Why I Became A Yoga Teacher & Did This Challenge

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[@beckyzucco2216]

Started following Tim in 2015 due to the urging of my then 27 year old son. I was taking arthritic strength Tylenol 3X’s a day due to extreme hip pain and struggled going up stairs- I was only 61 years old. I remember crying in the doctors office saying I wasn’t ready to be old yet!! Due to my son’s encouragement I did my first 30 day challenge with Tim-and I have never looked back!! Tim and yoga turned my life around🙏. In 6 months I was totally off all pain medication and was running up and down the steps in my home without pain. I turn 69 in July this year. I practice every morning with Tim and end every day with a night time stretch without fail. I feel better and younger than I did at 55. The best part is that my husband started practicing also about 4 years ago and no longer deals with back pain. He turns 70 this year. We owe our truly golden years to yoga and Tim. Thanks Tim for all you do-you are the best!! We’ll see you on the mat🙏🥰🙏

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome testimonial! And thank you for sharing it, Becky. I am so glad to hear all this. Stay with it and stay well. Namaste!

[@libertystar7201]

That's AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your story, I am on a healing journey and that's a wonderful story of encouragement

[@jill9515]

Amazing! I’m going to share your comment with my husband. ❤

[@carolinaberto2538]

I love Olli being around... Olli is super calm... my sweet and energetic golden retriever, Moças, just can't stand when i am in shavasana. 😁😁😁

[@yogawithtim]

Hahaha! Thanks!

[@anjitapper2393]

Can’t wait! You’re the reason this 66 year old body is now feeling happier and fitter! You are a star and very generous with your time and instructions, keep doing what you do!💕

[@yogawithtim]

So glad to hear that. Thank you, Anji for the nice thoughts and comments.

[@GG-zw6rm]

66 is not old at all!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mannymartinez4017]

i second Anji's thoughts

[@marianne_1980]

With you, I always have to think of the saying "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear". Over the past years I've followed several different yoga teachers (online and IRL) and I always find a teacher who is "right" for me at that time. Did do some of your classes from time to time, but it wasn't until the start of this year, that it clicked... Thank you for still being there, when I was finally ready. Namasté

[@yogawithtim]

So nice to hear this. Thank you Marianne. Are you signed up for the challenge? If you’re not already signed up go to my website and sign up for “the morning yoga challenge”. When you’re signed up, I’ll email you the challenge video of the day every day starting with ‘Day 1’. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done. 😊

[@flixky1]

After years of doing 'hard' exercise, yoga is the one thing I've found and stuck with. The mentality around yoga and the practice is the kindest, most understanding form of exercise I've found, so much so that I felt every emotional the first few times I lay in corpse pose at the end of my first few classes. AND, I have seen the biggest change is my muscles and tone - I never knew something seemingly gentle would be so effective. :)

[@yogawithtim]

Yes. Paradoxical, right? Thank you Wynne and glad you're with us. Let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@youthehealer]

I was suicidal and ready to jump off a balcony in Medellin Airbnb when I turned to yoga and meditation. I was sick for 15 years with digestive issues and fatigue and was living in my head. I gave myself 1 month of daily yoga and meditation as a last hope. I have not stopped since then with my daily yoga practice, it will be 7+ years. I felt ashamed as a men doing yoga as I was into skateboarding, surfing and calisthenics and yoga felt like its not for me. Tim has bridged the false image I had about yoga and now I use yoga in my coaching practice for mind balance aside of physical body healing and emotional patterns. Thank you Tim, your channel saved my life.

[@yogawithtim]

This is so nice to hear. Thank you so much!

[@youthehealer]

@@yogawithtim I thank you Tim. 🙏🏼

[@dennisvengland7778]

More outdoor yoga please! Beaches, parks, broadwalks, mountain tops, trails, forests, gardens, riverside camping grounds, and all the fabulous earthly connections we are able to find so that it can complement the spiritual nature that yoga represents.

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks for the feedback, Dennis.

[@kristenhabeck178]

Talking about weird stuff, “energies and awakening” haha. We should talk more about this stuff! A lot of folks are asleep and what is actually weird is the collective reality society has agreed upon. Lots of people are sick, physically, mentally, and spiritually because of it. Things like yoga will lead us back home. Thank you Tim 💜

[@yogawithtim]

You're welcome Kristen 😉

[@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss]

Tim, you're awesome!. Following you in 2015 was one of the best decisions of my life. You make it effortless for me to be loyal to you. I love your outlook on spirituality. It's real, truthful, simple, minimalistic and just beautiful and easy to incorporate in one's life. I'll stick around for the rest of my life for sure. Thank you for being a significant person in my life. Namaste.

