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30 days to a new you. You have a combination of breath awareness, creative vinyasa sequences, and some classes that use props for added depth. Choose which class to do each day or follow them in order. "Nourish" deserves special mention if you want a straight-to-it class.
Happy yoga-ing, Sarah.

Day 1: Twisty Things

A flow sequence with lots of twists. It's fun and playful.

Day 2: Morning Yin

A soft start to wake up your muscles and joints. Very calming and slow. One bolster or stack of blankets needed.

Day 3: Restorative Juice

For when you're tired, needing a bit of me time or some quiet. You'll need several blankets and pillows for this. Think: supported longer holds and fewer poses.

Day 4: Sweet & Slow

A solid all-round class: flow, balance, backbends, forward folds and side bends. All while moving slowly and mindfully for 15 minutes. No props needed.

Day 5: Yoga for Desk Workers

I include myself in this category when I'm doing administrative tasks. This class will get you using the major muscles of your legs and it will activate some moments of balance, too. It's a fun, quick class so that you can get on with your day. No props needed.

Day 6: Truth

This is beginner+ level. It's a slow moving class but some strength work is incorporated, so if you're getting back into the practice after a pause or are new at this, you might like something gentler than this one. Having said that, it's a great one for building strength gently, using your body weight for resistance. One block or kitchen wooden spoon needed as a prop.

Day 7: Renew

A twisty vinyasa flow in which we learn to begin again (and again and again). The sequencing is easy to follow and will be excellent for those with back muscles that need releasing. No props needed.

Day 8: Playful Flow

Definitely a different style in this intermediate flow. We'll move through skandasana, fallen triangle, and a few other shapes that don't normally show up in vinyasa.

Day 9: Ascend

Balance your physical, energetic & emotional body through a series of asanas with mindful breath.

Day 10: Golden Flow 1

30 minutes of lovely gentle vinyasa. No props needed. What a great way to stretch all the bits and have a slightly longer practice.

Day 11: Opening Moves

If you would like a 10 minute practice of all the opening parts and then to carry on with your day (or night) this one is kinda perfect. No props are needed. Just you and a bit of floor space. The camera stopped recording 10 minutes in, and so this cuts off abruptly. I like the sequence too much to discard it. Maybe it's the best thing after all. Enjoy.

Day 12: Yoga Nidra 1

Deep rest for your nervous system. Part of the new selection of classes on the Yoga Nidra page.

Day 13: Stay Warm Yin

A yin class where blankets are encouraged. Stay snuggly while you stretch the body gently.

Day 14: Underrated Stretches

Four excellent techniques to get into tight muscles.

Day 15: Flourish

A gentle morning awakening to set the tone for the rest of your day. Supported fish pose opens the chest while a creative vinyasa seals the deal. You can still do this practice without two blocks as they're only used at the start and are optional for balance in the flow.

Day 16: Evolve

A prop free yin class focusing on hips and hamstrings.

Day 17: Revolved Triangle Prep.

A low-energy class that works in the direction of revolved triangle pose. Learn how to prepare your body for this shape while being mostly reclined and seated. Perfect when you're looking for something slower but with a deep stretch.

Day 18: Tabula Rasa

(Intermediate) Tabula Rasa refers to the emptiness of a wax-covered tablet or slate prior to it being written on. It may be renewed repeatedly, by melting the wax of the tablet or by erasing the chalk on the slate. In our case we wipe the slate clean by doing our practice and thus wring out the experiences of the day or night. This is an intermediate level class with a micro-savasana.

Day 19: Hip Stretch

Focus on deep folds through malasana, pigeon, happy baby, and a few shapes for the inner hips. A block is a very useful prop if only for the first pose. The holds are shorter than a traditional yin class.

Day 20: Full Moon Flow

Moon salutations meet fallen triangle in this continuously flowing experience. Perfect for days when you want to get into a rhythm and find your groove. Maybe nothing by itself is "hard" but it's the class I would send to someone with a bit of experience.

Day 21: Steady

Slow, steady movement is the theme of this class. Very kind and soft movement for when you need it. Option: have a firm cushion as a prop.

Day 22: Yin & Tonic

A longer class with time for longer holds. Enjoy this peaceful, calm experience on the mat. One bolster or rolled blanket as a prop.

Day 23: No Props No Prob 3

This is a great flow that lost the final part of its footage. I've included it here because it's too good to throw away, but I'll mention the final part of the footage only does the right side of the flow. Can you remember it and repeat it on the left?

Day 24: Comme Ça

An all-round longer practice with just you and the mat. Complete beginners and experienced yogis alike will find something in this class. Have fun!

Day 25: Releasing Overwhelm

Wash out the day (or week or year) with this guided meditation and a tip of time-space splicing to calm the mind. This can be done in conjunction with a hill run, a dance session, or some form of bigger movement to shift the body before this gentler practice.

Day 26: Less Scroll; More Soul

Side plank variations are interspersed with familiar standing poses. This gently paced class contains options for making it harder. No props needed.

Day 27: Hamstring Mobility

Three KEY movements to help unlock your hamstrings. Use nerve flossing and slow repetitions at maximal range to improve your hamstring flexibility.

Day 28: Dancer

Learn the fundamentals of this beautiful pose with a measured vinyasa and steps to get you there.

Day 29: Yoga Nidra 2