12,595 people have taken this course
As incredibly beneficial as an active lifestyle is to our physical and psychological health, unfortunately, there can be a downside if you don't put back what you take out. This is where active recovery techniques like yoga come in.
Being active can take a toll on our bodies in the following ways:
- Repetitive strain. In life, we repeat the same movement patterns over and over which can cause uneven wear and tear on certain muscles and joints and establish muscular imbalances.
- Stress overload. Physical activity is a stressor, albeit a healthy one, so if you try to cram even a moderately active lifestyle on top of your already overwhelming work, family and social responsibilities, something is going to have to give.
- Loss of flexibility. When you do any physical activity your muscles get short and tight and if you don't stretch carefully afterwards to restore muscle tissue length, they can remain in this partially contracted state and you'll start to lose flexibility over time.
- Use it or lose it. Active pursuits prioritize a narrow range of movements that your body adapts to be optimally efficient at, even at the cost of losing range of motion.
If yoga is not your primary passion, it can be hard to find time to dedicate to recovery, which is why I have designed sequences that are 15 minutes long, to fit around your busy schedule.
This course includes 21 videos that cover:
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Strength
- Mobility
- Relaxation
- Mental Training
People often ask how yoga is different than stretching, and the truth is, yoga includes stretching, but it does so in an advanced and functional way, combining it with movement, strength training, balance work and breathing techniques.
At the end of this course, students will:
- Be free from chronic pain
- Be more flexible
- Have better posture
- Have better balance and coordination skills
- Have greater core strength
- Feel calmer and more centered
- Anyone suffering from tightness--especially in the hips and pain--especially in the neck and shoulders
- Anyone injured who wants to maintain a level of fitness and mobility during rehabilitation
- Anyone looking for an edge in sports
"Thank you for these videos, Abi. I've never done yoga before, but they have really helped my back issues and have improved my flexibility and core strength. You're awesome!" - Kevin
"I just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for your 15 minute videos. My husband sustained a head injury snowboarding almost exactly a year ago. Due to his injury, for a long time he was unable to do any real exercise, which was incredibly hard for someone used to doing hours and hours every week. It's been really cool to see how much more flexible Mark is as a result of daily practice and I have found my strength has improved amazingly. I just wanted to say thanks heaps because your videos have really helped Mark in his recovery when he wasn't able to do much other exercise. It's been calming and enjoyable for me too as I try to find balance between work, kids, study and all the other noise. You're a very good yoga teacher." -Amanda
"You have made an incredible difference for me and I thank you so much. What I have noticed is the sequence of stretches and breathing has improved my alignment and has helped me to equalize the flexibility in my left and right sides--this, in turn, has settled my body tremendously. I have always tried to do physiotherapist recommended stretches but have never had the success I have with your routine. I think doing the other stretches in isolation just doesn't have the same results as one of your workouts." -Dario
Abi is on a mission to bring yoga to men and women, passionate about their active pursuits, who recognize that yoga is a highly effective performance and recovery tool but don't know where to start. She is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor, a NASM Qualified Personal Trainer, was born in England, lives in Bali and has over 20,000 students worldwide. "You have a mechanic for your car and one for your bike. Just think of me as your body mechanic!" Abi Carver
Starting today, you will receive a new lesson every day for 3 weeks (total of 21 lessons). Each lesson is yours to keep and you'll be able to refer back to it whenever you want. And if you miss a lesson or are too busy to get to it that day, each lesson will conveniently remain in your account so you won't have to search for it when you're ready to get back to it.
We are offering this course with the option of selecting how much you want to pay. No matter how much you pay, you'll be getting the same course as everybody else. We simply trust that people are honest and will support the author of the course with whatever they can afford. And if you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your money.