[@yogawithtim]

Such nice comments. Thank you, Himanshu. I appreciate you and your loyalty.

[@somosri]

Completely resonate with Himanshu !

[@lauratomlinson9492]

I love the pace of your classes and how you hold poses! It really ups the challenge level and gives me time to adjust. Your sense of humor is the BEST! Any day I laugh out loud is a great day, and you have given me many of those. Give Ollie a pat for me. He is adorable (even if I’m primarily a cat person!). Best to you. Thank you. Namaste

[@yogawithtim]

Hey Laura. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated and great to hear. Ollie says 'Woof!' (that's 'meow' in cat language). 😉

[@vickimc7322]

Yoga helped save my life when I was forced into retirement in 2015. I was depressed and suffering from severe anxiety. That's when I discovered yoga with Tim. I tried other teachers but Tim is by far my favorite. His knowledge and professionalism helped me deepen my practice and survive the trauma I was going through. His sense of humor and sincerity have kept me coming back for seven years now. I'm not getting any younger but I plan to continue doing yoga with Tim for as long as I can. Thanks, Tim! You are awesome.

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks for the nice testimonial, Vicki. Much appreciated. And I am especially gratified to hear how the practice has helped you!

[@biteenafrazier6879]

You are a blessing, Tim! In the words of the Dalai Lama, "“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.” Thank you for doing what you do, you deserve every success coming your way. Your karma will surely be sweet. Namaste.

[@yogawithtim]

Beautiful words. Thank you, Biteena. Namaste

[@tanguyboisdenghien8428]

Tim, vous êtes une belle personne remplie de sagesse et toujours à la écoute le yoga prend tout son sens avec vous et toutes vos séances sont de vraies partage toujours dans la justesse et pleine conscience merci Tim 🙏 Sylvie 😊

[@yogawithtim]

Très beau commentaire et merci beaucoup, Sylvie 😊

[@catherineanderson4585]

Tim, you are the absolute best. I recommend you to everyone. I have been following you for about 5 plus years now, and I don’t think that I have missed many days of one of your videos. 🙏

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome. Thanks for the loyalty Catherine.

[@katr2771]

Tim, please know that I appreciate you and your kind heart for creating and sharing this channel.

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you for the note of appreciation Kat.

[@deepanigam4752]

I started doing yoga with Tim in 2015 and was on and off with my practice but few years back I broke my leg while hiking in Yosemite and 6 months after surgery, I practiced regularly and continue to do so. I feel great every day I practice yoga and Tim’s classes on CMC has taken me to a different level. 🙏

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome. Nice testimonial. Thank you Deepa.

[@devipriyanka6656]

You are my favourite teacher.I have added yoga in my daily routine and started doing ur yoga from past 3-4 days. I can feel energetic and confident all the day. Love u Tim

[@yogawithtim]

Great to hear this, Thank you DeviPriyanka.

[@jettacop]

Thanks Tim! I'm feeling younger and younger thanks to Yoga (yours and Breathe and Flow). I'm a 48 year old Police Officer/Football official/Softball umpire who needs to be semi athletic. Your Yoga is essential to getting rid of my lower back pain and general aches and pains a 40ish year old male has. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks, Gregory and so nice to hear all this. And thank you for your service.

[@ronniemiller]

I started your 10 minute morning yoga video 2 years. It literally changed my life both physically and mentally. Thank you my Sensei

[@yogawithtim]

You're so welcome, Ronnie. Thank you.

[@kkris5231]

You’re such a great teacher- always with amazing cues & your sense of humor is a bonus. My yoga journey has been one component of my spiritual path & it has changed my life. Thank you for sharing your story💚🙏

[@yogawithtim]

Great to hear this. Thank you

[@DieterHeckCgn]

Hi Tim, I am so thankful for your Internet presentation. I follow your classes from Germany since 6 months and I love it. I don't understand all the words but it is no problem for me to follow the exercises. I have a teacher over here once a week, but I searched for someone to instruct me on the other days. I tryed out a few. Than I found your channel ... and that's it!!!! I am so happy to have your inspiration ... thank you so much! Greetings from Dieter

[@yogawithtim]

Hello Dieter. So glad to have you with us. Make sure you sign up for the challenge and I'll email the video of the day to you every day. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊 Thank you

[@sarahb5531]

Very similar experience! My first yoga experience was a dvd I did at home. I was completely sweaty and felt my whole body had been worked, but I also had a sense of calm. I was energized but relaxed. That balance is what kept me going. It’s so very different than anything else. Can’t wait for the challenge and to see more Olly.

[@yogawithtim]

Nice story. Thanks, Sarah. Looking forward to having you with us and please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done. Ollie says 'Woof!'

