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  • Adriene Mishler, founder of CZcams channel Yoga With Adriene, built a mindfulness empire that exploded over lockdown. Here, at GQ Heroes, she speaks with Ross Edgley about her mission to make yoga more accessible.
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  • @JP-rb1js
    @JP-rb1js Před 2 lety +1494

    One of my favorite things about her is that she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She tells jokes and sings during yoga. It’s awesome!

    • @raspberryblood
      @raspberryblood Před 2 lety +37

      And she's not the kind of showy yoga teacher that in the end intimidates with acrobatic poses

    • @lee_yuhhh
      @lee_yuhhh Před 2 lety +23

      agreed ! you can just tell how down to earth and grounded she is. no ego or arrogance whatsoever

    • @Kampfstier667
      @Kampfstier667 Před 2 lety +3

      I LOVE that about her. So, so much.

    • @rhacegelo3308
      @rhacegelo3308 Před 2 lety

      adriene finger snap mind control 😍

    • @Alex-pk7rn
      @Alex-pk7rn Před 2 lety +4

      I cancelled a paid subscription yoga app because it was all show-off acrobatics clearly not designed for anyone but other show-offs, and started doing YWA. I would pay twice as much for her classes than I did for that terrible app. She makes yoga accessible for everyone from total beginners to the very experienced. There's no ego to her practice, and that's why it's so appealing.

  • @isaw8195
    @isaw8195 Před 2 lety +2440

    She’s genuinely a wonderful human being. Every morning for the last 5 years, her voice, gentle guidance, wise and funny words, as well as yoga at its best, have made a huge difference in my life and made every single day better. The ripple effect is true. Thank you so much Adriene (and Benji ! And her amazing team too) for changing my life. Gratitude is overflowing my heart ❤️ 🙏🏻 namaste

    • @janeybakarbessy2330
      @janeybakarbessy2330 Před 2 lety +10

      Have the Same feeling Isabelle!

    • @alimajoy1
      @alimajoy1 Před 2 lety +8

      Right on! I started YWA on 1/1/2018...I've been doing it every day since then! I ditto everything you said above.

    • @74marianjc
      @74marianjc Před 2 lety +5

      I feel the same.

    • @cfttify
      @cfttify Před 2 lety +6

      Lol copy that , 5-6 years .. cannot believe, I’ve done this ..started 5 mins of early vid each morning , still finding the next moment 💞

    • @Jklmnopjkl
      @Jklmnopjkl Před 2 lety +3

      She is silly still, but smoother in her teaching.

  • @priscillahussain1722
    @priscillahussain1722 Před 2 lety +1532

    He read my comment to her 😭 I’m so happy!! I’m a nurse-turned-doctor and I’m STILL in awe of how many lives she has saved! ❤️ Made my day that comment got to her

  • @AnnaPugacova
    @AnnaPugacova Před 2 lety +547

    Also a golden medal to the interviewer - present, listening, not interrupting ...

    • @aleksandraprivet49
      @aleksandraprivet49 Před 2 lety +16

      he's ross edgely - he's really an incredible athlete - very inspirational and has his own youtube channel.

    • @AnnaPugacova
      @AnnaPugacova Před 2 lety +6

      @@aleksandraprivet49 Thank you so much :)

    • @briannabyers7988
      @briannabyers7988 Před 2 lety +15

      Fully agree.. I love so much that he held space for her to share deeply without trying to rush her to the next to the next , it felt like he was genuinely listening and it made for such a great interview

    • @Alex-pk7rn
      @Alex-pk7rn Před 2 lety +6

      Agreed! It shouldn't be so rare, but it really is. Makes for an excellent conversation.

    • @marlaedington6471
      @marlaedington6471 Před rokem +1

      @@briannabyers7988 I agree!

  • @nancyn347
    @nancyn347 Před 2 lety +690

    I like how the interviewer really listens to Adriene. He never interrupts her.

    • @catvega7128
      @catvega7128 Před 2 lety +16

      I think that makes a great interviewer. Inter~view. We wanna look at what Adriene thinks and believes, so it only makes sense, to me, that the interviewer asks the questions and then let’s the interviewee's stream of consciousness flow and gives little feedback (not none). Well done. So beautiful.

    • @nancyn347
      @nancyn347 Před 2 lety +20

      @@catvega7128 I agree, but I think that many interviewers don't have the patience or ability to actually "hear" their guests' responses. I think their egos get in the way. This guy's good.

    • @deendondersteen6322
      @deendondersteen6322 Před 2 lety +13

      I would love to see him asking more questions about what she is talking about. But indeed, he listens well!

    • @nancyn347
      @nancyn347 Před 2 lety +1

      @@deendondersteen6322 Lol! Ya, I agree. But she's a terrific yoga instructor!

    • @fffffffffffffffffark
      @fffffffffffffffffark Před 2 lety +4

      Especially how he keeps looking at the floor rather than maintaining eye contact, he's obviously being very humble in her presence.

