30 Min Arm Balance Yoga flow | Upper Body Strength | Day 26 - 30 Day Yoga Challenge

[@CharlieFollows]

Hello friends, a reminder for anyone who is struggling with this class (like I did). This challenge isn’t about what you can or can’t do, it’s about your willingness to challenge yourself regardless of the result. I hope you feel proud of your willingness today 🙏

[@lily_neira]

Hello Charlie! I like your classes a lot! Especially the ones with lots of postures and stretching Thank you so much! Where are you based ? I

[@Kitty1995R]

❤❤❤

[@gabrielaf]

Thank you Charlie for your kind words, flying crow is really hard for me. It's as if the brain and the body ain't connected and the commands don't reach the legs but that won't stop me from trying. See you tomorrow for Day 27!!

[@Jewelmind]

I laughed and looked in the mirror and said " no"😂. I quess I need to build more arm strength as well.

[@yogawithyavantsir]

Ek pad bakasan It's most most favourite yoga pose

[@adamyelle4901]

26 days in and crow pose finally clicked for me! I surprised myself. I'm 40 years old and I feel like a kid now running around with a picture of myself doing it telling everyone "look what I can do."

[@valerys7825]

Oh, I’m really happy for u! I’m still struggling with my crow trying to find the right place on my arms, but still cannot balance.. but ur example is the inspiration for me, may be in my 39 I can do it as well…

[@adamyelle4901]

Keep it up! You'll get it!

[@annebennett4101]

Flying crow was the first arm balance I tried to do with Charlie videos back in last spring, and it started a small obsession of mine! I'm still not able to do it, but I can lift my knee off either elbow and hold it in the middle for a moment! That's very serious progress from where I started:P

[@Andy-il7kf]

Well done!! This gives me hope :) as I really want to be able to lift a knee in crow too, and after a month it still seems impossible 😅

[@Yulia-lu3cv]

That’s amazing!!! That gives me hope too 😍 thank you for inspiring us…

[@elizabethlloyd3013]

Flying crow is HARD. If you don’t tip over immediately that’s a goooood place to be. Past a start cuz the start would be crow and leaning to one side in my opinion,yes? Keep going. I’ve been trying to crunch my Abs and lock my shoulders without sacrificing my breathing and focus. 🧘‍♀️. It’s nice to know- even tho I don’t know who you are, we started last spring. Me in mid march- that I have someone out there doing this at the same time as me. I think about other people doing this, What their yoga space is like- are their kids building Thomas train tracks under them on their mats like me? lol I imagine that it’s a class sometimes when I feel like I wanna quit.

[@annebennett4101]

​@elizabethlloyd3013 lol, no, my dogs are trying to share my mat space though!

[@sayla71]

Thanks for sharing. Likewise here...Been trying flying crow and pigeon since Charlie's Arm Balance series, and they've become a lofty goal... Getting closer on flying crow but holding only for a couple of seconds. I guess it's down to stamina now.

[@conanblue32]

We've done building to crow pose a few times in this challenge and each time we've built up to it in different unique ways. I'm in awe of your creativity! And this time, I was able to brave myself in lifting up one foot at a time, even if it's only for half a second. But little by little I can feel I'm getting stronger and more confident. Thank you Charlie for a wonderful class!

[@CharlieFollows]

This is so encouraging to read! I am so glad that you are noticing differences in your confidence and your practice is getting stronger. Thank you for being here for the 30 day challenge.

[@rauha38]

unbelievably, I hardly dared dream this day would come, but I finally got crow pose. it seemed impossible when I started, I got discouraged and frustrated even at the thought of trying, but you're an amazing teacher of patience, perseverance and kindness to yourself, Charlie! thank you so so much, I'm looking forward to exploring this pose further and getting it to be stable, and maybe one day, ONE DAY, even attempting these variations.

