Welcome
Yoga classes can be daunting when the super flexible instructor easily shifts through stretches and poses that you find challenging due to tightness and limited mobility. This yoga challenge for stiff guys completely removes the intimidation factor, making each class accessible to the average tight guy, while pushing your limits in a way that allows you to experience significant improvements in flexibility and strength. The order of the daily classes are designed to chip away at the stiffness in your muscles and connective tissue so you see and feel the difference by the end.
Remember, yoga is not just for flexible people. Yoga helps tighter people become more flexible! Whether you are tight from being an athlete or from spending too much time at a desk, this challenge will increase your mobility and flexibility.
To join: If you already have a subscription, you don't need to do anything. If you are not a subscriber, choose an option on the right to enter the challenge - $14 to just do this challenge (that is accessible forever), or a subscription that auto-renews for $10/month or $99/year.
Want to join but are short on cash? Apply for a bursary.
Share your experience with us in the comment section below.
Week 1
Day 1:
Yoga for Lifelong Mobility
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: None
Guy introduces the concept of active muscle engagement while stretching in this practice. This technique will help improve your mobility, range of motion and allow your body to balance flexibility with the stability of strength.
Day 2:
Yoga for the Upper Back
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: Strap
Tension in the upper back is very common due to our tendency to have our arms up and in front of our bodies. This practice with David will help release the upper back and mobilize your shoulders and neck.
Day 3:
Pelvic Flexibility and Health
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: Bolster and Chair
Ron explores the "mula bandha" root lock while introducing ease and fluidity to the hips and pelvis. Utilizing the breath, this practice will help you release deeply held tension and energetic patterning in your lower body.
Day 4:
Morning Stretch Flow
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: Blocks
Get up and go with this quick class from Josh that will help you shake out the sleepies and get your day started off right!
Day 5:
Setting the Foundation
Difficulty: Intermediate I
Props: Wall and Block
Rachel prepares the body for safe exploration of inverted postures in this practice. Special attention is paid to the key body parts that are involved when inverting.
Day 6:
Freedom in the Wings
Difficulty: Intermediate I
Props: None
Spread your wings and fly with Ron in this practice that explores arm placement in a variety of postures. Discover how intentional arm placement can generate more ease or ratchet up the challenge... it's up to you!
Day 7:
Strength to Surrender: A Yin to Yang Flow
Difficulty: Intermediate I
Props: Block and Bolster
Fiji explores surrender as the counterpoint to strength in this class that oscillates between the two principles and expressions. By mapping out the interplay between engagement and release, we can find equilibrium and balance within.
Week 2
Day 8:
PNF Stretch: Latissimus Dorsi II
Difficulty: Beginner I
Props: None
David uses the PNF stretching technique to get deep into the latissimus dorsi in this brief session.
Day 9:
Slow Flow: From Yang to Yin
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: Blocks, Bolster and Blanket
Join Guy for a dynamic practice that builds heat and energy with an energetic yang practice before transitioning into a calming yin sequence. This practice is a great way to regulate your energy encouraging you to switch from a busy to a relaxed state.
Day 10:
Hip Flexor Heaven
Difficulty: Intermediate I
Props: Block
David works deep into the quads and psoas in this practice that focuses on the hip flexors. This is a commonly tight area amongst runners and folks who work desk jobs.
Day 11:
Ashtanga Yoga Therapeutic Sequence
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: None
Jeff presents an accessible ashtanga class that focuses on the more therapeutic and nourishing side of the practice. A wonderful introduction to the ashtanga style!
Day 12:
PNF Stretch: Lower Back Side Bend
Difficulty: Beginner I
Props: Strap
David returns with another PNF session that targets the lower back. He employs a seated side bend to access two key muscle groups that connect your spine to the pelvis.
Day 13:
Open Hips, Neutral Spine
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: Strap and Bolster
Open the hips with Ron while paying specific attention to maintaining a neutral spine throughout a variety of postures in this playful beginners practice.
Day 14:
Slow Flow: Focus on Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner II
Props: Block
In his trademark slow flow style, Guy offer a class that emphasizes stability and safety in the shoulders. You will improve both strength and mobility in the shoulder girdle.
Comments
Saugustin 3 weeks ago
I see this is geared toward male bodies, I'm a woman who is really stiff, is it ok for women to participate? Thanks!
Clare Nicholls-... 3 weeks ago
Absolutely!
garcicl 1 month ago
The links seem to be missing in this challenge.
David Procyshyn 1 month ago
The challenge launches on July 9th so the links be active then.