21-Day Beginner Yoga Challenge
Take your self-care and yoga to the next level (Free for members)
The live challenge is now over. Videos are only accessible to previous participants and studio members (free trial and subscription). Forever access of the videos can be purchased for $9.
Want to make a daily commitment to self-care? Join our 21-day beginner yoga challenge.
This challenge is perfect for the complete beginner as well as the seasoned practitioner wanting to review the fundamentals. You'll learn how to move in and out of poses with safe alignment and use modifications to help you maximize benefits of the poses. Upon completion of the 21 days, you will have the confidence to take your practice to the next level. You will also gain free access to a full-length yoga flow.
The hardest part each day will likely be getting on the mat. Make the time and stay focused.
This is a Level 1 class.
Note: Pose instructions are not intended to substitute for medical counseling. Always honor your body and do not continue any movement in which you experience pain.
Class
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StartWelcome to the Challenge!
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StartDay 1: Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) (2:47)
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StartDay 2: Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana) (1:04)
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StartDay 3: Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) (2:18)
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StartDay 4: Half Standing Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana) (2:31)
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StartDay 5: Low Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana) (2:12)
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StartDay 6: Plank Pose (1:58)
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StartDay 7: Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) (1:22)
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StartDay 8: Upward Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) (1:38)
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StartDay 9: Chair Pose (Utkatasana) (1:04)
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StartDay 10: Tree Pose (Vrksasana) (1:43)
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StartDay 11: Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana) (2:18)
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StartDay 12: Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) (2:28)
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StartDay 13: Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) (2:28)
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StartDay 14: Eagle Pose (Garudasana) (1:46)
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StartDay 15: Boat Pose, Variation (Navasana variation) (1:37)
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StartDay 16: Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) (1:56)
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StartDay 17: Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana) (2:37)
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StartDay 18: Head-to-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana) (2:07)
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StartDay 19: Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) (2:26)
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StartDay 20: Half Lord of the Fishes Pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana) (1:54)
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StartDay 21: Easy Pose (Sukhasana) (1:10)
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StartChallenge Closeout + Full-Length Flow
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StartRecording Bloopers (0:48)
Your Teacher
Carla Christine is a certified yoga teacher and holistic wellness advocate. After 10+ years working as an electrical engineer, she quit her job to create this website, Yoga Green Book, to help black folks maximize their fitness, flexibility, and inner chill thorough yoga. It has been featured in The New York Times, Black Enterprise, 21Ninety, BlackDoctor.org, theGrio, and more.
Carla started practicing yoga in 2011 after suffering from debilitating anxiety. Following her first class, she recognized yoga had the ability to aid in self-healing. After year-long training, she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training certification. She considers herself a lifelong yoga student and continues to expand her knowledge in yoga philosophy and asana through regular trainings and workshops.
Her classes create a safe space to foster an inner journey towards healing and empowerment. She designs classes based on students' needs.
Currently, Carla lives in the Houston-area, with her husband and babies. She strives to connect and practice with yogis worldwide.
Read more about Yoga Green Book here.