Yoga For Suffering | 20-Minute Yoga Flow

In this gentle 20-minute yoga flow, you are invited to take a moment to surrender. No need to come with an agenda or worry about a specific outcome.

Set down your burdens and let yoga take care of you. Welcome in a mindful moment and remember, you are not alone.

I got your back.

Let me know how this practice went for you in the comment section down below.

Namaste.


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[yogawithadriene]

The practice of seeing and feeling yourself fully equips you to see and accept others.
This is the Yoga that reminds us to recognize on a daily basis, we are one.

[hippyfriend]

I really need to tell whoever reads this that I had a bit of a revelation on the mat today. A couple of years ago I used to do yoga almost every single day and almost always working from Adriene's videos, I did it when I came home from work in the evening and when I got up on the weekends. It made me happy and I did it as an act of kindness and though I enjoyed finding stronger muscles that was never the aim.

Then life got harder and it became less frequent until months and months would pass between the times I came to the mat. I thought it was because I was afraid of being alone with my brain and my body especially as that body got larger and those muscles disappeared. I beat myself up not only for not exercising but also for the stupidity of avoiding doing something I know is good for me and makes me feel better.

Then today after my third therapy session (because things have really reached a rock bottom) I was sobbing, I really needed to feel some self-compassion. When I stopped crying I decided to try this video in the hopes it might be of some comfort. As Adriene said to let the tears flow if they come they did start sliding down my nose and splashing onto the mat (the first time that's ever happened to me) and I realised that I have been deliberately withholding yoga from myself. Because I saw it as an act of self-kindness I had decided I wasn't worth it and decided to also berate myself for not taking care of myself.

But today, as I cried and sweated and wobbled and struggled with poses I once found as easy as breathing I once again felt that feeling of self-kindness.

I don't know when I'll be back on the mat again, I hope sometime this week but I know my brain is a fierce opponent, but in any case when I do manage it I know you'll be here x

[SarahBaird-iotn]

To anyone who needs this: You are loved. If you don't feel like anyone else cares about you, know that even though we're strangers, I care about you. We can get through this. Love to all! Namaste.

[helka]

This week I hit rock bottom. I've been suffering for so long and these past few days I've wanted to end it all. This practice felt like a warm hug. The moment Adriene said to let your tears fall I started to cry. Forever grateful for this community. These videos have helped me fight severe depression and anxiety for years now and kept me from giving up. All things must pass and tomorrow is a new day. Sending love to everyone who needs it! 💞💕

[Kalachichan]

I am a therapist. During this time of COVID-19 I have felt like a warrior, striving to help and support others. Being strong and reliable in a time of uncertainty. Today during this practice I fell apart. I wasn't expecting it. The tears caught me by surprise. I have been doing so much to support others and offer that space to be vulnerable, that I have not given that same attention to myself. I haven't been on my mat in days and as soon as I returned it was there to catch me. I am now letting the tears fall as they wish and taking this time to cleanse and heal. Thank you Adriene.

[alinedaelman]

My cat died yesterday and I was going wild over my tears . In the beginning of this practice I was crying like a baby, missing him swirling around me and giving me headbumps during my downward facing dog. Thanks for this practice, with you I feel like I can face everything💙

[Noukz]

To those that are suffering - don't forget that everything is transient in nature, including suffering.
It will pass. ♥

[caroldanzer]

Oh my - let the tears roll down - at 63 am going through therapy healing from a covert narcissistic mother - listening to and following Adrienne is as therapeutic as any ‘talk’ - I cannot thank you enough ♥️

[isabelleturner]

Last week I was on vacation and didn't get a chance to do this video. I am thirteen years old and I have been doing yoga with adriene everyday for a year now to help ease my anxiety and I love it. But last night, I was on a vacation somewhere else and I couldn't fall asleep and this may sound a bit silly, but I was having a panic attack and crying and I couldn't stop. I decided to turn on this video, at 12:00 at night, and I laid in bed watching it and it calmed me down completely. I wasn't even doing the yoga! But I fell asleep right after that. Thank you so much adriene for all of these high quality yoga videos. They have helped me so much. ❤️

[dannyfogel]

One of the worst weeks I've had in my life. Felt so lonely, depressed and anxious. Cried through the whole thing but it helped a lot. Thanks Adriene, and Benji.

[valaya.]

I just moved into a new apartment yesterday, and with it came all the craziness and chaos of packing, cleaning, unpacking into a new space. I also got really dehydrated, even though I was intentional about drinking water! My body is sore. The tough of this practice was extra tough. I was really impressed by the moment Adriene said, "I love you so much, " before giving additional guidance. Suddenly the hard was defined by LOVE instead of it being HARD. What a game changer. Thank you ❤ I love you!

[joewalkerisawsome]

When you said “you are whole” I started to cry. You are so kind. 💕

[TheClarkeh]

Love Day 13 🙏
My heart goes out to all those suffering 😢
May you find solace in knowing there are many that care ❤ 🙏

[princessbelleex]

It's Christmas eve I just sobbed my way through this practice alone in my room. My baby died a few weeks ago and I'm so heartbroken I feel like I could cry forever and it wouldnt make me feel better. Just listening to your voice makes me feel less alone, thanks Adriene❤

[hipxlovex]

“Bring your left hand to your sweet heart” broke me. I suffered a panic attack last week after going years without a major one so I was ill equipped to handle the “hangover” as well as I used to be able to. I have been out of my mind for a week, feeling anxious about feeling the disconnected from reality / losing your mind feeling that happens during an attack. I didn’t feel “whole” during most of this practice except for this moment. I know I will be okay in time ❤️

[Magicwithizz]

This was the first time I’ve cried on the mat. I’m just having a rough night. Old memories and traumas bubbling up. An ache in my chest. And for the first time I surrendered enough to cry on the mat. Thank you as always adriene.

[PaulineAthey]

It's a beautiful sunny day today.. im following the may 24 calendar.
You are beautiful adrienne.
I did shed a tear when you said that you are allowed to let the tears fall.
Tears are a good release even when you don't think that you are feeling OK.
Off to make the most of this beautiful sunny day 😎.
Thank you adrienne. X

[FreyaHatfield]

Greet day 5🎉 thank you, Adriene, today's practice started a bit hectic 😬 but half way in it became peaceful and I really got into it and loved it. 💖🧘🏼‍♀️🙏🏻

[alwaysindistress]

As I do this with Renew 2021, its like the universe knew exactly what I would need at this point in time. We are all suffering in India as we speak and this has been somewhat of a soothing balm. I am so glad I am a part of this community.

[fluffyross]

Well I've definitely been suffering today. All my joints are hurting with the Fibromyalgia, and all I want to do is curl up in a ball for a thousand years. I get a lot of these kind of days, with the Fibromyalgia especially recently. The pain in my joins is so strong, it brings the depression on in my mind, but your yoga really is a life line on these kind of days. Thank you so much Adriene, thank you for always being there for me, helping to pick me back up again. I struggled to do this practice, but am glad I did. I do feel a little better afterwards, even if it's just on the mental side of things, you always make me feel happier with your good sense of humour, and your loving voice. Thank you Adriene, see you again tomorrow, Namaste.🙏 💙