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Anyone else up for 30 days of yoga in January? 🧘‍♀️ 👍

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I know quite a few HUers already do Yoga with Adriene and like her practices. I’ve been doing them for a couple of years now and since I began running, I’ve found they’ve really helped make me feel stronger. I’m currently revisiting her Dedicate 30 day challenge, and today I did day 22 (side planks! 😳😳😳).

Anyway, there’s a new 30 day challenge coming out in the New Year, and it’s sure to be fun. I know linda9389 and TailChaser already know about it, but who else would like to jump on board and “go live” with Adriene? She’s fab and makes yoga really entertaining, yet still challenging enough to feel you’re getting a workout. 👍

Anyway, here’s the link. 👍😀

do.yogawithadriene.com/home...

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linda9389

Agreed! Yep, I'll be giving it a go - probably overlapping a couple of days of True as I'm only at day 13 just now 😀

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cheekychipmunks in reply tolinda9389

I’ve had to double up a bit on Dedicate as I want to get it done before Christmas, so maybe you could do the same with True? Just have a sneak peak and make sure one’s a gentle one! 😅

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Couchpotato2

Yep I’m planning to do it too!

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cheekychipmunks in reply toCouchpotato2

Yay! Brilliant CP2. 👏👏👍

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Jacca

Is it suitable for a complete beginner?? Or should I look at YouTube first?? 😊

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJacca

Adriene has loads of videos on YouTube, ranging from practices for rank beginners to yoga experts. She also has videos detailing each individual pose, so you could have an explore before January. She also completely advocates modifying poses to suit your own level, so you should be totally fine. Have fun Jacca! 😀

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Jacca in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks I will definitely have a look 😁

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJacca

Have fun, she’s really good. 🧘‍♀️👍

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TailChaser

Just try and stop me cheeky!! Already planning my interim sessions as I’m about to finish True. Dedicate looks good apart from that one where you have to stand on your hands with your legs bent in the air...side planks are a doddle compared to that.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toTailChaser

Hahaha, yes I agree TC - you mean Crow don’t you? 😩😳😩 I’ve faceplanted enough times to realise I always need a couple of precautionary pillows under my head to crash land on! 🤣

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TailChaser in reply tocheekychipmunks

Yes! That’s the one, I knew you’d know the name!! Ouch! Thanks for the warning about pillows! 😂

I did that other one today where you pivot on your bottom with your legs at table top, and I did it without keeling over, so I’m feeling more positive about the Crow now.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toTailChaser

You’ll smash it TC. I still can’t maintain it for more than a few seconds though! 🤣🤣

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Couchpotato2 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Smashing and yoga... not sure those 2 words go well together 😂

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cheekychipmunks in reply toCouchpotato2

Well I smashed my foot against an armchair doing yoga last summer CP2, and I broke my toe - so it’s not always as serene as it appears!! 😅

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Couchpotato2 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Haha yes! Podologue yesterday had a definition of toes and they are basically what one uses to find corner of beds and chairs...

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cheekychipmunks in reply toCouchpotato2

Yep, very true! 😩😩😩😩😅

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Cantstopmenow

I'll give it a go. I've never done yoga, only aerobics and body toning, so I hope I'll be ok. I need to increase my strength and flex work.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toCantstopmenow

I hadn’t done yoga before discovering Adriene either CSMN. My daughters introduced me to her videos and I was hooked from day 1. It’s made such a huge difference to my strength and flexibility. 😀

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Cantstopmenow in reply tocheekychipmunks

I will investigate asap. I set out to do 13/14k today but developed a pain in my right knee and leg at 8k, I slowed down and managed 10k followed by a 2k walk home. Hopefully yoga and stretching will help 🤞

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cheekychipmunks in reply toCantstopmenow

I can’t be 100% sure, but I’m pretty convinced yoga has prevented me from picking up niggles. It’s fantastic for gently strengthening joints. Hope your knee is ok. 🤞

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Cantstopmenow in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thank you. It's fine for walking at least! 😊

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pianoteacher

I signed up this morning cheeky 😁

I've been following her videos for a year or so now and I love everything about it. I'm not very flexible (very tight hips and hamstrings) so I always avoided yoga in the past but she makes it all so accessible. I love the whole concept of "find what feels good" and feel practising yoga with her really helps me mentally as well as physically ❤️

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cheekychipmunks in reply topianoteacher

Brilliant PT. 👏👏👏

I used to feel just the same. About as flexible as a plank of wood, but Adriene’s lovely way of explaining the poses and her sense of humour has made me love it. The difference between when I started and now is phenomenal.

