45 Minute Vinyasa Flow - Cultivate Joy and Ease - Day 17 Challenge

This is a 45 minute vinyasa flow class dedicated to cultivating joy and ease in your practice. It's a slow, heat building practice that includes some challenging OPTIONS. Class begins with a brief seated meditation, followed by a gentle warm up for the upper body and lunge salutes. The next two sequences include some playful variations on familiar poses, including humble flamingo from pyramid and a twisting swan from chair. A level 2 class that builds strength, flexibility and challenges your balance in equal parts. Most importantly, class emphasises finding enjoyment in your own practice, liberating your body with your movement and breath.
Ralphie makes a brief appearance before disappearing. He has a little limp from chasing his ball. He’s in recovery and slight shock that were not throwing the ball for him at the moment :-(
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[@petal530]

Nailed it again Fiona 🙏 Nice warm up and flow before you gave it to us with that chair sequence 🤪😄🙌💕

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Lol! It sounded good on paper! So great you loved it xxx thank you thank you 🙏 have an awesome day! Stay dry... that rain looks menacing x fi

[@marthajacovoni5162]

Good Morning! I have been away for a few weeks for surprise get away. Now back home and getting back to my routine! I love this practice and so nice to see you and Ralphie and feel the feels of our yoga practice! Thank you so much ! Hope all is well with you ! Namaste!🧘🏻‍♀️❤️🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Welcome back martha! What a lovely surprise. It appears we holidayed at the same time. I’ve been in New Zealand the past 2 weeks. Absolutely stunning scenery with blue bell days everyday. Amazing. Where did you go? ❤️🙏

[@MangroveMum]

Deeply relaxing yet just challenging enough. Namaste:)

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh that’s great to hear! Thank you 🙏

[@emmamoore1480]

Since cancelling my yoga membership I’ve struggled to stay on the mat for a while class but this felt effortless, thank you so much 😊

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Welcome back to your mat 😊 thank you for your lovely feedback Emma x you might like to explore these playlists ❤️🙏 Energise series kzbin.info/aero/PLC8x2h-ribuIW1H70hBIwNc0LnMkQCrKY&si=hoigm5t4e_fCfBdi Intermediate series kzbin.info/aero/PLC8x2h-ribuJtCGVJV8a5oDWOGLFsS10I&si=9r5e6HUGaZfCGthp Refresh & restore series kzbin.info/aero/PLC8x2h-ribuJYRD-fgXnuYH3CMJLBGW13&si=bIrK1uHrcrnSr1WL

[@petrafreund8026]

Great class with some challenging options which I really enjoyed. You are the best, Fiona!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks Petra! Ralphie.... my biggest challenge interrupting while balancing. A few Re takes for me :-)

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Hey there Petra, for some reason I can only see the first few words of your comment on my latest class... but wanted to let you know ... thanks again xx

[@petrafreund8026]

@@TwoBirdsYoga In summary I said: YOU are the best :-)

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Petra Freund lol!! Got it xx thank you

[@melissaderr27]

My body feels so open and my mind and spirit a little lighter. The world is a difficult place right now, coming back to my mat is what keeps me (somewhat) sane. Thank you

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank goodness for yoga, huh?! So great you enjoyed this class x thank you for practicing with me 🙏 fi

[@jenniferbrennanwellness5357]

What a fun and challenging practice! As always, your cuing is extraordinary. (Loved when your dog came to the mat!) Take good care.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much Jennifer! A lockdown class shot at home. Impossible to contain Ralphie. He’s quite a tinker when I film. Always funny. Glad you enjoyed it :-) ❤️🙏

[@norihutcherson]

This flow showed up on my feed today! I hadn't seen your earlier videos. As usual, very original, comforting and lovely balance of strength/stretch...

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Awesome! You know, there’s over 160 classes on the channel. Check out the playlists xx live that you found this one. One of my favs and a community favourite 🙏❤️

[@mariaahlbom3233]

Lovely start of a workday thank you Fiona🥰

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Perfect! Thanks Maria 🙏

[@LaStreisand]

That was a lovely invigorating flow, thank you Fiona!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so very welcome! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback ❤️🙏

[@nadiadobreva6986]

Wonderful, thank you, Fiona ❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So welcome Nadia ❤️🙏

[@luislenoirstaraceverde2493]

Hi Fiona, last week I did 5h of practice with you. Let's see how this week will go. Thank you so Much for this amazing opportunity 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh you’re a legend and a girl fan!! Thank you so much! New one out soon. Just uploading xx how did you find this class. Tricky balance twist huh? Hope you’re well? Xx fi 🙏

[@mayad311]

what an amazing flow, thank you so much!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Fantastic! Thanks so much Maya. So happy to hear you enjoyed it ❤️🙏

[@iwtlmdu]

