Core Strength Ritual - Yoga With Adriene

Yoga With Adriene - Core Strength Ritual! This 20 min core strength video is a great ritual for you to supplement your yoga practice or other workouts. Tone the belly, heal back pain, and find stability in the body.
Connect with the breath, repeat this ritual regularly, and enjoy the results. Great for that booty and your arms and shoulders too.
PS: You're beautiful.
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[@nafisehlady]

My Blossom friends, if you felt weak during this yoga session, you are not alone. I collapsed many times and felt weak, but the important thing is that I showed up and this is a journey that you will be better little by little, not suddenly. just show up and continue my buddies. You will get this, we will get this. This community will get this. Namaste 🙏

[@fluffyspectre9743]

Yes, I felt a bit discouraged when I fell and paused so many times BUT I can actually hold planks for a few seconds now! We've come a long way, let's keep going 💚

[@TheClarkeh]

Geat to know I'm not alone ❤ Definitely felt weak & had to pause but powered on to finish the routine. Saved & will revisit until some day, hopefully, roll through with out a struggle. Gratitude for you & all that share their positive energy with me 🙏

[@DoeEyedRo]

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I needed that this morning. Namaste

[@hikergirl5693]

Same here, I was so proud in January that I could even "do" a forearm plank, but this is an all new level. I can not imagine those people, that Adriene suggested at the end, could do this workout 2 or 3 times in a row! Proud that I was able to finish even though it was not a graceful look. Glad I have others to share the experience!

[@yegane8201]

okay this made me glad that im not alone in this thank you

[@zoomzoomtso]

I keep coming back to this as a marker of where I am at. I am 77 and each return I am stronger. Yea me

[@talalkhalid2920]

Keep it up!

[@livbradley4577]

You go glen coco thats amazing

[@sarahgrin]

Oh my gosh, my core is so weak! As impressed as I am by people who can deadlift their own body weight, I am COMPLETELY blown away by Adriene’s ability to talk while doing this workout, all without trembling or seemingly exerting herself at all. She is strong, and she makes it look easy! Love to you all-I accept where I am today, but dang, it’s a tough one for me! I know it’ll get easier eventually... just gotta keep showing up. ❤️🧘🏻‍♀️✨🌊

[@511Cloud]

And???? Has it gotten any easier?

[@ohmylilylin]

@@511Cloud yes .... hahaha

[@BalancebyMeghan]

sarahgrin you’ve got it! Keep coming back to it and trying it on, it’ll get easier 🙏🏻

[@christine1962ful]

Agree! Keep showing up! Saved to my regimen!

[@sewerworld6448]

deadlifting bodyweight is a prerequisite to being alive. deadlifting ur bodyweight is very easy.

[@jennifersmith9709]

To my future self: if you are ever able to complete this video without collapsing in the last bit, you have come a VERY long way!

[@jenwatson3900]

Same!

[@ashikashree2413]

Thank you for reminding that♥️

[@joeyislas1811]

Keep going! You will get it. These are her OG videos, actually test you. I feel the newer ones have accustomed too people who complained about the difficulty in these routines!

[@alexdunae]

You can do it! I started this one about two years ago from a low fitness base. I couldn’t complete it, and every move was sloppy and a struggle. But I’ve kept moving and gently pushing myself since then. I can do this video quite comfortably now and without much thought, which my old self would have been AMAZED to know. Enjoy your journey. It’s totally doable and totally worth it.

[@jennifersmith9709]

@@jenwatson3900 and we have the same name too! 😀

[@PirateCaptainArthur]

Dear future self: if you're ever able to get through this whole thing without having to take a lot of breaks, you have come such a long way and I am so proud of you.

[@Simran-br3ht]

I was doing this while my mom was sitting nearby and when Adriene said high five if you're doing this with someone, my mom immediately gave me a high five!

[@fengjiang4920]

High five to you and your mom!

[@Simran-br3ht]

@@fengjiang4920 thanks! And to you too

[@thebloodandflower]

I love it!

[@skarloeythomas5172]

Lazy git! Sits for the yoga, jumps into action for the proper undeserved high-five.

[@lynnbabin1492]

Moral support should always be appreciated with a big ol’ high five. ❤❤ for your mom

[@Alex-tg4bk]

Wow, never expected forearm plank to feel like a resting pose!

[@dawnangel1966]

Right??

[@SH-zh8eh]

Yes 🤧.

[@MicheleLaCagnina]

OMG no kidding!