[@leahcarrington2497]

My first yoga class was so relaxing and freeing for me. That first relief from the stress and anxiety of my life got me hooked on yoga!

[@yogawithtim]

So good to hear Leah. Thank you

[@carlsonmatthewt]

As I said Tim, after each class I am HAPPY.

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks Carlson. 😊

[@marygrimm1421]

Yes Tim, I was introduced to yoga in my late 40s and a similar moving /enlightened experience moved me to some years later in my 50s to go thru a six month yoga teacher training ! Yoga has taken my life on a journey I would hope for anyone to experience✨

[@yogawithtim]

Nicely said. Thank you, Mary.

[@clarashaoyen]

I can relate to your insights during yoga practice. With each occurrence, comes the certainty of being on the right track and the evidence is in the overall sense of well-being - in the mind and in the body. It is what has kept me coming back to the mat. It has been a 12-year journey. There is so much depth to explore, so many poses to master, and always finding the alignment. Thank you for sharing your experience and your practice with us!

[@yogawithtim]

Agree with all the above. Thank you Clara.

[@Ruth152]

Everyone new here, you’re going to love Tim! I’ve had lots of cancer-related surgery (am doing well now) and did some yoga and enjoyed it in the past, although I sometimes felt it wasn’t enough of a challenge or like I was just kicking my legs around. Tim’s approach is so educational about the entire body and how it can work, and his practices are very holistic. Since practicing with him I have regained mobility and strength in some areas that I had just written off as no longer really functional due to surgery. I’m doing more than I did pre-treatments! Weight lifting is also great but it’s Tim’s yoga that has brought the entire physical and mental picture together for me. Thanks Tim dude!

[@jennidurand3459]

I find Tim’s classes more challenging and educational than other yoga classes as well!

[@yogawithtim]

You're so welcome, Laurie and thanks for sharing your story. Always good to hear about the awesome healing power of yoga. 😊

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Jenni!

[@yunspianoservice]

Practicing with you and your teaching style calms me down each time and the lessons bring energy. Love it that you don't use background music. This brings focus on the posts, the breath, and our wandering minds. Your lessons saved me from the pandemic and now continues on. Thank you so much, Tim, Stacy, and your team!

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Yun. Our pleasure!

[@Jouv_ier]

Since I started college last 2018 til I got pregnant 2y years ago, until now. I have been only following you and no one else for my workout. It has carried me through different life phases and helped me a lot to be stronger. I have stopped yoga since I got so busy these past few months, but now that I’m back at the challenge again, I feel so excited, and I will definitely finish each challenges every day and feel confident about life again😊

[@yogawithtim]

Hey Jovierose. Welcome back. Good to hear you're making the commitment. Are you signed up? If you’re not already signed up go to timsenesiyoga.com and sign up for “the morning yoga challenge” (click at the very top/center of the page). When you’re signed up, I’ll email you the challenge video of the day every day starting with ‘Day 1’. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done. 😊

[@Jouv_ier]

@@yogawithtim The challenge is just amazing! I’m on the 2nd day and feeling refreshed and energize as ever! Thank you Tim!🔥

[@gilbermamani3040]

From the many yoga teachers I tried online, yours are the one I liked the most. Thank you! It helped me a lot during the pandemic!

[@yogawithtim]

Great to hear. Thank you Gilber

[@mikedemeo7793]

I dig your vibe, Tim!! Thanks for being you and hey to Ollie

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Mike and Ollie says 'Woof!'

[@amethysteouedraogo1194]

Hello from France dear Tim! I have been practicing with you for 3 years now. I used to do Yoga only to perform complicated postures and kept injuring myself. Thanks to you I started to understand what Yoga really is. I practice regularly and the positive outcomes are too many to count! Thank you for sharing so much with us. I can't wait for the new challenge! Take care!

[@yogawithtim]

That is so nice to hear. Thank you Améthyste. Be sure to let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@elenamikhaylova5086]

Yayyy another challenge, cant wait! I remember being in college and feeling anxious and all over the place, and randomly going to a yoga class my senior year. I could just tell right away that it was something I would be doing my entire life. It was difficult for me to even hold down dog, but I just felt so energized and focused after, and have been practicing ever since 🥰 it has given me lots of peace in difficult times and always grounds me.

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks for your awesome story, Elena. So glad to have you with us and please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@bethmanners2108]

Yoga has changed my life. I do it every morning -- usually with you and then 10 minutes in the early eve before dinner. Keeps me calm and my body feels great.

[@yogawithtim]

Nice to hear this. Thank you, Beth

[@what2watchyt]

You've helped with my sciatica and are the only one I'm subscribed to.

[@yogawithtim]

So nice to hear. Thanks Mickey!