Just what I needed this morning. So grateful for you and your ability to share with us all.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Penny! More than happy to share. Grateful that you and others enjoy the classes x it’s very motivating 🙏

[@marthajacovoni5162]

I took a Viking Ship up the Rhine River from Basel Switzerland, along the French/ German Coastline up the Rhine to Amsterdam! It was amazing! I am so glad I took the trip! I met lots a lovely friends ! ❤️🥰

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh my goodness!! Awesome trip! Just love Switzerland… it’s so beautiful and Amsterdam another fav. How wonderful! ❤️🙏

[@Cookiejazz333]

Another perfectly wonderful practice Fiona. Thank you!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Fantastic Sharon! A few challenging variations in there?! I had to re shoot my balance! Lol! Great you enjoyed it! Thx for your support x 🙏 fi

[@Cookiejazz333]

@@TwoBirdsYoga You are so very welcome. I was totally surprised & pleased that I was able to even do & hold the balancing poses for a few seconds!!! I've never done these & it was so much fun.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

sharon and fun is good :-) well done

[@Cookiejazz333]

@@TwoBirdsYoga Thank you!

[@markmcpherrin5590]

love your classes, Fiona! Thanks for sharing!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome Mark! Thanks for joining me on the mat 🙏

[@geeteshsolanki9738]

Thanks Fiona! Loved the class.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Fantastic! Thanks Geetesh :-)

[@markuswenninger2141]

Thank you so very much for this superb lesson, such genius variations, we relly loved it! -& there he was again, twice even, throwing in a perfect DownwardDog, before casually strolling away again! ❤️🙏🏻

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you thank you! Ralphie did manage a few laps in on screen in this one. Great you enjoyed the variations.

[@suzanapardal]

Lovely flamingo... 💕🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Ya! Mine a little wonky :-) glad you loved 🙏❤️

[@BertaCohaagen2084]

Thank you Fiona!!! Really I'm sweating. This flow really challenges mind and body. 💚💚💚Namaste!!!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

I was sweating too xx mind body and balance! Great you enjoyed. Easier 2nd time round I’d suggest... when you know what’s coming up :-) thx Esther 🙏

[@odianityahh4047]

Such a great class (as always). It was very helpful, I found a solution for a problem - even if the purpose of yoga should be more awareness and being in the present moment, I know :D Thank you Fiona!!! PS: I love your dogs apparitions (uuuh awareness again...hehe)

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Haha, the yoga cleared your head to reveal the solution? Ralphie a beautiful distraction when I shoot at home. Thx again Odi 🙏❤️

[@suzanapardal]

💕🙏 lovely practice Fiona

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Challenging twisted swan from memory? Glad you enjoyed it Suzana! Thank you ❤️🙏

[@suzanapardal]

@TwoBirdsYoga the humble flamingo was quite challenging!!! I do really enjoy your flows. Have a lovely weekend Fiona. Enjoy the rest 🙂

[@mep3122]

Your doggo was so cute. He/she made me smile. Thank you for practice.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

That’s Ralphie, our rescue dog :-) he always makes an appearance when I shoot at home x great you enjoyed this class 🙏 fi

[@barbbrazes869]

Wonderful mindful beautiful flow! Thanks!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Barb ❤️🙏

[@jujub3144]

Luved the flamingo. It was my first time experiencing that pose. I liked the twists and balances. It was very strengthening, cleansing, and centering. Namaste Fiona.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Awesome Jules x just playing with some new shapes there. New for me too. Quite challenging?! Not sure my shape is it’s best representation ... but a good challenge for hamstrings and balance! Great you enjoyed! Thanks for your feedback x fi

[@nadiadobreva6986]

Thank you for the nice class✌️

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for practicing along with me 🙏 fi

[@janismurillo3465]

Just lovely.. I feel so peaceful now.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So great that was your experience Janis x twisted swan balance quite challenging! Have a great rest of your week 🙏 fi

[@lorilynnbloomer6774]

Oooooo! I just love this one. It was EXACTLY what I needed today. I love that it's slow... yet challenging at the same time, but not TOO challenging

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh so great!! Thank you thank you! It’s been popular. X thanks for your kind feedback Lorilynn 🙏

[@silviamcnally674]

Always lovely to be notified of a new class! This one will be repeated! Thank you for keeping us engaged!!💟

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Wonderful Silvia xx you’re so welcome. I so appreciate your support and feedback 🙏 fi

[@michaelbanducci8267]

Very nice Fiona. Thanks for continuing to bring out new classes. I love the variety. Keep well.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much Michael :-) really appreciate your lovely feedback and support 🙏 great you’re enjoying the classes! Fi

[@geraldinemorin7072]

Thank u so much 😊❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome ❤️🙏

[@nataliesariban1028]