[@lauraaragnetti6300]

Hi Charlie, wonderful lesson, one of my favorites when you have to struggle with difficult poses like this. my crow is not ready to fly yet but he remains firmly on the mat 😀. but I will try endlessly until I take flight. a big hug da Laura 😘. Have a nice day, we'll see you tomorrow😘

[@lanalane5856]

It’s the first time when I was able to do crows pose! Thank you so much Charlie. You are a great yoga teacher who’s constantly moving us towards progress avoiding stagnation periods when you’re not learning but doing the same thing for years.

[@davidkingyogato1097]

New challenge unlocked! Thanks for the options with the flying crow, I will be playing with this a LOT! 😊

[@ксюша-г3л9й]

i DID NOT want to practice today, i feel really exhausted by the end of the work week, and i wanted to just come home and crawl into bed.but i made a commitment, and i pushed myself, and i practiced and i feel really proud of myself! for showing up, for being able to hold crow for a stable breath (big achievement for me as i struggle with this pose for a long time and couldn't hold myself for a single second) and for my willpower to do hard things. thank you so much for this challenge, i appreciate your dedication, and your sincerity ❤ much lovefrom Ukraine

[@chrisgerard9255]

Thank you Charlie for this session. I'm not there yet for flying crow, but I'm quite proud of myself for my crow getting better. Have a good day

[@diannej7563]

Hello Charlie, I’ve been watching and following you in your lovely yoga videos for a short while now, and I have to tell you that I adore your videos. It’s very uncommon for me to look forward to an online class, but I find myself looking forward to yours. Your gentle nature and warmth are my biggest attractions to being part of your channel. You are indeed a gift to all whom follow your classes. Thank you so much for giving us so much of you and your time. Warmest regards from Dianne in Melbourne 🙏🌸

[@CharlieFollows]

Hi Dianne, thank you for such a lovely message, you have put the biggest smile on my face. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and write such a kind comment. Thank you for being here to practice with me 🙏

[@diannej7563]

@@CharlieFollows You are so welcome Charlie. And thank you too for such a gracious and beautiful reply 🩷

[@elizabethfellows9670]

had a small victory and was able to finally get my feet off the ground for crow for a split second :) so happy my upper body is finally understanding how to be awake and properly activated after years of stress being pent up in my traps and everything else being asleep

[@sebouhakharjalian6707]

Wow. Finally, I have now managed to get hold of the crow pose. The three attempts were successful. Thank you so much, Charlie. This was indeed a beautiful class.🙏🙏❤️🧘‍♂️

[@dayananature]

Thank you so much, Charlie Follows 💗 I love to practice yoga with you every day 😍

[@hayleyv7890]

Thank you so much for this day. Arm balances are always tricky and I often get desperate by doing them😅 But it helped me a lot to understand that trying is the goal and never giving up. Thank you Charlie for your incredible yoga sessions. I'm so glad and thankful that I've found your channel 😊

[@NicholasMastroianna-hq6pl]

Thanks!

[@CharlieFollows]

Thank you for your support 🙏

[@marionmarishanti4398]

Danke!

[@CharlieFollows]

Thank you for your support, I really appreciate you practicing with me x

[@retrob5340]

Thanks! Absolutely brilliant. Love this challenge b

[@CharlieFollows]

Thank you so much for your feedback and your support, I'm glad you are enjoying the challenge.

[@bakaitipur]

Thank you Charlie🤎Day 26☑️.. I haven't given my 100% to this session as it is my first day of periods... But anyhow I managed to atleast join this class so that I successfully end this 30 days challenge.... I have never committed to anything like this before... All thanks to you... I hope I will make some other challenge in February month in other aspects of my life and stay as loyal towards that as I'm in this yoga challenge... Loads of love from India❤

[@carlayvette1069]

Simply marvelous! I'm getting stronger each day with yoga and my personal choices about my life path. Thank you so much Charlie! You are simply incredible!🤗🪄

[@ritalooney5168]

Day 26 completed but my body is tiring. Crow is challenging as is, so I will need lots of practice to achieve flying crow. Thank you for continuing to challenge us so far into this challenge journey. I do my best with what I have. Namaste.😍💛

