisit Fiji helped me get deeper into and gain better form on a few poses that have always been a bit troubling for me. Thanks so much!

Definitely a great class. Thorough explanations of the asanas, which are helpful, however at times the explanations are also tad chatty.

I am new to Yoga. I am a triathlete with hardly any time to stretch. I primarily focus on swim, bike run with very little time to strength train and stretch. I am incredibly tight. This is my second class with Figi and I have already seen a difference. She is an amazing instructor (even better than some of the instructors at a studio!). My lower back, hamstrings and shoulders were fully stretched and the tightness was released. This is my favorite class. Thank you so much for one of the best core and strength workouts I have ever done.

Love this class. After doing 2 14 day challenges and 1 30 day, I wasn't sure where to go next. Did this class as part of the intermediate to advanced power yoga program. Really nice to be reminded about the basics before progressing. Thank you Fiji!

So glad I chose this class today!! I am needing more beginner --> intermediate classes, as I'm starting to feel that beginner is not challenging me anymore but the intermediate is sometimes too challenging. The instruction as to how to do chaturanga properly was wonderful, I always felt I was doing that pose a bit awkwardly/not getting everything I could out of that flow/pose. Thanks Fiji for challenging me!

So glad I chose this class today!! I am needing more beginner --> intermediate classes, as I'm starting to feel that beginner is not challenging me anymore but the intermediate is sometimes too challenging. The instruction as to how to do chaturanga properly was wonderful, I always felt I was doing that pose a bit awkwardly/not getting everything I could out of that flow/pose. Thanks Fiji for challenging me!

This is some of the best yoga instruction I have ever had. Thank you so much for taking the time to go through each movement with detail.

Thank you for the feedback, everyone. Although Fiji covers many of the fundamental elements of a vinyasa practice in this class, it really is more at an intermediate level than beginner, in terms of how challenging the class is as a whole. We changed it from beginner to intermediate.

I lover her classes, they are challenging but at the same time I feel like its a reach I can attain. Like the other reviewers said, it is tough to get past the 45 min mark....but I know I will after a few attempts (weeks) and I enjoy that push.
Thanks

This is a beginner's class as far as instructions go. Great tips and cues. However, I have been doing yoga regularly for about 3 1/2 months and I found this class way more challenging than a beginner's class. This is mainly because Fiji holds the poses a long time and I do not have the strength yet to hold them that long. I have been able to do other intermediate classes without as much struggle as I did with this class. Today, I wanted a long easy class...I quit at about 40 min.

Agree with other comments - awesome explanations but quite challenging for a beginner. I made it to 40 mins. I will keep trying!

The explanation of each movement is great for beginners but the physical challenge seems more apprpriate for intermediate levels. I will return to this video every so often for a reminder on alignment and movement.