[@rockit2664]

Love your videos im glad I found your channel its helping me alot I stretch every morning I use to b a very sore truck driver now my pain is going away thanks to yoga 🧘‍♂️

[@yogawithtim]

Great to hear! Thanks.

[@davisgriffin5518]

Thanks for sharing with the World. You are a great teacher.

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Davis.

[@juliehoffmann8886]

Can't wait.love the humor

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks, Julie. Let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@Grateful811]

Hello Tim, I have done your u-tube from time to time. It is always beneficial. I haven't been practicing yoga like I used to which is why I signed up for your 30 day challenge. I am ready for the commitment for a month!

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome. Welcome back and welcome to the challenge. Are you signed up? If you’re not already signed up go to timsenesiyoga.com and sign up for “the morning yoga challenge” (click at the very top/center of the page). When you’re signed up, I’ll email you the challenge video of the day every day starting with ‘Day 1’. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done. 😊

[@Glasshousebc]

Looking forward to it. Cheers, Tim.

[@yogawithtim]

Hope you enjoy it! Thank you and let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@margaretek5350]

🙏🙏✨🙌👏 thank you 🙏 just discovered your channel when I was looking for stretches for slow jogging and you came up! Look forward to doing your yoga classes ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@yogawithtim]

OK Great! Thanks Margarete. Let me now how its goes for you 😉

[@cornelbotha945]

Thank you Tim. I started practicing yoga a few years ago with your KZbin classes and challenges. It opened up a whole new world for me and for this I thank you. It also brought me to a point where I made the decision last month to enroll in a YTT200 program in order to also serve and share the awesomeness that is yoga. Thank you for sharing your story and your work you are doing. It is much appreciated.

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Cornel. Wishing you the very best and much success.

[@dianaileth1502]

Can’t wait to start another one of your challenges, they always feel very well intentioned. Thank you for that!

[@yogawithtim]

You got it. Thanks, Diana. Let me know what you think when you're done.

[@jjhbball]

I've been practicing with Tim since 2015. I can strongly attest of the benefits his instruction and the yoga practice.

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks for the plug, Nadroj. :)

[@davidmurphy1527]

We have read the comments, is there another Tim Ha ha. We like your classes because you bring fun to yoga ( not so much lately) We think you a good person.🏄

[@yogawithtim]

Haha, I’m not sure what you mean.

[@athena92014]

you’re the best, Tim, took my first class with you at Cost Mesa Yogaworks about 10 years ago❤

[@yogawithtim]

Oh cool! Thank you.

[@T69-AK]

Thanks again for a new challenge, Tim! Really looking forward to it! I wasn’t a regular practioner until I stumbled across your channel 2 years ago. I was always searching for a transformation from a stressed body & mind towards calmness & inner freedom and your lessons and your spirit finally gave that to me. Now when I can’t get on the mat, I truly miss something … Thank you and keep us challenging :)

[@yogawithtim]

Nice story, Axel and thanks for sharing. See you on the mat and let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@jennidurand3459]

Thank you for the new challenge! I have OCD, and frequent migraines. Sometimes it’s hard for me to get out of bed in the morning, let alone motivate myself to work out. But, I’ve been doing your previous challenges every day, and it’s like you said. I’m always hesitant to move at first, but afterwards I feel so much better. Yoga helps me to clear my thoughts and to be present. Also, your sense of humor makes me laugh and I really need that on tough days. Thank you for all that you do!

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks for sharing all this, Jenni. I'm glad the practice is making a difference for good for you. Stay with it and let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@ColmMcGurran-r9e]

A flash of awakening, nail on the head

[@yogawithtim]

👍

[@pamgirard3343]

I was so happy to see this pop up today! I love doing your challenges, I always learn so much. I started searching for yoga solutions for my chronic back issues I was having. I can say I found so much more than just relief for that pain when coming to yoga. Thank you Tim for guiding me to more peace, calm and a stronger more balanced body and mind.

[@yogawithtim]

Such a nice testimonial. Thank you, Pam - Much appreciated!

[@fangren6549]

Before I found you 4 years ago I had been practicing yoga for almost 10 years but it’s your teaching I have learned the most. Thank you for your work and your always calm and kind attitude in the classes. Love ❤️

[@yogawithtim]

You are so welcome. Thank you, Fang

[@csscott9803]

Incredible journey

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you!

[@larocker6415]

I’m in! Great to have another Tim Challenge to participate in. They’re always excellent. Namaste, Tim (and Ollie) and good vibes to all in the Community.

