Day 23 - Soften | MOVE - A 30 Day Yoga Journey

As you may notice, by Day 23, I start to have a little more fun in my leadership here.
I hope you take it as a great reminder that this is a training designed to improve your quality of life. I find softness in yoga is a discipline. It at times feels almost like a lost art form in popular western asana. Today’s practice invites us to have fun, to notice how you feel, and soften to the present moment on the journey to find balance in opposition.

If you want to get stronger and feel more secure, implement softness.

Let me know how you are feeling in the comment section below!

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[yogawithadriene]

It’s 8:21am in Austin and I’ve already put this lesson of softening to practice - off the mat. Are these themes bleeding off the mat for you in a potent way? Do you believe softening is important?

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[justinn]

Hi everyone. Let us show Adriene that we love her & send her lots of love & appreciation & for all her videos & that she is valued especially during the MOVE A 30 Day Yoga Journey & only have a week left to go. Adriene has got a heart of gold & for all the preparation she does for us each day. You are truly amazing Adriene. I live for yoga now & I am getting better & better the more I watch Adriene’s videos & such a sweet kind heart she has got. Adriene you rock. Namaste xxx

[reiddug]

Today, I got a confirmation that I’m pregnant with my first child at an age where I have consciously made the decision to bring a new life into this world. As I breath through the practice, I was hit with the realization I’m breathing for another living being and I am no longer alone in this body. I truly believe I’m finally pregnant after a year of trying is partly due to the fact that I’m on this 30 days yoga journey and my physical body and spiritual body were able to sync up to make this a reality. Thank you🐯.

[emilytrace]

Fifth year doing YWA and I've healed so much on a physical and spiritual level. I was afraid I'd be disabled for the rest of my life when I did my first class. Now I'm training to be a climber. Yoga works, but Adriene makes it go deep 🙏🏻

[darlacontessa]

Just turned 23 yesterday on the 23rd of January. And today is day 23. (Or maybe it's the 23rd somewhere still) anyway it's my favorite number. Stay safe everyone 💗 Thank you, Adriene!

[DHShields]

Well done to everyone who's sticking with this challenge, even those of us who are a few days behind! Namaste to you all 😊

[suzannechristie]

I was joined on the mat by my new kitten, Reine, as I moved into our first down dog - it was her invitation to get under me, plop down and start cleaning! Soft and gentle for sure. Reine loved getting close to the laptop to look at you, Adriene, and Benji...smiles abound! Namaste!! And thank you, Adriene!

[octoberkyle]

I LOVE the swaying starfish! I felt like a drunk middle aged white woman at a wine festival or a toddler bopping around to some good tunes!

[HollyL]

“Yoga adds years to your life and life to your years.”
Thank you Adriene from the bottom of my heart for all you do to provide us with beautiful daily yoga practices.❤️🧘‍♀️❤️

[jldelmont]

Hey everybody, see you all tomorrow! Have a fine and soft day

[mandymcgahan]

Hi there. I'm practicing away at my own speed here in Ireland ( just completed day 23 on 10th Feb! I wanted to say how poignant I thought today's practice was and is for me. Firstly, the fact I'm continuing shows a softening in attitude. When I missed a day or two after I think day 6 because I ached so much, I was tempted to give up, feeling like I'd failed. Your encouraging words have helped me open up to myself and soften in my attitude. So yes, it's spilling off the mat 😁. Today I loved the fusion of strong poses whilst thinking about softening. I suddenly became aware.. "To be soft is to be strong ".
I'm here alone, goodness knows how many days behind but I feel so connected to you and the journey. Thankyou so so much for what you bring to the world Adriene 🙏💕

[jewelbusch]

“Remember to be sweet with yourself as you get stronger.”

I truly needed that exact phrase this morning. Thank you, Adriene, for knowing exactly what to say.

And thank you, everyone, for this remarkable community. What a joy this month has been.

[kitten]

This has been the first experience I have stuck with throughout my 21 years of living. I’ve tried many journeys and “30 day” things and I always quit. ALWAYS. I have always approached it with a need to change my body in a physical way, loosing weight, looking better in the mirror, achieving a certain body look. I’m so proud of myself to say that this journey I promised myself I wouldn’t view it that way, I wouldn’t let my body dysmorphia ruin this for me. I want to finish this 30 day journey for myself, for strength, for self love, to remind myself how whole I am. And I can’t believe it’s day 23. Let’s give ourselves a pat on the back for continuing to show up. Change is hard and uncomfortable but that just means the change is happening. Thank you Adrienne for giving me the courage and want to better myself <3

[starsxmoonxclouds]

I'm a little behind, but making it thru my 30 days!! today's practice was so FUN. I had a goofy smile on my face the whole time while swaying left to right, and I couldn't help but just have a good time. thank you so much Adriene for reminding me to bring softness into my movement and my life 🥰 people always tell me I take myself too seriously, so I feel like this was a great start into letting myself be softer overall.

[celinap.]

I was sick the last few days and couldn't participate, but I'm back now, feeling a bit better and really excited for todays yoga session 🥰

[clouddreamer]

You may feel up and down but the main thing is that u keep showing up and breathe through it no matter what... Namaste to all. 💚

[thesunandtheforest]

Felt nice to laugh while doing the silly pose. This practice is definitely among my favorites. Think and move with gentleness and softness 💖

[bhakti]

It is absolutly amazing what you here provide us with! Its my absolute favourite yoga journey this year! What a big variety of Asanas, what love, what tenderness, what magic! It really does something with me in the most positiv and miraculous way! And as I am so profoundly grateful, it brings gratitude to all parts of my life!🙏🙏🙏

[Pebbles.Journey]

You are my ONLY friend during this time. Thank you for sharing your talent, inspiration, and empathy with the world.

[cloudy]

To anyone reading this, make today a great day