It's been a minute since we've done a yoga program, and I'm looking forward to sharing this one, which is going to prep us for next month's which will incorporate Namaslay, so you'll definitely want to pre-order it if you'd like to have it on hand. But let's focus on this one for now.

This twenty day yoga program is for my people who have either a) gotten away from their practice and need a little jumpstart to get back on the yoga wagon, or b) have been practicing regularly but are ready to take it to the next level (spiritually, mentally, and/or physically).

How does it work

1. Choose a pose. Begin by choosing a pose to track your progress. Choose something you're not 100% confident in yet - something you're on the brink of being able to do. For a beginner, you could choose any of these five poses for total beginners. My intermediate peeps might want to try something like dancer's pose, or wheel pose. And my advanced people might want to work on flipping the grip for full dancer's pose, or scorpion pose.

2. Check the schedule. Every Monday for the next few weeks, I will post the schedule here on the blog that will include the following week's Monday (this is because we have international readers and with the time change, it's easier to include Monday's schedule). As each week goes by, I will also update this post with the full schedule so you can pin this post on pinterest and keep checking back.

3. Spread the word. Go on twitter, facebook, instagram or snapchat and let your friends and the YBC community know you've committed to doing the 20 Day Yoga Program to Jumpstart Your Practice. Who knows, you may even inspire your friends to join in, or connect with other #ybcyogis online. If you need an accountability buddy, head over to the Yoga Forum and ask!

4. Check in. Post a pic online with the pose you have chosen and use the hashtag #YBCjumpstart to connect with others. Then, once you post it, click on the hashtag and say hi to your fellow YBCers.

5. Download the YogaByCandace Official App. Search for 'yogabycandace' (no spaces) in the App Store (here is it for iTunes and Google Play) and download it (it's free!) so you can follow along to the schedule from your phone when you're on the go. If you opt-in for the exclusive subscriber section, I'll be pulling in meditations and inspirational quotes from that section. If you're a new exclusive subscriber, you won't have access to past exclusive content just because it wouldn't be fair to people who have been subscribers from day one, but don't worry - I will be incorporating new subscriber content throughout this program as well as future programs. PS - If you review our app, just send a screenshot of your review to Lauren and we'll send you a free gift in thanks.

Pin now and practice later - 20 day yoga program to jumpstart your practice

Troubleshooting

Remember, this is just for fun. The schedule is just a suggestion, so make it work for you. Tailor it to fit your personal needs and goals. If you already have a rigorous training program on Monday and Monday's yoga schedule says a 50 minute arm balance yoga video, skip the arm balance video and opt for something else. The goal is to enjoy the journey. It shouldn't feel like a chore. Do your best to make it work for your life and let that be enough. Your best is enough, so don't beat yourself up about it.

Schedule

Day 1

5 Minute guided meditation (App Subscribers, do the meditation from September 25, 2016).
18 Min vinyasa yoga class - pause vid in the middle and spend 3 minutes practicing your chosen pose.
Snap a pic before, during or after your practice and check in with #YBCjumpstart.

Day 2

Guided meditation (App subscribers, do the meditation from August 9, 2016).
15 Min slow flow yoga class - pause vid in the middle and spend 3 minutes practicing your chosen pose.

Day 3

5 minute silent meditation
App subscribers, listen to the inspirational quote from June 28, 2016.
15 Min yoga for flexibility class - pause vid in the middle and spend 3 minutes practicing your chosen pose.

Day 4

5 minute silent meditation
App subscribers, listen to the inspirational quote from July 31, 2016.
8 minute gentle warm up
20 Min creative no-mat yoga class - pause vid in the middle and spend 4 minutes practicing your chosen pose.
Snap a pic before, during or after your practice and check in with #YBCjumpstart.

Day 5

Rest day - optional yoga nidra deep, guided meditation.

Day 6

4 Min guided mantra meditation
App subscribers - do the 12 min core strengthening sequence from August 16, 2016. Everyone else, do this core strengthening video.
Spend 4 minutes practicing your chosen pose.
15 Min hip opening practice.

Day 7

App subscribers, do the guided meditation from July 19, 2016.
Everyone else, 5 minute silent meditation.
25 Min, no-mat yoga class - pause class in the middle and spend 5 minutes practicing your chosen pose.
Snap a pic before, during or after your practice and check in with #YBCjumpstart.

Day 8

Silent 5 minute meditation. App subscribers - do the guided meditation from May 30, 2016.
23 Min arm balance video - pause class in the middle and spend 5 minutes practicing your chosen pose.