  • @karengasbarino1227
    @karengasbarino1227 Před 2 lety +743

    Yes absolutely Adriene saves lives. I realize every few months (after I fall off the wagon because I don't put self-care first) that I always feel better in every way when I am doing Yoga with Adriene. No other yoga is the same. Adriene's whole approach resonates with me. Thank you Adriene. And selfishly....please never stop.

    • @karen15collins
      @karen15collins Před 2 lety +4

      Agree about self care 100%

    • @ralphandritashow4904
      @ralphandritashow4904 Před 2 lety +5

      Me too. I stopped doing yoga for a couple of months. Watching this, I am ready to do more.

    • @robcook8456
      @robcook8456 Před 2 lety +8

      @@ralphandritashow4904 she's doing a 30 day yoga challenge atm. You should Check it out!

    • @randyconrad4155
      @randyconrad4155 Před 2 lety

      ♥️

  • @bluepatootie7533
    @bluepatootie7533 Před 2 lety +446

    Adriene embodies grace and calmness. She has the ability to show you can ground yourself and her practice teaches you acceptance to take your practice seriously while still cracking funny jokes. She is truly amazing, Namaste!

  • @Sallysask
    @Sallysask Před 2 lety +495

    I’ve never stuck with yoga until I found Yoga with Adriene about 6 months ago. Now I rarely miss a day. In the past, my teachers have encouraged competition and judgement. Adriene projects kindness and love, and encourages me to be gentle with myself. This 58 year old woman is stronger than I’ve ever been. Thank you, thank you, a thousand thank yous to Adriene.

    • @karenatis
      @karenatis Před 2 lety +14

      Absolutely the same. I'm 61 and have been drawn to yoga my whole life, but until Adriene I had never found a teacher who seemed to really understand yoga. I love practising alone at home - no special clothes, no mirrors, no comparison or competition. Just me and Adriene's lovely encouraging voice and spirit.

    • @BE-bs8oe
      @BE-bs8oe Před 2 lety +6

      "You mean 58 year young gal'" would Adrienne respond 😉😊

    • @ritamorelli3869
      @ritamorelli3869 Před 2 lety +4

      I am 75 years old and because I can self-adapt the movements have been able to enjoy the class

  • @SurrealSaDiabel
    @SurrealSaDiabel Před 2 lety +358

    I instantly clicked. This girl is my voice. She is my church. I'm glad she realizes the power she has with her ripple effect. She saved my mentality and continues to teach me so many things.

    • @barbaramitchell6910
      @barbaramitchell6910 Před 2 lety +6

      I agree with you Sarah! Adriene has actually saved me from complete burnout, raised my selfesteem and every day I look forward to hear her beautiful calming voice and of course challenging myself to practice with yoga with intention.

    • @Lina-ws3sy
      @Lina-ws3sy Před 2 lety +3

      "She is my church" - love that. x

  • @kelleyhall1869
    @kelleyhall1869 Před 2 lety +111

    I met her in person once when I took her class in Austin a few years ago. She is 1000% genuine, she even gave me a hug. The sweetest human!

  • @deb0815
    @deb0815 Před 2 lety +277

    Adriene, you truly saved my life. Last year in March, I was at one of the worst places in my life. I didn't want to go any further. Back then I didn't believe in yoga, I had never even considered doing it. But one day I don't know why, but I decided to try it. My first video was the one "yoga for releasing anger". You made me feel so safe. The kind of security I was trying so desperately to find. One and a half years later, I am in a much more stable place in my life. And it all thanks to you. I am still far from being perfect, but I repeat your mantra "lots of love in, lots of love out" and things just make more sense.

    • @brindmusicnerd
      @brindmusicnerd Před 2 lety +1

      💚💚💚

    • @itgetter9
      @itgetter9 Před 2 lety +2

      deb: Your comment is an inspiration. Now I'm writing to you from February 2022 . . . I hope you are doing well, and I wish you many good things this year!

  • @savannahbarros8282
    @savannahbarros8282 Před 2 lety +333

    Her channel has helped me climb out a depressive episode that I thought would take me out. As I'm taking her lessons, I'm reading a book by a neuroscientist called The Body Keeps the Score, and there is a whole chapter about the healing effects of yoga. I feel so so so priviledged to have access to these classes.

    • @thornyrain
      @thornyrain Před 2 lety +10

      Such a good book! I'd recommend it to anyone that has experience of trauma or interest in the topic.

    • @peggydunn3530
      @peggydunn3530 Před 2 lety +6

      I could have written your comment Savannah Barros, finding Adriene helped me out of a very dark place at the height of isolation during the pandemic. A while ago I started thinking that all my trauma had made its way into the very fibre of my body, my DNA, and all the therapy in the world couldn’t shift it. My psychologist suggested I see a spiritual healer (kinesiologist) and also that I read The Body Keeps The Score. I’m pleased to say I’m doing really well today, hope you are too! 😊

    • @debrah.4065
      @debrah.4065 Před 2 lety +1

      Sounds like a good book !

    • @anaself6603
      @anaself6603 Před 2 lety +1

      Keep getting better. You got this.