It’ll be nice going live with her, knowing that other HU members are doing the same. 😀🧘‍♀️👍

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FRM22

Great. I have been looking for the last post I saw that mentioned this but due to advanced forgetfulness couldn’t remember who posted it or the name of the yoga teacher. Thanks a lot - roll on the new year.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toFRM22

Yay, there’s quite a posse of us now. Great news FRM22. We’ll all need to compare notes! 👍🧘‍♀️😀

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FRM22 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Well having managed to get away with running (loose term) more or less three times a week since late Feb relatively unscathed I’m just starting to get niggles - at the moment got a uncomfortable ankle, I feel more stretching is the way forward. Looking forward to it.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toFRM22

Yes it should definitely help. 👍😀

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Trawa

Yes, count me in! Adrienne is fab!

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cheekychipmunks in reply toTrawa

Brilliant Trawa, another fan. 👏👏 It’ll be such fun knowing we’re doing it “together”! 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

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Slinkymalinki

Great idea! Thanks for the link. I do my own Pilates/yoga stretching must days and occasionally use Adriene but this might establish a better routine with different exercises. And... we share the same name - karma?!🧘‍♀️

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cheekychipmunks in reply toSlinkymalinki

Definitely karma Slinky, it was clearly meant to be! 😀

I do her yoga videos regularly anyway, but I’m never sure which one to pick so I end up doing my favourites rather too often I suspect! These 30 day challenges are great because they work different parts of the body and mind each day. 🧘‍♀️ 😀

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Slinkymalinki in reply tocheekychipmunks

Yes that's what I was thinking - I tend to do similar exercises and avoid the ones I hate ( usually bird related - pigeon & crow!)🤣

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cheekychipmunks in reply toSlinkymalinki

I’m not a bird fan either! 😅😅😅

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cazz0208

Thank you for the link, I have signed up, may take more than 30 days but I am sure I will enjoy the programme.

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cheekychipmunks in reply tocazz0208

Brilliant cazz0208. It doesn’t matter how long it takes. I’m just excited to be going live for the first time! 🧘‍♀️👍😀

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cazz0208

I love her cool down for runners so I am sure this will be great too. Just worked out how to sync my phone to YouTube on Tv so have a decent picture to watch as well.

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cheekychipmunks in reply tocazz0208

Perfect! 👍

I also love her Butt and Thighs and Core Ritual workouts too. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

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Shake-and-run

I have just joined. I love Yoga. This might be just what I am looking for.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toShake-and-run

Woohoo, great to hear! I’m willing to bet you’ll love her. 😀👍🧘‍♀️

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sunshinefish

I've been doing Adriene yoga daily since Sept but this is the first time I am going to try a series of hers, normally just do my saved ones in random order (I do have over 30 saved so it's not the same ones daily!)

Be good to be held accountable! ;)

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cheekychipmunks in reply tosunshinefish

Yay SSF, there’s a veritable gaggle of us now, what fun! 👏👏

I know what you mean about being kept accountable - having a plan for running or yoga really helps doesn’t it? Plus Adriene’s 30 day challenges really mix up the practices, so it ends up being a really well rounded workout. 😀

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sunshinefish in reply tocheekychipmunks

That will be good. The ones I have as watch later tend to be pretty similar...bring it on!

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Mum22boys

I'm not sure I can commit to this but I'm definitely going to investigate her video's etc further. I've always had a really strong core but haven't had much opportunity to do much strengthening exercises since baby no 2 came along. Thanks for the heads up... I definitely need to start doing something and if it helps with the running then even better 👍 good luck and well done to all those doing it!

