Try This 4-Week Yoga Challenge To Enhance Your Wellness
If you spend a lot of time scrolling through yoga poses on social media, it’s time to shift some of that focus to a practice you can truly commit to. Introducing our April 2024 Movement of the Month Club, a 4-week yoga challenge designed to bring you a sense of real-world tranquility.
Whether you’re new to yoga or still working on your poses, this program is all about meeting you where you are and guiding you through each posture with grace, patience, and perhaps a hint of sweat.
Leading you through this journey is Paige Willis, RYT-200, a certified yoga instructor and the founder of Undone, a unique yoga experience focused on inclusivity.
“The part people miss about the practice today is that it’s deeper than the physical postures themselves.”
Willis emphasizes that yoga is for everyone, regardless of age, body type, or background. She believes that yoga goes beyond poses and into a realm of mindfulness, breathwork, and self-improvement.
Join us on this transformative adventure, whether you’re an experienced yogi looking to deepen your practice or a beginner eager to explore the world of yoga. Roll out your mat, take a deep breath, and flow through the next four weeks with us. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you.
Explore the Benefits of Yoga
Yoga offers more than just physical flexibility—it’s a comprehensive practice that nurtures both your body and mind. By enhancing flexibility, strength, balance, and posture, yoga provides a holistic workout that leaves you feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Moreover, through mindful breathing and meditation, yoga fosters inner peace and mental clarity, helping alleviate stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms.
A February 2022 study in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine highlights that regular yoga practice can strengthen your immune system, enhance sleep quality, and boost overall well-being, leaving you grounded and prepared to tackle life’s challenges.
How the 4-Week Movement of the Month Club Yoga Challenge Operates
Beginning on Monday, April 4, 2024, you’ll practice one yoga pose daily, culminating in a 5-minute flow each Sunday. Each week follows a unique theme to help you feel rejuvenated from head to toe by the end of the month:
Week 1: Foundational Yoga Poses
- Mountain Pose to Extended Mountain Pose
- Forward Fold to Halfway Lift
- High Plank to Low Plank
- Upward Facing Dog
- Downward Facing Dog
- Warrior 1
- Weekly Yoga Flow
Calendar for the 4-Week Yoga Program
Get a printable version of the calendar here.
How to Join the Movement of the Month Club
1. Print and/or Save Your Calendar
Print or save the calendar and follow along each day to stay on track. Complete the daily poses and flows, then mark them off as you finish.
2. Join the Club Community on Facebook
Our supportive community of over 60,000 members is ready to motivate and encourage you throughout the month. Share your daily experiences, pose photos or videos, or discuss yoga-related content.
3. Equip Yourself
While you only need your body for this program, consider using a yoga mat, strap, blocks, towel, or bolsters for added support in certain poses. Don’t have these items? Check out our recommended yoga accessories:
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Lululemon’s The (Big) Mat Made With FSC™ Certified Rubber Marble ($124): Provides extra grip and support
- Manduka’s Cork Yoga Block – 2 Pack ($46): Lightweight yet sturdy for balance
- Brentwood Home’s Buckwheat Yoga Bolster Cushion ($99): Vegan-friendly and ideal for restorative yoga
Tip: Substitute household items like towels, blankets, books, belts, or scarves if you don’t have yoga props.
4. Practice Your Poses
Begin with mountain pose to extended mountain pose from the Week 1 Flow on Day 1. Refer to the links below for detailed exercises for each week.
- Week 1: Foundational Yoga Poses
- Week 2: Lower-Body Strength and Balance
- Week 3: Hip Openers
- Week 4: Restorative Yoga Poses
5. Celebrate Your Achievement!
Congratulations on completing the 4-week yoga challenge! Take a moment to acknowledge your progress and share your experience in our Facebook group.
