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Day 13 of #21m21d Some of the best asanas are done standing(at least for me). Standing asanas are best for posture correction. They don't always have to be difficult. Some really easy and effective asanas are compiled in this video to help you extract maximum benefit with least effort. If you aren't a fan of a ‘flow’(a rhythmic continuation of one asana to another), then you can stick to doing a repetition of each of these. It will benefit you from head to toe! . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . #yogateacher #yogastudio #yogainstructor #yogateachertraining #yogaforall #yogastudent #yogaforeverybody #yogateachers #yogaworkshop #yogateacherlife #yogatraining #onlineyoga #yogaonline #freeyoga #gentleyoga #liveyoga #yogalive #virtualyoga #onlineyogaclasses #yogaworkshops #zoomyoga #yogainstructors #kidsyogateacher #yogateacher #yogateacherintraining #yogateacherslife #livestreamyoga #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRKPxnDRJi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 12 of #21m21d Did you breathe today? Sounds like a silly question right? Of Course you did or else you would be dead.  But NO! It is a very very important question. Did you actually, consciously, seriously, intentionally, sensibly, knowingly, purposefully, with awareness, BREATHE? Breathing is done so often and involuntarily, that our brain does it on autopilot. What yoga does? It just asks you to shift from auto pilot and breathe with all your mind and body. I have compiled some of the most amazing pranayamas that I have learnt during my TTC. I do teach them in class but very slowly. I believe it takes complete consciousness to actually perform them correctly moreover fully. . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . #yogaposes #life #selflove #fit #selfcare #spirituality #asana #bhfyp #inspiration #instagood #yogajourney #art #lifestyle #spiritual #balance #training #o #hathayoga #flexibility #happiness #exercise #reiki #instayoga #healthy #instagram #n #yogisofinstagram #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai - मुंबई) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRAQLVDJEW/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 11 of #21m21d For day 11 I have compiled some of my favorite supine yogasanas or lying down on your back yoga poses/exercises. These asanas are super easy and super effective. They help in spine fluidity and gives a gentle massage to your internal organs. Towards the end I have added three asanas which have to be done lying down on your belly. They are amazing counter asanas for the supine ones. . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . #yogateacher #yogastudio #yogainstructor #yogateachertraining #yogaforall #yogastudent #yogaforeverybody #yogateachers #yogaworkshop #yogateacherlife #yogatraining #onlineyoga #yogaonline #freeyoga #gentleyoga #liveyoga #yogalive #virtualyoga #onlineyogaclasses #yogaworkshops #zoomyoga #yogainstructors #kidsyogateacher #yogateacher #yogateacherintraining #yogateacherslife #livestreamyoga #yogawithvalanni (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOcDrGDs9Q/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 10 of #21m21d I've been having a physical and mental block for the past few days. I was on a mental vacation(since a physical one is out of question). I wanted to relax and just be with my family (even more consciously). But I knew exactly what I wanted to shoot for my 21minutes. I have compiled a few of my favourite seated yogasanas. Most are beginners friendly and very effective for spinal abnormalities correction, posture corrections and detoxification. On another note, I really hope you and your loved ones are alright ❤️ . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . #yogateacher #yogastudio #yogainstructor #yogateachertraining #yogaforall #yogastudent #yogaforeverybody #yogateachers #yogaworkshop #yogateacherlife #yogatraining #onlineyoga #yogaonline #freeyoga #gentleyoga #liveyoga #yogalive #virtualyoga #onlineyogaclasses #yogaworkshops #zoomyoga #yogainstructors #kidsyogateacher #yogateacher #yogateacherintraining #yogateacherslife #livestreamyoga #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQG416_D1J1/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 9 of #21m21d Today I was very unsure of what to practice. I was feeling tired & lazy after a whole day of work and editing. I was also giving a hard second thought, if i should shoot my day 9 or not? Will I be able to post it on the same day or not? All these thoughts definitely affected my practice. Today I chose to do a flow I remember doing in adrienne online class. It was focused on balance. My practice definitely reflected my unstable thoughts and hence I really had to edit the video a lot more than I like to(for youtube). Nonetheless, I kept the consistency going if nothing else. I am glad I'm doing this ‘21 minutes for 21 days’. If not for this series, I would probably not dedicate this 21 mins for myself today ! But I did. And it taught me so much about how our thoughts play a vital role in our day to day activities. . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. (I know I'm lagging behind with youtube, but I will definitely find a lazy person's hack for that too!) ;) Love Val xoxo . . #yogisofig #yogamotivation #yogajournal #yogaoutside #yogaathome #yogilife #yogaasana #yogagoals #pinchmayurasana #yogabeginner #igyogis #yogatribe #yogainspo #dailyyoga #homepractice #yogainlife #yoginisofinstagram #asanapractice #yogilifestyle #yogauk #yogaselfpractice #yogaposeoftheday #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP6Ke1Ij3nH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 8 of #21m21d Monsoon has finally arrived in India and Mumbai was blessed with lovely weather. So lovely that i didn't feel like doing anything else but enjoying the greenery outside. Did you know, spending time in nature, watching birds, hearing a river flow or drops of rain on leaves is also a part of Yoga? The sixth limb of ashtanga yoga-Dharana, promotes focusing on one object for a long period of time. After a lot of dharana i decided to return to my practice of 21minutes for June 8th 2021. Today I decided to practice the non-identical twin of Surya namaskara. It is known as Suryanamaskara-B or sun salutation-B. It demands greater arm strength than the usual Suryanamaskara. The hold for Chaturangadandasana in this variation will leave you with a sore tricep. But personally I really enjoy this flow more than the commonly known Suryanamaskara, because it gives me a sense of strength.  . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. (I know I'm lagging behind with youtube, but I will definitely find a lazy person's hack for that too!) ;) Love Val xoxo . . #yogaposes #life #selflove #suryanamaskarb #selfcare #spirituality #asana #inspiration #instagood #yogajourney #sunsalutation #lifestyle #spiritual #balance #training #sunsalutationb #hathayoga #flexibility #sport #suryanamaskar #happiness #exercise #reiki #instayoga #healthy #instagram #dharana #yogisofinstagram #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP40GJxjoNt/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 7 of #21m21d Sun salutation or Surya namaskara is a set or flow of 12 asanas, whose mention dates back to 3500 years ago. On June 18, Jayakumar entered the Limca Book of Records for fastest set of 108 sun salutations in 12 minutes 49 seconds. I personally get very drained doing Suryanamaskaras back to back. So I've found a counting technique to suit my self. I don't like to compare my practice with anyone else’s. I dont think it's fair for anyone to compare themselves with anyone. We are all unique. To compare yourself with someone else is just limiting your unique shine. I don't want to break that record. I want to just do Suryanamaskara because it oils up my body within, like a car back from servicing. Smooth af! Don't forget to do a tad bit of warm up for critical joints before you start. . . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. (I know I'm lagging behind with youtube, but I will definitely find a lazy person's hack for that too!) ;) Love Val xoxo . . #yogaposes #life #selflove #fit #selfcare #spirituality #asana #inspiration #instagood #yogajourney #art #lifestyle #spiritual #balance #training #o #hathayoga #flexibility #sport #crossfit #happiness #exercise #reiki #instayoga #healthy #instagram #n #yogisofinstagram #yogawithvalanni (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP08I6zDJmL/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 6 of #21m21d God rested on the seventh day. But we’ll rest on day 6. About resting...I'm a big fan. Somewhere in yoga teachers' training they unraveled a secret. The span of your life, the teacher said, is based on the number of breaths you take. For example, if you have watched a dog’s breath v/s that of a tortoise and compare their life spans, the tortoise is said to live for 100+ years and our doggos barely cross 20! I don't know how far that’s true. But what if it is? Since then my lazy ass got another strong excuse to laze around the house! I'm saving my breath, I say! Also, dont argue with an idiot, save your breath, live longer ;) Restorative yoga is the second best thing after Shavasana. It’s various relaxing stretches, each combined with a prolonged time period. By its nature, it restores you and revives you. You can choose this for a lazy day or a menstruating day for ladies. You can adapt every asana as per your comfort and need. . . