Ok, friends, we're at week 2!
How's it going for you all? Happy? Sad? Loving it? Hating it? Be honest! This week we continue with the practice, aiming for consistency but not worrying too much if we miss a day. It's important not to be too hard on ourselves. Aim for balance. Here are some tips to get you on your way with this week's schedule:
- Needing a little motivation this week? Stop by the yoga forum for a daily dose of support.
- Watch out for this common mistake in warriors (knowing it will save your knees!)
- For the seated and supine sections of sequences, watch your pelvic tilt to prevent low back injury.
- How to jump forward to the front of the mat from downward dog.
- What to do if you're terrified of handstand.
Calling all my bold people!
I am looking for a few people to feature at the end of this month. To be considered, you must:
- be willing to share your progress photo (or videos) on YBC
- must take high quality photos or videos as you check in - doesn't have to be professional quality, but the photo should be crisp and clear with a simple, clean background so we can clearly see the pose
- be totally committed to finishing the project (even if you have to skip a day here or there due to work/illness/whatever)
- have not been featured on YBC in the last three months
If you're interested, please fill the form below and if you've been chosen, someone from the YBC team will be in touch!
Ok enough about that, let's get down to business.
Here is the week 2 suggested schedule. Remember that this is just a suggestion - feel free to modify it to make it work for you.
Suggested Schedule for Strength Project: Week 2
Thursday, January 8, 2015
- 10 minute stretch - Breathe 3 - 7 breaths in each pose and go through twice, switching legs where applicable.
- 10 minutes lengthening and strengthening sequence. Breathe 3 - 7 breaths in each pose and go through twice, switching legs where applicable.
- Spend 5 - 7 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- 20 minute yoga for core strength
- Official check in on instagram! Let us know how you’re doing with the practice, and share a photo. Use #YBCprogress and #YBCstrength to be a part of the community and be sure to tag me @yogabycandace so I can see!
Friday, January 9, 2015
- 20 minute warm up
- Spend 5 - 7 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- 20 minute vinyasa flow
Saturday, January 10, 2015
- 45 minute strengthening yoga practice.
- Pause the video in the middle and spend 5 - 7 minute practicing your chosen strength pose.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
- Rest day!
Monday, January 12, 2015
- 15 minute yoga for upper body strength
- Spend 7 - 10 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- Spend 5 - 10 minutes playing around in crow to headstand transition.
- Spend 10 - 15 minutes practicing your headstand.
- 15 minute energizing vinyasa flow
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
- Gentle yoga sequence. Move slowly and breathe fully.
- 15 minute low back and legs
- Spend 7 - 10 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- 15 minute yoga for strength
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
- 12 minute yoga for abs, arms and hips
- Spend 7 - 10 minutes practicing your chosen strength pose.
- 3 poses to open the chest. Breathe 3 - 7 breaths in each pose and do each pose once.
- 15 minute unwind yoga.
And there you have it! Let me know how it goes!
Click the pics below to shop the look from this shoot:
Alo leggings
