Prana or energy, moves through us in different ways. This invigorating class with Fiji will lead you through an exploration of the vayus, or winds of energy movement. Each of the five vayus will be explained and incorporated into this vinyasa style practice.
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such a great class! meditative and challenging while also totally doable :)
Such effective cues to draw me into the practice. Thank you.
One of the very best! Really love your insights into our subtle body, Fiji! Very grateful for the teaching.
Lovely. Perfect for bedtime after a day of internal storms. Balancing energy was powerfully soothing.
yes! a great flow. Thank you Fiji....during the class you mentioned ( while we were doing a prep for handstand) , that the handstand would happen next time. Is there a class that follows this incorporating that handstand?? thanks
Hi Katherine, It was actually a joke. I often joke with my students when approaching harder poses that they can do it now, or next week :)
LOVED this flow Fiji! It was beautiful and challenging. You inspire my practice and my teaching
One thing to note - the video playback tonight restarted itself at about the 6 minute mark. By that I mean, the video started playing for the opening gong but it did not rewind; it was still at the 6 minute. I could fast forward to the spot I was at and then it happened again during savasana. It was as though the original recording was "taped" over with the same flow. Just thought you might like to know:).
I have no idea what took me so long to do this class, but it concerns me. This is really exceptional. Guided me to yet another new state of awareness. Can't wait to be back. You are an incredible conduit, Fiji! <3
I follow Fiji’s practice with my eyes closed. It is always a beautiful moving meditation, and I love her choice of words and spiritual guidance. 😌
This was probably one of the best classes I’ve taken. Felt stronger yet refreshed at the same time
Hi,
Great class as always... but it seems that it's not correctly labeled as I can't find it if I put a Intermediate III filter. I have to check all of Fiji's videos to find it.
It would be a pity that people miss it for such a reason.
Thank you DYWM for your work and dedication!
Best,
A.
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for the catch - It should appear now :)
Glad you enjoy the class!
Hi Fiji, thank you very much for this interesting class, as always! I have been wondering....how come I can`t do a teddy bear headstand, and I can do a "normal" one? You seem to be showing teddy bear headstand as a progression to the other one...or am I confusing? Is there a way I can gain confidence for the teddy bear? I am especially concerned by the neck. I seem not to believe that my arms will support the neck sufficiently... :)
Thank you for your thoughts!
Love,
Karolina
Hi Karolina!
Well I am hoping to show you how to do this in person one day soon, once I can get to Europe again! For now, you could build confidence by trying it against a wall. Press your hands firmly into the floor, hug the elbows in, and slide your shoulders up towards the hips which engages the shoulders. This will make the upperbody work to take the pressure off the head and neck.
xo
Fiji
Dear Fiji, Thank you for this wonderful class. It is so good after a long day, working from home. It resets and stretches everything. And the exploration of the vajus give such nice cues and reflections. Lovely :)
Is this part of a series? She says something like "you'll be ready for the handstand next week"?
This is a stand alone class, I was just joking, or encouraging, when talking about handstand by next week.
This was a FANTASTIC class. I didn't feel rushed through any of the poses even though it was only a 35 minute class. Thank you, Fiji!
Every time I do a class with you guys it brings me back home :) Thanks Fiji, all your classes are great. You offer amazing insights and guidance in every class :) xx
Fiji, thank you so much for everything you do. This class flowed so naturally for me, and you are truly an inspiration with your words. Your wisdom emanates during your classes, and I appreciate each and every one. This is truly a special class though. Love and gratitude.
I did not think I would be up for a new challenging Fiji class in the early morning before work ( and after a poor night of sleep), but this was fantastic!! I feel ready to start my day with more energy than anticipated. New favorite class!
Beautiful and refreshing! Second time doing this class.
Loved this class - challenging but nourishing and I loved learning about the winds in our bodies. Will come back to this class again and again.
Really wonderful class, thank you.
Are there any books/resources you would be willing to recommend for those wanting to learn the yogic energetic systems (that can't afford teacher training)?
This is my new Fiji favorite. Very thorough, challenging, and nurturing practice. So good!
Ah-mazing!! My new favorite class. I learned so much and even had fun. You are such a thoughtful teacher Fiji, a true gift you have and a true gift you are. My question is this: if I can only reach my upper shins in revolved downward dog (sorry if this is not the correct name), should I shorten my stance even further - almost becoming upright - or settle for my shins for now? Thanks in advance. :)
Hi Sonia,
Start with your shins right now, and watch over time how your flexibility increases! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this practice as much as I do!
Thanks Fiji! I will be patient and do as you suggest. I indeed will keep coming back to this practice again and again.
This is another beautiful class by Fiji. But it felt noch right for me since I have quite a hollow back. For this reason, I don't do upward dog or other backbends. I would be grateful if you could offer a class designed for people with that problem. Thank you for all the wonderful classes you already gave to us. Love, m.
It sounds like you maaay have an anterior pelvic tilt (APT). There are many resources available online for identifying & correcting it, if that is indeed the case.
Namaste :-)
yes, I do think APT is what I have. I just didn't know the correct english term for it. Thank you for pointing it out to me, I really should see a psysiotherapist and work on correcting it.
best wishes, m.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS CLASS!!!
Good golly Fiji! This felt like the BEST kind of school!!!!!! Thank you for this beautiful opening of all the possibilities!!!
Is it over already? I love this class. Thanks for the tips of pressing ankles down during cow and pressing toes down during cat, that is very helpful. Fiji has a laid back approach and voice but still manages to have very fun and sometimes challenging poses. Thanks for this new class, I'm loving it.
Yay! I was feeling so sluggish in the sticky heat in Portugal and knew i wanted some yoga to liven me up, I was so pleased to see a new Fiji class and this was exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Fiji has some wonderful practices so when I saw this one was up online, I knew I had to see it. I was not disappointed. As usual, Fiji provides a vigorous and informative practice. Her guidance and discussion during the practice is wonderful and insightful. Some nice balancing and back poses. Enjoy!
I have always wanted to learn more about the vayus. Thank you so much for this class!!!
Your knowledge of not just physical Yoga asanas but different arms of Ashtang Yoga amaze me. Thank you for letting yourselves dive deep in ancient practices and bringing them to our world today. Your sincerity speaks for itself.
Thanks for being you.
This is a wonderful practice from Fiji. It is fun, invigorating, and can be quite challenging depending on your amount of energy the day you choose to share your practice with Fiji. I absolutely love your work, Fiji. Thank you so, so much for such an amazing, inspiring and opening class. I love, and admire your work!!!
Amazing Fiji. Thankyou! Love how you teach and share, helping us to grow and learn. Thank-you David and DYWM team for making it possible for all of us to continue on the yoga journey.
I was so excited when I saw a new video from Fiji this morning! What a beautiful practice. I am filled to the brim with gratitude for this informative and blissful class! Thank you!!!