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . #yoga #fitness #meditation #yogapractice #love #yogainspiration #yogalife #yogaeverydamnday #yogi #mindfulness #yogateacher #yogalove #pilates #yogaeveryday #namaste #workout #motivation #gym #health #wellness #yogagirl #yogaeverywhere #nature #healthylifestyle #yogachallenge #peace #fitnessmotivation #yogapose #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPyhNLbDvza/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 5 of #21m21d I had to make up for the loss of a day. Luckily, I had the weekend to put in all my effort ! I remember my very first yoga class clearly up until this day. I really second guessed as to why i even went there to torture myself. The teacher probably read my mind (Duh! He was a yogi afterall :/). At the end of class he said, ‘the bone that's trembling right now, that's the weakest part of your body’. For me it was lower half. I could feel my bones shivering within as I walked out of the class. I’m sure no one likes being called weak, right? That's it! That was my motivation. The only thing I did was warm up. Up until the point I never felt that bone shiver within. This is my favorite warm up. The seated lower body warm-up. In yoga, everything is a combination of mind, body and breath-work. You just can't jump around for 10 mins and call it a warm up. You have to use that mind and  body to control every move. That's why in most of these videos my face is devoid of expression, because my mind is working my body and not the other way around. You bring your body, mat and your brain to yoga class. Always. . . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . #yog #yogi #love #yogapose #yogaphotography #yogadaily #yogalifestyle #yogajourney #igyoga #yogaflow #yogaforall #fitnessmotivation #aasan #june #yogaaasan #staysafe #mylifemyyoga #instayoga #internationaldayofyoga #mumbai #stayhealthy #yogafun #gratitude #idy #covid #iyd #suryanamaskar #happyinternationalyogaday #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPycmpGj-Dk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 4 of #21m21d Shot this video right before my gender stole my strength and productivity away. I felt “sick”. Now, we ladies don't always go on telling everybody not to bother us because we’re dealing with a massacre within (which we obviously didn't ask for). The reason we don't is more than it being a taboo in society. Personally, I feel guilty using my periods as an excuse at work. The reason for this is probably ingrained in the way we have lived for so many years as a society. I often end up wasting a PL every month for no cause of mine. I would rather have used it on my trip to Goa in December, no?! So, I had to take a day off from all that I had planned because of one unplanned occurrence. Nevertheless, life goes on, like every set back you have to accept it, and come back stronger. Ladies, we got this!  Gentlemen, I don't always have a fever when I say I'm not “well” ! Day 4 was dedicated to the lower body. It’s packed with superb leg warm ups which will make you think of me every step of your way :P . . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . #internationalyogaday #yoga #yogaday #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogalife #yogaeverydamnday #meditation #yogaeverywhere #yogaposes #fitness #yogalove #worldyogaday #yogagirl #india #health #yogachallenge #yogaathome #yogini #yogaeveryday #yogateacher #namaste #asana #nature #yogaforlife #yogagram #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPyFI-ej2q9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Day 3 of #21m21d  Today I was feeling extra excited, so I thought of practicing Chair Yoga. Something you can try from your WFH desk. Yoga is all about comfort or maybe just pushing yourself slightly over the comfort zone sometimes. Now, unexpectedly my video which I had created a perfect frame for, suddenly zoomed in and decided to cut my head off! No worries, I'll get myself a stand sometime soon ;) Remember day one? You have to move past the negative things that happen. Had I sat and spent 15 mins crying over my cut off head, I would be late for my class which is at 10pm right now after this post gets uploaded. Too bad I'm so positive that it saves me time ! . . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . .#internationalyogaday #yoga #yogaday #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogalife #yogaeverydamnday #meditation #yogaeverywhere #yogaposes #fitness #yogalove #worldyogaday #yogagirl #india #health #yogachallenge #yogaathome #yogini #yogaeveryday #yogateacher #namaste #asana #nature #yogaforlife #yogagram #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqiRPmj4Aq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 3 of #21m21d  Today I was feeling extra excited, so I thought of practicing Chair Yoga. Something you can try from your WFH desk. Yoga is all about comfort or maybe just pushing yourself slightly over the comfort zone sometimes. Now, unexpectedly my video which I had created a perfect frame for, suddenly zoomed in and decided to cut my head off! No worries, I'll get myself a stand sometime soon ;) Remember day one? You have to move past the negative things that happen. Had I sat and spent 15 mins crying over my cut off head, I would be late for my class which is at 10pm right now after this post gets uploaded. Too bad I'm so positive that it saves me time ! . . . The entire video is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . .#internationalyogaday #yoga #yogaday #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogalife #yogaeverydamnday #meditation #yogaeverywhere #yogaposes #fitness #yogalove #worldyogaday #yogagirl #india #health #yogachallenge #yogaathome #yogini #yogaeveryday #yogateacher #namaste #asana #nature #yogaforlife #yogagram #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqhnD2Dvst/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 2 of #21m21d If yesterday was black, today was white. Everything went as planned ! This is life isnt it? I slept late last night editing the Day 1 videos which I happily managed to post on day 2(June 2nd 2021). I woke up a little later than usual as i didn't have morning Online class. I then hopped on to my 9-5. I had two Online classes in the evening but it looks like mid week crisis is a thing for my students! So instead I spent some quality family time, recorded & edited my day 2. For Day 2 I have continued my incomplete day 1 Upper body warm up. It's packed with solid neck, shoulder & hand drills. These moves are best suited for most of us who live a sedentary lifestyle. You could literally take 10 mins off your office time to practice these. It opens up all the upper body joints which have been stiff due to stress and bad posture. . . . The entire video in real time with my audio guide is on my youtube. Link in my bio. Love Val xoxo . . . #idy #covid #iyd #yogatribe #suryanamaskar #happyinternationalyogaday #contest #yogalifestyle #aloyoga #yogaphotography #love #igyogafam #yogatime #flexibility #yogamotivation #balance #yogastrong #motivation #fitnessmotivation #mindfulness #workout #handstand #yogaforlife #healthylifestyle #health #wellness #internationalyogaday #yogawithvalanni (at Mumbai - मुंबई) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPoFtBzDbRp/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 1 of #21m21d - Conditioning and Warm up. We always have a lot of plans for our day, don't we? But we don't realise that a few things are just not meant to be the way we want them to be! Yesterday was such a day for me. I had a packed morning with Online class and then my 9 to 5, followed by another online class! During the entire day I had this ‘21min for 21 days’ idea running at the back of my mind. I was planning and deciding everything I would have to do to execute it. (I’m big on visualisation before actual execution, I believe it saves time and efforts) So by evening I had my Stories and introduction posts ready. But the major part of filming the 21 mins was still left. I waited until late evening to film it because my body was tired from the 2 online classes I had taken (1 hr each). I finally sat to film my 21 mins of day 1. Everything was fine  until my alarm started to buzz half way through my video..and it wouldn't go off!! I ignored the constant alarm sound and somehow completed my 21 mins, only to find out that my phone memory was exhausted and the video got cut around 7mins. Hence, here I am on day 2 posting day 1! It's really upsetting when such things happen but somehow it didn't bother me. One reason could be that I know I gave it my all. I had a fulfilling & exhausting day. Worrying about a technical error would only hurt my already exhausted body & mind further. Maybe this was indeed a real life practice of yoga ! . . . #idy #covid #iyd #yogatribe #suryanamaskar #happyinternationalyogaday #contest #yogalifestyle #aloyoga #yogaphotography #love #igyogafam #yogatime #flexibility #yogamotivation #balance #yogastrong #motivation #fitnessmotivation #mindfulness #yogaforlife #healthylifestyle #health #wellness #internationalyogaday #yogafitness #yogafam #aloyogachallenge (at Mumbai - मुंबई) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmxN_-j9_L/?utm_medium=tumblr

International Yoga Day is just round the corner. How could it be possible not to do something fun in honor of that day, right? After brainstorming last night, I came up with this fun idea of doing 21 minutes of Self Practice for 21 consecutive days leading up to IYD 2021. Everyday i will be posting a 21 minute video on my feed in dedication to #21m21d. . . What will I gain from this? 1. Consistency 2. Physical Health 3. Sense of Achievement 4. A way of honoring IYD 2021 5. Form a habit 6. 21 minutes of ME time 7. The gains are only positive...on and on !! Join in !! Post a picture or video of your 21 minutes of any practice. Tag me. Use the #21m21d :) . . . . #yogachallenge #yoga #yogainspiration #yogapractice #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #yogalove #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #yogagirl #yogapose #yogateacher #yogajourney #yogaposes #yogi #igyoga #yogadaily #namaste #instayoga #yogini #yogacommunity #yogagram #fitness #asana #yogafit #igyogachallenge #yogisofinstagram (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlsdBRjwu0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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