I was thinking the exact same thing! I know I am that person underneath these layers of fat. It's already in us. I'm just gonna show up! This one really hit me. You're not alone! 🙏🏾♥️
When I was younger I never had a problem with starting. Being consistent and finishing however, was a different story. I made a list of all the thing I haven't completed and working on them. It feels amazing and actually quite addictive.
I just started crying half way through this...I have a 8-month old, I used to be so fit and do yoga every day. I feel so weak now, exhausted every second...I find it hard to imagine getting back into a fitness routine. It was so helpful for my mental health disorder. You're video reminded me of that feeling of starting out and also gave me some hope that no matter how long it takes, I can always get back into it. thank you
This is such a powerful statement: "Being free of self-judgment made this thing a whole lot easier, and a lot more enjoyable as well." Thank you for making this video and sharing it with us. It's very inspiring and makes me want to give yoga another go. I always gave up too soon (too difficult, too stiff, can't do this, and all that BS that I catch myself saying all day). It's time to just start doing a routine and not beat myself up about it because it's not perfect. Rome wasn't built in a day. I'm going for 1% improvement at a time and enjoying the journey instead of focusing on only the destination. 🙏
It's very important that you start with asanas and videos for beginners that you can do. With a slow practice the joy comes from itself and with every move it can be the best thing. Wish you all the best! 😊
Love your comment. The key is in enjoying the process. Forget about how we do compared to others, or even compared to when we were younger and fitter. Just have fun! When you have fun and keep going, improvement is a natural by-product. This applies to everything and not just yoga. Hope you're having alot of fun in everything you do :)
Yes! It’s such a fulfilling and lasting feeling of being happy for yourself that can’t be replaced my pleasure that only offer instant gratification. :)
@@Loubell_83 I started almost 3 years ago with Yoga With Adriene on TH-cam. She's amazing & has videos for various abilities, offering modifications for beginners. I find her intsructions very easy to visualise & interpret without cranking to look at the screen. Never thought I'd have a regular practice but here I am, still doing the only form of exercise I've maintained long term in my adult life!! Good luck, hope you find someone that works for you! Xxx
"Being free of self-judgment made this thing a whole lot easier, and a lot more enjoyable as well." That part hit me really hard... I am always expecting perfection and great results of everything I do, you could say that I am not really nice with myself most of the time and is something that I need to fix ASAP
Most of us have been raised to be so hard on ourselves. Let's all remind ourselves and each other to be kind to ourselves, and to believe in ourselves more. Sending love.
I started doing yoga for two weeks straight and I can already FEEL and SEE the difference. Every time I’m done with the practice I feel fresh and energized, I’ve also become more flexible and be able to hold hard poses for longer! I’m glad this changed your life for the better❤️
It’s so inspiring to see that you have progressed alone in ashtanga yoga, one of the most difficult styles of yoga. When I open a video for beginners in ashtanga it’s always written “Attention, practice this sequence with a experienced teacher “. But not all of us can go directly to a school. So I think that you are so brave girl!
No one talks about the physical pain in the beginning. It hurts so bad. When I started, I would mostly just lay there cause even that hurt. But,,, determination won! I wanted to be healthy again, and a few short days later, I started feeling better it showed in my body and on and off my mat. Keep going it gets better
I cried watching this. “Something from deep within me said to start.” This voice spoke to me too and this video came at the right time. Thank you for sharing, so many of us needed it! 💜
I love that you showed in parallel the before and after! There's so little "progress" sharing that I've been able to find on the Internet. I've been going to yoga classes twice a week and I haven't seen much progress with me but your video is such an inspiration!
This is so inspiring. Thank you for uploading this video. This video made me realize that I won’t get my back kick over if I just dream about doing it, I have to work to get it.
I just want you all to know how blessed I feel to be able to connect with you all. I am incredibly honored to know that this video has helped you in some way. Thank you for all of your kind and loving comments. I am in awe! Here is the video I followed: th-cam.com/video/hW9mu7rEfQ4/w-d-xo.html
This video is exactly what I needed to see. I’m so glad you posted your progress videos. I’ve restarted my highly modified Ashtanga practice and man it’s hard, but I’m determined to just meet myself on the mat everyday and see how far I get for that day. Little by little. Thank you so much!
Yes! Meeting yourself on the mat consistently is the way to go! Even if some days you don't make it, try to be be fully accepting of it and just come back again the next day!
OMG! This gives me so much hope. I did it for two weeks, I started shaping up then the fatigue like wore me off and I stopped. But I'm starting again, I didn't know the little pain and not being able to fully complete posture at the beginning was normal. I guarantee watching you're video, I wont quit
it's normal and the wanting to quit phase after the initial honeymoon period is also normal. there will be many more phases as you continue. just keep doing your best and love yourself for it!
I always wondered what unique gift I can give to the world. Maybe that’s it, encouragements, being stoked on life, cheering people on. Thank you for that!
Seeing this now as the mom of an 8 year old. I've gone back and forth with exercise over the years. Just want to say that everything you describe here about the fears of exercising again really resonates and I appreciate you sharing your experience so compassionately.