[@thaingocminh2003]

Indeed ;)))

[@CMarisa]

Last time I did this video I paused and had to take several breaks. Today, months after starting my yoga journey with Adriene, I followed through with her. I am so proud of myself, proud to see all the marvelous things that BLOSSOM 🌹 when we give them time. Thank you Adriene, thank you to everyone who follows and leaves so many beautiful comments. This is truly an amazing community. namaste 🤍

[@AirRon92]

Love to hear stuff like this! It took me some getting used to in the beginning but now with months of my yoga journey, I no longer have to pause the video and feel so alive. 🧘🏾‍♂️

[@silverfox9648]

I am SO glad to see in these comments that I wasn't the only one struggling - you guys made me laugh out loud and also do this all over again :)

[@coriefeinerpoetry]

Hi. If you all still have time to read comments, I would love a video on releasing an SI joint pain. Thank you.

[@pattyhenderson2744]

I agree! That would be great.

[@JustQuiteNiceGuy]

Ardriene: “You can take a little rest here if you want.” Me: *collapses to the ground*

[@pinupocket]

HAHAHAHA so accurate

[@dielicagold]

Lol. Same.

[@privateprofile9659]

Dying is technically rest

[@cristinabelo6525]

WOW! This gal knows how to make your core go on fire! An then she sits fresh & smiling n the end inviting us to repeat the video. WHAT?... See you tomorrow Adriene for some gentle, relaxing cozy flow ;)

[@HoteHaup]

Adriene is THE BEST. When she says "10 more seconds" she means 40 more seconds and that is what we love about her

[@yogawithadriene]

Just keeping you PRESENT ;-)

[@jmstudios6716]

Yep!

[@debbietaylor67]

This is the best ab workout I have ever done. Wow was I ever sore after doing it twice. Thank you Adriene. 👍👏

[@kimberlycaldwell27]

...2

[@devm8425]

I love that she does that honestly it tricks my brain and then by the time 10 seconds have passed I’m like “oh I can do this..”

[@elsali20]

Adriene - the only teacher in the world that can persuade you so easily to work on your abs for 20 mins straight with no break! 😂 Thanks for another incredible work out Adriene. June is not an easy month 😅

[@carrien.wagner8877]

Also finding June to be challenging! But I suppose that's why it's called "Courage"...

[@ilianaherrera5341]

True that!!

[@FestinaVal]

Feel this! I'm kinda annoyed because May's calendar was sooo chilled and I feel I've lost all my strength now!!

[@blandynawilliams203]

@@FestinaVal I just said that to my husband yesterday morning.

[@carrien.wagner8877]

@@FestinaVal this is my first month tackling the yoga months with Adriene... So of course I begin with a tough month 😅

[@linsche3196]

Did this cause I've had back problems for such a long time now. Every time I've been thinking "Oh God I HATE core workouts" durin the exercises I tried to shift to "My back will LOVE the support of a strong core." Even thinking about my core and my back as a couple. Mr Back is really tired, tense and fucked up, so Mrs Core is doing everything she can to support him. :-D

[@Lady0asis]

Adriene: and we move to child's pose Me: already there my friend, already there **heavy breathing**

[@mariec5658]

Haha same for me. Adriene, you had me with the side plank!!!

[@klaramickova9409]

@@mariec5658 Same here! There I was, thinking: Ahhh, child's pose, yay! Adriene: Let's do the side plank!! Me: *failed*. :-/ (Only managed one side, but I swear to G-d I'll manage the whole routine tomorrow smiling!! ;-) ) EDIT: A couple od days later, I still can't do the routine smiling, but at least I did all the poses in a row today, without extra breaks. Proud of myself but have to continue to be able to smile as well! ;-)

[@CeciliaKautzman]

WONDER ❄ | December 17, 2023 | We did it y'all! I know what to expect now with this core buster, so I did it first thing before having my breakfast 😆. I woke up with a bit of a fussy lower back to I was a little worried, but it only really made itself known during the plank series and not too bad. I followed up with a few lower back stretches (NOT a second or third round of this practice, which frankly Adriene, I don't think will ever happen 😅). 🙏

[@williamb7275]

Nice and light. RIGHT. No, I find this one to be one of the toughest of Adriene's shorter videos, and even laughed when ten minutes before the end, she said we were almost done. I had trouble doing all the reps, and likely binging on bread yesterday did not help today's practice. That said, I still felt stronger this time around with it, and having meditated immediately beforehand, my mind had no unkind words to share. I leave it feeling refreshed and ready for a nice, long walk over to a pond I last visited a year ago, hopefully without much rain. Cultivate day 29. 329 days in a row.

