30 Minute Power Yoga - Heart Opening Practice

This is a 30 minute instructional yoga video that is best suited for an intermediate level. Not recommended for total beginners. It works the chest and hip flexors with backbends and a powerful vinyasa flow.
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[@MariaGogoleva-by2xm]

I really miss your older classes where you did a voice over with your calming voice. It leaves you feeling so serene and relaxed afterwards.

[@yogabycandace]

Ahh I remember those days! The only problem with them is it took twice the time because I'd film it and then I'd have to spend the same amount of time doing the VoiceOver - just tough to find that time now that I own a studio and have clients I work with daily.

[@alexandravarsova692]

I agree with Sarah! Amazing flow...greatly builds up to the standing bind leg extension and then subtly goes back into cool-down. Candace your practices are by far the best online. Thank you for sharing them!

[@yogabycandace]

Alexandra Varsova You're so kind, Alexandra. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a sweet message.

[@bennmacstiofan4387]

Candice. Thank you so much for these videos. Not only am I getting back in touch with my 45 year old body because of your videos, but it has had the added benefit of focusing and lengthening my other practices like meditation and chant. Bless you.

[@rhiannacjones]

Happy Valentine's Day Candace! In homage to loving myself, I wanted to start my day with a heart opening routine. I'm over the moon that I happened upon yours. Being able to feel the energy of yoga in my own home and sanctuary is so empowering. I feel fabulous! And you have such a delightful voice. Can't wait to get more in tune with my body thanks to your videos xx

[@yogabycandace]

+Rhianna Jones Thanks so much for the kind words, Rhianna! I appreciate you!

[@cath1238]

Loved this one. I love how you incorporated intermediate poses such as wheel pose or headstand. I love practices that challenge me. Thank you so much, Candace! Namasté!

[@Breguntaz]

Man, this was all kinds of good stuff. Some twisting and binding, some balance, some strength, some flexibility, and as always, challenging but doable (just barely doable, in some cases). Thanks for another great video.

[@yogabycandace]

Awesome, so glad to hear that. Just keep working on it and soon you'll be flying through it.

[@julianzgong]

The 30 min ones have been a morning ritual for me, more important than breakfast. Thank you so much.

[@yogabycandace]

You're very welcome!

[@chelseabelletieri9742]

Love this 30 minute series! Long enough to work up a sweat and inspire further exploration of some of the poses, not so long as to be boring or (too) intimidating. Thanks, Candace!

[@yogabycandace]

You're so welcome!

[@taylorbartram5067]

I absolutely love you! Youre the reason ive become so involved in yoga now. Youre a wonderful teacher

[@yogabycandace]

+Taylor Bartram Thank you so much for the kind words, Taylor!

[@stef10ziggy]

Finally got up for my first headstand today while doing this video! Thanks for the help, Candace!

[@micahjansen2977]

great video! i love the way you've worked in some new poses as compared to your other videos. I was surprised at myself for being able to stand up once in that bind! Thanks so much for another lovely practice.

[@yogabycandace]

micah jansen Thanks for the feedback, Micah! So glad you enjoyed!

[@sophiap2014]

Thank you for making all these awesome videos! I love how I can do these at home and you have short ones and long ones and they're all free and it really just makes my day better when I do yoga :)

[@emvardz]

Thank you Candace! I do your yoga videos almost every day, and I think this one is my favorite!

[@sashawithaB]

Candace, you're the best! I wish you did live classes! 😀😀😀

[@noeluribe4344]

This was amazing! Exactly what I've been needing. I'm shaking - with energy and strength for the day. Thank you for all your work.

[@michellesweeney2642]

LOVE this! Never a dull moment as you encourage me to honor the best version of my practice. Sure a few moves were above my level, but the feeling of flow and grace was an encouraging step up for me.

[@yogabycandace]

+Michelle Sweeney yes, girl! do what you gotta do until you can kill it!

[@andthen0248]

beautiful practice! thank you for your wonderful instruction, doing binds i had never tried before. gratitude!

[@yogabycandace]

Alexis Greenwood Yay! Great news, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@iluvjesse444]

This was my first practice with you and I loved it! You incorporated a lot of poses I don't normally do in my practice but will definitely add them now. Also, I want to thank you for showing the proper way to do chaturanga in one of your ask a yoga question videos. I had been having a lot of shoulder pain trying to do it as if I was doing a push up, but now it's a lot better now that I know the correct form. Thank you!!