I'm quite active and i exercise frequently, however my flexibility is another issue. I was never into yoga, but I'm glad that I clicked on this video. Your way of getting a message across is very comforting and supportive.
I really needed to watch this video. I recently did a Yoga teacher raining course . Yoga helped me when i was suffering with anxiety and losing my father . The only time i could find peace of mind. I’ve been struggling to practice as i work away and work 12. 5 hours per day . But you just showed me over time and showing up NOW the person you desire , you will become that person . Thank you
This is so inspiring, the only video I have seen about yoga that shows the real struggles of learning the poses, and the way you get there with persistence and determination. I also stopped yoga after my daughter was born and I am now getting back to it 5 years later. I am enjoying the journey but I still have a long way to go before I feel I am improving. Thank you so much for your positive and honest take on how it really is to learn yoga x
your fears are very honest. I didn't even realize how those feelings of comparing to my past self made me scared to get back into my favorite exercises, because I didn't want to feel weaker than I used to be. Thank you for sharing!
Your video is exactly what I needed to watch. After having my daughter two years ago and as an 'older Mum' I am feeling all the fears you had about your body right now. I just needed to hear that someone else felt the same and all it took was you to just start. I'm starting right now. Thankyou!
I’m so happy to hear that. I started making videos because I thought I surely can’t be the only person, especially the only mom, that feels the things I do. I am really happy to know this helped another mom! Please know you are the best mom for your child and you are supported and appreciated.
you really hit the nail on the head when you said we're scared of starting exercise because you will feel sore, it will hurt at first, and you're bad at it. loved seeing your progress and i hope to be there one day as well!
Thank you. I needed to see this today. I committed to a daily practice almost 2 weeks ago. It is very difficult as I have little strength and am 20 lbs overweight right now. I’m trying to envision what one year from now looks like. I really hope I can get there. I appreciate this beautiful video.
I suffer from depression and did yoga quite religiously during spring/first few months of summer last year, and honestly felt great despite being very stiff/weak but things ended up catching up with me. I had several big dips and I couldn't force myself to find the will to do it again. But this video made me remember how good it felt and how great it was for me. I might try to do 100 Days challenge too, thank you so much for the reminder that sometimes you just need to show up.
Couple months after this video was posted I lost my mother. I spent the last 5 months of her life by her side 24x7 and 12 days before she passed away I had to leave and missed her passing. I have not been practicing like I did in this video ever since. For a while I fought against it and felt bad about it. But I realized by doing that I am turning something wonderful into another shackle, so I decided to honor where I was in life and just do my best. I do shorter and easier practices now and less consistently, as the focus of my life shifted so did my practice. I hope you too can find peace with what is while you continue to do your best and love yourself.
This was so insightful and beautiful. It really hit home in a lot of ways for me. I’ve had this vision of myself for the majority of my life that I haven’t been actualizing because I’m not the dancer I used to be, or I have old car accident junk. But I know that if I just showed up and practiced consistently, a lot of my chronic pain would probably dissipate. One of the biggest challenges I have is breaking all the way through to the other side without self-sabotaging. I beat myself down before I’ve truly begun and then I beat myself up for quitting. It’s become a viscous cycle that I know I’m going to have to overcome if I want real progress in my life. So thank you for the reminders of the little things and that half the practice really is just showing up for yourself. Also, thank you for your candor. I wish you lots of success with your TH-cam channel. You have a new subscriber here. ❤️
I am so happy to know that this video helped in some way. We are our harshest critics. I suffered a lot from self-judgment and self-sabotage in many areas of life. Looking back I hurt myself and people closest to me. But life is a school and we are here to learn. We are all fellow students and we can always share notes with each other. And this is what this channel is about! Your comment gives me the fuel to keep sharing openly and honestly about the Work I do with my struggles. I wish you lots of love, gentleness, and appreciation for the self you find in each moment. We are all here with you on this journey. We got this!
I'm sure Laruga Glaser would be pleased that she inspired you to get back to work on Yoga. Laruga is amazing. Her physical technique may be the best I've seen.....definitely the best female practitioner I've seen.
I have been trying to drag my ass to the mat for a while now. Your post has allowed me to see that it is possible. Thank you. You doing you and posting it has allowed me to see that yes I can. I cannot thank you enough.
Hi! I stumbled on your video last night and it really spoke to me. I used to love yoga, though I never managed to hold a daily practice for very long, but still, I always came back to it and enjoyed it so much. But like you, having kids brought an end to many elements of my previous life and when I needed yoga most I stopped practising. Your message is so motivating because I share your inhibitions about getting back to yoga, and I really appreciate you showing how hard it was yet you continued. One thing that differs is I realised I have not been visualising my ideal self any more, even in my fantasies I stopped seeing myself as fit, strong, motivated, disciplined, and the kind of person who prioritises what is good and right for them and believes in themself. Ouch! Anyway, that was the most powerful take away for me and something I am going to consciously work on now. So, THANK YOU for this video and for sharing, you have really struck a chord with me and I’m very grateful for that wake-up call. 😊 P.S. I got up early this morning to do yoga
Thank you for this video! I've been doing yoga on and off since I was 12, I"m now 21. But sometimes I stop for months and I feel really inflexible sometimes and dont push myself enough. But this video is so inspiring and well-made and can really now imagine myself transforming x
I love this journey for you. Yoga has been the constant in my life now for 18 years and it has changed my life in so many ways. I’m so happy for you keeping up with your practice. 🎉❤
I've been wanting to undertake this challenge months ago and last days been thinking more seriously about it. I and watched several videos of people doing yoga for 100 days and this one was the one that actually gave me the push I needed. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the video.... I am starting tomorrow. 🙏🌞🙌😊
I just hit three months of ashtanga practice because I was inspired by you. I have all the motivation to keep going! I feel so much stronger than I did before.
