Core support and mula bandha

Does having a goofy wide grin count as facial tension when you're "stirring the pot"?

Always such depth to your classes! Many thanks.

Hi Andrew! Thank you for the great practice. I have a question about the pose where you bring your forehead up to meet your knee - to me, this is very uncomfortable for my neck, if not exactly painful. I've brought a hand up to support my head, as this still allows me to use my core muscles but takes the stress out of my neck muscles. Is there a better way to adjust this pose to avoid too much neck strain?

Very nice core work has given me a spring in my step. Thanks.

Very nice class that provides so many benefits for the middle body.

I love the pace of this practice. As always, I feel the benefits for several days after. Thanks, Andrew.

Turning the big pot of soup felt great. Thank you.

Lovely, strong and to the point ( THE CORE). Namaste _/\_

Great class Andrew. I have a cold and this made me feel better. Thank you.

Thanks, Andrew! I was not looking forward a level 2 class today, but, a challenge is a challenge! Brilliant guidance, somehow your words penetrate, almost hypnotically, making it possible to focus on more than on thing at any given time. Valuable lessons learned, or should I say: lots to think about an implement in future practices to come! Also, I agree with my fellow yogis here in the comment section :-) It's amazing how much a good teacher can put into a 30 minute practice :-) ....and here I was, after all this time, and so many classes, thinking I was heading for a mere core work out :-)

thank you Andrew, this movement released a lot tension in my lower back.

Loved this class :-) Great guidance. Thank you Andrew. Namaste

Loved this practice , thank you Andrew

Always need reminder to use these muscles thanks

Your class made me feel wonderful at the start of the day! Thank you so much Andrew!

Lovely! I've been trying to focus more on my core (seeing as how I tend to favor strengthening my legs) and this class was great. There were times where I met my boundary, but I never felt stressed. Thank you!

What a gentle, loving practice. Not what I was expecting at all. I enjoyed it very much.

Excellent, quiet practice.

Hi Andrew ~ I have a question: when do the first pose, do you sustain the pelvic floor life during the inhale and exhale? Your cues and the content of this video are excellent. Thank you

Lovely class, Andrew. Thank you!

I really like your gentle way leading through the practise.

Andrew, Short but sweet practice... lovely. Thank you

Andrew, That was a lovely practice. Your guidance is soothing but encouraging throughout. Thank you... Namaste.

Thank you Andrew. This has been a new and very rewarding practice.

Thanks Andrew, a beautiful class.

Hi Andrew I feel moved with gratitude for you and this class. it really touched me. thank you

This was absolutely lovely, haven't been able to be so focused and aware in a long time. The perfect mix of strong and peaceful, thank you Andrew!

Lovely session Andrew! Thank you for that. I think all the other yogis have aptly said what I felt during and after this class. The only thing I struggle with is knowing if I'm really doing the mula bhanda properly. I think I'm pulling up the right muscles or parts of me, but I noticed that my butt cheeks tighten. I don't think they are supposed to do that. And how strong is the pull up supposed to be? Just wondering. Thanks again. Namaste!!

Strong and peaceful, great combination. Thank you.

Just lovely, lovely guidance – especially with the continual reminders to be aware of what the whole body is doing. The stirring the giant cup of coffee was a new one, but I must admit it spoke to me ;) Thank you, Andrew, you made me smile a lot. Namaste

Lovely class. It reminded me of the Pilates classes I used to do when I first vowed to tackle my gently ailing back 5 years ago. And it also reminded me of how good those poses are for my lower back. Namaste. Kaja

Just what I needed this morning, perfect Andrew, steady, descriptive and slow, but internally strong ??

Reeeaaally nice! Thank you.

Brilliant. Thankyou.

Cool class!! ॐ

Thanks Andrew a lovely class, with gentle reminders throughout, all perfectly timed x

Very gentle core class. Made me feel calm and relaxed at the end :)

thank you so very much Andrew.....

This is was truly hatha in a way I hadn't experienced before- careful and slow. Really nice after a day of physical work.