[@eliskac2173]

Oh cool! I just saw your comments on this video that's two months older than this one, and you still kept going! Cool!!

[@williamb7275]

@@eliskac2173 Still going!

[@eliskac2173]

@@williamb7275 aaaa that’s amazing!! good luck in your journey!

[@williamb7275]

@@eliskac2173 👋🤗to you as well.

[@CeciliaKautzman]

BLOSSOM | February 9, 2022 | 🌸 One of the more brutal core practices for sure, and somehow I always forget because "Core Strength Ritual" sounds not that bad! But then Adriene says "we're almost done" HALFWAY through the video and I remember it's THIS one! 😂 I accidentally on purpose skipped a few reps, especially in the crunches sequence because, even two+ years into daily Yoga with Adriene, my neck does get sore. Having said all that, it's because of practices like these I have built such a strong core over the last two years. 😅

[@clouddreamer4780]

Thanks for mentioning that ur core got strong through ywa, thats motivating.

[@catlady715]

My neck gets sore too so I feel ya on that. Good for you though for sticking with the practice.

[@lunabear3060]

“Repeat this video twice or even 3 times” . . . LMAO I can’t even get through the first round. I will aspire to be able to do 2 or 3 in a row someday. I accept that that is not where I am today. I like a good challenge. Leaving this comment so I can check in with it a year or two from now. Also to remind my fellow Blossomers and Yogi’s in any time line. DRINK SOME WATER TODAY. Love to you all. 🖤🌸

[@lunabear3060]

I’m making a playlist for things to come back to at the 3,6,9, and 12 month marks. “Strong” from MOVE is on that list too

[@dionnechen2406]

hows it looking!!

[@Incognitobulldog]

Holy moly. Could barely finish this once. Props to anyone who can actually repeat it!

[@Max_Power_3.1415]

Kathleen thanks for saying that. I'm going to try to repeat so I can be props worthy today.

[@pixleah]

Yikes! I could barely finish one time! When she said repeat twice or a third time I thought to myself "no way!"

[@pixleah]

Well? Twice or three times? This practice was a tough one for this old lady.

[@cinnamonandclove]

You guys aren't the only ones. I had to take small breaks throughout it. But I added this exercise to my playlist so I can go back to it and work on it. Hi five to us all for "showing up!"

[@ShelleBelleDesigns]

Despite receiving myofacial release and structural integration therapy, I decided to go ahead and do some yoga too! I surprised myself that I did this after the morning wake up yoga one - and finished it! Yay me! 😀

[@gillsmith6740]

I love all core practices, they keep this senior yogi’s back strong, they are safe and strength building, so because I’m still recovering from being 🥴 🤢 🤮 I used the neck hammock, perfect, and easily made it to forearm toe taps. But I confess to wallowing in child’s pose and listening, while you did the side planks Adriene. So I found what feels good, my way, as I do every morning with you 😊 see you tomorrow on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🙏💕

[@laurareed2612]

Neck hammock doesn’t work for me I think bc my arms are really short? I really want to skip this one. I think I’m going to replace it with yoga for a rainy day. I feel bad though bc I need to get a stronger back too… feeling sick today too. :(

[@amyandrews4765]

Reading past comments, I see you have chosen to do this practice numerous times over the years! I commend you, 🙏🏻🧘🏼‍♀️☮️🌷

[@gillsmith6740]

Ooh Laura, this one’s not for you, I couldn’t do it without the neck hammock ! My arms are short but guess in proportion as I am only 5ft 3ins 🙂 Take care, I hate you suffering and sad 😔 and don’t feel bad, Adriene wants you to feel good so try your rainy day yoga and go slow, breath deep 🙏 I’m feeling positive vibes going your way 🤞🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️💕

[@gillsmith6740]

Hello Amy, I save the ones I love, especially low to the ground ones like this, where I can have a safe workout, so many benefits for me Whois a little later in years 😉 🙏🧘🏼‍♀️😊

[@laurareed2612]

@@gillsmith6740 I am 5'0! I have huge boobs and really want to get a breast reduction bc I wonder if that's not helping the migraines? I'm so frustrated because I try to do the practices and I inevitably flare something up! Sorry for being such a crotchety cricket today. 🦗

[@havefaithtarot]

Still haven’t missed a day of yoga in 2022! Yay!

[@havefaithtarot]

@Ju Lin good job!