[@1Sladovnik]

Hi Charlie, Just a quick congratulations on your ascent to the top of my KZbin algorithm of subscriptions for both yogis and non-yogis. 😊 Thank you for your thoughtful, challenging practice. Take care, Bart

[@ejam1358]

Hi Charlie, thank you for the practice and the kind reminder to be proud. Indeed we easily forget that. I am proud of myself for waking up every morning and practice yoga with you right a head. THANK YOU 🙏 ❤. See you tomorrow 👋🏼

[@CharlieFollows]

Thank you so much for sharing, I'm glad those words resonated with you and filled you with a sense of pride ☺️

[@diane_1904]

This was fun to try crow. Thank you for challenging us. 🙏

[@CharlieFollows]

Thank you for practicing with me 🙏

[@bushin99]

So good! I haven't tried flying crow for years after a shoulder injury. Your wonderful progression gave me the confidence to try again and it worked! See you tomorrow.

[@CharlieFollows]

Thank you so much for sharing! I'm so glad the progressions in this class helped you work towards flying crow with confidence ☺️

[@TrapDecks]

This one was really fun :) definitely going to go back and do the challenge from the beginning!

[@EmilyAustin-s9c]

I finally got crow pose! A goal of mine. Absolutely loving this challenge Charli 😊

[@CharlieFollows]

This is amazing news! Thank you so much for sharing your progress with me.

[@jasmineupthewall4376]

Thanks a lot, dear Charlie! You help me so much. 🌻🌻🌻

[@Marcelo4Lcx]

new favourite class😁thank you so much, closing my day with a golden key

[@Yulia-lu3cv]

I got really discouraged at the end but I’ll pick myself up and try again tomorrow. Maybe it’s just not the day.… it’s my first time trying flying crow and it was definitely a challenge. I’ll keep trying. Thank you so much , sending so much love.

[@SteveHarley-t7e]

Excellent practice. My best crow so far (no falling on my head) and actually lasting a few seconds 🙂. Thank you so much Charlie ❤

[@CharlieFollows]

It's really encouraging to read that you are making progress with the challenge, thank you for sharing with me ☺️

[@copperman9845]

I really love your class. Creative, fun and challenge with your calm and simple cue. Thank you so much for sharing your energy to the world. From Ireland. ♥

[@mpm0796]

I'm afraid my crow is nowhere near flying. I'm so grateful that you include these advances poses though, it's a great opportunity to learn and to try something way out of my comfort zone. My crow has improved so much during this series and I'll join you flying one day!

[@kennethmontoya6731]

Thanks Charlie this was a fantastic flow got crow pose thanks for your inspiration to challenge myself I always try to challenge myself daily u are a fantastic trainer u have brought me a long way especially with this challenge I have really enjoyed it have a wonderful evening and see you tomorrow for day 2 7 u rock

[@amandaclark2419]

Flying crow I have never been able to do and still can't but enjoyed the challenge and build up to it. Thank you.

[@FlossontheMill]

This was a superb class Charlie thank you. I'm really enjoying the way you teach us how to achieve difficult poses in different ways. I managed crow today, however it was not able to take flight. That's OK, because today that was brilliant and an improvement on the last time. Taking flight for now until day 27 🕊️

[@jamesheath8594]

Thank you miss Charlie I really enjoyed this class it was a lot of fun I had a lot of fun with the poses in this class you rock rock miss Charlie ✌️all your classes rock ✌️

[@CaptinderBali]

Thanks 4 steps... Its a perfect way 4 learn... And in advanved now ppls are feeling difficulty if they dont follow the steps...by...steps... So, i suggust to every1 to follow step as u are giving

[@hellekarlstad4293]

Loved, loved, loved this 💪😁 My crow is perfectly crowy but it’s not exactly flying…yet 😂 Close enough for now though… At least it didn’t crash and burn 😉 Thank you so much sweet Charlie 🙏🏽 I enjoyed every minute of this practice ❤️

[@FrankieC200]

Fit and fiery blackbird, baked in a pose! Helpful. I'm taking a bite out of it. Thanks.

