Power Yoga Break | Yoga For Weight Loss | Yoga With Adriene
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Adrienne's Power Yoga Break focuses on building strength, particularly core strength, and inducing sweat in a short period while emphasizing breath and feeling good during the session with a variety of poses and movements. The session transitions from Child's Pose to Downward Facing Dog, incorporating poses like Fire Hydrants and Side Planks for core and stability, culminating in a focus on movement quality before relaxation and a moment of stillness.
Insights
- Focus on quality movement over speed is highlighted throughout the Power Yoga Break session, emphasizing the importance of engaging muscles and breath for effective strength building and balance.
- The session concludes with a mindful and reflective practice, encouraging participants to embrace stillness, reflect on inner peace amidst external distractions, and express gratitude, promoting holistic well-being beyond physical exercise.
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Summary
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"Power Yoga Break: Quick Strength & Balance"
- Adrienne introduces a Power Yoga Break session, part of the "Yoga for Weight Loss" series, suitable for those seeking a quick yet effective movement session.
- Emphasis on building strength, particularly core strength, and possibly inducing sweat in a short timeframe.
- Instructions to focus on breath, enjoy the practice, and prioritize feeling good during the session.
- Starting in Extended Child's Pose or a comfortable seated position, with a call to close eyes and tune into the breath.
- Transitioning into a quick flow session, maintaining a focus on quality movement over speed.
- Engaging in traditional Cat-Cow poses, with the option to explore additional movements that feel good for the body.
- Moving into Downward Facing Dog, incorporating leg lifts and knee-to-nose movements for strength and balance.
- Introducing Fire Hydrant poses to strengthen core, glutes, and shoulders, with a focus on quality movement and breath.
- Transitioning through Side Planks, emphasizing core engagement and stability, with variations for different levels of challenge.
- Concluding the session with Baddha Konasana and Yogi Bicycles for a final focus on movement quality before relaxation.
13:55
"Mindful Yoga Flow for Strength and Peace"
- Lift knees up, scoot tailbone for lower back alignment. Inhale, look up, exhale twist right elbow to left knee, extend right leg. Repeat twisting motion, breathing deeply, keeping chin lifted and heart open. Maintain mindful movement for strength and stability.
- Transition to wide-legged position, allow knees to fall in, inhale deeply. Windshield wiper legs side to side, then extend legs for Shavasana. Embrace the moment of stillness, reflect on inner peace amidst external noise. Conclude with a prayer gesture, expressing gratitude and connection.
