Day 1 - Ease Into It - 30 Days of Yoga

Join Adriene on Day 1 of The 30 Days of Yoga journey! Ease into your 30 day experience with an open mind, kindness and curiosity.

Use this DAY 1 practice to take stock, check in with the body and mind. Begin the practice of slowing down, noticing, stretching and moving with ease. Commit to 30 days of breathing deep and listening. Acknowledge the distractions, the frustrations, the parts of the body that need more love or are in healing. Acknowledge it all! For this journey is about more than just a flexible, strong and tone body. It is about full mind, heart and body wellness. Begin here to set the foundation for a connected home practice. - FREE and in the comfort of your own home! Get empowered, find what feels good, listen to your body and let's have some fun!

Connect and support others down below! Cultivate positivity. Remember each day is different! The journey is the reward! See you tomorrow!

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Yoga With Adriene, LLC recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

[secondcousincurly]

I just completed Day 30, but I wanted to circle back around the Day 1 to offer a testimonial to those of you who are just starting out. I'm the last guy to the toga party-- I mean yoga party. I'm thoroughly middle-aged and congenitally stiff as a dry twig. Thirty days ago, I was nursing a chronic back injury and experiencing a lot of pain from what appeared to be a pinched nerve. Today, not only am I stronger and more flexible, but my back and nerve problems are totally under control. The 30 Day Challenge is a bit like an epic poem. Following its long arc has been a beautiful and moving experience. Thank you.

[stevegarcia]

If you’re just starting out, I hope this helps. Three years ago, I started the 30 Days...and quit after 8 days. During Covid, I decided to try again and it was just what the doctor ordered. I felt improvements by day 5 and soon found myself in life-giving rhythm. This has been a God-send. I’m in a time of big transition (resigned as pastor, my mom died, launching a coaching business, America in turmoil, etc) but starting each day with Adriene has brought renewal. I feel replenished. I finished the 30 days yesterday and I’m back to start again today. So...take it easy. Don’t worry about perfection. Just prioritize the time, show up, and be present. You’ll get results in body and soul. Peace! :D

[vishakhatyagi]

Those of you who are starting today. Follow through with it. Maybe you will miss a couple of days. Maybe you will finish the challenge in 45 days instead of 30. But just go through with it. :) We are all in this together. We will work together! There something very powerful about taking just 30 minutes out for yourself and your well being.

[annea]

I'm 61 years old & over the last 2 years have just let myself go due to being the caretaker of an adult daughter with mental illness & being the sole provider of her 2 grandchildren. Real stress, real life. I just finished Day 1 & already feel like a new person with new hope. That's amazing! I'm glistening 😅. Thank you Adriene for being so kind & gentle throughout it. I actually could do way more than I thought! I'm committed now & can't wait to see the difference in my health & attitude towards life. No where to go but up! ❤❤❤

[pjohnson]

I'm on day 29 and wanted to circle back to describe how powerful, but gentle, this series is. I'm a 65-year-old man with a bit of a belly and I sit at a computer all day long. The first few days had me breathing hard and sweating and I had to take a lot of breaks, huffing, and puffing.

I told myself, if I make it to Day 5 I'll reward myself with a yoga matt and blocks. No sweat ;-)

As each day passed I noticed how my body re-adjusted. My movements during the day became smoother, my digestion completely changed (for the better), and my appetite really shifted. I now eat less at each meal which is really cool.

I'm amazed at how this 30-40 minutes each day of being focused and stretching has transformed me.

Adriene is encouraging, gentle, and graceful and is a wonderful guide to the experience of doing yoga for yourself. Her continual reminders of deep breathing with the movement and the suggestions of being playful and smiling really help your mind get in synch. She shows many alternative poses and after every challenging pose, she offers one allowing you to catch your breath and rest.

Thanks, Adrienne (and your camera person)! I've now made yoga a regular part of my life. I'm also now a member so I can access your other resources and can continue exploring yoga.

[lynncraig]

My daughter convinced me three years ago to try this. I was a 57 year old man who was not into yoga. But I had back and hip pain. What a difference this has made for me. Just turned 60 and feel good. Try it and stay with it. Use a chair if you need to as you begin. You'll be glad you did it

[sarahseedtostem]

Just completed day one. Not going to lie I said a couple curse words and got very frustrated that I wasn't able to do several of the positions or whole them for very long, as I am an obese woman. However, after reading through some of the comments made below, I jumped back in and gave it my all. I want to get healthy. I want to do better and I want to be better. I'm hoping this yoga challenge will help me.