[@Mr_Fbro]

Thank you, my crow didn't fly but it was fun trying. I couldn't believe it when said prepare for shavasana. The class just flew.

[@CharlieFollows]

I'm glad the time flied by, I always think that's an indication you were in a state of flow, where you loose track of time. Thank you for joining me ☺️

[@saraebara]

Thank you, Charlie! I was able to get my feet off the ground in crow and liked the challenge of trying to lift a leg to "fly"- I'm not there yet but I will keep trying! :)

[@GingerPieAJellybean]

I couldn’t quite wrap my brain around flying crow but took a lot of excitement in balancing longer in bony crow pose! I say bony because knees on elbows is quite challenging for me and I’ve only ever had the squishy parts of my legs on my elbows got crow before. Thank you for another fun class, Charlie!

[@lucietajinga3825]

Thank you so much!💙💙💙

[@sahranori]

I really enjoy your yoga classes, thank you❤

[@CharlieFollows]

Thank you so much for practicing with me ☺️

[@Lilibet_777]

In week 1 i started with maybe half second in crow...today i stayed two times 8 seconds 🤩😍🤩 thank you for helping me build strenght, helpful instructions... and improve my believe in myselfs abilty to beat gravity 😅

[@protectorpestsolutions8386]

Charlie you are amazing. I have struggled with lift off to crow. But today I finally got my feet off…. Yay!!! But then my teenage daughter, watching silently laughed and I fell😂. But I got lift off. You have a way of guiding us into those positions. Deep thanks❤

[@CharlieFollows]

Hey that is amazing! and definitely the starting of even more progression! Congratulations ☺️ and thank you for sharing your highlight with me

[@insidertasting535]

Fabulous class loved the transition from fallen star to pigeon 👏🏻👏🏻thank you

[@jerryslaughter8611]

Another excellent practice to get the day started out right. Got crow down but going to need some work on the flying crow.

[@happinessinharmony]

Ooh, I loved that. Thank you Charlie 😊❤🙏

[@key_is_you]

Thank you so much for this class! Don’t know how it works, but I realised that my thoughts stoped! Today was strange day, with a lot of doubts.. but your class relaxed my body and changed my filling ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much for such an amazing magic ✨✨✨✨

[@Jewelmind]

Thank you for this class.. wonderful

[@KrisVictoria]

I just revisited this video as I want to get better at crow. Ive started a crow practice playlist with some of your videos to keep it going. Also, just signed up for your dream movement program and I’m excited to take my practice to the next level. 🎉

[@dehbee77]

Thank you! It was great!

[@colleenlapinski3165]

I had yet to achieve Crow let alone fly… but today!!! Kept going lifting one toe than the other toe. Then!!Crow, it was wobbly it was only for a few seconds.. but it was CROW!! Thanks again Charlie!!

[@passangsherpa2818]

Thank you❤

[@CharlieFollows]

You are welcome ☺️ thanks for practicing with me

[@bobbylewski]

Nice creative transition from fallen star to pigeon ❤

[@anam9506]

Thank you Charlie. I am able to feel some progress since last time practice on crow pose. I was able to hold for 4-5 sec. Yes but couldn't fly yet.😅

[@CharlieFollows]

That is amazing! and definitely something to be proud of. Thank you for sharing your highlight moment with me.

[@sergiospagnolo2058]

So nice Charlie thanks!

[@CharlieFollows]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining me

[@melancholy0003]

I DID CROW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 5+ YEARS OF PRACTICE! I was only able to hold IT for about 5-8 seconds but still! I didn’t fall on my face (which I have done) or hurt my wrists!

