Power and Concentration

balancing postures felt fantastic on my tight hips. Different poses hel...

balancing postures felt fantastic on my tight hips. Different poses held, slow paced due to holds. Good for me today. My right hip has been acting up.

This class is very slow-paced- but not easy! A great class for refining ...

This class is very slow-paced- but not easy! A great class for refining postures and working on centering and strength.

i guess this class was really special with all the fish oil tablets ive ...

i guess this class was really special with all the fish oil tablets ive been taking lately ;) A year ago i would be able to do all exercises with no problems but at the moment with some problems this year my fitness has been cut back but still able to do most of the stuff which is still great.. also i love adi which is a bonus

Adi - you are a gifted teacher. You teach both the alignment based yoga ...

Adi - you are a gifted teacher. You teach both the alignment based yoga but also the spiritual and emotional are entwined in your teachings. I love "don't sacrifice the breath for the pose". I learn so much from each of your classes. Thank you.

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing such an awesome practice, this is a gr...

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing such an awesome practice, this is a great way to take on my day!

Very challenging but still enjoyed the process. Great instructor!

I liked Adi's class, because it was challenging

I have never in my 6 years of Yoga in 4 countries EVER met an instructor...

I have never in my 6 years of Yoga in 4 countries EVER met an instructor who had such an amazing ability to explain how to move correctly into every position. She can sense what position might persuade someone to clench their jaw and she says "relax your jaw". A couple of times I've simply closed my eys and let her guide me through every move. She's a Yoga Wonder Woman and this class reflects her best skills. Thank you Yoga Today for Adi and making life better!

Thanks Adi for such a challenging and flowing class, my thanks to Angela...

Thanks Adi for such a challenging and flowing class, my thanks to Angela and Rich for providing encouragement and motivation to participants joining the class online.

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great ...

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great tyming and instruction and the posturez were challenging yet graspable, thank u so much for posting this class...i look forward 2 uzing this vd again n the moro... ~*Namaste-Satnam*~

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great ...

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great tyming and instruction and the posturez were challenging yet graspable, thank u so much for posting this class...i look forward 2 uzing this vd again n the moro... ~*Namaste-Satnam*~

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great ...

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great tyming and instruction and the posturez were challenging yet graspable, thank u so much for posting this class...i look forward 2 uzing this vd again n the moro... ~*Namaste-Satnam*~

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great ...

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great tyming and instruction and the posturez were challenging yet graspable, thank u so much for posting this class...i look forward 2 uzing this vd again n the moro... ~*Namaste-Satnam*~

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great ...

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great tyming and instruction and the posturez were challenging yet graspable, thank u so much for posting this class...i look forward 2 uzing this vd again n the moro... ~*Namaste-Satnam*~

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great ...

this class wuz so perfect for wut iv been needing out of a class. great tyming and instruction and the posturez were challenging yet graspable, thank u so much for posting this class...i look forward 2 uzing this vd again n the moro... ~*Namaste-Satnam*~

Very challenging and that's why I loved it so much!!!!!!

Wonderful class as always Adi!

This class is perfect for someone who has been doing yoga for a while an...

This class is perfect for someone who has been doing yoga for a while and is looking for a little bit of a challenge.

Great class! Challenging and varied.

Thank you. I especially like how you tell people "this might be your po...

Thank you. I especially like how you tell people "this might be your pose". I want to progress but don't want to hurt myself. I appreciate these stop points.

I so love the break down and step by step suggestions in the challenging...

I so love the break down and step by step suggestions in the challenging poses. So very helpful!

and its not the first time... maybe consider doing the next class on bet...

and its not the first time... maybe consider doing the next class on better streaming...

My favorite class of all the classes I've tried so far!!! Like many othe...

My favorite class of all the classes I've tried so far!!! Like many others said, a very challenging class, but Adi's instruction and cues are wonderful and time went by really quickly. I feel so relaxed now:)

This class was challenging but not impossible. I would say I'm an interm...

This class was challenging but not impossible. I would say I'm an intermediate and I often take for granted the strength and balance needed to progress towards being a fully fledged yogi. Definitely recommend it and has shown me not to be complacent ;)

Much was too difficult but all possible if only in my heart. Appreciate ...