[@barborafabry9224]

I have never cheated during Adriene's videos as much as I did during this one. Duh!

[@williamb7275]

This one will likely never make my YWA favorites list. It emphasizes all the weak points in the back, neck and abdomen. It is enough for me to go easy, stop when needed and not allow the mind to reach frustration. Even though I would not mind never seeing this one on a calendar again, I do have to admit that some spark, focus and energy has been regained from the effort I was able to put in. Spark day 12. 646 days in a row.

[@trishakingsbury2224]

I feel you, buddy. This one is tough.

[@loublou5886]

This is the only practice I have ever clicked the dislike button on 😂 nope, I'm not even prepared to attempt this one in the middle of our heatwave in the UK. Just nope 😆

[@williamb7275]

@@loublou5886 🙏

[@williamb7275]

@@trishakingsbury2224 👋

[@williamb7275]

​@@loublou5886It is here again, on a cool December day. I will scan the Wonder list and look for another, lol.

[@irenesalguero9179]

Sometimes i forget that when Adriene says core she means 🔥CORE🔥

[@zuriwilson-seymore8939]

Blessed Beloved Blossom 🌸 Yogis! This core strength 💪🏾 was intense, however, much appreciated. Typically, I do squats to focus on abs. I feel the burn 🔥. Now, I'm pumped to meditate.🧘🏾‍♀️ Namaste & Ase beautiful souls!🦋 ❤ 🦋

[@paulm.8660]

I always find it much easier to meditate after strenuous exercise. Something about being physically spent makes it much easier to let go and allow my thoughts to become less busy.

[@zuriwilson-seymore8939]

@@paulm.8660 Yes indeed fellow yogi. One of my yoga teachers taught me to practice yoga first to warm-up the body for meditation. Have a beautiful day! 🦋💛🦋

[@jennieleunig9262]

I did only half of this video, and I forgive myself for that. I did my best, and I did some core work yesterday, so it really was the best I could do with that leftover soreness - and I am proud! I WILL do this entire video one day, but today is not that day. That's ok! If you're like me, now worries - we'll get there! Namaste.

[@jennieleunig9262]

I did it! Today was the day I did the entire video!! I still took a few longer pauses than I would have liked, but I once again am PROUD of myself and my body, and I will return to this practice, with even more endurance, soon!

[@mariawinkler7257]

First time i have bailed out on one of Adrien’s videos- having a terrible neck day- off to find a different what feels good for me. Blossom peoples- see you tomorrow!

[@fluffyross2297]

Wow that definitely had my core on fire, and also my shoulders at one point, when I was in side forearm plank. Thank you so much Adriene for this, and all of your yoga practices, you are amazing. See you again tomorrow Namaste. 🙏 🧡🧘‍♀️

[@lesliestevens9439]

shaking. frankly sobbing as I connect to core muscles that have been shut off from Trauma for most of my Life. Being able to do this at home - with Privacy- but with your kind clear guidance is a blessing. thank you.

[@gillsmith6740]

My all time favourite core practice for me as a senior yogi ! It keeps my back strong in a safe way, supported low to the ground. Throughout I used the neck hammock so I could enjoy and benefit from every move. Side planks as always a challenge, I managed with my senior version knee down, top leg supporting, I am 74 ! 😆 feeling satisfied 🙏 See you tomorrow, I’m going to enjoy these last 2 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🙏💕

[@laurareed2612]

Gill was it your birthday? I hope I didn’t miss it. I can’t believe all you can do with arthritis pain always hovering around. It’s truly inspiring. Looks like a very steady temp and cloud coverage today for you. I hope that means less pain. I bet my weather app is wrong bc it says it will be 61 degrees all day?! Or whatever it is converted. 23? 89? 😂 I wish I were joking. I have cramps and wish I were 74 rather than the reverse. I guess you always want what you don’t have. At least today I came and checked your comments which is one step closer to doing the video! A little goes a long way… I’m going to do the yoga for cramps and pms. -🦗

[@gillsmith6740]

No Laura, not my birthday, just saying age limitations apply, SO annoying ! Yes, weather gloomy, no sunshine 16 deg C chilly north wind, not like August. At least my yoga today warmed me up. Hope you feel better soon, loving you’re finding a practice to help 🤞🧘🏼‍♀️🙏💕

[@laurareed2612]

@@gillsmith6740 well let me know when it is your birthday! I’m so sorry the weather is gloomy for you (and probably everyone else except me and a few of my spooky friends… 🦇 I’m going to check in with you on today’s practice. 💕🙏🏻

[@lizzymadhatter4879]

"Keep going, we're almost done" said Adriene in halfway through the practice. Like, Adriene, darling, a half is not "almost done" arghhh! That was hard, I had to take like 4-5 breaks in between. But that's okay! I made it!