Thank you! You have no idea how refreshing and relatable this video was for me. I’m so grateful for your before and after videos. I really want to get into yoga and I struggle with being consistent but this video motivated me to focus on the act that I’m actually doing it rather than how awful I am at it today.
Thanks for this video. I am looping for courage to begins yoga after 11 ans without doing yoga. I will restart it. Never give up. It is always possible to start from scratch ❤
I watched this video in September 2021 as I was convincing myself to begin a daily yoga practice and show up for that first studio class. Been going 4 times a week and trying to do at least 10 minutes at home on the other 3 days for about 8 months now. It is really uncomfortable in the beginning, to feel lost and just plain ole bad at it. I felt so self conscious and almost quit, but I met some awesome women who are in their 60s and 70s and have been practicing longer than I've been alive, and that inspired me to keep showing up. I recently told one of my favorite yoga teachers, "Thank you, you've helped me fall in love with yoga." and she said, "Yoga has fallen in love with you."
Can I just say, I LOOOVE the fact that you say hello and go straight into the video. It always drives me nuts when there’s like 3 minutes of stuff that doesn’t pertain to the actual video 😅
Lol that’s really funny you pointed that out. I probably have 10 minutes worth of footage where I tried awkwardly to say hello, because it actually feels really weird talking into a phone / camera. But when I was editing I decided to cut it all out because it was just painful to watch. Now I prefer it this way, go straight into the topic. Anyways, glad you like it.
hey, your video just popped out on my home feed and so I watched it. I used to go to the gym where they have different kind of group classes and because I love yoga i tried Ashtanga for the first time and I fell in love with the practice. Few months later I quit because it was getting closer to my exams at uni and also I wasn't feeling like it was a good moment for me to keep spending time at the gym etc. It took me about a year to get back to practicing and exercising again and now I feel the struggle again but I know I will get better and feel better again. Great video keep up the good work :)
This video is so validating! So much of what you've shared, I've thought about too. I'm learning that nonjudgment, a fous on the current action rather than the outcome, and alignment with my highest self are keys to self-improvement and discipline. I'm learning to ground myself in these values as I navigate my own fitness journey and efforts to pick up new hobbies/skills.
Went back to yoga just a month ago and was finally feeling confident enough to try something that was intimidating me for a while now. I did Laruga's Ashtanga video today and was wobbling, pausing and catching my breath while watching the poses I can't do right now. How you looked when you started was me this afternoon. I felt energized and inspired but a part of me was frustrated with myself for not pushing harder, for stopping and whining at certain points in the video. What you shared on this video a year ago was exactly what I needed to hear right in this moment. I remembered that I showed up today on my mat and I can show up again tomorrow and the day after, and the day after. That's what matters. Thank you for sharing your journey. 💜
Thank you so much for this video! The best one I've seen on here so far about yoga journeys. I think because you're sharing your struggles, it's very relatable and encouraging to keep going!
Thank you for your sweetness. Those words were inspiring and motivating. I'm just approaching yoga and I was feeling not strong enough, but I guess that acceptance and persistence will help.🙏 Thanks a lot!
2 years ago, i started doing yoga at home solo from one of my nan's yoga books. I made some good progress then i had a relapse with my health, i cant remember why or to what degree, but i have a long history of self-sabotage, which is kinda key as to why i became bedbound in the first place nearly ten years ago aged 31. I can now drive short distances, ready to actually join a class cognitively and mentally, but because ive hurt a knee ligament, ive not even been doing my daily walks last 3 months and i never did get back into yoga. This time, im going to goto my local leisure centre and do yoga classes and hopefully i'll make some mates there too! I've previously found it difficult to push through perfectionism and physical pain/stiffness, yoga, walking and horse riding have been the only activities ive done voluntarily and kept up for more than 3 months, ive learned to go slow and not push my body too fast too soon, so i have minimal lactic acid and thus minimal resistence to continuing over the years
Thanks for the motivacional video! Im 19y and I'm going to start now... exactly because I know the person I want to become 😊 Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
Wow great results! Very inspiring 🙏🏻 Been doing yoga for 30 days now, and I will definitely continue with it. I’m pretty bad at all the poses, but I try to focus more on the breathing.
we are only bad at the poses when we compare ourselves with others. try comparing with yourself from the week before instead and see if that inspires you to keep going with less resistance. You got this!
we are only bad at the poses when we compare ourselves with others. try comparing with yourself from the week before instead and see if that inspires you to keep going with less resistance. You got this!
this feels like divine intervention.. I've been having the same kinda lull in my yoga practice for a few months & then this video appears in my recommended... THEN I noticed that the day you started showing up as your ideal self (22/04) is my birthday! feels very directed at me 😂 thank you for sharing
I felt very identified with the ideas you present at the beginning of the video and it was just the inspiration I needed to take on my first yoga class. Thank you very much for sharing your experience!
you made great progress in 100 days , there is people who never come so far. And Laruga is out of this world. but you are right, just show up and do what you can is enough.