Much was too difficult but all possible if only in my heart. Appreciate the instructions, the challenge, AND having two participants who are at different levels of ability. Watching both helped me see where I am :-) and where I might be able to go in the future.

when your mind and body are both engaged, and this class fits the bill. ...

when your mind and body are both engaged, and this class fits the bill. Very little idle time here and I never got bored!

This is sixty minutes straight of balancing! There are no leisurely asan...

This is sixty minutes straight of balancing! There are no leisurely asanas to warm you up - Adi goes straight to the hard stuff. But there is a nice, even spread between standing, lunging, and arm balances. The best thing, though, is the continuous reminders for steady gaze and breath, which definitely help in concentration and balancing! Moving into chandrasana (half moon) from warrior 1 is an elegant - and challenging! - move, but Adi does a more interesting similar sequence in other YogaToday videos (e.g., in Backbends To Energise The Spine) My personal favourite part of this video was the extended baby postures. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the last arm balancing posture in that sequence is not nearly as difficult as it looks!

A tough class with many challenging poses, but plenty of instruction to ...

A tough class with many challenging poses, but plenty of instruction to help work towards achieving them.

Very challenging and centering.

And personally great to aspire to with my practice. thank you

Loved the return to focus through eyes, grounded me. one day, I'll get t...

Loved the return to focus through eyes, grounded me. one day, I'll get to complete those poses!

This practice offers many challenging poses, but is a rewarding sequence...

This practice offers many challenging poses, but is a rewarding sequence for those who are comfortable pushing themselves out of the less basic postures. Adi's provides a lot of instruction and reminders, and coaxes you into hard poses with an attitude of non-judging and findig grace in your postures. A ton of pretendasana for me, but in those there is the glimmer of future accomplishments. Namaste

A great mix - thanks Adi!

Big challenge! Great class

A challenging class that I look forward to repeating. Not being able to ...

A challenging class that I look forward to repeating. Not being able to accomplish all the moves will give me something to work towards. I like it when guru means something.

Fantastic class for focusing mind & working some intense balancing poses...

Fantastic class for focusing mind & working some intense balancing poses. Loved the twisting high lunge balance! Found my breath was very deep and cleansing throughout. Awesome!

I loved the theme, and it really helped bring me deeper into the practic...

I loved the theme, and it really helped bring me deeper into the practice. A good one for sure.

Deliberate pace and instruction, with challenging variations. I'm glad ...

Deliberate pace and instruction, with challenging variations. I'm glad to see the male student doing the less accomplished variations.

I feel much stronger and more focused to go about my day! Thanks Adi!

I don't even know what some of the poses in this class are called but it...

I don't even know what some of the poses in this class are called but it sure was fun being exposed to them and giving them my best shot. As the yoga instructors of Yoga Today say," There is always somewhere to go in yoga". This class was a clear demonstration of that and as always I am in awe of Adi.

Good instruction, I could follow the verbal cues without having to watch.

Another great class; Adi is a great instructor!

love this class! nice challenge for anyone.

very challenging, inspiring and fun! Discovered a lot of poses here and ...

very challenging, inspiring and fun! Discovered a lot of poses here and Adi instruct with clarity and motivation..thank you Adi, thank you yogatoday! Namaste, may our thoughts, efforts and actions contribute to the freedom and happiness of all beings and things..

this class is not for anyone with any kind of limitations or issues with...

this class is not for anyone with any kind of limitations or issues with shoulders, neck, or arms. There is practically no warm-up for quite strength-heavy poses, without lots of options offered if it's too much.

have been travelling in china for the past week and this was an amazing ...

have been travelling in china for the past week and this was an amazing class for me - stretched out my hips in a great way. Thanks!

This class is great to practice your balancing poses!! Adi gives clear c...

This class is great to practice your balancing poses!! Adi gives clear cues and takes you in to fun balancing postures. Half the fun of balancing poses is falling out of them and trying again!

Very good class. thanks!

I love the way Adi thoroughly explains each asana. This class was chall...

I love the way Adi thoroughly explains each asana. This class was challenging but playful at the same time. Love it!

Too much talking, but great class otherwise!

This was a great, challenging class that kept a good flow going, without...

