downward dog for beginners - with very tight hamstrings. this is not going to work the way it is shown. could you give instructions TRULY for beginners? Can i keep my legs bent, for instance, or should i use a block, or what? Thank you. Namaste.
True. And beginner lacks core/lower body strenght to hold it. When i started to workout (after a long sedentary life and toootally not flexible) i couldnt even hold 1 sec of downward dog. Not for beginners at all and it might be frustrating for someone that's just starting.
You also don't have to put your heels all the way on the ground. And it's basically a plank that you walked toward your hands. You pretty much modify it, with no extra equipment, from a push up position. Walking yourself all the way back an inch or 3 at a time if necessary. That's an exaggeration but you get the point. When you lower the bar to a bent knee pushup position, I think you'll see how much room you actually have to move.
@@shadowfall2011 i have been doing asanas (all standing poses) with Shilpa Shetty in the past 3 years, and by now have incorporated them in my daily routine. Still, little progress with hamstring flexibility, and I dare not do a downward dog or similar poses, for fear of triggering myofascial pain. I have just recently started breath work, as a separate routine, and wow, that's truly something. I'm quite excited about the way it rejuvenates, and it may well help me progress with yoga (which of course is a practice of breathing in and of itself), too. Thank you for asking, thanks for the tips - will give it a try. Hope all is well, and cheers :)
Thank you! I'm doing yoga! Such a good video. I thought I wasn't flexible, turns out I wasn't stretching/ breathing right! Thank you thank you thank you for making this available. 🙏
I've been trying to do this every day but it's really frustrating that I don't have the movement in my legs to do a proper transition from downward dog to warrior. My legs simply won't bend up to my chest enough to do it
I found it way to fast for me and hard to follow and do them properly. I am very new and felt discouraged. I also need to invest in equipment. You seem like a great teacher! Maybe not for me just yet.
I've been working with back-pain clients for years. When someone has previous injury or limited mobility in the back, I have found that continuing to work the spine (as long as they are medically cleared to do so) to build strength is essential for long-term pain relief. When moving from standing to folded, if you experience discomfort put a generous bend in the knees. And of course, listen to your body, and if it feels too intense - modify.
1st exercise: This is great, I can do this, 2nd exercise: Errr....I thought it said itsfor not flexible beginners?????? I can't freaking do that!!! and then 6:23 I am virtually roflmao, if I can do that, I wouldn't be searching for this video. Guess their definition of flexible is not the same as people that is actually NOT FLEXIBLE haha.
If you are currently experiencing a pulled muscle, wait a few days until it feels healed. It's always better to allow for healing, to prevent something bigger from happening that could potentially take you out for a much longer period of time.
In what way not available? Uncomfortable or hard? Or are you working with an injury or condition that makes them not something to work towards? Happy to send suggestions based on that context that you provide
Hi Julie, Thank you so much for the kind response and inquiry. I have very stiff shoulders and reaching my hands above my head is a challenge. No really, I have very stiff shoulders, my hamstrings and hips are really stiff as well. I am now (the last 6 months or so) working with significant SI joint pain so bending at the waist is not available to me. This includes standing and seated forward folds, downward dog, child's pose and supine spinal twists. I am working with a physical therapist and hope to be able to return to the mat, but a speedy recovery has been elusive. I am recovering from a couple of decades of sedentary lifestyle damage, and I am not a new comer to yoga. Returning to a rewarding yoga practice is important to me. With patience and proper instruction, I know I can get there. Namaste, Sat Nam, and stuff, David
@@taoresonance3144 I understand all of these. I have had a shoulder tear, and I have a twisted rib cage, and a fully detached hamstring. In short, my body hurts a lot, but with yoga the best relief I have found is to - as cheesy as it sounds - transcend the physical. The reality, for me at least, is that we are all headed to the same destination - decay. So it is inevitable, things will hurt. But I don't want to sit on the sidelines of life, and I don't want that for you either! I am SO GLAD you are working with therapists to rehabilitate. And I am also excited that you are moving forward even when things are uncomfortable or painful. There's so much joy to be found, even right in the middle of discomfort. These are radical and courageous steps you are taking my friend :)
@@julialopez3038 Thank you again for your kind and thoughtful words. It sounds to me like we are on the "same page" I am grateful that you are sharing your passion and leading with your heart. Namaste, Sat Nam, Da Ai, and stuff. :)
lol, if you folks have any congenital problems, injuries, or other health issues, it's probably best to ask your doctor about what exercising you can do.
