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Yoga flow for self love – 25 minute class

August 7, 2020 //  by Di Hickman//  18 Comments

One thing I keep hearing a lot lately is “making time for self care”. This IMO is non-negotiable and is something that can be expressed in so many ways. For me, this includes Yoga, meditation, and working on myself mentally. If you’re someone who needs a little self compassion then I have created a 25 minute class called Yoga flow for self love.

25 minute self love practice. Throw self doubt out the window and become your biggest cheerleader.

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Follow along with me in this 25 minute class that is suitable for all levels, including beginners. This class features standing pose warrior 1. Struggling with Warrior 1? Here are 5 tips to making warrior 1 more comfortable.

The yoga class is all about self love. You can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded every Tuesday and Friday. However, for exclusive longer format videos sign up for my Patreon community.

Yoga flow for Self Love

Why self love? Right now we’re all being super hard on ourselves. We’re “should-ing” on ourselves. I know because I’ve dealt with it too. My inner voice telling me I shouldn’t be binge watching the Twilight Series on Amazon. Instead, I should be making videos, doing zoom classes, or working on more blog post promotion.

laying on floor, knees bent and arms wrapped around chest

However, sometimes all the things we “should” be doing get pushed aside for our current mood, and events. We have to accept that it’s ok to not be constantly busy. That we need time to rest and reset. It’s an important part of taking care of the most important person in our lives – ourselves!

Di Hickman in low lunge with arms hugging herself

Unfortunately self love, self care, self compassion all get lumped into one category for many of us: selfish. When in reality it’s self-less. If we take care of our needs first, then we are more able to take care of the needs of others. By developing self awareness and learning to love ourselves we can open our hearts to giving and receiving love from others.

warrior 1 pose with hugging arm variation

It’s not selfish or self-centered to work on self love. Frankly, if more people worked on their own insecurities and happiness the World would be a much happier place.

seated in sukhasana with arms hugging

Try this 25 minute practice for self love. Notice the emotions and feelings that arise as you give yourself a hug. You are worthy of love. Become a vessel of love and compassion. First, for yourself. And then, for others.

Questions

  • Do you love yourself?
  • How are you practicing self love?
  • Are you doing work for self awareness?
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Comments

  1. Jules

    August 9, 2020 at 11:27 am

    With my line of work. Self care is a must to avoid burn outs. I love the idea of self love focused yoga! Thank you for the video!

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      I think we all struggle with a risk of burn out but especially front line workers like yourself! Thanks for all you do!

      Reply
  2. Melanie

    August 9, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Anything yoga focused is right up my street. A lady up north teaches all these kind of moves too.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      awesome! So important to find a good teacher!

      Reply
  3. Chei

    August 9, 2020 at 4:33 am

    Yes. That’s right! Yoga helps us for self love. It reduces also our stress.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      yes less stress = happier

      Reply
  4. Dris Wallace

    August 8, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    I wish I enjoyed Yoga! I know it’s so good for your nody amd mind! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      Just keep trying different versions. SO many varieties of yoga to choose from!

      Reply
  5. Kristine Nicole Alessandra

    August 8, 2020 at 3:42 am

    I did not know there was a yoga pose for self love. It does look like an easy one to try! I will add this to my routine. Still a newbie in yoga but so far I am loving it.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      awesome! The whole practice is about self care and self love. No specific pose persay, just a variation and intention.

      Reply
  6. Indya | The Small Adventurer

    August 7, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    I got really good at including yoga into my routine, but within the last two months everything has been thrown upside down with my work closing down and my state being put into some of the strictest lockdown restrictions in the world, apparently but I really did enjoy yoga and always felt good after doing it, so thank you for that reminder and encouragement to do something to treat myself better! I will try my best to pick it back up again.

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    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      It’s always interesting that self care is the first thing we tend to skip at times when we need it the most. No time like the present to get back on the self love path!

      Reply
  7. Cheeia

    August 7, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    I really need to start working out. Do you have any recommendations for baby pouch.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      You’re talking lower abdominal pouch? Gonna be diet mostly my friend.

      Reply
  8. Viano

    August 7, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Every time I check your blog out there’s always something new. I’ve always known self-care is really important and I try as much as possible to do so. However, I had no idea there was yoga for that purpose. But as I look at the postures, well…it does make sense. 😀

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    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      We need to take more time for self care for sure. Yoga is a great way to do that. What are you doing for self care?

      Reply
  9. Trot.World

    August 7, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks for sharing this Di. It totally feels like a sign coming across this blog post. It’s been a while I rolled out my mat, and have been wanting to just ground myself but somehow I keep putting it off, but not anymore. I’ll do this tomorrow morning! Saving the video 🙂

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      August 16, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      You are so welcome! Hope you tried it!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Di. A yoga teacher with over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry. My mission is to give you information so you can be fitter, healthier, stress-free and happier (no, seriously).

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