This was a great, challenging class that kept a good flow going, without loosing awareness and alignment. When it came to some of the final arm balancing postures starting from the floor, I used two yoga blocks on either side to support my hands, and I flew! It's fun to try.

Adi's classes are always challenging but fun. Adi is so helpful in expla...

Adi's classes are always challenging but fun. Adi is so helpful in explaining exactly how to move into each pose carefully and intentionally, as well as offering many versions of each pose, enabling people at all levels to practice.

Adi, I loved this class! Please do more of these more challenging clas...

Adi, I loved this class! Please do more of these more challenging classes. I feel so strong and relaxed and wonderful. It was a great way to start my day! Namaste!

How did I forget about this class? Perfect for when I feel like pushing ...

How did I forget about this class? Perfect for when I feel like pushing myself. This is one of my favorite of Adi's classes.

too much talking, but very challenging none the less!

A great class for advanced yogis! Loved it!

An excelent class to chalenge our bodies and minds! Great! ;) Namastê! ;)

Helped me build on my balance

Another nice class from Adi

Really liked it.

Intense but relaxing. You have to really focus, which lets you sweep eve...

Intense but relaxing. You have to really focus, which lets you sweep everything else away.

I loved how she recommended putting a blanket/pillow in front for crow p...

I loved how she recommended putting a blanket/pillow in front for crow pose. I didn't realize how much of a mental block I had for fear of planting my face. Her suggestion totally changed the focus of the pose. Awesome!

I love this practice! Simple but very challenging. Time to complete...

I love this practice! Simple but very challenging. Time to completely immerse oneself in each pose. Not easy but Adi's clear teaching and graciousness encouraged me to stay with it when I began to falter. I feel graced and free and wonderful. Whatever I was thinking about has been forgotten. I'm in my body and in my life, inclined not to want to live anywhere else, ever. Thanks, Adi Al McGee in Vancouver, B.C.

WAY TOO MUCH TALK. good balances though

Balancing postures are my favourite! Thank you. I was nicely challenge...

Balancing postures are my favourite! Thank you. I was nicely challenged and have some postures to aspire too this week!

And concentration and focus! Adi's reminders at the beginning of this cl...

And concentration and focus! Adi's reminders at the beginning of this class to maintain a quiet gaze throughout were so valuable. I actually realized at the end of the hour that I had forgotten about this as my efforts increased. A wonderful class for even newer yogis like me if modifications and rests are included (and one allows himself or herself to fall over when needed - there is value in this I am increasingly learning). The rock-the-baby modifications were new to me and allowed me to straighten my back for the first time in this pose. Thank you!

Definitely "Guru" level class with lots of balancing poses (both arm and...

Definitely "Guru" level class with lots of balancing poses (both arm and standing). A bit slower-paced than a usual Adi class, but I felt challenged and empowered.

Nice slow paced class that successfully prepared me to do some tough arm...

Nice slow paced class that successfully prepared me to do some tough arm and standing balances that i hadn't been able to do before. Good hip openers too.

I was in a little over my head, but its something to aspire to!

I love this class!! Definitely challenging standing sequence and a fair...

I love this class!! Definitely challenging standing sequence and a fair amount of arm balances to get that tapas revved-up. What a great way to burn away obstacles!! The back bends at the end felt wonderful as well. A class definitely worth repeating :D Thanks Adi ;D

This class was amazing - and difficult! The arm balances were definitely...

This class was amazing - and difficult! The arm balances were definitely a challenge - but the more you try, the more you understand what your body and mind need to do to succeed. The standing sequence was also great! A definite Guru level

This class was very challenging, often with less explanation of poses. I...

This class was very challenging, often with less explanation of poses. If you're at a more intermediate level (like me) in your practice, I would suggest a more intermediate level class that focuses on balancing poses. But if you're more advanced, this is an awesome opportunity to push yourself in some intense poses.

This was great until the class died at 43 minutes. I couldn't get it to ...

This was great until the class died at 43 minutes. I couldn't get it to start again, but I will definitely try the class another time.

Fun, challenging class! I particularly enjoyed the arm balances.

I'm starting to think I'm addicted to balancing poses. There are a lot o...

I'm starting to think I'm addicted to balancing poses. There are a lot of good ones in this class. I'll definitely repeat it from time to time.

This is good for building strength and balance.