[@srinidhimv9893]

Always amazing❤

[@elizabethlloyd3013]

I love the beginning 😉 idk if it was intentional but -cute. I am having one of those days you spoke about in one of your reels. The days when you show up even if you don’t want to. My wrists are extremely tender and “sticky” probably from falling on the ice a couple of days ago ? My shoulder..ouch. I started warming up finally around halfway. Fallen Star, I lifted my hips up for the first time! Idk why but it felt so awkward before. Also, why am I able to almost handstand when I know I’m jumping to malasana but when I’m going to forward fold I’m afraid to lift my hips up. Hmm. Thank you for this as always!

[@CharlieFollows]

Haha oh I didn’t know I had left it like that 🤭

[@ameiramohammed7553]

thank you 🙏🏼😊

[@magdeleenenslin9821]

❤⭐ Thank you Charlie. My crow is yet to fly but at least it sits already. x

[@csscott9803]

Outstanding 💯😊

[@ironmarc7881]

Loved it!

[@NehaGupta-cb6he]

Many Thanks to you I am able to do crow pose for few seconds only but I did it first time

[@piyadhiman000]

Feeling blessed ❤🎉

[@riapatel1019]

I can finally hold crow pose! (even if its for 5 seconds before I lose my balance lol)

[@ianach]

Thanks a lot!!!!

[@thecauseofureuphoria35]

Day 26 - done 💯

[@СветланкаМихайлова-з7с]

Day26 is Done ☑️! Thank you so much, Charlie❤! I adore your blue sky Every class😍😍😍 Where is it? I want to live in this country 💫

[@MomTheEbayer101]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@_srilankantraveler_]

Thank you

[@krzysztofmarcinkowski6499]

Very good cours. I've done my firs crow :)

[@LucyNgina]

Am learning😅.Day 26✅🧘🏾‍♀️🇰🇪

[@МаринаТихоновская-к5и]

was able to finish the complex only from the second time, but got a lot of pleasure

[@yogawithyavantsir]

Well done Well performed

[@martinedekerpel3523]

I am already glad I could lift one foot in crow. Thx ❤😂🎉😊

[@CharlieFollows]

This is amazing news! Thank you for sharing your highlights with me

[@CowboyBebop444]

Awesomeness

[@annemaaiketamsma4839]

lovely class. Can you give me advice? Practising yoga for years now and also doing strength training for my upper body I still find it hard to come from the plank position to the floor while bending my arms ( chaturanga ) Especially in my right shoulder. Maybe a little trick 😉

[@breannasuhoversnik1525]

I started this challenge as a total beginner & today I got both feet off the ground in crow for a split second 🎉

[@KimbapGuru]

I was not able to do flying crow but I held regular crow longer than normal 😊

[@vemnock3622]

VERY BEAUTIFUL GYATT ❤

[@kylaandreaa]

🙏🏻

[@beccarakin6340]

Almost smashed my face !!! But I was able to get both legs up and feet to butt!!! Almost got one leg up, other leg said fudge no not today !!! Lol ... I love how u go thru them ste by step !!! ❤🎉😊

[@adam.motions]

🙏

[@minweilee3446]

Tough for me to get into flying crow from crow, much easier to move into it from down dog. Haven’t practised it in a while so a little wobbly.

[@tannaz56]

💗

[@ZenWithDebby]

This class was really fun, but oh my goodness.... Flying Crow is hard 🔥😂. I'm currently working on Flying Crow and Funky Pincha, so it was really fun to be able to give it another try during today's class. Thank you so much, Charlie 💖 Can't wait to see what tomorrow's class will bring us 🫣

[@bakaitipur]

❤

[@martagrzelak1945]

What kind of strength (arm & ab) exercises do you recommend to be able to achieve such poses, such as flying crow?

[@Rikku-qw1wi]

My elbows always hurt in crow. What should I do

[@MaryKari-qq6jc]

Eshgh❤❤

[@randywatson1615]

My flying crow pose is more of a falling crow pose 😂

[@nidhiraid]

May 12 2024

[@yoshungoddess]

Who else toppled over?😂😂😂😂

[@elftower907]

synchronisric... tic.

[@flodelameilleure]

Is it normal to have bruises above the elbows after this practice? 😂

[@krystynacroft]

🤍