I have to agree with @Ishbelable, visualization (and positive, hopeful thinking) is KEY to a dedicated yoga practice that last for life. Along with great intstructors. Good for you, The Yanza Bird...your changes are internal, as well as external, calm (Zen), The Yanza Bird, strong, positive, beautiful and confident. That is what Ashtanga Yoga is all about..namaste!
These were motivational words I really needed to hear, not just to get back with yoga, but also with a lot of other things I've been avoiding bc of the fear of failing. But failing means I'm trying, so lets do it!! Thank you so much
Thank you for this video! This pretty much sums up my own journey with Yoga! Have begun again and trying to be consistent , as best as I can since past 2 weeks. This time, I also express gratitude toward myself and the moment and that also helps me to push through, on days I feel it's difficult to make through!
This is a calling for me💜 thankyou. It feels like universe was telling me through this video to start again. I always wanted to be stronger. I started doing yoga by 10 sun salutations.... then oh mann!!! My thighs were hurting so badly. Now I will start again. Little by little. Consistency. Thankyou
I was doing 108 sun salutation every day, challenge then my knee start to hurt and i had to quit, I am starting again now much slower ❤ but consistent 😊
This is great! I've been doing Yoga with Adrienne for the past month, on and off. I've recently started doing more 'off' than 'on', and decided I needed a good old fashioned yoga inspirational journey video to get me back on my feet 😂 Your journey is so compelling! It makes me think crazy thoughts---like maybe *I* could do a 100 days of yoga challenge too---🤔🧘♀️
This a really incredible video!! Absolutely inspired me. Thank you for sharing and modeling the self-compassion needed to start tackling different challenges and becoming our bestselves
This was really powerful. I have been hesitant to start and I feel you gave me the right reason to hold on "just focus on whats going right for you" . Thank you so much!
"I have visualised my ideal self long enough, it is time to start showing up as her" I actually really needed to hear that. Thank you.
Exactly!
Yes! Needed that!
I was thinking the exact same thing! I know I am that person underneath these layers of fat. It's already in us. I'm just gonna show up! This one really hit me. You're not alone! 🙏🏾♥️
Amen
Yes same here! I don’t know how I landed on her page but I’m glad! Thank you!
Such a gentle but inspiring video. 'Start becoming that person you've always wanted to become.' That made me cry a little :')
Let’s cheer each other on to keep showing up as our best selves 💪
same here😊
I've got AIDS
Same
When I was younger I never had a problem with starting. Being consistent and finishing however, was a different story. I made a list of all the thing I haven't completed and working on them. It feels amazing and actually quite addictive.
I concur. I have the same tendencies ;)
What are those things for example?
I like this idea. I'm a serial hobbyist, so I've started so many things that I haven't finished.
I just started crying half way through this...I have a 8-month old, I used to be so fit and do yoga every day. I feel so weak now, exhausted every second...I find it hard to imagine getting back into a fitness routine. It was so helpful for my mental health disorder. You're video reminded me of that feeling of starting out and also gave me some hope that no matter how long it takes, I can always get back into it. thank you
"I have visualized my ideal self for long enough,
I think it's time to start showing up as her." This really hits home for me. Thank you. 🥺🙏🏽💕
This comment has inspired me !❤️❤️
This is such a powerful statement: "Being free of self-judgment made this thing a whole lot easier, and a lot more enjoyable as well." Thank you for making this video and sharing it with us. It's very inspiring and makes me want to give yoga another go. I always gave up too soon (too difficult, too stiff, can't do this, and all that BS that I catch myself saying all day). It's time to just start doing a routine and not beat myself up about it because it's not perfect. Rome wasn't built in a day. I'm going for 1% improvement at a time and enjoying the journey instead of focusing on only the destination. 🙏
It's very important that you start with asanas and videos for beginners that you can do. With a slow practice the joy comes from itself and with every move it can be the best thing. Wish you all the best! 😊
Love your comment. The key is in enjoying the process. Forget about how we do compared to others, or even compared to when we were younger and fitter. Just have fun! When you have fun and keep going, improvement is a natural by-product. This applies to everything and not just yoga. Hope you're having alot of fun in everything you do :)
I’m also doing yoga for 3 weeks now and every little step that takes me go further makes me so happy 😍🎉
Yes! It’s such a fulfilling and lasting feeling of being happy for yourself that can’t be replaced my pleasure that only offer instant gratification. :)
I am just beginning my yoga journey. How did you all start? Just with youtube? I worry I am getting it all wrong when I just do it with TH-cam xxx
@@Loubell_83 I started almost 3 years ago with Yoga With Adriene on TH-cam. She's amazing & has videos for various abilities, offering modifications for beginners. I find her intsructions very easy to visualise & interpret without cranking to look at the screen. Never thought I'd have a regular practice but here I am, still doing the only form of exercise I've maintained long term in my adult life!! Good luck, hope you find someone that works for you! Xxx
congrats darling xx
"Being free of self-judgment made this thing a whole lot easier, and a lot more enjoyable as well." That part hit me really hard... I am always expecting perfection and great results of everything I do, you could say that I am not really nice with myself most of the time and is something that I need to fix ASAP
Most of us have been raised to be so hard on ourselves. Let's all remind ourselves and each other to be kind to ourselves, and to believe in ourselves more. Sending love.