[@OptimysticCoach]

Blossom day 9 - can't lie I did think about skipping this but I did it and I feel better for it. Yes I had to take breaks and yes I had to modify but I didn't beat myself up, I accepted where I was today. High five to everyone doing this practice today whether you sailed through or you struggled - be proud of yourself for shoiwng up

[@rebeccamack1440]

Me too. Glad to hear I am not alone.

[@artsguru1784]

Moi aussi, ma cher!

[@loublou5886]

Just popping by to say hi on SPARK day 12. I'm not even going to attempt this practice today as it is one I actively dislike and I have enough going on in my life right now that I dislike 🙃 I'm off to find something more in line with my mood. Hats off to all you warriors who tackled this one! You are strong and awesome 🤩

[@jaybeebee5898]

Whoo, I felt that! Don’t you just love Adriene? ❤️ Cultivate, 29 Aug 2021. 🙏

[@amyandrews4765]

Bookmark? Favorites? Surely you jest Adriene. I know there are many people that will embrace this one and as I have said before, I am grateful to have so many different practices that truly suit my preference as well!

[@zuriwilson-seymore8939]

Hi Amy! This was a tough one, yet we'll worth it because life can be tough and this practice is awesome for carrying the discipline off the mat to apply to life outside of the session itself. Nice meeting you! Best wishes! 🦋❤️🦋

[@amyandrews4765]

@@zuriwilson-seymore8939 so true☮️

[@zuriwilson-seymore8939]

@@amyandrews4765 😉

[@merlin8046]

Wow that one was sweaty! A while ago I learned that I shouldn't be afraid of 40+, 50+ minutes long practices because you give us little breaks throughout the workout but I should rather beware these 20-30 minute long ones, especially with "the core" in the title 😂 Namaste!

[@ksmspeace]

I know this is a super old comment so maybe you won't see the reply, but what other vids would you say are similarly heavy with core stuff? I've been using this video regularly to supplement a lifting program, but I'm getting to where I could use some variety, and previously I tended toward flowing/stretching type sequences so haven't really bookmarked any core focused stuff.

[@merlin8046]

@@ksmspeace maybe it's old but notifications still come haha For example - every 6th day of the new year's challenge. There's always day 6 for 6pack 😉 I think you can still find playlists with these 30 day January challenges.

[@mollytengwall342]

I must say I have never (lovingly) cursed Adriene so much as I did in this video. YOWZA was that SO challenging. Kudos to anyone who stuck with it no matter how many breaks you took! And hopefully you laughed at yourself along the way (like I did) (:

[@allieway1]

Just when I think I might be able to do all of YWA videos without collapsing or needing extra breaks, one like this comes up on the list 🤪

[@rashadpaige564]

Whenever Adriene says, " One more you got it." I just get a boost of energy! Love this channel

[@TheClarkeh]

Spark Day 12 now a 🔥 Challenge that my body & soul needed 🙏

[@simplyyyfab_u_lous_3266]

Here again for July Spark Day 12✅🌅😀🍀🌸 I must say, I really appreciate this 👌🏾core yoga practices & I finally push through this core strengthening practice without collapsing today, 💪🏾🧘🏾‍♀️👌🏾,yayy!🙌🏾 tiny victory😊, having had wobbles, falls, collapsed a lot and had to pause this in the past during blossom. I attempted it more often as a challenge by going at my own pace with gentle movements & gentle push...I am getting there... so can you, keep going, you can do this!😊💪🏾🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️😌 See you strong yogi lovelies 2moro Namaste🙏🏾💚💚💚

[@user-beautifulmind]

I had to pause the video and double check if this was really Yoga with Adriene… wow!!!! 😊

[@laylaredway6455]

Yes! My dog totally just high fived me! I didn't even know he could do that!