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks, Rocker. Glad to have you with us and let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@joganidrasamasom]

My yoga journey started 10 years ago and I can still vividly remember that 1st class, we share a similar experience. :) I was never a sports-type of a person, but yoga gave me both physical and mental benefits, so I continued and become a teacher myself. Yoga nidra is my biggest love. What I truly love about your approach is that you are a human, you have a great sense of humor and you are really doing a great, great job! So many free classes, so many challenges...Thank you, Tim!

[@yogawithtim]

So nice to hear all this. Thank you Maša. Wishing you the best.

[@zoomkawali]

Your 2016 month-long challenge was what kickstarted my regular yoga practice. it was my first ever yoga challenge. i started it in 2017, and it truly was the catalyst for everything that happened moving forward. i took more in person classes, got certified in Nepal in April 2018 (i'm from Pakistan), and have had quite the journey with teaching since, going back and forth in my own practice and practicing with different instructors online. i practiced some of your videos again earlier this year, and things started to align once more - in my body and in my life. i soon had a wonderful opportunity to teach again and i'm so happy to be doing so. reflecting on this now, you really are such a big reason all of this happened. thanks tim

[@yogawithtim]

So nice to hear all this. Amina. Wishing you much success. If you will be participating in the Challenge, make sure you're signed up and you'll get the video of the day emailed to you each day. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@lizeduplessis6546]

I love your classes. I live in the bush in a coastal area with wifi in South Africa. Being a working artist makes me quite highly strung as I have deadlines. I have done 2 other challenges with other instructors and then I found your challenge, you calm me down with your calm demeanor. I sometimes go back a few classes and do it again. Not only did yoga help to calm me but I also lost 15kgs just by eating healthy and doing my yoga and walking. I am a healthy, happy 56year old artist and also have a wonderful dog that is my furry daughter x

[@yogawithtim]

So nice to hear all this and thank you for sharing, Lize. I hope you like The Challenge. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@avijitmaitra7437]

THANK YOU! Yeah, I want to start with thanks for past 2 years and the present and the future( for sure ). When I started it was a kinda whim. As time went by, the connection became stronger and stronger and regularity came as a byproduct. I am, currently, 22, practicing once every day and sometimes twice a day with you and now I can totally relate to how important the foundations are. My perspective, energy level and the ability to do harder poses changed bit by bit every other day. In India, we value the term "Darshan" i.e. learning by seeing and I've learned so much by watching the videos more mindfully. For me, you're my Guru! Gratitude! Pranam!

[@yogawithtim]

Hello, Avjit. Awesome to read your story. So nice to hear about your progress. Keep up the good work!

[@bexamcca]

I definitely remember my first yoga class, in a studio in Montreal in 2003. It was like you always say: I felt calm, yet energized… but so much more. I came across you, however, as a guest on someone else’s channel maybe 5 years ago and you’ve been the only teacher for me since. Your cues are precise, your approach to the physical aspect is balanced, and your personality and relationship to the practice is down-to-earth without poo-pooing the philosophy and spiritual, intangible (and inherent) side of yoga. You are especially knowledgeable about the physical side of yoga, so I know I’m in good hands. In short, thanks for all you do.

[@yogawithtim]

So nice of you to say all this. And so glad you're with us on the journey. Thank you. Please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@MyBigles]

Thanks for sharing your story! Looking forward to the challenge and glad Ollie will be part of this!🐾❤️🧘‍♀️

[@yogawithtim]

Oh yah, he’s gonna teach day 3

[@mytaffycat]

Thanks once again for all you share with us. I began my yoga practice in 1999. Like you, I feel yoga has given me a new approach to the way I live my life. It’s invigorating and liberating. A big challenge for me is when I have to stop practicing due to surgeries and other medical issues. That is when I spend more time meditating, but I don’t derive the same physical satisfaction from that. It’s an opportunity to let go, I suppose, but letting go of the daily yoga practice is not easy. Looking forward to squeezing in the latest challenge before my second open heart surgery. Yeesh! All will be well….❤️

[@yogawithtim]

Hi, Shelly. So nice to hear how yoga has given you a new approach to the way you live your life. And glad to hear you'll be with us on The Challenge. Wishing you the very best and a successful surgical outcome. Health and healing to you!

[@dora555]

Namaste! Yoga is life changer! At the end of each class we experience a profound well being and peace and that extends troughout the day. We became calmer in our life situations and put things in pperspective a lot more. I'm not enlightened - far from it! - but i'm on the path and i can say Yoga changed my body and changed my life. That's my experience, anyway. Also, very recently i persuaded my mother which is in her seventies and has a lot of back issues, to start yoga and she´s already having benefits! Yoga really is for everyone!

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome and thanks for the feedback Dora. Much appreciated

[@PBLSuperStore]

I need you in my life and you are there. Thank you! Looking forward to the morning challenge. Daily namaste is sent.... you must feel us all.