For beginners??? I looked like a circus trying to do your "beginner" class. Slow down my guy, this was literally my first time doing yoga (not stretching) not a great experience. Lots of pain, hard to breathe, hard to focus on anything much less my breathing. Honestly made me want to not try yoga again if it's this hard.
Bullshit! Yoga is not just for the flexible. Yoga asanas (postures) are for people to become flexible, fluid to prepare for other limbs of yoga like breathing or meditation! You got it totally wrong! Go preach contortions!
please do a beginners class for non-flexible people
I am 66 and I love this video. Love how she scales it down if you need to. Julia is fabulous.
This may be a beginner class for flexible people. Child's pose is excruciating for me.
I am getting so flexible with little or no shaking thanks so much!
After sitting position right into downward facing dog? And that for beginners?
Thanks
that was so chill after yesterday's yoga session
downward dog for beginners - with very tight hamstrings. this is not going to work the way it is shown. could you give instructions TRULY for beginners? Can i keep my legs bent, for instance, or should i use a block, or what? Thank you. Namaste.
I have used a block beneath each of my hands and bended my knees.. and it worked fine... Hope this helps. :)
True. And beginner lacks core/lower body strenght to hold it. When i started to workout (after a long sedentary life and toootally not flexible) i couldnt even hold 1 sec of downward dog. Not for beginners at all and it might be frustrating for someone that's just starting.
You also don't have to put your heels all the way on the ground. And it's basically a plank that you walked toward your hands. You pretty much modify it, with no extra equipment, from a push up position.
Walking yourself all the way back an inch or 3 at a time if necessary. That's an exaggeration but you get the point. When you lower the bar to a bent knee pushup position, I think you'll see how much room you actually have to move.
I hope your yoga journey went well these past 3 years!!
@@shadowfall2011 i have been doing asanas (all standing poses) with Shilpa Shetty in the past 3 years, and by now have incorporated them in my daily routine. Still, little progress with hamstring flexibility, and I dare not do a downward dog or similar poses, for fear of triggering myofascial pain. I have just recently started breath work, as a separate routine, and wow, that's truly something. I'm quite excited about the way it rejuvenates, and it may well help me progress with yoga (which of course is a practice of breathing in and of itself), too. Thank you for asking, thanks for the tips - will give it a try. Hope all is well, and cheers :)
Thank you! I'm doing yoga!
Such a good video. I thought I wasn't flexible, turns out I wasn't stretching/ breathing right!
Thank you thank you thank you for making this available. 🙏
Video says it’s for the inflexible then starts with the very pose that caused me to look up videos for the inflexible since it wasn’t working for me.
Thank you so much ! I’m a newb!!
Vielen Dank für diese wunderbaren Übungen!! Ich mache jeden Tag Yoga mit Dir😊 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
This is really helpful thank you :)
ya i'm not even fleixble enough for the starting sitting pose
nothing seems to start from ground zero
What a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile love your teaching, makes it look easy
I've been trying to do this every day but it's really frustrating that I don't have the movement in my legs to do a proper transition from downward dog to warrior. My legs simply won't bend up to my chest enough to do it
I can’t even do the first pose😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
You're my hero.
Let’s be friends
I found it way to fast for me and hard to follow and do them properly. I am very new and felt discouraged.
I also need to invest in equipment.
You seem like a great teacher! Maybe not for me just yet.
not flexible enough for yoga? let's start with a down facing dog! I can't even touch my knees...
Agree!
I agree. All these poses are regular yoga nothing different. I was hoping to hear about flexibility! Too bad.
Hey Julia it is too good.👍👍👍👍👌👌👌
I love this I will try this
If this is too fast just slow down the playback speed
This is sketchy for someone with back problems, particularly dropping the torso while standing.
