All we can do is meet the moment. This intermediate practice with Fiji teaches us to be on our toes, literally sometimes. We move into discomfort, explore the edges with curiosity never knowing exactly where we will end up.
This class is Day 2 of Fiji's Calm in the Chaos program. Each class is very similar in style and movement, the intention and focus is what sets them apart as a progression.
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I love this class! I keep coming back to it. Love the idea that "uncertainty is living". Thank you, Fiji!
Letting go of the idea that level III intermediate classes are outside of the scope of what I can do. Willingness to bring my block(s) to every single class and make the shapes the way my body calls me to. Thank you.
Coming back to this series again with curiosity, determination and joy! Thank you Fiji!
Just discovered this class which is awesome! Very helpful on many levels. Thank you!
"Sometimes the only choice we have is to let go". My grandma is dying and these words helped a lot, thank you Fiji.
That was great, I actually found it easier than some of the intermediate II classes. I guess the pace was a bit faster so you had to know where you were going next but I didn't find that too challenging and the body feels good now 👍🏻
Hi Fiji. Did your meditation class first followed by this class. Definitely enjoyed doing both in one yoga session . And thanks to David for all the great classes DYWM has provided. Really helped with keeping grounded and grateful. Namaste!
This was absolutely amazing and beautiful. Another commenter said they wished the class had gone on longer and I totally agree. Perfect class, truly! Thank you so much Fiji for sharing your practice and teachings of yoga with us. We are so lucky to learn from you!! Thank you. Namaste.
Thank you! Scotland has gone onto lockdown again this morning and this class was exactly what I needed. It will be great to come back to as a one-off class but , for the moment, I will continue with "Calm in the Chaos". Thank you again.
Gratitude and blessings
Absolutely lovely flow. The creative transitions were both intuitive and surprising! It would be great to have a longer flow in this same style, because I only wanted more.
One of my favorite practices of yours yet! Thank you!
Very beautiful and much needed practice and programme! Thank you Fiji for sharing your knowledge and for guiding us through these difficult times. Sending all my love and Namaste!
As others have said, short but awesome! A great way to start any day in these wild times.
Great practice. I really loved the space too ... ruins in the jungle!
I did not think it could get any better but it always does with Fiji! Thanks so much for a wonderful class!
Excellent
Wonderful class. Short but felt very complete. Loved the different sequencing and the Shiva squat, one of my favorites but unfortunately that does not show up in many classes. I will come back to this one again and again. Thanks as always Fiji.
I LOVED this class! Short, a bit challenging, fun. Thanks, Fiji.
Dear Fiji, the DYWM has been my daily wake-up companion since late March quarentine, and this new program Calm in the Chaos is what I was just needing to face this winter upcoming challenges. Thank you for your encouraging words and practice, and for reminding us that a practice of inner focus, trust and calm is the best tool we have now, and ever! Namaste
This class is very enjoyable although it's a step up my current abilities. I have a question about the "levitating" exercise, when we lift ourselves from staff pose. Is it OK to try that on my fists? On my palms, I barely have the feeling that my seat isn't putting weight on the floor, but I have the impression that my core is a lot stronger than my hands and wrists.
Thank you for this program, Fiji. Just noticed I hadn’t commented on Day 1 yet. I have practiced each day, everyday since its launch - always one day earlier. I loved the flow and yes, the variation in doing the Asanas including your cues, metaphors and guiding inspiration. Namasté from NZ.
Another Yank living with intense uncertainty at 7 pm Nov 3. Did both 1 and 2 this eve. Feeling much less vata derangement. Thank you, Fiji and DYWM.
Yes, ditto, feeling the continuation on Nov. 4 coupled with rising covid cases. Thank you for helping me shed some fear, the need to control and know. I so appreciate you, Fiji and David and all of you at DYWM. Namaste
This was the perfect practice to do on the night of the election, when so much is uncertain. Thank you Fiji and DYWM!!
thank you Fiji, I eagerly look forward to day 3 of calm in the chaos!
Thank you Fiji and DYWM.
Such a great morning flow!!
Love this class. It had many of my favorite "Fiji moves" all packaged up in a short flow that hit all the spots where I carry tension. This was so good! Thank you. I know I will return to this one again.
I usually seek out classes to address specific pain or areas of tightness, so glad I was open to the "chaos". Enjoyable flow and guidance. Any suggestions on how those of us who can't compress our knees can still take advantage of that wonderful foot stretch?
Hi Kara, So happy you gave this one shot! Have you tried putting a thick bolster between your heels and sit bones? This decrease in flexion is often helpful and makes foot work possible.
Thanks, I'll try that!
11/3/20. Thank you for this practice and series! This was doable for me first thing in the a.m. and I enjoyed the balance between familiar and new poses. Nicely paced and just the right amount of challenge for me today.
Thank you, Fiji!
I love the shiva stance sequence! This practice made me feel strong in the center of my body, so that I could send energy out to my corners. Really nice, warming practice. And one that calmed my mind. Thanks, Fiji!
So happy you liked the sequence, I am always trying to come up with new creative ways to like the asanas.
A very dynamic class, difficult for me at times but that's what makes yoga so alive, never stale. Thank you Fiji and DYWM community.
This was beautiful, fun, creative, and relaxing. I combined it with Day 3 because I craved a longer practice. It made me feel sooo light! If I fall asleep right now, I'll probably float off my mattress. Thank you Fiji!
Thank you for this practice in such a calming setting. Where was this filmed? I hope I didn’t miss the credits for the location.
Beautiful, Fiji! Happy to join you in this journey and curious about where it will take us! Missing you a lot, All my love from Spain :-)
So happy you are taking this journey! Love right back at you my friend!!
Thank you so much to Fiji and everybody at DYWM, this course is exactly what I (and so many others everywhere in the world) need right now, and I can't think of a more perfect teacher. Fiji, I first found your classes 9 years ago at another very tumultuous period of my life and they helped me so much to stay grounded and sane. I became hooked on vinyasa thanks to you and do classes on this site pretty much every single day, I have so much gratitude to everybody involved! This is a wonderful class and I am really looking forward to the rest of the course. Namaste from Portugal!
Thank you for your kind praises Lucy! I knew that yoga was the way in which I could add to the light during this tumultuous time, it's doing what we can in the moment, exactly where we stand. I am happy to hear that your love of yoga was sparked and is a continued source of nourishment!
precise,energetic...it just what I needed.Thanks Fiji for sharing and DYWM you all to make it possible
Thank you Fiji, miss you and all of that. Great practice.
Love the whole concept, Fiji, and this practice was surprisingly and refreshingly challenging in it's own way - thank you!
Exactly our intention!!!
I've been following Fiji for years (even to Mexico!) and this is by far the BEST PRACTICE YET! Awesome and welcome message, fantastic surroundings, unexpected yet familiar flow. Thank you!!! Many hugs and much appreciation!!
Hugs to you my friend! Hope to do that in Mexico again when it is once again safe to roam this beautiful world.
Perfect in every way.