[@hlaureles]

After the YWA “Move” 30-day challenge, this finally felt like the supplementary culmination video I have been craving. Works on a lot of the same things I just developed in the challenge, with no pulled punches. Sooooo satisfying. Like a Pilates workout with a yoga flavor & of course an Adriene flavor. Thank you so much! 🦋🧘🏻‍♀️🐾

[@zuriwilson-seymore8939]

@Heather Greetings Blossom 🌸 Yogi! Yes, it was nice Yoga Flava which Ironically, is the name and style of the first Yogi I studied with, Robin Downes. Best wishes to you on the Blossom 🌸 Journey! 🦋❤🦋

[@eliskac2173]

That's so true! I really felt like I was building up on what I left off with, like a day 31! That's probably why I enjoyed in so much

[@loublou5886]

Nope nope nope. My abs are still sore from overdoing it a couple of days ago so I only lasted 10 minutes. I figure 10 minutes is 10 times better than 1 so I can accept that is where I am today 🥰

[@loublou5886]

@Ju Lin thankyou so much! This was a lovely message to wake up to 🥰

[@williamb7275]

First time returning to this since the month we did Courage a year or so ago. I seemed to enjoy it then although like today, I felt it was tough. Not as positive this time. I was all over the place but stuck with it, fighting the mind most of the time. But now that it is done, I do feel pretty good. Expand day 16. 255 days in a row. 😛I started typing Endure day 16....

[@anjalinetragaonkar3738]

Hey there, I kinda lost my pace in the middle but I'm back on it!💪

[@williamb7275]

@@anjalinetragaonkar3738 Hey! Yeah, that one can be tricky.

[@FatimaCritica]

I felt the same way! I remember that I've done this practice before and did okay. But today, I struggled. Let's come back on this practice stronger, in the future!

[@williamb7275]

@@FatimaCritica Let's do that!

[@meliyensen9110]

I refreshed the page, and realized that we were more than 100 people doing same video at the same time

[@jotsaraswatikaur4613]

Blowing my own trumpet; I've done this once a week for the past year, its still really hard, but the other day I was doing a yoga pose on my front, lying down and I COULD FEEL MY CORE MUSCLES so it's working for me! Thanks Adriene!

[@peristeraki]

It always makes me emotional seeing my previous comments. Love to my blossom family. We got this guys ❤❤❤

[@hengamehahmadi3354]

I’m alone and gived a big high five ✋🏻 to you thank you darling and I love you❤️🧘‍♀️💚

[@sophieanneperniaortoza612]

Hard work always pays off. Good job for everyone who show up today. Namaste🙏

[@ronawilson6955]

I loved this today - yoga and abs in one beautiful session. After two long walks in the sun, I’m done! Ps anyone actually high five Adriene at the end? I did 😀👍💕

[@eliskac2173]

I’m gonna take inspiration from someone in the comments and also leave a little note to myself: if you find yourself doing the full forearms without needing to stack that top leg, I’m so proud of you for getting so far. Namaste!!🧘🏽‍♀️🙏💓

[@catapultamunteanu5214]

Me: "heavy breathing* ah finally haha good job me high five yeah! Adriene: This is a video that you can repeat if you want mo- Me: *closes video*

[@cheynelledolland9135]

Lol

[@ciaragibson1091]

LOL so true. this one is killer

[@mud264]

Catapulta Munteanu w

[@---gj1zg]

SAME😂😭

[@DerytahTomara]

lol

[@rachelmenter6445]

The hardest YWA video I have done!! That was brutal!! I will feel good the day I can complete that routine without a rest break!!

[@beguum]

Blossom Day 9 and wow my abs are on fire😅 It was really challenging but I'm grateful I made it. Keep going my blossom friends, you are strong!🌸 Namaste🙏

[@Everymanspeaks]

I agree with the majority that this indeed was a hard one today. I did what I could but I fudged on a bunch of this. I had to look at the video more than usual to know if I was doing it right. I am thankful that it was a shorter video tonight. It was a tough day (in life) and therefore a day when I offer myself extra grace.

[@helmijarvinen]

Four years ago I did this for the first time ever. I've come a long way since then - physically, mentally and spiritually🙏🏼

[@zoomer1315]

Kudos to those that did this video twice or three times in a row as Adriene mentions. 😳😳 Once for the day is good for me! Thanks, Adriene!!

[@aninatepnadze7476]

These people dont exist 😄

[@tasneemsiahiwala2831]

Ok core strength videos from Adriene are so great and the shorter they are, the more intense they are and oh man do they burn. Adriene really knows how to kick our butts in these core strength videos💪🏻

[@zeiyas6291]

This was my first time doing this type of exercise and I'm not gonna lie I almost cried thinking Im not gonna make it until the end but guess what I made it hahaha. I'm definitely repeating it😄 high five everyone and namaste 💛

[@pragatisrivastava6983]

Good job! Well done! I'm so proud of you for making it through this. Well even if you hadn't it's all good since you showed up on the mat. So long as we keep showing up we'll get better at whatever we're trying to get better at. A little goes a long way!