I loved absolutely everything about this class! 45 minutes is my favorite length for a home practice and we could ALL benefit from a little extra joy. As a yoga teacher myself, I love learning new poses and that humble flamingo was a first for me! Thank you, Fiona!!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aw!! So lovely! Thank you so much! So great you enjoyed this class xx I agree, we can all do with some joy right now. A piece of joy this morning hearing Melbourne had zero cases yesterday... a first in 6 months! Fingers crossed we head toward opening up again for our summer. I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well and safe x so appreciate your feedback 🙏 fi

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You might like to check out Kathryn budigs’ cues for humble flamingo...v. Helpful xx www.yogajournal.com/practice/kathryn-budigs-gratitudasana-humble-flamingo

[@AitchEye]

That was so great. You’re the best! Really lovehate that chair sequence. Thank you, Fiona.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Lol! I might have held that balance too long! I tried to make it shorter in my edit... cut out some extra chatter so I could actually demo it :-) hope you’re keeping well there Will? Thanks for your kind feedback :-) fi

[@suesouthcott2865]

Restful but strengthening - thank you so much! 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re very welcome Sue x great you enjoyed. More challenging than I anticipated! 🙏 fi

[@wib304]

Enjoyed it. New to Flamingo.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much Brenda! This flamingo has tight hamstrings! Xx

[@mendoyogi2205]

I was incredibly anxious when I began this class and was looking for a nice release and to reclaim my breath. Thank you Fiona. This helped me so much. 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So glad it did! Lots of balances in this class to completely absorb all your unwavering attention.... out of your head and into your body xxx take care, fi

[@nadiadobreva6986]

This flow after my last time I did it, 8 months ago feels so new to me and the twists are quite challenging but thank you, Fiona🙏❤️🧚‍♀️ so nice to have you and your lovely practice around💕

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Super challenging class from memory. Twisting swan! Took me a few takes!!

[@karenpavlow8731]

Really enjoyed this one, great Sunday morning class.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Fantastic! Thanks so much 🙏 so great you enjoyed this class x fi

[@Acceleratorsessions]

Thank you Fiona - I loved the pace and found swan hard!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh this one is more challenging than I thought too! Twisted balance swan had 3 Re takes x

[@blancoynegrofoto]

thanx ...

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

My pleasure 🙏

[@MyGunnie]

Wonderful flow, thank you so much!🙏🌷

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re very welcome! So happy you enjoyed this class x fi

This was perfect, thank you so much!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so very welcome 🙏 thanks for your feedback s

[@TheDenihunter]

Thanks Fi

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So welcome! I had to pause myself and recover my wobbly legs! Great you enjoyed it xx thanks for saying 🙏

[@geetha5037]

Wonderful class, Fiona. Thank you so much. Your channel is one of the reasons I have gotten back into Yoga after a break. Would you consider doing a class that one can do during period? Something for PMS/ cramps, etc.?

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh that’s so great you’ve found a new motivation for your practice x I have just the class for you! This class is gentle and includes 3 acupressure points specifically for period pain. Worth reading the description and links to locate the right spots prior to practice 🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bOqH6CeLRqhMU

[@geetha5037]

@@TwoBirdsYoga Thanks! Will try it :)

[@esthervanderhorst6615]

This was challenging for me but good and I have to try to be a flamingo

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

It was challenging, I agree!! Balancing and twisting... what was I thinking?!

[@wafaaliaziz]

ؤ Thank you Fiona 🍁🍂✨🌧💛

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re super welcome 🙏 have a great weekend x fi

[@courtneyprice7644]

Thank you! Great practice! I sometimes feel as though my hands are slipping in downward dog- any suggestions? Thanks!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Courtney x hands slipping on the mat in downward dog is very common and frustrating. The first thing to check in, is to make sure your hands are fully planted on the mat - base knuckles and perimeter of your hands. Second, your mat! Some mats tend to be slippier x some need time to wear in. I have a manduka mat I’ve had for 15 years. Totally non slip! The jade yoga mats are also good I’ve found. Hope this helps x

[@courtneyprice7644]

Thanks, Fi. I love my Lulu mat, and when I’m sweaty, I stick downdog. I had a Jade but the thickness I had was hard on my joints so I switched. I’ll keep working on my hands. Thanks!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Courtney Price I agree with the jade ones. My green one in the videos always has an extra mat underneath for padding! The lulu ones I’ve found never quite wear in and remain a bit slippy but they are a robust thick mat x

[@suzanapardal]

💕🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks Suzana ❤️🙏

[@annettelynoneil]

💕🥰💕

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks Annette xx 🙏

[@meapasco6241]

Loved this one, but I love them all - best therapy for body, mind and soul - thank you Fi! 💖🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome Mea x thanks so much for tuning in 🙏