[@yogabycandace]

iluvjesse444 Yeah! That's great news, I'm so glad the AAYQ was helpful to you. :)

[@kendeshaies5846]

I've spent my whole life tightening up my body. So refreshing to start getting flexibility back again. Wish I'd started when I was young. Now 74.

[@zarasoleil8633]

Fantastic! I almost made it into headstand... Closest I've come to the full pose. Thanks Candace! 🙏💜

[@yogabycandace]

Zara Soleil Woop! Great job, Zara!

[@luv2bake4]

idk how I've never done this video yet, but I LOVED it! Thanks, Candace!

[@yogabycandace]

You're so welcome!

[@youngyogimel121]

Always thought I lacked the strength and balance to do a headstand, but with your advice to strengthen my shoulders I got up with no problem. I was amazed! Thanks for the direction!

[@yogabycandace]

+Young Yogi Mel Awesome!!! So happy for you!

[@luciaa3053]

One of my favourite! Improving each time :D Thanks for sharing it Candace

[@yogabycandace]

+Lucia A You're welcome!

[@draignathair]

This was exactly what I needed today, thank you! Aiming to get back into regular yoga practice and this was a wonderful class to start with :)

[@sarahmosher9158]

Wonderful flow! You've given me some challenging postures to work on. Thanks so much!

[@yogabycandace]

Sarah Mosher Thanks, Sarah! So glad to hear!

[@Adrilevels]

thank you so much! I love to practice with you, I've doing it for almost two weeks, I am so excited to tell you that I am getting better, and more confident! thanks! Namaste from Venezuela!:)

[@yogabycandace]

Adriana Level Hi Adriana, Thanks so much for the kind words. So glad to hear you are seeing improvement in your practice! If you ever have a video request, feel free to submit it here: forum.yogabycandace.com/forum/12-yoga-blog/

[@kdwhitman]

Love this flow! Thank you for sharing!

[@yogabycandace]

So glad you enjoyed this.

[@katarinaelizabeth1099]

Thank you! My body really needed this. As always, your yoga practices are amazing. :)

[@yogabycandace]

Thanks for the love, Katarina!

[@MariaRodrigues-sf9pv]

Day 1 tone up donee❤☃️🙏lovedd it. Amazingg class. Cant wait for tomorrow

[@kristina7813]

Such a great practice! Thank you so much ❤️

[@iamOnewithAlltrust]

This is a great one thank you! I loved the dual head stands.

[@ShraddaNiche]

So wonderful for this morning. Thankfully

[@RishiToronto]

LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS! Thank you so much for putting this together! Ill be doing this again many times in the near future :)

[@yogabycandace]

RishiToronto You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed.

[@oksanavascege4388]

This is an amazing sequence!

[@sarahforgione8378]

Your videos are awesome. Love your channel

[@yogabycandace]

Sarah Forgione Thanks so much, Sarah!! I'm so glad you like it!

[@ldevaz]

Great practice Candace, thank you so much. I'm still having a tricky time with headstand. I've started doing it against a wall, as I kept toppling over without! It seems I can work my way up - but I have no sense of if my legs are over my pelvis. What's the best way for me to practice. On a positive note, I was able to stand up in the bind ... hurrah!

[@yogabycandace]

Leona Devaz Woo, standing up in a bind - great job! I would suggest filming yourself with your phone trying to get into headstand. That way you can see whether or not your pelvis is over your head cuz it for sure feels funky the first few times.

[@ldevaz]

Okay cool, I will try that. I have no sense of spatial awareness in this pose - hence some of the crash landings! But, I am determined to master it.

[@stephanieencina1363]

thanks so much for this, it was amazing! Could you please make a 30 min yoga for glutes?

[@debbiebowes90]

Nice practice, binds were challenging.

[@yogabycandace]

Debbie Bowes Good to hear! Well, not that there was a challenge, but that it was a good practice for ya! :)

[@seanahoward414]

i love all the challenging poses i just wish u would explain it more and not rush so much thank you for this beautiful practice.