[@Bourbonbart]

Been subscribed for 2 years , finally got my wife to join me. You are our morning wake up ritual now

[@mu_on]

craziest thing is she is doing all that while giving us vocal instructions... High five Adriene !

[@n.p.5408]

In over 2 years of YWA videos, this is only my third time doing this one. It's her toughest one! I stuck with it, though I did the easier modifications. My god how good my body felt at the end in the twist. Yoga high. Wow. Thank you!

[@kirstychant147]

I think I remember crying the first time I tried this, it was so frustrating: I couldn’t hold my legs up long enough to make it through a single exercise and my neck was so uncomfortable. Oh yeah plus my abs were screaming!! But I slowly started incorporating this into my practice regularly until it became a weekly commitment. I set myself the target of doing this for 30 days straight in June and I am so CHUFFED that I did it! And I really do feel the results, underneath my layer of squish I can feel muscle! And I can make it through the whole routine now although I still do not have the desire to do it more than once in a row, thank you Adriene ;-) Keep at it my friends!! It is a very rewarding ritual once you’ve got the hang of it.

[@talonthehand]

Oh man, that was a lot a lot. The forearm sideplank are a bit beyond what my shoulders can handle right now, but I'll keep that in mind next time I do this video. Day 292 of the current run.

[@issavalentino1154]

1 year of yoga and this still kicks my ass, but I know that I have improved, because I did not say any negative words to myself, only repeating "damn you're strong, keep going" and my boyfriend ran over from his desk to give me a high five. Namaste friends ❤️

[@francishardy7304]

Adriene is a very good coach - inspiring and not intimidating - her instruction is easy to follow - you can almost do it without looking at the screen. I am a fan

[@JoanneKatzman]

Cultivate Day 29: This was a challenging video, especially the threading the needle part, but I'm glad to work on the chance to work on the core.

[@Everymanspeaks]

I saw my comment from months earlier and today was no easier for me. I still made modifications, gave my neck a rest (knowing how it would feel tomorrow) and then blamed my failure on my sinus infection. Just an overall difficult journey today. Thanks for the challenge Adriene!

[@emilychalder3592]

Wow loved this practice, lots of hard work, but certainly feeling more awake now! Hope everyone following along with Expand enjoys & has a great day 😊

[@jessicarene731]

I have been doing yoga and pilates regularly the past month and am proud to say I went through this workout TWICE!!! I've done core workouts with Adrienne in the past and they kicked my ass. My core strength is really building. I'm so happy!!!

[@shubhamyadav336]

Thank you Adriene. This was the very difficult core workout I had done so far. i used to do 50 reps of 4-5 variations but they were nothing compared to this one. In today's core work I focused fully on the ab msucles and breathe. This was really amazing. I will keep this in my core routine after running in the morning. Lots of love to you & all the YWA community. You all are amazing.

[@zuriwilson-seymore8939]

Blessed Beloved Beauties! Spark Day -12 was no joke. Firstly, it took a hot minute to return to the mat. Secondly, I completed this practice at 11:15 P.M. It's going to be interesting to read my previous experience. This session is aligned with what's happening in my life - challenges. I pushed through. Lastly, I stated, "I am strong." I will dance 💃🏾 through the obstacles and overcome them to achieve my goals. Life can be frustrating. Then, there is beauty in the breath that reminds us it isn't so bad we rose for another opportunity to work toward our goals. I feel so accomplished after completing this session, so late in the evening. Now, I'm going to study another practice with my other instructor. Best wishes everyone! Namaste and Ase! 🦋♥️🦋

[@hazystarshine]

Spark day 12- Wow, those side forearm planks really worked my mind AND body! I may have fallen, but we all are learning its about how many times you get back up! Namaste!

[@aucoeurdesenergies-guidanc9011]

Walking on our Journey is definitly an amazing experience. Some days are harder and you need to find your inner strenght, some days everything seems to flow naturaly, like Universe got your back. I am grateful for all the work I did these past years that get me to this point...Enjoying doing core exercice ! I didn't think when I started yoga, I could said that one day, but YES I CAN ! With pratice and discipline, everything is possible !