Great class! I kept on feeling tension in my neck during the poses that required lifting the head to the knee. I don't know what that's about, maybe my positioning was off? I always notice in your classes that the stronger poses feel like fun & not like work. I really appreciate that. Thank you Andrew! Oh, you're my daughter's favorite here on Ekhart Yoga. She says, "Do Wrenn!" (She's 3.) :)

Great class, so nice and gentle to body and mind. Feel massaged from inside out. Namaste

A great practise, with gentle reminders . Find it difficult to keep the Mula Bandha when practising, so I will have to repeat this session a few more times.

Great challenging and fun class, Andrew! I'm so glad this video was included in the spring into strength program as I hadn't done one of your classes in absolutely ages. I was reminded today of how much I like practising with you!

Always love your classes Andrew!! Thank you so much :)

Nice class with a lot of intensions, thank you

Such a great practice Andrew, your calming pace voice very good guide for each pose. Thank you . Namaste

Simply lovely, loved the reminder of feeling the abdomen breathing when on your front body, thank you :)

I love your style of teaching.. I didn't even feel the 35 mins go by.. Great class.. Namaste

Wow - very peaceful, incredible practice. Thank you so much!

Really enjoyed this class Andrew feel refreshed

I reiterate the words of fellow Ekhart yogis...lovely, Andrew. Thank you.

Dear Andrew, Thanks for asking "Are you grinding your teeth together" again in the plank position while my body was shaking, I had to laugh out loud! All the best, Timea

Wow Andrew! I am once again blown away at how a subtle practice can be so powerful. Whenever I see a masculine instructor, my mind prepares for a strong practice, but then I just let my thoughts go and am reminded of how I tend to predict my feelings rather than let them be. This was wonderful in both a physical, and spiritual plane. Thank you!

Truly wondeful Andrew! What a great start to my busy day!

Thank you very much for this wonderfully peaceful practice.

Thank you for this wonderful practice!

I also loved the stirring the coffee and your guidance. I think I'm a little taller after this class. This helped me heal my wounded ego after attempting your previous core class. ;-)

beautiful moment with you, nice voice, great exercice, we understand you very well, we can follow you even in your breath ! thanks a lot!

Stillness and exertion at the same time, incredible. Thank you Andrew

Wonderful guidance. Thank you Andrew.

Thank you Andrew for this beautiful, peaceful class. I loved it.

Can you look through the TV screen? You always know the right moment to tell not to clunch the teeth together.... Thank you do much for your ckasses... Namasre Eva

Love it!! I feel energised and refreshed mentally after this class. Thank you Andrew, Namaste :) <3

Thank you Andrew, I really loved this class, simple but really effective. I felt really good at the end of the class :-)

very good practice, unhurried and calm/ Thank you. Namaste

Great class. Simply wonderful, lovely quidance. Thanks a lot.

Beautiful class, keeping connected and focussed! Relaxing voice and clear explanation, thank you

I loved this class, good explanation merci

Thank you Andrew! Being able to join you for a practice is such a blessing. You are a caring and supportive guide!

Great practice for strengthening core and cultivating inner strength and peace. Love your cadence Andrew! Namaste

Fabulous subtle practice. Grateful love from Maine!

Sweet!

Lovely class, thank you! Your voice is very soothing.

Great class thanks. Found it a bit confusing as I am still learning but I think I got the idea.

What a beautiful way of teaching, I will definitely try some of your other classes. I wasn't sure I could manage a level 2 class but used the modifications and it was fine giving me plenty to work towards. Thank you.

Thank you for this beautifully guided practice, I received so much from it. Love and kindness Namaste

I will be practicing this one again! Thank you!

Great practice and lovely teacher

Wonderful guidance and peacful voice! Being more aware of the breath in the body. Thank you to make this possible. :)

Great guidance! Gratefully

Thank you. Really enjoyed this class and reminded me of an early yoga teacher's words.

Awesome session. Gentle and powerful.