Common Mistakes in Basic Postures

Nice class but more Yogis than Novice. Did it with a beginner and it was...

Nice class but more Yogis than Novice. Did it with a beginner and it was quite hard for him.

This is an important novice-level class that can serve also as a wonderf...

This is an important novice-level class that can serve also as a wonderful reminder to more experienced yoginis. I particularly enjoyed the pose using the strap at the beginning of class and the locking hands behind and holding on either side of the waist at the end of class. Thank you, Adi!

Whether you are a waitress carrying heavy trays or a yogini seeking prop...

Whether you are a waitress carrying heavy trays or a yogini seeking proper alignment, this class is extremely helpful for addressing and alleviating the stress that comes from "carrying the weight of the world" on your shoulders. Thank you, Adi!

My husband pointed out to me a few months ago that my shoulder posture w...

My husband pointed out to me a few months ago that my shoulder posture was really mis-aligned (one side hunched up). I was also experiencing limited mobility and pain in that arm. I've been going to physio since and working hard on strengthening the rhomboids and trying to relax the shoulder muscles. This class is perfect for this kind of re-training. Adi provides reminders of what your shoulders should be doing in every pose. I can then take that into other classes and do it right! Maybe not for everyone, but if you feel you are starting to hunch up, give it a go! Great instruction also on upward dog which I think I've been doing with the wrong shoulder position for years.

thank you Adi for this great lesson for opening the shoulders. before th...

thank you Adi for this great lesson for opening the shoulders. before the lesson I felt tension in the shoulder area and some pain and now it gone. It feels great!

I needed a really easygoing class today if I was going to practice at al...

I needed a really easygoing class today if I was going to practice at all. This was perfect- and very helpful for being mindful of your shoulder's position in any pose.

Excellent class, suitable for novices or more advanced yogis just lookin...

Excellent class, suitable for novices or more advanced yogis just looking to fine-tune their postures. Not *too* strenuous, but I did work up a bit of a sweat!

I really felt great after this class. The pace is slower because of all...

I really felt great after this class. The pace is slower because of all the detailed instruction which made it relaxing. The triangle posture was interesting in this sequence because I had never done that chest opening variation and the hold felt really long.

I'll just agree with what the others have said--beginner or not, this is...

I'll just agree with what the others have said--beginner or not, this is a wonderful, helpful class with so many simple, specific points that I had either forgotten or had never understood. Wow! What a difference in so many poses. Thank you Adi!

I am not a beginner, but this class did wonders for me. I carry stress i...

I am not a beginner, but this class did wonders for me. I carry stress in my shoulders and upper back muscles, and the class showed me how to re-align my shoulders to stretch out those tight muscles. This will be a regular class for me!

I thought this was a great beginners class. It took me back through the ...

I thought this was a great beginners class. It took me back through the basics again!

This class is full of (shoulder/back/core) alignment cues that can be su...

This class is full of (shoulder/back/core) alignment cues that can be suitable for all levels of practitioners. I am in total agreement with Alison re. novice videos; the more detailed approach helps me build a stronger foundation. Thank you so much, Adi.

I found this video very helpful in reassessing my shoulder alignment in ...

I found this video very helpful in reassessing my shoulder alignment in my practice. I didn't realize how much I get caught up in doing the asanas in concert with my breath and forget to keep up the correct alignment, just like Adi mentions. I love the novice videos because they force me to readjust my thinking so I do things correctly rather than quickly, I always learn something new to add to my practice, and they challenge me in poses that I thought I had down!! Thanks Adi!