[@Yourstandardsinger]

That side arm plank move gets me every time...and I've been doing this routine once a week....buuurrrrnn.🙏🏼

[@AdrienneRDavis]

Loved this workout this morning! I'm jumping around the Blossom calendar this month, and I so needed this core workout today. High five to everyone who came before me and will come after me! You've got this! :-)

[@harrietparrrot]

Typing this from beyond the grave because this was a killer. ........

[@pathertzbach7966]

Agreed!

[@its_ieshiawhite_and_co4596]

seriously!!!

[@torigross7081]

Lol right?!

[@TheNCWrapRevolution]

Before long you'll be doing it twice or 3 times in a row!! :) It's so effective that you can really see your strength build quickly

[@wafaedarnes3692]

awesome work Adriene xxx

[@tasneemsiahiwala2831]

I think this ritual would suffice for one time right now for me🤪 love core workouts with Adriene, missed Benji in this video

[@emilychalder3592]

Forgot what a challenge this one was but feeling nice & awake now 😅 hats off to anyone who does this one multiple times! Blossom day 9

[@theresabrighton8050]

I've been doing situps wrong until today...they are way more difficult than I ever realized! Thank you Adriene 😊

[@sophieanneperniaortoza612]

Jul 12, 2022 05:45 Intention : spark a bright attitude Wooohoooh! I should say this is an awesome practice ❣️ my eyes is on the price of not just looking good but to feel better. Thank you Adriene See you tomorrow beautiful souls Namaste 🙏🏼

[@marianaisdabomb]

Blossom day 9! (day 39 for me) I just did this after waking up and right before getting ready to go to uni so I'm extra energized today!! ☺

[@karenfrancis5374]

I’m not sure I could finish this without having completed Move! It set us up nicely for serious core work 🙏🏻

[@Jas143OneDirection]

Crazy coming back to this video and seeing my comment from a year ago where I was struggling to get through this practice and comparing it to now when I got through it all right alongside Adriene without having to take any breaks. So proud of how far I have come!

[@cherylyeo25]

Past self - present self - future self : we embrace, we try, we focus and we stick w our intentions no matter if we collapse or modify - yes process of CULTIVATE! Namaste to all

[@kavya0102]

Expand Day 16 Wooh! This one is a killer! I don't think I have sweat so much just with exercises on the mat. How Adriene manages to talk while doing the moves is beyond me.. must be some super-core-power. Also, I never thought I would say this, but - I would rather do those forearm planks than the jacks and crunches 😅

[@vikki8699]

Today, this is for strengthening my core and releave back pain. ❤️

[@zuriwilson-seymore8939]

Hi Vikki! Awesome! How did you feel afterwards? Nice to meet you! Namaste and Ase!.🦋♥️🦋

[@patrickcampbell9899]

Wow, that was tough! I’m still trembling but hopefully as a 63yr old, I still want to get into good shape 🧘‍♀️🙏

[@miamoose9528]

Girl you made me WORK!

[@thesunandtheforest]

Rest and adjust as needed but I did not give up 💖🌸

[@jessicacroft6014]

I’ve never done an an workout where I actually felt relaxed . Something with the breaths is what pulls me to yoga. It’s so helpful

[@bettiiblu]

I've started Lyra classes, and after my first class, I realized I am 3x weaker than I once was. I asked the teacher what I had to work on in order to improve and she said I could do knee push ups, which is great. But then I realized Adrienne has so many videos towards building the core and arms. The yoga also increases flexibility which is nice because I learned that my hips were super tight as well!! I am a little nervous how much this is going to hurt, but I just went through a break up, so it's time to get stronger in as many ways as possible.

[@milski6437]

I love reading the comments and knowing I'm not the only one who struggled with this. Good job everyone who at least tried and did their best! You've got this! I'm hoping I'll gain strength by doing yoga regularly. Thank you Adriane for the June calendar, it's a great help for that.

[@charlottecraig5425]

I'm ALIVE to type this....just! We made it! This was scorching BUT I feel so awake and alive and so damn PROUD! Well done everyone, high fives!! 🙌💙🙏

[@deniseleoramadre7898]

HIGH FIVE!!

[@robertawalker]

Must confess not my favourite YWA video - but sometimes one needs to be cruel to be kind - as I am getting stronger could not have done all the planks a year or so ago!! Follow Adriene's advice though re hand and body placement - is amazing getting up from a practice like this without my neck in agony!!! Actually feeling quite smug now!!!! Thank you Adriene!

[@franciscoc05]

Omg Adriene!!! Who is the beast that can do this for three times? Namaste for everyone. 💕