[@yogawithtim]

Yes, I do. Thank you, Jacquelyn. 😊

[@kml800]

Hello Tim! I want to say thank you to you, because you videos and challenges made it much easier to live through pandemic times! With you I started practicing yoga every day and it’s been 2 years already. Moreover, I also had this realization that I want to share this with other people and show them how beneficial yoga is for one’s body, soul and mind. I took a yoga teach course and started teaching this year! I will always be grateful to you for that journey I started! And will be joining a new challenge for sure :)

[@yogawithtim]

Such a nice testimonial, Kamila. Thank you very much and wishing you much success on your yoga teaching!

[@heatherepstein2877]

Best yoga teacher ever! I’m your friend and student for life.

[@yogawithtim]

Nice! Thanks, Heather.

[@pennylane367]

I've been wearing a cast on my foot for almost 4 weeks now. That's why I'm currently watching this video with envy and sadness. But I'm also optimistic that I'll be able to start training again soon and I'm looking forward to your challenge! Thanks a lot for this!

[@yogawithtim]

Sorry to hear but looking forward to having you with us on the challenge when you're able. 😊

[@naqis]

Thank you for sharing your story! I really value the humble, authentic, and inviting way that you share yoga on your channel.

[@yogawithtim]

You are so welcome! Thank you, Michele.

[@yasmakeup1015]

I have a lot of respect and gratitude to you dear Tim, I started my yoga journey with you around 2years ago on KZbin and later I started with you in the conscious community and from there decided to start my teaching journey and now finished my 200hr YTT and this is the beginning thanks a million Tim 🌸💖I really appreciate everything you do .

[@yogawithtim]

This is so nice to hear, Caroline. Thank you for your loyalty. Much appreciated. Wishing you much success, peace and love.

[@kenac64]

Thank you

[@yogawithtim]

You're welcome, Ken

[@veronicabechtold4675]

stoked!

[@yogawithtim]

Yes!

[@annetteclarke-coyne9797]

Thank you Tim🙏🏻 you are such an inspirational teacher and although I am a yoga teacher myself I have learned so much from you and keep coming back! Your challenges are perfect and I’ve been joining you on the mat for the last 5 years. Sending love and many blessings…hope to meet you in person one day🙏🏻🕉

[@yogawithtim]

Hi, Annette. Thank you for your very nice comments and for your loyalty. Much appreciated. Many blessings to you as well.

[@RayPRQ]

All signed up - you're a fantastic teacher. And your story is not weird to me at all: it's completely sensible and relatable. I had that "light bulb" moment the first time I took an Iyengar yoga class. I had tried different yoga classes maybe a dozen times over a few years before that one and it never "clicked" with me until that class. The combination of pace, instructions, and focus on alignment of body, mind, and breath suddenly felt correct. I used to say that's when yoga found me, but a friend pointed out that my perspective disempowered me and gave all the power (mystically) to yoga. So instead I think of that as the moment when I was ready and able to discover yoga. And now practicing with you (for just a few years now) continues to be a great way to enrich and enlarge my intelligence and awareness, so I'm happy to challenge myself again with your teaching. Thanks! - Ray

[@yogawithtim]

Hi, Ray. Awesome story... and so nicely articulated. Thank you for being with us and please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done

[@garyrobb8968]

Thanks Tim, have been hopeful for another 30 day challenge. I was "hooked" on yoga after my first time in a hatha class years ago. such a good feeling and calming.

[@yogawithtim]

I get the 'hooked on yoga". It's addicting on the best way. Please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done. Thanks, Gary 😊

[@GraceKelly946]

I'm so looking forward to the challenge. I missed the January challenge recovering from open heart surgery and a week ago today I lost my father-in-law who helped through my surgery and recovery as he had the same valve replacement 10 years earlier. This challenge will be a way to heal my body and move through my grief. You truly are a gift to me (and so many others) and I look forward to the day I can thank you in person at one of your workshops. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you for sharing your story, Gina. And my condolences on your loss. Hopefully the practice will help heal your body and help you move through the grief. Wishing you the very best.

[@TheArcoiris12]

Hi😀Tim. You are my husband's and I favourite yogui teacher on KZbin. I have similar experiences of sort enlightenment when I do yoga, and after a class it's the only way I can meditate. Unfortunately, after yoga class and back into daily life again, stress comes back. But even so, I feel different from some other people,like everybody is rushing everywhere and I like to enjoy the path....

[@yogawithtim]

Sounds like yoga has helped you to be centered. Good to hear and thank you, Esperanza

[@G1une]

Hello, Tim. I am looking forward to the new challenge start. When it will begin?

