Simply Let Go with Forward Bends

I have been experiencing pain in my lumbar spine and this practice reall...

I have been experiencing pain in my lumbar spine and this practice really relieved it. I would not say this class is a guru level at all; it’s very slow paced and repetitive but I enjoyed it as more of a restorative practice. The birds loudly chirping and what sounded like helicopters circling overhead are definitely distracting, but it was still worth it for me!

This video practically needs subtitles. Between the birds, the wind, the...

This video practically needs subtitles. Between the birds, the wind, the planes and what sounded like a leaf blower, it was really hard to hear Adi. At one point I couldn't hear her at all. It's too bad because this practice is great.

Although I love hearing birds and wind whistling through trees, for this...

Although I love hearing birds and wind whistling through trees, for this sequence I wish the microphone picked up Adi's voice instead.

I had to add a lot of my own poses- there is nothing guru about this cla...

I had to add a lot of my own poses- there is nothing guru about this class level! While hearing the birds sing is always nice, it's also nice to hear the yoga instructor. Too much ambient noise that clouded out Adi! Kind of a frustrating class, but if you want to forward bend ALOT and hang out in down dog ALOT, this could be a relaxing class for you.

Agree with recent comments. Location appears to be in a flight path hen...

Agree with recent comments. Location appears to be in a flight path hence Adi's teaching regularly muffled by plane noise. Also, I would call this a Yogi class, not guru. Otherwise, enjoyable and lovely scenery!

Adi is great but I don't think this class is guru level.

very good, noisy location, but good!

I needed a relaxing class that focused on forward bends and this fit the...

I needed a relaxing class that focused on forward bends and this fit the bill. I knew when I smiled at Sun salute B that it would be a good session for me and it was.

This class was very calming, but at a slower pace than what I typically ...

This class was very calming, but at a slower pace than what I typically like.

...and not just when the planes were overhead. I had to keep looking at ...

...and not just when the planes were overhead. I had to keep looking at the screen because the audio cues faded in and out.

A good class but actually I do not see the difference with the primary s...

A good class but actually I do not see the difference with the primary series... Pity for the airplanes and other noises, a bit distracting.

Nice class. I especially like the bound pose near the end. My only probl...

Nice class. I especially like the bound pose near the end. My only problme with the class is the volume being up and down because of all the planes going by.

I agree that it starts slow, and never takes you to a sweat but some of ...

I agree that it starts slow, and never takes you to a sweat but some of the holds were a little tough for me today, perhaps because of my lower back pain. In any case this is exactly what I was looking for, to stretch my lower back.

Adi excels with alignment cues throughout this class. Beginning with th...

Adi excels with alignment cues throughout this class. Beginning with the sun salutes and continuing throughout the rest of the poses the pace feels a little slower because of all the alignment cues. A very complete and enjoyable sequence.

Still entirely doable-but I did have to subtract a star. I really neede...

Still entirely doable-but I did have to subtract a star. I really needed to let go of some things today, so this was perfect. Don't let the guru rating scare you away. It is fine for all levels, I think. I'll surely be coming back to this one.

Not-so-great audio, but still entirely doable. I feel longer now. Lovely!

good slow flow with lots of forward bends, but hard to hear sometimes b/...

good slow flow with lots of forward bends, but hard to hear sometimes b/c of airplane noise

This class is basically a very slow moving and deep holding Ashtanga Pri...

This class is basically a very slow moving and deep holding Ashtanga Primary Series - only the basic poses. My legs feel great and I feel calm and relaxed. I think it is a Guru rating because of the long holds, but it would be fine for intermediate because the poses are basic.

This wasn't my favorite class. It didn't really open up my hamstrings a...

This wasn't my favorite class. It didn't really open up my hamstrings as well as some of Adi's excellent traditional Ashtanga sequences, and started off very slow.

This was about the fourth time I've done this Yoga session. I really ben...

This was about the fourth time I've done this Yoga session. I really benefit from all the forward bending poses in this session. It is hard to hear Adi at times. Glad we can see you too, because that definitely helps! Thanks again for another great session! ~Namaste!

A bit hard to hear in a few sections, but I really enjoy this practice.