I started doing yoga for two weeks straight and I can already FEEL and SEE the difference. Every time I’m done with the practice I feel fresh and energized, I’ve also become more flexible and be able to hold hard poses for longer! I’m glad this changed your life for the better❤️
It’s so inspiring to see that you have progressed alone in ashtanga yoga, one of the most difficult styles of yoga. When I open a video for beginners in ashtanga it’s always written “Attention, practice this sequence with a experienced teacher “. But not all of us can go directly to a school. So I think that you are so brave girl!
No one talks about the physical pain in the beginning. It hurts so bad. When I started, I would mostly just lay there cause even that hurt. But,,, determination won! I wanted to be healthy again, and a few short days later, I started feeling better it showed in my body and on and off my mat. Keep going it gets better
This really encourage me cause that's how I woke up this morning with a desire to just began again. Very motivational! Thank you for this.
I cried watching this. “Something from deep within me said to start.” This voice spoke to me too and this video came at the right time. Thank you for sharing, so many of us needed it! 💜
I love that you showed in parallel the before and after! There's so little "progress" sharing that I've been able to find on the Internet.
I've been going to yoga classes twice a week and I haven't seen much progress with me but your video is such an inspiration!
This is so inspiring. Thank you for uploading this video. This video made me realize that I won’t get my back kick over if I just dream about doing it, I have to work to get it.
Always believe you can. You got this!
Thank you, yesterday was the first day, and it honestly wasn’t bad. I used the wall to kick.
This lady deserves more recognition
This lady thanks you :)
I just want you all to know how blessed I feel to be able to connect with you all. I am incredibly honored to know that this video has helped you in some way. Thank you for all of your kind and loving comments. I am in awe!
Here is the video I followed: th-cam.com/video/hW9mu7rEfQ4/w-d-xo.html
This video is exactly what I needed to see. I’m so glad you posted your progress videos. I’ve restarted my highly modified Ashtanga practice and man it’s hard, but I’m determined to just meet myself on the mat everyday and see how far I get for that day. Little by little. Thank you so much!
Yes! Meeting yourself on the mat consistently is the way to go! Even if some days you don't make it, try to be be fully accepting of it and just come back again the next day!
OMG! This gives me so much hope. I did it for two weeks, I started shaping up then the fatigue like wore me off and I stopped. But I'm starting again, I didn't know the little pain and not being able to fully complete posture at the beginning was normal. I guarantee watching you're video, I wont quit
it's normal and the wanting to quit phase after the initial honeymoon period is also normal. there will be many more phases as you continue. just keep doing your best and love yourself for it!
I didn't know such short time as 100 days could make such a huge difference, thank you so much for inspiration!
You are a great encourager. Thank you for the solid advise for life.
I always wondered what unique gift I can give to the world. Maybe that’s it, encouragements, being stoked on life, cheering people on. Thank you for that!
I wasn't searching for the message in your video today - but it is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for sharing.
Seeing this now as the mom of an 8 year old. I've gone back and forth with exercise over the years. Just want to say that everything you describe here about the fears of exercising again really resonates and I appreciate you sharing your experience so compassionately.
I'm quite active and i exercise frequently, however my flexibility is another issue. I was never into yoga, but I'm glad that I clicked on this video. Your way of getting a message across is very comforting and supportive.
I really needed to watch this video. I recently did a Yoga teacher raining course . Yoga helped me when i was suffering with anxiety and losing my father . The only time i could find peace of mind. I’ve been struggling to practice as i work away and work 12. 5 hours per day . But you just showed me over time and showing up NOW the person you desire , you will become that person . Thank you
This is so inspiring, the only video I have seen about yoga that shows the real struggles of learning the poses, and the way you get there with persistence and determination. I also stopped yoga after my daughter was born and I am now getting back to it 5 years later. I am enjoying the journey but I still have a long way to go before I feel I am improving. Thank you so much for your positive and honest take on how it really is to learn yoga x
your fears are very honest. I didn't even realize how those feelings of comparing to my past self made me scared to get back into my favorite exercises, because I didn't want to feel weaker than I used to be. Thank you for sharing!
Your video is exactly what I needed to watch. After having my daughter two years ago and as an 'older Mum' I am feeling all the fears you had about your body right now. I just needed to hear that someone else felt the same and all it took was you to just start. I'm starting right now. Thankyou!
I’m so happy to hear that. I started making videos because I thought I surely can’t be the only person, especially the only mom, that feels the things I do. I am really happy to know this helped another mom! Please know you are the best mom for your child and you are supported and appreciated.
you really hit the nail on the head when you said we're scared of starting exercise because you will feel sore, it will hurt at first, and you're bad at it. loved seeing your progress and i hope to be there one day as well!
