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I should know better by now. ESPECIALLY since this class is taught by my arch nemesis instructor Fiji... I’m sure she’s a lovely person in real life but her classes always end up being so hard for me that I joke she’s trying to kill me… Figi, if you're reading- no hard feelings!
Today’s class is called “Birds of a Feather” because it takes you through Eagle, Pigeon and the dreaded Crow pose, and variations of all three.
Pigeon and I have always been friends because it allows me to stretch my super tight hips. Eagle requires a lot of balance and focus but I really like it, especially the stretch through my upper back..
But Crow…
Crow pose is my Moby Dick. One of those poses that I may have to wait until next life time to achieve… but today, I did kind a half crow! Maybe a 1/4 crow because one foot was back in plank like this...
I was only able to do it on one side, so don’t start calling the hit parade and bandstand just yet, but it made me stoked to kinda sorta get there…
+ Deep thoughts?
Today I tried my best to follow my 80% rule, but If im honest, I’m kinda dragging energy-wise today and I got to the mat at about 75%, so that 80% felt more like a 60% of what I feel like I can normally do on a good energy day.
If that math didn’t work out for you, well, it didn’t for me either. Ive never understood the language of numbers so I tend to just throw them around when describing things, no wonder why Elon denied my application to work on the BFR….
Until tomorrow friends! (3 DAYS LEFT!! EEK!)
<3
Dayleeyoga
+ Link to today’s video : Birds Of A Feather (36 min) | DoYogaWithMe.com
+ What’s this challenge about?? Read my intro post!
We've also set up a Discord channel for anyone who’s participating and wants to chat with others going through the same program for support. If you just want to hang out and complain about how sore you are that’s totally fine too. <3-> CLICK HERE FOR THE DISCORD INVITE <-
I'm working through the Intermediate challenge but if you're interested... Here’s the full BEGINNER Schedule from my last 30 Day Challenge…
| # | Title | Post |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | "Because I Didn’t wake up like this…" | Hatha Yoga for Grounding |
| Day 2 | "Because I had some rough dreams last night…" | Yoga for Stress Relief |
| Day 3 | "Because I’m officially declaring it Cozy Chilldown Sunday… " | Hatha Yoga for Self Care II |
| Day 4 | "Because I didn’t know how much I needed this class today!" | A Deep Release for the Shoulders and Neck |
| Day 5 | "Because sometimes the disk needs defragmenting!" | Settling Into Relaxation |
| Day 6 | "Because transition energies have me a little anxious this week… " | Yin/Yang Yoga for the Shoulders and Upper Back |
| Day 7 | "Because I got tired of being at war with my body" | Spinal Care for Beginners |
| Day 8 | "Because life takes it’s toll..." | Releasing The Neck |
| Day 9 | "Because Day 9 is magical, trust me..." | Flow Yoga to Energize |
| Day 10 | "Because I woke up SOREEE!" | Hatha Yoga on the Ground |
| Day 11 | "Because I’ve been feeling entirely out of sync lately..." | Deep Release for the Hips, Hamstrings and Lower Back |
| Day 12 | "Because today I wanted to quit..." | Bend and Stretch |
| Day 13 | "Because today feels a little bit better…" | Yoga for Inner Strength & Core Work |
| Day 14 | "Because I’m really not in the mood today…" | Align, Stabilize and Stretch |
| Day 15 | "Because I’m best when I’m centered…" | Love Yourself |
| Day 16 | "Because I’m draaagggging today…" | Bedtime Yin Yoga |
| Day 17 | "Because some days it just feels so damn good" | Yoga for the Feet |
| Day 18 | "Because it’s never as bad as you imagine…" | Breath, Balance and Twists |
| Day 19 | "Because I promised myself I’d take it easy today…" | Yin Yoga for the Lower Back |
| Day 20 | "Because I'm coming for you Wednesday…" | Deepening Relaxation |
| Day 21 | "Because I needed to feel powerful again…" | Core Strength & Stretch |
| Day 22 | "Because ya gotta get that oxygen in!…" | Yin Yoga for the Shoulders |
| Day 23 | "Because it’s good to feel good on a Saturday…" | Yoga for Sciatica Relief |
| Day 24 | "Because sometimes you need access alternate dimensions…" | Kundalini Yoga for Beginners |
| Day 25 | "Because sometimes your morning is GO GO GO!…" | Morning Slow Hatha Yoga Flow |
| Day 26 | Because we got an awesome few weeks coming up! | A Yin Practice |
| Day 27 | "Because it’s ok to EXPAND!" | Challenging Beginner Hatha Yoga |
| Day 28 | "Because I’m nervous…" | Kundalini Yoga for the Root Chakra |
| Day 29 | "Because Friday waits for no one!" | Yoga for Inner Acceptance |
| Day 30! | Because It feels so damn good to finish what you started! | Hatha Yoga for Better Sleep |
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These bird poses in yoga are aleays killing me!
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I am a big yogi guy... loving your posts, but just recently saw them. Would it be too late to hop on the 30 day yoga challenge given the fact that you are basically at the end of the challenge ?
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it's never too late! I may be done in a few days but I'll for sure be checking the tag even after I'm done to cheer those on who are still going ! <3
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The crow is very tricky! I like your 80 % idea, have you written more about it in other posts? Would love to read it. I try to practice it myself, even if it's hard when you are used to always try to do your best. But I realized that doing 100 % isn't the best way to feel good :)
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You're right, Especially when you're doing yoga with no breaks for an extended time like 30 days... I'm awful at taking a chill pill and often do way too much and burn out haha
I've mentioned it once or twice but its actually going to be a part of a bigger post I'm working about on the Japanese concept of IKIGAI- we've been going through a book about it and it's been awesome- I promise I'll get on it as soon as we finish! only 2 chapters to go ;)
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You got a 1/4 crow! I think it was better than 1/4, but what do I know? You are doing much better than I, who hasn't really put much effort into it! I have lots of excuses as to why I don't...
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haha it was so weird/frustrating that I could only do it on one side??! what the heck is up with that? Oh well i guess we cant have things all simple and clean and in nice tidy boxes... sometimes we just have to make peace with where we're at, even if it's just the drumstick of the crow ;)
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It is extraordinary the video yoga, I am practice
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thank you!
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