[rebeccadusoswa]

This has significantly improved my mental and physical health. By doing yoga once a day, I've been able to decrease my use of antidepressants. Thank you so much.

[fawncranmer]

I just started this as part of my recovery from depression. It is a good start. Thank you so much!

[julieprince]

I don't see why she has so many dislikes, I think she is starting off gently, just what us beginners need! TY Adriene

[leandra]

day 1: 19 million views
day 30: 864k views

Don’t give up!

[kellynicole]

starting this today because i need to improve my life mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. i have healed from a lot of traumas and abuse, learned how to manage my depression and anxiety, but i am still struggling to move forward for some reason. i am so afraid of starting new things. so afraid of failure. but i’m tired of being paralyzed by fear. it has controlled my life forever and i want to try and i want fail. i want to struggle with new hobbies and get frustrated and improve with consistency and dedication. no one will read this but i am really just posting this for myself and anyone else who is scared of starting. yoga is something i have been intrigued by for years and i am committing to these 30 days. i have never been consistent but i am changing that habit now.

[shadowkisss]

How can so many dislike this .. this was absolutely perfect for someone wanting to start yoga for the first time or even get tips on teaching it.. Thanks so much Adriene

[stevegarcia]

An update: I previously mentioned that I'd started " 30 days of Yoga w Adriene" a few years ago and quit after 8 days; then started up during Covid in a year of big loss and transition for me. I'm now finishing my fourth round of 30 days and I'm so happy. It's just how I start every day now -- part of my "morning rituals." It's one of the "pandemic positives" that are mine to keep.
As Adriene suggests, we're supposed to become our own guide in time so I don't always follow step for step. Sometimes I turn the audio down and freestyle with the video running for inspiration and to help me when I get stuck.
Also, I went to her website and bought the course. She has a "name your own price" thing, so it supports the cause, is not cost prohibitive and you don't have to watch YouTube commercials. Pretty cool. 
So keep up the good work, all. And thank you, Adriene, for helping us find happiness :)

[oliviakarlberg]

now i now what my best friend has been talking about! I mean i've done yoga class before but doing in alone in my room is so much different and I can't wait until tomorrow! Perfect before night time, being relaxed before bed. Thank you for making yoga so much fun for a beginner like me :)

[peachyb.]

9/24/2023 Day 1. I had no idea how tight and out of shape I've become at 50. This is a little hard for me. 😢 please keep me in your thoughts. I do need this. Thank you for this series. It's truly a gift.

[IvyLur]

“Just pause and give yourself permission to do absolutely nothing”.... and just like that I started crying. Thank you, it was beautiful

[meharvirdi]

Thank you so much, Adriene for all of your videos and for just having a positive impact on people's lives. I had the idea of taking up yoga to improve my overall well-being, but wasn't really sold until I came across one of your videos. I've since checked out many other yoga videos, but none of them are as enjoyable as the ones you put out. Your personality, energy, attention to detail, and positive encouragement to let us have our own journey and experience really sets you apart. I was supplementing your videos with another 30 day challenge on youtube, but now I'll be able to do the same with the best yoga instructor out there! I'm a lifelong fan! Keep being amazing and much love! 

[darbysantis-massey]

So today was the day I decided to take a hold of my life. Being over weight has gotten to me over the years but I wouldn't do anything about it. Today after being in College for almost a year and a weight of 299 lbs and being 6'2'' I decided to begin doing yoga just today. I had enough and needed to get off my butt and enjoy life and become healthy before I die of obesity. After HS I thought I was at least a little bit for fit than I really am, I played softball, road my bike, and did other sports. As I began this first day of yoga I realized how out of shape I was, I used to be able to do lunges now I can't. So here is to my first day of doing yoga and breaking a sweat.

[mayflower]

I have just completed my 30 days and I just wanted to say this is the best gift I have ever given myself. Don't wait until the "right time" to start this, if you can keep to these 30 days of yoga when everything in life is messy and chaotic, you'll have added an incredible tool to your belt of coping mechanisms. I started and quit this program in the midst of my dad's battle with cancer. Over the course of his 2-year decline, I severely neglected my health and when he passed I was broken in mind, body, and spirit. I have since learned that life is made of seasons, and we cannot wait until the hard seasons have passed before we finally show up for ourselves. We need to love and nurture ourselves through those hard times. I restarted this journey in the middle of a transitional period. I am living with my in-laws waiting for my cabin to be finished. It's not a positive environment here and some people would think I'm crazy for committing to this yoga practice while I live in this house among toxic people, but it has helped me to find peace amidst the chaos.