Ok, people, let's do this!
You know what they say about getting out of your comfort zone? It's where the magic happens or whatever? Well, I got way, way out of my comfort zone to film this vlog. Totally avoided it for days because while I wanted to tell my YouTube people about the 31 Day Strength Project, I absolutely hate 1) talking on camera and 2) close ups. Woof. Anyway, I can say for certainty that no magic happened by getting out of my comfort zone for this, and I don't think I have a career as a vlogger, but hopefully one or two new people learned about the project. Anyway, enough about that!
It's January 1st which means it's day 1, week 1 of the Strength Project!
Below, I've got a suggested schedule for week one below but before we get to that, I have some tips for starting out:
- Listen to your body. If at any point you feel tired or unsure of a certain pose that comes up, take a break or skip the pose. This is an intense project, so go easy on yourself.
- Use the Yoga Forum for support with project. Everyone is so nice over there!
- Some posts that may help you
Yoga Strength Project Week 1 Suggested Schedule
Thursday, January 1, 2015
- 5 minute warm up video
- 6 yoga poses for balance and strength. Breathe 3-7 breaths in each pose, and go through the sequence four times total, alternating legs when necessary.
- Core sequence - breathe 3 - 7 breaths in each pose and go through twice.
- Spend 5 minute practicing your chosen strength pose.
- Spend 5 minutes in each pose: Supta gomukhasana (2.5 min each side), supta baddka konasana
- Official check in! Hop on instagram and tell us your chosen strength pose, and how your first practice went. Be sure to use #YBCprogress and #YBCstrength so we can see your progress, and tag me @yogabycandace so I can say hi!
Friday, January 2, 2015
- 15 minute gentle warm up
- 20 minute yoga flow for core strength
- Spend 10 minutes practicing baby grasshopper and crow pose, being sure not to make these mistakes.
- Spend 5 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- Seated sequence. Breathe 3 - 7 breaths in each pose, and go through the sequence twice.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
- 7 minute yoga warm up
- 5 yoga poses to get strong now sequence. Breathe 3-7 breaths in each pose, and go through the sequence twice.
- Heart pumping yoga sequence. Follow the directions on the infographic, and go through the sequence twice or three times, depending on your energy level.
- Spend 5 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- 15 minute yoga for a good sweat.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
- Rest Day!
- 5 minute guided meditation for stress relief.
Monday, January 5, 2014
- 10 minute warm up: breathe 3 - 7 full, deep breaths in each pose, switching legs when necessary.
- 15 minute abs and gentle yoga
- 30 minute power yoga for core and hamstrings
- Spend 5 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- 5 minute cool down: gentle yoga and guided meditation for a good day.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
- 30 minute restorative yoga
- 30 minute power yoga
- Stop in the middle of the power yoga video and spend 5 minute practicing your chosen strength pose.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
- 10 minute warm up - Breathe 3 - 7 breaths in each pose and go through once.
- Warm up in 3 full minutes of downward facing down. Try to avoid making these mistakes.
- 15 minute afternoon power yoga.
- Spend 5 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- 30 minute restorative yoga and guided meditation.
nd there you have it! Let me know how it goes for you down in the comments below and don't forget to check in on instagram today with #YBCprogress and #YBCstrength so we can find one other! Who's ready?!
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