Thank you. I needed to see this today. I committed to a daily practice almost 2 weeks ago. It is very difficult as I have little strength and am 20 lbs overweight right now. I’m trying to envision what one year from now looks like. I really hope I can get there. I appreciate this beautiful video.
That rug, jaysus! Loving it....Good for you! You showed yup plenty.
Wow! I am almost nearing my 100 days of yoga! I showed up every day ! Keep going !
You can do this
Yes~!!
I suffer from depression and did yoga quite religiously during spring/first few months of summer last year, and honestly felt great despite being very stiff/weak but things ended up catching up with me. I had several big dips and I couldn't force myself to find the will to do it again. But this video made me remember how good it felt and how great it was for me. I might try to do 100 Days challenge too, thank you so much for the reminder that sometimes you just need to show up.
Couple months after this video was posted I lost my mother. I spent the last 5 months of her life by her side 24x7 and 12 days before she passed away I had to leave and missed her passing. I have not been practicing like I did in this video ever since. For a while I fought against it and felt bad about it. But I realized by doing that I am turning something wonderful into another shackle, so I decided to honor where I was in life and just do my best. I do shorter and easier practices now and less consistently, as the focus of my life shifted so did my practice. I hope you too can find peace with what is while you continue to do your best and love yourself.
@@hycicle I am so sorry for your loss
Way to inspire people to get started! The important thing is to start where you are at and give yourself lots of grace!
This was so insightful and beautiful. It really hit home in a lot of ways for me. I’ve had this vision of myself for the majority of my life that I haven’t been actualizing because I’m not the dancer I used to be, or I have old car accident junk. But I know that if I just showed up and practiced consistently, a lot of my chronic pain would probably dissipate.
One of the biggest challenges I have is breaking all the way through to the other side without self-sabotaging. I beat myself down before I’ve truly begun and then I beat myself up for quitting. It’s become a viscous cycle that I know I’m going to have to overcome if I want real progress in my life.
So thank you for the reminders of the little things and that half the practice really is just showing up for yourself. Also, thank you for your candor.
I wish you lots of success with your TH-cam channel. You have a new subscriber here. ❤️
I am so happy to know that this video helped in some way. We are our harshest critics. I suffered a lot from self-judgment and self-sabotage in many areas of life. Looking back I hurt myself and people closest to me. But life is a school and we are here to learn. We are all fellow students and we can always share notes with each other. And this is what this channel is about!
Your comment gives me the fuel to keep sharing openly and honestly about the Work I do with my struggles. I wish you lots of love, gentleness, and appreciation for the self you find in each moment. We are all here with you on this journey. We got this!
Yes! We are worth it! I just love what a loving a supportive community we have here in this comment section!
I'm sure Laruga Glaser would be pleased that she inspired you to get back to work on Yoga. Laruga is amazing. Her physical technique may be the best I've seen.....definitely the best female practitioner I've seen.
I have been trying to drag my ass to the mat for a while now. Your post has allowed me to see that it is possible. Thank you. You doing you and posting it has allowed me to see that yes I can. I cannot thank you enough.
Wow Thank you for taking the time to let me know that. And really, you got this! We got this!
Hi! I stumbled on your video last night and it really spoke to me. I used to love yoga, though I never managed to hold a daily practice for very long, but still, I always came back to it and enjoyed it so much. But like you, having kids brought an end to many elements of my previous life and when I needed yoga most I stopped practising. Your message is so motivating because I share your inhibitions about getting back to yoga, and I really appreciate you showing how hard it was yet you continued. One thing that differs is I realised I have not been visualising my ideal self any more, even in my fantasies I stopped seeing myself as fit, strong, motivated, disciplined, and the kind of person who prioritises what is good and right for them and believes in themself. Ouch! Anyway, that was the most powerful take away for me and something I am going to consciously work on now. So, THANK YOU for this video and for sharing, you have really struck a chord with me and I’m very grateful for that wake-up call. 😊
P.S. I got up early this morning to do yoga
Very uplifting message about not focusing on what's not going perfectly but instead to focus on what's going right
Thank you for this video! I've been doing yoga on and off since I was 12, I"m now 21. But sometimes I stop for months and I feel really inflexible sometimes and dont push myself enough. But this video is so inspiring and well-made and can really now imagine myself transforming x
I love this journey for you. Yoga has been the constant in my life now for 18 years and it has changed my life in so many ways. I’m so happy for you keeping up with your practice. 🎉❤
I've been wanting to undertake this challenge months ago and last days been thinking more seriously about it. I and watched several videos of people doing yoga for 100 days and this one was the one that actually gave me the push I needed. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the video.... I am starting tomorrow. 🙏🌞🙌😊
All the best on your journey
@@hycicle thank you ❤🙏
I just hit three months of ashtanga practice because I was inspired by you. I have all the motivation to keep going! I feel so much stronger than I did before.
Thank you! You have no idea how refreshing and relatable this video was for me. I’m so grateful for your before and after videos. I really want to get into yoga and I struggle with being consistent but this video motivated me to focus on the act that I’m actually doing it rather than how awful I am at it today.