[@yogabycandace]

+Seana Howard Thanks for the feedback

[@joseantoniosalinasvega7956]

Great practice, i wish it lasts more, as a beginner i have some trouble with flexibility And core strength but i enjoyed a lot following you, speed was ok and your explanation too, Namaste.

[@yogabycandace]

jose antonio salinas vega Thanks for letting me know, Jose!

[@shelbywelch7322]

great yoga flow!

[@yogabycandace]

Thanks!

[@oliviaholland5430]

Candace, I've been practicing yoga through your videos on and off for over half a year now, and this was the first time I held headstand for more than one or two seconds! Was only three or four seconds but I think it was because I've never tried entering it in the way you demonstrate in this video. I am very excited, thank you very much. :)

[@JBetty1]

This got me really sweating! Loved it! XOXO

[@yogabycandace]

***** Ha! Me too! Filming this I was sweating like crazy! :)

[@farijearifi6129]

Amazing. Thank you

[@yogabycandace]

You're welcome!

[@elsajosephinepetersen8502]

Candace, I have a lot of pressure in my lower back when I do upward-facing dog, how do I relieve it?

[@yogabycandace]

Elsa Josephine Petersen Think about making the sideways letter J shape with your body instead of a sideways L shape. Think about elongating the spine. To do this, you'll likely need to work on hip flexor openness.

[@ronjohnson8966]

I was wondering....If you do 30-40 mins of yoga, 5-6 days per week coupled with eating clean, can you tone up and lose weight? Is yoga enough to keep in shape? Thx :)

[@yogabycandace]

I suppose it depends on how out of shape you are. If you have a lot of excess weight to lose and practicing 30-40 min of yoga, 5-6 days per week was a huge lifestyle change, then yeah, you would probably see results like that. But if you already have a more active lifestyle and not a lot of extra weight to lose, then no, I don't think it's enough.

[@bubanjm]

Can you please do prenatal yoga class? Thank you.

[@ArsiniC11]

Are you telling her to get pregnant?

[@yogabycandace]

Maja Bubanj Unfortunately I'm not certified to teach pre-natal yoga classes, but I'm sure if you searched on KZbin you'll find something you like. :)

[@arianewatters3640]

My first practice with you, really enjoyed it, definitely feeling the burn, thank you! #YBCtone

[@valeriebrogden4424]

Your online classes are truly a blessing! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@yogabycandace]

You're so welcome!!

[@emilyfrohmader6094]

I was feeling kind of blue this afternoon and tried this one for the first time. The bind that turned into the standing balance posture surprised me with what my body could do! And the practice helped me feel better. Thank you Candace for all of your videos, they have brought me so much joy and health.

[@yogabycandace]

I'm thrilled to hear this, thank you so much for sharing, Emily!

[@Julie2638]

loved this flow ! I did my first headstand.. wow after that the whole practice became easier . I guess it was due to the happiness I was feeling :D lets do this #YBCTONE

[@yogabycandace]

Miss Julie Great job!!

[@aprilnerat8129]

Another fabulous practice Candice, thanks again!

[@yogabycandace]

+April Nerat You're very welcome.

[@lorianaalvarez1261]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@yogabycandace]

You're welcome, Loriana!

[@paulinesegard4878]

Great video !

[@yogabycandace]

Thanks!

[@melaniemuckle8210]

Love this practice Candace. I’ve been coming back to it for years. Thank you! ❤️

[@jg6320]

Loved it - very healing. PS thank you for including Bird of Paradise :)

[@sylviacrowley6118]

Great workout - thank you! Starting my 30 day challenge with you. Want to start exercising on a regular basis as I used to do. My RA is acting up and yoga really helps. Nice to have access to such practices at home. Be blessed!

[@yogabycandace]

+Sylvia Crowley

[@MALDO3142]

Hi Candace, I am doing one of your 30 day challenges and it has been incredible!! As I told you before, your routines are perfect for me, I truly love you. Thank you you have done a lot for me!!

[@yogabycandace]

Thank you so much!!

[@annesaunders6729]

Hi Candace! Can you make a yoga vinyasa for pregnant yogis, or do you have one already? I've been doing yoga consistently for a while now and can keep doing your regular videos for now, but would love a routine to follow for when my belly gets big! Thanks! Keep up the great work!

[@yogabycandace]

Hi! I wish I could but I am not certified to teach pre-natal, I'm sorry!