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Beginner II
Get ready to bring out your fierce and focused self in this fun hatha yoga class with Guy as he guides you through a flowing sequence of powerful poses, including warriors, archers, and wild boars!
This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 7 of Total Body Flexibility And Health 14-Day Yoga Challenge For Men.
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That was so much fun! What a great change of pace in terms of fierce, powerful, fast movements and the history behind them. I am so energized! Thank you so much for this class Guy! Namaste.
Thank you Guy. I loved this class and hope you will do more like it!
Thank you Guy. What a wonderful energizing positive focused practice. This has really helped me find some energy and get rid of negativity holding me down. Brilliant way to start the day afresh.
Lovely practice to start the year. Thank you Guy. Much love.
That was fun, Guy! Who doesn’t want to channel their inner warrior or launch an arrow? I found this a refreshing change from traditional poses; I believe it’s an invitation to many who may hold the misguided belief that yoga is only about spandex and tree pose. :)
I second your comments and loved this different approach as well.
My husband and my new favorite class!!
Wonderful! Glad to hear this -- and particularly that you're practicing together. Well done you two!
I'm really enjoying Guy's classes as he combines both yoga and qigong. Both practices have been an essential part of my self care and well being in this life of Covid. Thank you so much Guy. More, please!
This was a delightful change from my usual senior strength and flexibility workouts. It also helped me realized I'm stronger and more flexible than I knew. And it made me smile. Thanks, Guy.
Yoga, DaoYin or Qi Gong ?
Fair question. I'd say this sequence and my own personal practice have many influences, including several styles/traditions of yoga as well as qigong. I still view this sequence as dominantly yoga -- movement coordinated with the breath while being mindfully present/embodied with your actions. This definition could easily be applied to some forms of qigong as well. So, it's really hard to put a pin in the question "is it yoga"? Keep practicing! Cheers, Guy
Great class for an afternoon break! It was fun to take traditional postures and add that interpretation. Thank you!
It wasn't quite as strenuous as I expected from the description, but it was definitely different! It was fun to do a practice that wasn't like all the others.
Question on the opening sequence: With fingers interlaced and palms turned away from my body, my shoulders won't allow me raise my outstretched arms much above horizontal. Bending my elbows helps, but not enough to get my hands over my head. The overhead stretch and tilts to each side weren't accessible to me. What do you suggest I do for these sequences? Should I leave my palms facing my body (which allows me to get my arms overhead) instead of trying to turn them away, or should I do the sequences with palms facing away and my arms front of me rather than overhead?
Hi there -- yes, for sure, modify the poses to suit your body -- always! Things like interlaced fingers and arms straight overhead can be challenging in some bodies. I know in my own body that I have a cranky shoulder that finds these movements challenging on some days. Some options would be to simply not interlace your fingers and just have your palms facing each other, or for arms, to keep your elbows bent ("cactus arms"). Essentially you're looking to find an engagement and activation of the hands, arms and shoulders so doing this in whatever position suits you is the best way to go. There is no one "right way", have fun and make the practice your own!
All the best, Guy
Fierce, to the point and fantastic. I prefer “cultivating defense skills” to “weaponizing". And I really enjoy the way my body feels after this class. Maybe I am a warrior yogi?
Guy, Such a unique and different practice. I liked it and found it "fun" - expand my mind about yoga. Thank you.
Nice way to shake things up and for men, I can see this being a good practice. I will get my husband to try it.
As much as I like Guy's practices normally, I found it hard to understand his instructions. It also seemed like too much time was spent resting between sequences for this short of a practice.
Great class, thank you!
This class is SO fun! Guy’s creative flow moves and releases energy with unique poses and strength building. Love it!
Thanks, Guy! This was fun and invigorating. And the wild boar made me want to try out martial arts. My son 11 and daughter 13 liked it too. Looking forward to more classes with you!
Very nice, Guy! Thank you!
I am so ready for my day after this strengthening class. Can't wait to do this great class more times and graduate to a full pushup. I'm half way there with my knees on the floor. Bookmarking!