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cheekychipmunks in reply toMum22boys

Definitely have a look Mum22boys, she’s great. There’s no requirement to do 30 consecutive days at all, it’s fine to dip in and out as you can. The only reason I’m excited about going live is that I never have to date and it sounds fun! 😀

Yoga is great for strength, flexibility and balance - all fantastic for running. 👍🏃‍♀️🧘‍♀️

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ju-ju-

Sounds fabulous! I follow Cat Meffan and Gabosaturno who both do Yoganuary style things so I will deffo join you :)

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cheekychipmunks in reply toju-ju-

Woohoo ju-ju that’s fab news! I love Yoganuary almost as much as Ginuary!! 😅

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PolkaDot88

I already do PiYo which is a mix of yoga & Pilates but I’ll take a look. Ta 🙂

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cheekychipmunks in reply toPolkaDot88

Fantastic PolkaDot, see what you think. Adriene is great. 🧘‍♀️

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Jogunlikely

I've signed up 👐👐👐

I was going to say not sure how many I will get to do, but deleted that as starting off in a defeatist manner is not good!

Seasons greetings to you all xx see you in the New Year 🤗

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJogunlikely

Yay well done JU! The great thing is, it doesn’t really have to be done in 30 days. You can take as long as you like. I just think it’s fun to be able to do it “live” with others. 😀

Have fun, and Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎉🎅🎄😀🎁

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Joster

I’ve been doing a 30 day course of yoga with Julia Marie but have discovered that Adriene is also on Amazon Prime so I will definitely give her a go.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJoster

Great news Joster. I think you’ll like Adriene. 😀🧘‍♀️

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skysue16

Oh, I might give this a go - although managing a daily dose might be a real challenge!

Edit: just joined!!

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cheekychipmunks in reply toskysue16

Woohoo SS! A huge HU posse on board now. 👏👏 Don’t worry though, it doesn’t necessarily need to be daily, although as I’ve said to others, it’s fun to go live. Adriene acknowledges that some people might take months to complete the 30 days! 😀🧘‍♀️

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skysue16 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Hi Cheeky

to update....I have tried the first few sessions but really struggled! I am completely new to yoga and feel that the sessions are aimed at those who have some previous experience. I am going to find one of her beginners sessions to have a go at! :)

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cheekychipmunks in reply toskysue16

That’s a good idea SS. She does foundations of yoga vids too, where she focuses on the individual poses, plus there are some aimed at total beginners too. Have fun exploring, it really is fun. 🧘‍♀️👍

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CookieM

Just found this post. Have been doing random Yoga videos for a while now, but not on a regular basis. Having tried out a number of different people on YouTube, end up back with Adrienne as I find hers the most accessible and she gives me enough time to get into each pose (which some of the others don't!).

So I've signed up for this. 🧘‍♀️

Having had a few niggles recently which have interrupted my running, I'm hoping that doing the yoga will help with this as I get back into running again. 🏃‍♀️

Looking forward to it 😀

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cheekychipmunks in reply toCookieM

Fantastic news CookieM! Adriene turned me into a yogi 2 years ago having never done it before.

Enjoy joining us all - it should be a lot of fun and I agree, yoga. definitely helps iron out small tweaks and stiffness well as building strength for our beloved running. 😀 🧘‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

I’ve signed up too 🙌🏼

I’ve done a bit of yoga with Adrienne before so it should be good.

I know I won’t be able to do it every day (kids 🙄) but it’ll be fun nonetheless

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Jogunlikely

Just checking, has anyone seen the timetable email yet? I'm just wondering what time the live sessions will be x

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJogunlikely

Well she’s based in Austin, Texas, so if you want to go properly live you’d need to factor that in - you could check her website to see if there are times posted. Personally I simply do the practices on the actual day, not necessarily at the same time, otherwise it gets too complicated. 😀

There’ll be an introductory session on the 1st, then she’ll start the 30 days on the 2nd.