Woke up in the morning really grumpy and unmotivated! Saw this and I dragged my ass to workout!! Thank you so much for this!
I cannot tell you how timely this video is for me. Thank you soo much
Thanks for this video. I am looping for courage to begins yoga after 11 ans without doing yoga. I will restart it. Never give up. It is always possible to start from scratch ❤
I watched this video in September 2021 as I was convincing myself to begin a daily yoga practice and show up for that first studio class. Been going 4 times a week and trying to do at least 10 minutes at home on the other 3 days for about 8 months now. It is really uncomfortable in the beginning, to feel lost and just plain ole bad at it. I felt so self conscious and almost quit, but I met some awesome women who are in their 60s and 70s and have been practicing longer than I've been alive, and that inspired me to keep showing up. I recently told one of my favorite yoga teachers, "Thank you, you've helped me fall in love with yoga." and she said, "Yoga has fallen in love with you."
That is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.
After experiencing a very stressful day, your video has brought me to tears and inspired me. Thank you!
Thank u for the motivation!!! Focus on feelings and myself! Its too hard , but too important!
Can I just say, I LOOOVE the fact that you say hello and go straight into the video. It always drives me nuts when there’s like 3 minutes of stuff that doesn’t pertain to the actual video 😅
Lol that’s really funny you pointed that out. I probably have 10 minutes worth of footage where I tried awkwardly to say hello, because it actually feels really weird talking into a phone / camera. But when I was editing I decided to cut it all out because it was just painful to watch. Now I prefer it this way, go straight into the topic. Anyways, glad you like it.
@@hycicle that’s hilarious haha I love that! 😅 Well thank you so much for sharing your story, it has truly inspired me! 💛💛💛💛
Such a nice and delicate video. No theorizing but rather genuine talk. Loved it. Have completed 23 days❤ Thanks for motivating me more🌈
This is incredible and so inspiring. Massive transformation in 100 days!
hey, your video just popped out on my home feed and so I watched it. I used to go to the gym where they have different kind of group classes and because I love yoga i tried Ashtanga for the first time and I fell in love with the practice. Few months later I quit because it was getting closer to my exams at uni and also I wasn't feeling like it was a good moment for me to keep spending time at the gym etc. It took me about a year to get back to practicing and exercising again and now I feel the struggle again but I know I will get better and feel better again. Great video keep up the good work :)
Bloody hell… awesome results… I’ve been practicing daily for the last 3 weeks… this is inspiring
Well done
Thank you 🙏 you’re killin’ it! Keep at it!
This video is so validating! So much of what you've shared, I've thought about too. I'm learning that nonjudgment, a fous on the current action rather than the outcome, and alignment with my highest self are keys to self-improvement and discipline. I'm learning to ground myself in these values as I navigate my own fitness journey and efforts to pick up new hobbies/skills.
Went back to yoga just a month ago and was finally feeling confident enough to try something that was intimidating me for a while now. I did Laruga's Ashtanga video today and was wobbling, pausing and catching my breath while watching the poses I can't do right now. How you looked when you started was me this afternoon. I felt energized and inspired but a part of me was frustrated with myself for not pushing harder, for stopping and whining at certain points in the video. What you shared on this video a year ago was exactly what I needed to hear right in this moment. I remembered that I showed up today on my mat and I can show up again tomorrow and the day after, and the day after. That's what matters. Thank you for sharing your journey. 💜
I have done yoga 42days and your video inspired me to do 100days more . keep growing 💗
Thank you so much for this video! The best one I've seen on here so far about yoga journeys. I think because you're sharing your struggles, it's very relatable and encouraging to keep going!
Why is it that the simple things are the most inspirational? Love this message, Thank you
Thank you for your sweetness. Those words were inspiring and motivating. I'm just approaching yoga and I was feeling not strong enough, but I guess that acceptance and persistence will help.🙏
Thanks a lot!
2 years ago, i started doing yoga at home solo from one of my nan's yoga books. I made some good progress
then i had a relapse with my health, i cant remember why or to what degree, but i have a long history of self-sabotage, which is kinda key as to why i became bedbound in the first place nearly ten years ago aged 31.
I can now drive short distances, ready to actually join a class cognitively and mentally, but because ive hurt a knee ligament, ive not even been doing my daily walks last 3 months and i never did get back into yoga. This time, im going to goto my local leisure centre and do yoga classes and hopefully i'll make some mates there too!
I've previously found it difficult to push through perfectionism and physical pain/stiffness, yoga, walking and horse riding have been the only activities ive done voluntarily and kept up for more than 3 months, ive learned to go slow and not push my body too fast too soon, so i have minimal lactic acid and thus minimal resistence to continuing over the years
You're a wise woman. Your outer progress is reflection of that :) Loved the pat on the back 🙃
Genuinely appreciate reading this. Thank you :)
@@hycicle you're very welcome
Thanks for the motivacional video! Im 19y and I'm going to start now... exactly because I know the person I want to become 😊
Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
you voice things in such a clear way and it makes so much sense
Wow great results! Very inspiring 🙏🏻
Been doing yoga for 30 days now, and I will definitely continue with it. I’m pretty bad at all the poses, but I try to focus more on the breathing.
we are only bad at the poses when we compare ourselves with others. try comparing with yourself from the week before instead and see if that inspires you to keep going with less resistance. You got this!
we are only bad at the poses when we compare ourselves with others. try comparing with yourself from the week before instead and see if that inspires you to keep going with less resistance. You got this!