[@yogawithtim]

Starts today. Make sure you're signed up and you'll get the video of the day emailed to you each day. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@lalalablair]

At age 23 I came down with bad chronic joint pain. The pain in my back/sciatica was becoming so bad that I was calling out of work. The alternating pains in each of my knees was so bad that I was limping and eventually had to wear a stint on my leg. I didn't know what was happening and a lot of my coworkers (and doctors) thought I was either exaggerating or faking it for attention. I had all kinds of x-rays and tests done and nothing revealed anything. I ended up finding a naturopathic doctor who helped so much. The closest conclusion I have come to is that my chronic condition is a result of stress and emotional trauma, bad genetics, and 17 years of dancing with a bad gauge (how my frame is built). I had to give up dancing which was my passion, my creative outlet, and the only way I felt seen. About a year later I started seeing my long term partner and he introduced me to Tim Senesi. At first I told him that I hated yoga and that it was too boring and that the breathing stressed me out. But he convinced me to do a session with him out in his yard and eventually we started doing it regularly together. I realized that yoga felt boring to me because I was used to pushing myself past my limits. I learned how to let that go and just be okay with where my body's at. I'm 28 now and practicing yoga regularly is a non debatable. It allows me to feel in tune with my body and beautiful like dance did, without the same impact on my joints. I'm not perfect and I might not be able to do everything I want in my practice, but I'm constantly working on that balance between pushing myself to get on the mat and honoring what my body needs. Thank you Tim for all of the in depth instruction and positive encouragement, plus cheesy jokes. 🙂

[@yogawithtim]

Wow... What a beautiful testimony. Thanks for sharing that. Much appreciated. 😉

[@G1une]

And one more observation. I do some your 30-40 minutes challenges every day since 2019. I am sure it has raised my health state to the highest level since decades. But I have noticed that my stretching had some progress at first, but then it has stopped improving. I am still far from touchincg the floor with a straight back and legs. It's hard for me to sit upright. In triangle I feel almost pain in my groin near the right leg and it doesn't get better. I will be very happy, if you could recommend something in my situation. Thank you! I am stick with you.

[@yogawithtim]

Try turning your hips slightly toward your right leg in triangle, about 15 -20 degrees, and make sure your back foot is angled in the same amount. You won't get any further in your practice until you start the CMC (Conscious Movement Community) 'What's Next' course. I recommend people take a couple of challenges here and then immediately start the course if they are serious about advancing. To find out more about the CMC, click here: timsenesiyoga.com/consciousmovement

[@eleonoreconstant]

I once broke a rib while doing yoga, profound pain but not such a profound experience 😅 I break my ribs all the time so it’s not yoga’s fault. I actually broke it while taking a break during class, I rested my chest on my lap and crack so lesson learned, never rest in yoga class, jk, I do rest now when my body needs it! So excited for this challenge! Thank you Tim!!

[@yogawithtim]

Oh dang, that's kinda gnarly. Have you gotten checked out by a doctor? I don't think ribs should break that easily. Might wanna get some blood tests etc...

[@eleonoreconstant]

@@yogawithtim yes it s not normal I have terrible osteoporosis and currently have three broken ribs (10th, 11th and 12th) on the right side. I’m getting a CT scan on Monday to make sure no bones are floating around 😅 I m still practicing yoga 🤦🏼‍♀️ but trying to be very gentle and careful 😁 I don’t wanna miss you challenge! 😊

[@robertwall5691]

Please count us in! We are long time followers, every morning.

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome. Thank you. Be sure to let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@livavatne348]

Thank you for your honesty and sharing your experience. I´m in on the challenge and I am really looking forward to it :)

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome. Please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@danishkamoves]

So excited for this! You've been such a great influence in my yoga path, Tim. I also became a yoga teacher, and no matter how much I've learned, there's always something new whenever I take one of your classes. :) Thank you!!!

[@yogawithtim]

So good to hear that. Thank you Daniela

[@darlenemarshall7475]

Really looking forward to this challenge - perfect length to fit in the morning. You are a great teacher, thank you for doing this. You asked about sharing a profound moment: as I got stronger in my balances, I started making the connection between that strength and balance in life in general. I was surprised how strong a good balance pose made me physically and mentally. And your comment about the importance of days off speaks to this, balancing effort with rest. It feels like, if you have a balanced outlook and approach to life, it's a revelation. There you go, my DEEP thought! Glad to see Ollie, and I chuckled when you almost when into the ShamWow Guy offer (and for a low price of $9.95!) Your humour is another reason why I keep coming back to your videos. Thanks Tim! :-)

[@yogawithtim]

Hi, Darlene. Balance is key and core to the true yoga experience. Thank you for your insights and your appreciation. I am grateful for you. 😊 And let me know how the challenge goes for you.