I’m looking forward to it! 🧘‍♀️👍

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alisonr54

I’m doing this 😁

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cheekychipmunks in reply toalisonr54

Yay! 👏👏👏

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JaoJao

Oh go on then! I will join this plan 🙂 I will try to follow it every day but if work or something gets in the way I will catch up. I hope that’s ok. Thank you for posting this, I needed a reminder xx

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

Brilliant JaoJao, of course it’s ok to catch up. The beauty of Adriene’s 30 day challenges is that you can take a year to do them all if you want to! Or do them every day, or whenever suits you. No pressure. 👍🧘‍♀️

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JaoJao in reply tocheekychipmunks

Looking forward to it. I’ve done yoga before over several years so I hope I’ll get the fire in my belly for it again 👍👍

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SueAppleRun

Thanks for this I have signed up, Willow gave me a funny look when i mentioned it but might join in

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JaoJao

So I did Day 1 this evening... at first I wasn’t convinced I was going to remain focused with her accent and the dog Benji putting me off... but by the end of it I was really brought into it, and the doc was actually very well behaved. That shows me! I also felt like a yoga snob, shame on me, I’ve done yoga for many years and when she was explaining the breathing I was like “I know all this, come on, where are the moves, I don’t want to sit in lotus all night long!” - I just needed to be patient. I actually enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to re-learning yoga. Thanks again for think link ladies xx

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JaoJao

Did anyone else do Day 1 and notice how tight and stiff they are 😮😮😮

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

I did day 1 yesterday and day 2 today and I feel ok - possibly because I’ve only recently finished another of her 30 day challenges.

I enjoyed today’s - lots of planks. Have you done it yet? 😀

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JaoJao in reply tocheekychipmunks

I’ll do it in a couple hours, just had dinner. Planks are the worst but I’m looking forward to it xx thanks for the heads up. Are you aiming to do one every day or spread them out? I want to complete all 30 in 30 days if I can to get my passion back again...

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

I’ll be doing them every day. I love yoga. 🧘‍♀️ Have fun with day 2! 😀

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JaoJao in reply tocheekychipmunks

Still enjoying it... why didn’t I start this sooner!!! I’m looking at her last series now to see what I can do after this 30 day challenge 😂

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

She has several 30 day challenges and numerous videos targeting whatever you need. She’s great. 😀

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JaoJao in reply tocheekychipmunks

I think her last sessions and challenges are also available for free right? I like that she has long and short sessions and some running specific ones too.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

Sorry just saw this JaoJao. Yes she has loads of free practices. Probably hundreds! They’re targeted for all different parts of the body - and yes there are running specific ones. Enjoy! 😀

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JaoJao

Day 3 - still going strong. Feeling the affects of yesterday's session, my abs really hurt!

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

Loved day 3! I’ve just done day 4. Can’t wait for tomorrow now!

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JaoJao in reply tocheekychipmunks

I’m going to do Day 4 now too!!! Xx

I’ve Been doing the sessions in the evenings, so the morning is unusual for me.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

Enjoy! I’m definitely a morning person, so I practice between 7-8am. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

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JaoJao

Thank you so much cheekychipmunks because of this thread I gave the 30 day yoga plan a go, because of you I’ve been meeting my New Years resolution to focus on S&F as I never did any S&F before and because of this wonderful community on S&F I’ve felt more focused, more supported and motivated to do the yoga sessions every day without fail... completed Day 9 today and my body feels transformed since Day 1, I think I’m just getting to know it better and I am happy in my skin.

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cheekychipmunks in reply toJaoJao

Isn’t it fabulous JaoJao? I’d never done yoga in my life 2 years ago. It’s so good for the body and soul, and it really helps keep you limber and fit for running. I *think* I’m safe in saying it’s kept me (touch wood) injury free. So glad you’re enjoying Adriene! 👏👏

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JaoJao in reply tocheekychipmunks

I’m pretty sure it goes some way to keeping you injury free because it flexes, opens, strengthens making your body more resilient, it reduces risk of injury.

I think injuries are just down to bad luck sometimes, just unlucky and we simply learn about healing and being patient with ourselves.

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