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See PlansYoga to Build Resilience - Full Class
Intermediate II
Find the source of your inner resilience with this class that combines pranayama, dynamic flow, and deep rest. Fiji teaches you how to grow your resilience by nurturing yourself on many levels, so you have the energy and wisdom to realise your best self! There is also a shortened version of this class if you're feeling like you don't quite have the time.
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This class was lovely - slow but with a lot of intention, good leg stretch and twists, amazing as always direction from Fiji w/a great message too! I’ve downloaded and will do again!🌈
Hi Fiji. I see this class pre-dates covid but I wanted to let you and the DYWM community know that (at least in my experience) it is a great way to get back into the swing of yoga following covid recovery (along with some of your other gentle classes). I have been doing yoga since 1999 and have had dozens of instructors, and you are truly among the very best. It is wonderful to come across a person who is so great at what she does and so clearly and perfectly suited to her work. Thank you!
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This class is a godsend!
Firstly:
- Ladies, I can't recommend this one enough for those times when those big hormonal shifts/drops leave you feeling especially depleted. Seriously, what an utter panacea.
But secondly, I do have a question for Fiji:
- Regarding the variation on Virasana/Hanumanasana nearer to the end of the class, with one foot folded back, the other leg outstretched, in order to lean forward over the extended leg... Where, ideally, should this stretch be felt? Is it intended to target more of the hamstring, the lower back, or the IT band? I can see, for example, that you (Fiji) manage to keep your foot/toes pointed pretty vertically, where as mine seems to need to roll outward (and it thus gets into the IT band the more I let that happen. Which honestly I'm a little too hungry for all the time...). I do have some mobility issues with my hips/hip flexors and a somewhat weak pirifomis (working on it), and sometimes "grumpy" knees. As well I do have, eh... a little "extra" in the thigh/glutes area... But I'm otherwise quite strong/flexible, so I'm simply hoping to determine where I'm at with this pose (anatomically versus flexibility).
I hope that makes sense! I do recognize, each time, the need to just listen to my body to go where "we" need to go, but I've run into this pose/situation in at least one other of your classes, and I'm trying to determine where to focus the effort & surrender (what to hold, what to let go). I tremendously appreciate your time if you manage to get to this. Thank you so much!
Hi Cate,
Thank you for speaking so highly of this class!!! I also love the depth of detail you shared here in your question, it really is a beautiful inquiry to read. The answer is already in your sight, it is intended to open the hamstrings, however by placing awareness on your foot you can shift the impact to different regions of the leg and hip. I would encourage you to stay with the hamstring when needed and shift to the outer hip when that feels more potent to you!
Fiji, you are wonderful. I can't thank you enough for your warmth & reply (I've been pondering over this for so long!). I truly appreciate your time and consideration. Onward with greater awareness I go! Thank you again!
From now on I'm going to think of "shaking with joy" when I'm doing challenging ab work. I love that reframe! <3 Thanks for this practice!
Fiji is a light in everyday. She has been a light in my life. This class is no exception. From my heart to yours, Namasté.
Thank you for this beautiful practice. I will return again and again. My cup is full.
Just what I needed to feel grounded, centered and ready to show up as my best self. Thanks for the beautiful class, Fiji.
Fiji I am so lifted, filled, inspired, and energized by your classes. Thank you!
Wow. That was honestly one of the most beautiful classes I’ve ever had the pleasure of taking. Powerfully grateful. Thank you.
thank you Fiji! A wonderful flow with the perfect amount of detailed instructions and mindful commentary. Saved as another one of my favourites from you!
Please consider doing intermediate/advance classes where you talk less.
Thank you Fiji, I love your classes. the steady rhythm and clear instructions of this one really helped me centre myself this morning. I feel strong, clear and ready to embrace the day. Thank you.
Love this one. "Shake with joy" LOL : )
What a fantastic yoga sequence! Thank you so much Fiji.
A wonderful class that balances effort and relaxation. I feel renewed! Thank you Fiji!
Thank you Fiji for your words of encouragement and beautiful feeling you bring to this practice
Each time I do this practice I appreciate it more. Perfect for someone with a stressful, demanding work and/or personal life.
One of the best practices I have done with DYWM. A shorter practice however one that invoked many emotions and made me feel wonderful upon leaving my mat at the end. One to do many times!
Amazing class...feel grounded and strengthened by it. Loved the sequencing! Thank you.
I haven’t been feeling my best for a while but I think this is the first step towards finding my very best self and feeling it. A practice I will revisit again soon. Thank you Fiji.
Wow! Just when I thought I had found my favorite classes with Fiji, this one comes along. I have been stressed out and overwhelmed and definitely not showing up in my life as my very best self, but this class was just perfect for filling me back up! Thank you to Fiji and DYWM for producing such outstanding content.
I felt the same way lately! and this class really helped me to remember to be my very best self! Thanks Fiji!
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I'm sorry, but this is a subscriber-only video and you don't appear to be a subscriber of our site. 80% of our content is free though so there are plenty of other great classes to choose from.
Another great class. Didin't seem much longer than the other one though ! :)
Such a beautiful class, loved the sequence of poses and intention. Thank you Fiji, you continue to bless my life with every clas. Namaste.
Thank you for another wonderful class. I love your pace and instructions, enabling me to move with my breath on a consistent basis, which calms my mind.
Thank you Fiji! Your classes transform my achy, tired body into a strong and energized body and mind.
Thankyou.