[@michelamadia449]

Can’t wait to start another Tim challenge…..you are an amazing teacher!!

[@yogawithtim]

Thanks, Michela. Please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@JP-lk2qs]

Thank you for your holistic teaching!You are simply amazing.

[@yogawithtim]

You are so welcome. Thank you.

[@JosCarlosDChazi]

I like yoga, I follow some teachers in KZbin and Instagram, and for me you're the best of all. Your practices are really magnificent, and I can see in your posts that you're very sympathic and kind. Very inspiring!

[@yogawithtim]

Such nice comments. Thank you so much, JosCarlos

[@fahminazir339]

Thanks for sharing your own thoughts about yoga.

[@yogawithtim]

You got it. Thanks, Fahmi

[@carolinaberto2538]

Great to hear your story! It makes all sense. Thanks for sharing and please do continue praticing with us.

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Carolina. Will do.

[@christinarzeszewski7960]

I’ve been enjoying this challenge Thank you Tim for all the amazing and challenging classes.

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Christina. Please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@VickiscuriSiteWorks]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful approach to practicing yoga! Bravo!

[@yogawithtim]

You're welcome and thank you, Vicki

[@lindabarry8111]

Inspiring Tim. Look forward to the challenge. Really appreciate your instruction throughout all your classes. 🙏.

[@yogawithtim]

My pleasure! Thanks, Linda and let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@lynseygardner7711]

I can’t wait for this! Thank you, Tim! I’m so grateful to have found you 4 years ago. I’ve learned so much from you and my practice has definitely gotten stronger since then.🙏

[@yogawithtim]

Awesome. Thanks, Lynsey. And thank you for your loyalty

[@jodieh1375]

Looking forward to it xx

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Jodie. Let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@b.m.8547]

You’re an authentic human being. Sending love. O

[@yogawithtim]

So nice of you to say. Thank you.

[@b.m.8547]

@@yogawithtim You’re most welcome. And, thanks so much for all of the teaching. I’ve turned on several friends to your channel. Thank you:-)

[@dodochen234]

Hi! Ollie, good to see u again in the recent few videos, missed your appearance when Tim did his teachings in the new place. And Tim, thank you for your videos, u r the best yoga teacher

[@yogawithtim]

Ollie says, 'So nice to hear you missed me.' And I say 'Thank you' DoDo

[@lucyacosta2337]

Thanks Tim! I would love to participate and need to get back into yoga after a nasty fall on both knees. Physical Therapy is done, so I'm ready to continuing with my self care. Have a great day! Namaste! ✌🧘🏻‍♀

[@yogawithtim]

Welcome back, Lucy. Take it easy in the poses until you're sure you can handle it. And please let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊 Thank you.

[@ranmad415]

You are freaking awesome, TIM!!!! Thank you for sharing your story, insight and knowledge. I have been following your videos for a year or so, and practicing everyday since January. This daily practice has brought more peace, joy, relaxation, awareness and flexibility (of all types) into my life. It is amazing. I am ever so grateful to have found you and your videos. Enjoy the day and THANK YOU for the playful inspiration that you bring to the world!

[@yogawithtim]

Hi, Rayne. So nice to hear that daily practice has brought 'peace, joy, relaxation, awareness' and, as you note, 'flexibility (of all types)' into your life. And so nice to hear you've been at it 'everyday since January'. Stay with it! Thank you.

[@laurabuxton8457]

So looking forward to this, I always do my yoga in the morning and this sounds perfect! Both time wise and the way you are going to set it up...Been using your yoga videos for a few years now and love it...thank you!

[@yogawithtim]

Hi, Laura. Thanks for your loyalty. Hope you enjoy The Challenge and please let me know what you think when you're done 😊

[@allioopsi7136]

Yay! Thank you for offering this challenge , I’m looking forward to it! I’m signed up but didn’t see a start date. When does the challenge begin? Your yoga KZbin channel was my first online yoga experience and I was hooked from the start! Thank you, Tim, for all you do for us yogis and the yoga community! 💕🌴🥰

[@yogawithtim]

Hi, Allison. First video will be emailed tomorrow. Please make sure you are signed up and let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@allioopsi7136]

@@yogawithtim I will, and thanks for the response! Looking forward to it 😃

[@brandonlim7186]

Tim! Thank you for putting challenges once again. That is very generous. Can't wait to work along with your videos. You are absolutely amazing.

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Brandon. Let me know what you think about the challenge when you're done 😊

[@brandonlim7186]

@@yogawithtim Absolutely! I love all your challenges. They are super awesome.

[@alanm3023]

Can completely relate to your experience Tim .. you're the best

[@yogawithtim]

Thank you, Alan