@@hycicle that is so true! Thank you:)
this feels like divine intervention.. I've been having the same kinda lull in my yoga practice for a few months & then this video appears in my recommended... THEN I noticed that the day you started showing up as your ideal self (22/04) is my birthday! feels very directed at me 😂 thank you for sharing
When you SOUL desires something, the entire Universe conspires in helping you achieve it ;)
I felt very identified with the ideas you present at the beginning of the video and it was just the inspiration I needed to take on my first yoga class. Thank you very much for sharing your experience!
you made great progress in 100 days , there is people who never come so far. And Laruga is out of this world. but you are right, just show up and do what you can is enough.
Thanks for sharing this. My wife and I watched 3 of your videos and we found them really really inspiring. 👏
I have to agree with @Ishbelable, visualization (and positive, hopeful thinking) is KEY to a dedicated yoga practice that last for life. Along with great intstructors. Good for you, The Yanza Bird...your changes are internal, as well as external, calm (Zen), The Yanza Bird, strong, positive, beautiful and confident. That is what Ashtanga Yoga is all about..namaste!
I just started 2 weeks ago, totally new to yoga thank you very much for the video
Respect, for pushing through that Idonwanna feeling
These were motivational words I really needed to hear, not just to get back with yoga, but also with a lot of other things I've been avoiding bc of the fear of failing. But failing means I'm trying, so lets do it!! Thank you so much
Absolutely! Failing is a testimonial to your braveness.
3:02 I love how the ducks are just admiring you
I saw that incredible video as well. But YOUR video with your amazing actions and words inspired me.
This is so inspiring and that location is amazing!
Thank you for this video! This pretty much sums up my own journey with Yoga! Have begun again and trying to be consistent , as best as I can since past 2 weeks. This time, I also express gratitude toward myself and the moment and that also helps me to push through, on days I feel it's difficult to make through!
This is a calling for me💜 thankyou.
It feels like universe was telling me through this video to start again. I always wanted to be stronger. I started doing yoga by 10 sun salutations.... then oh mann!!! My thighs were hurting so badly. Now I will start again. Little by little. Consistency.
Thankyou
I was doing 108 sun salutation every day, challenge then my knee start to hurt and i had to quit, I am starting again now much slower ❤ but consistent 😊
It's like your in my head! I loved this.
Haha thank you. I love the analogy
This is great! I've been doing Yoga with Adrienne for the past month, on and off. I've recently started doing more 'off' than 'on', and decided I needed a good old fashioned yoga inspirational journey video to get me back on my feet 😂
Your journey is so compelling! It makes me think crazy thoughts---like maybe *I* could do a 100 days of yoga challenge too---🤔🧘♀️
Yes! Maybe you can document it too!
I’m currently doing Yoga with Adrienne 30 day yoga camp and loving it! Give it a go again. You can do it!!
I do rewatch this video and it is a great source of support❤ thank you!
You are amazing. I just started my yoga journey today. I haven’t done it in four years due to an autoimmune disease i fell ill with. ❤️
wow you have come a long way!!!! Good for you!!
Focus on what's going RIGHT for you! Such a powerful truth!
I’m On Day 2, you have inspired me, Thank you a lot! I will be Back On April 13 when I hit day 100! Thanks a lot!
Awesome! You got this!
This a really incredible video!! Absolutely inspired me. Thank you for sharing and modeling the self-compassion needed to start tackling different challenges and becoming our bestselves
Always act out of love ❤️🙏
Thanks for the encouraging video. I’ve just started yoga and it’s good to know we can all get there in the end
Wish you all the best!
I appreciate you posting this. Seeing that guitar in the background really tells a lot. You seem really skilled 🖤
Haha thanks. I am not at all skilled on the guitar though. But I do enjoy playing it.
This was soo inspiring to watch! I've always wanted to get into Yoga and I think that this is my sign! 😍🙌🏻
So happy to hear that!
Beautiful video. Thank you. I have to remember that it's ok to wobble and trust myself that I can do it.
AMAZING thank you for the inspo you are sooooo strong
Thank you and so are you!
Your journey is very inspiring. I have a long road ahead in my own yoga journey, including a lot more weight loss, but thank you for the inspiration.
You got this!
I watched this during breakfast and now I want to have the best day ever
Oh wow. This is coolest thing I’ve ever heard.
@@hycicle omg I'm so glad you saw my comment! You're video is really great and actually helpful and empowering 😊🥰 now I'm going to watch the others
This was really powerful. I have been hesitant to start and I feel you gave me the right reason to hold on "just focus on whats going right for you" . Thank you so much!
This video has inspired me to keep going with yoga, because I have the same fears that you did! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for the honest video and inspiration. I really needed to hear this today.
I love the videos showing how far you came. Very inspiring.
I'm so happy that saw this video now. It's inspire me to continue to do yoga more and don't give up early. Thank you so much!
nice seeing the comparisons side by side. Good video!