I've been working with back-pain clients for years. When someone has previous injury or limited mobility in the back, I have found that continuing to work the spine (as long as they are medically cleared to do so) to build strength is essential for long-term pain relief. When moving from standing to folded, if you experience discomfort put a generous bend in the knees. And of course, listen to your body, and if it feels too intense - modify.
1st exercise: This is great, I can do this, 2nd exercise: Errr....I thought it said itsfor not flexible beginners?????? I can't freaking do that!!! and then 6:23 I am virtually roflmao, if I can do that, I wouldn't be searching for this video. Guess their definition of flexible is not the same as people that is actually NOT FLEXIBLE haha.
Is this ok to do with a pulled core muscle in my back?
If you are currently experiencing a pulled muscle, wait a few days until it feels healed. It's always better to allow for healing, to prevent something bigger from happening that could potentially take you out for a much longer period of time.
physio told me 6 to 9 months before its healed lol
If it is taking 6 months to heal it sounds like a tear rather than a run of the mill pulled muscle. Definitely work with your PT to navigate rehab.
Not for inflexible people.
Most of these postures are not available for me. What else do you have?
In what way not available? Uncomfortable or hard? Or are you working with an injury or condition that makes them not something to work towards? Happy to send suggestions based on that context that you provide
Hi Julie,
Thank you so much for the kind response and inquiry. I have very stiff shoulders and reaching my hands above my head is a challenge. No really, I have very stiff shoulders, my hamstrings and hips are really stiff as well.
I am now (the last 6 months or so) working with significant SI joint pain so bending at the waist is not available to me. This includes standing and seated forward folds, downward dog, child's pose and supine spinal twists. I am working with a physical therapist and hope to be able to return to the mat, but a speedy recovery has been elusive.
I am recovering from a couple of decades of sedentary lifestyle damage, and I am not a new comer to yoga. Returning to a rewarding yoga practice is important to me. With patience and proper instruction, I know I can get there.
Namaste, Sat Nam, and stuff,
David
@@taoresonance3144 I understand all of these. I have had a shoulder tear, and I have a twisted rib cage, and a fully detached hamstring. In short, my body hurts a lot, but with yoga the best relief I have found is to - as cheesy as it sounds - transcend the physical. The reality, for me at least, is that we are all headed to the same destination - decay. So it is inevitable, things will hurt. But I don't want to sit on the sidelines of life, and I don't want that for you either! I am SO GLAD you are working with therapists to rehabilitate. And I am also excited that you are moving forward even when things are uncomfortable or painful. There's so much joy to be found, even right in the middle of discomfort. These are radical and courageous steps you are taking my friend :)
@@julialopez3038 Thank you again for your kind and thoughtful words. It sounds to me like we are on the "same page" I am grateful that you are sharing your passion and leading with your heart.
Namaste, Sat Nam, Da Ai, and stuff. :)
awesome
Lovely!
Thx for the VID I'm not flexible
The whole point is that I'm not flexible enough for yoga yet so they give me a downward facing dog to do!!! Not helpful
This is not for inflexible people.
Lol nice thought but this is NOT for beginners
Stop complaining, I just had a baby an I thought it was good. She said reduce if to much for you. Go at your own pace :)
I liked this one but still it is tough for me to become flexible😭😭😭😭
I had hip replacement, can i do this
My legs won't do that. The beginning pose. I thought this was stretching for ppl who can't stretch...???
lol, if you folks have any congenital problems, injuries, or other health issues, it's probably best to ask your doctor about what exercising you can do.
you are a beautiful woman
Not for beginners at all.
Sorry, this is not for beginners.
For beginners??? I looked like a circus trying to do your "beginner" class. Slow down my guy, this was literally my first time doing yoga (not stretching) not a great experience. Lots of pain, hard to breathe, hard to focus on anything much less my breathing. Honestly made me want to not try yoga again if it's this hard.
This is ridiculous. At what part does she address the non-flexible part where you slowly ease into that level. She is clueless.
Bullshit! Yoga is not just for the flexible. Yoga asanas (postures) are for people to become flexible, fluid to prepare for other limbs of yoga like breathing or meditation! You got it totally wrong! Go preach contortions!
Thank you. Do you have any videos that explain what areas of your body you should work on if you are having problems with specific poses?