Day 6…What’s your secret power? Can you curl your tongue?
Yoga with Adriene – Day 6 – Six Pack Abs (16:57 mins)
Mediation with Portia – Day 6 – Body Sensations (7:37 mins)
Notes from Adriene on Day 6:
Don’t be scared!
First off, don’t be frightened by the title of today’s sequence! I’m just having fun with you. Though, no doubt, today’s practice targets the abdominals and tones the belly.
I wanted 30 Days Of Yoga to be more than just about getting physically fit. I wanted to bring a sense of integrity, but also a sense of play to it.
Is it indeed possible to honor the history and traditions of Yoga in a world where we are so desperately seeking to trim, tighten, and tone?
I think so.
Yes.
Now, before the educated yogis catch me here – I want to point out that in truth, yoga tradition and history is wrought with ideas that should be questioned. Yogis often pushed and powered through at the request of their guru and the notion of “listening to your body” sometimes meant giving up or going against your teacher. Which you simply did not do.
That said, the practice has evolved and while I absolutely honor the traditions and history of Yoga – I tend to hang on to the philosophy more and (obviously) encourage that we continue to explore how to make the yoga practice our own – individually.
So – back to the six-pack mentality.
In a world where we are so desperately seeking to trim, tighten, and tone, it is our responsibility to find consciousness and kindness in the “push” to strengthen and tone.
It is very difficult for me to go to classes and see people struggling and pushing through the struggle. Not only do we risk injury in this case (stop!), but we are lacking any joy or smile in the fact that we are working hard, for ourselves.
Self-love should be a practice we ENJOY, and that comes easier through time. Self-love should not be a struggle you push through and get hurt by.
What’s the point?
Alright, I think you get the picture! 🙂
For Day 6 – Six Pack Abs, Yogi style… DO WHAT YOU CAN! Protect the lower back by softening the knees and drawing navel to spine. Relax the neck and shoulders as you work. Lengthen through the crown of the head. Don’t crunch!
This is a shorter practice to tone the abdominals in a mindful way that feels fun and supportive! Also, almost everyone wants more core strength and toned abdominals. This is one of the most requested videos. You asked for it!
Use this Day 6 practice to check in with the core. Mindful core training will support your entire practice and whole body health. While tone abs are something we all fancy (me too), core strength training is so much more than washboard abs or a flat tummy. By building core strength you are supporting the back and all of the muscles that surround your dear spinal cord. By working those muscles we are taking some of our weight off the spine and engaging the entire body. We are more likely to do active, engaging things when the body is strong & engaged.
Great for runners, dancers, movers, and shakers!
Great for grounding the spirit.
Breaking it down. Mindfully.
Getting stronger!
Yours,
Adriene