    • @reneecassels
      @reneecassels Před 2 lety +2

      Amazing book

  • @HaleySmith
    @HaleySmith Před 2 lety +68

    Adrienne has been there through so many emotions in my life. I've came to the mat crying, heartbroken, unconfident, happy, stressed, joyous, gassy 😂😂 and she'll never know! I remember finding her channel in 2012 at 22 and now here I am ten years later at 32 still doing her yoga 🧘‍♀️ 🕉
    Find what feels good! 🙌

  • @susanniceswanger7324
    @susanniceswanger7324 Před 2 lety +213

    I am 68 years old, Adrien has been helping me for the past year and a half. I am stronger, more flexible and confident. Thank you both!

    • @carlajohnson4171
      @carlajohnson4171 Před 2 lety +8

      I'm also 68 and have been doing daily yoga with Adriene for the past year and 8 months! I began right when our area went into lockdown and the yoga studio I had attended twice weekly closed. I had happened upon Adriene's videos years before, but life got in the way and I never began a practice until the pandemic kept me home. Now Adriene's steady influence in my life is so reassuring, and I love the way she teaches with more intention than the fast flow classes held locally. I love her holistic attitude - running through all the reminders of which body areas to focus on during each pose. The way she varies the targeted body areas keeps me from feeling sore or overwhelmed or too challenged. Yet I've really noticed huge improvements in my flexibility and strength as time goes on. I just love doing Yoga with Adriene!!

    • @MsPeachy3
      @MsPeachy3 Před 2 lety

      👍🏽🙏🏼👏🏽

  • @samanthaarmbruster4495
    @samanthaarmbruster4495 Před 2 lety +182

    I was so ashamed of finding myself in a physically abusive relationship. Cashed in 401k, quit job, extinguished relationship with Sons. Yoga with Adriane gave me the strength to pack a backpack and find my way home. 4 states away. I have a wonderful life. Thanks to her. I owe this Angel my life.

    • @davidnigenda9867
      @davidnigenda9867 Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you for sharing this with us. YWA has changed my life for the better, and I think the most beautiful part of it all is the community we get to share yoga and our experiences with.

    • @jennifers2861
      @jennifers2861 Před 2 lety +11

      No reason to be ashamed Samantha. Sending love.

    • @itgetter9
      @itgetter9 Před 2 lety +1

      Samantha: I'm so happy that you found your way home. May many blessings come your way.

  • @rosannab7634
    @rosannab7634 Před 2 lety +106

    Adriene I was there every week before, during and after your voice surgery and the black and whites were awesome. So creative. I was one of your first 100 yoga followers, so incredible to watch you through your journey. Keep up the great work. We love you.

  • @kaiserfranz8139
    @kaiserfranz8139 Před 2 lety +68

    She guided me through my darkest years. I always come to her when life is hard. I am so thankful she exists

  • @unboredhands1914
    @unboredhands1914 Před 2 lety +66

    She gives you tools to be a best friend to yourself and that's pretty magical. With the huge catalog of videos, I know I can find something that will work with me wherever I am at the moment. Need a hug? A massage? An excuse to do nothing and breath? Someone to suggest something a little weird to get out of your head? Someone just to push you a little further? It's all there. I feel so lucky to have found this gift!!!

  • @YogaWithBird
    @YogaWithBird Před 2 lety +192

    This was an incredible conversation 💖

  • @Camila-im9ws
    @Camila-im9ws Před 2 lety +10

    I love that he gave her space to just express herself and think through her answers.

  • @didemtorun6713
    @didemtorun6713 Před 2 lety +147

    Following her for the last 1.5 years, doing yoga at home with her every morning. I feel like I can not start my day without her. I would not be able to show the resilience during pandemic. Thanks to Adrienne and her team. You are our heros. Namaste.

    • @doridee0602
      @doridee0602 Před 2 lety +3

      Same here! Not for mental reasons, but I do it for my back. Home office is evil, but thanks to her I feel like I can keep my body healthy - and mind too!

    • @christopherhull4423
      @christopherhull4423 Před 2 lety +3

      Same! I also found her almost two years ago. Life has improved since then and because of her

  • @eliffatima5641
    @eliffatima5641 Před rokem +6

    What makes her work so impactful and beautiful is she's not afraid to be vulnerable and be fully human. I love that she's not interested in perfecting yoga or performing, but simply showing up as you are. This is also what she teaches in class to simply show up exactly as you are and let that be enough but also letting that be the magic and beauty of it all.

  • @joanjackson2370
    @joanjackson2370 Před 2 lety +55

    Her humanity, charm and grace come through in every yoga class she teaches. I also love her classes. She truly has a gift.

    • @annetteradford4789
      @annetteradford4789 Před 2 lety

      Could not agree more!!! This world is a better place with Adrienne. She was meant for this. She is a blessing to us all. 💞

  • @bridgettobin5171
    @bridgettobin5171 Před 2 lety +48

    I love what she said about wanting to make the science of it more accessible too. I do yoga mainly for mental health and have watched a few versions of "yoga for anxiety" or for stress that she has but I've always wondered like why those sequences in her classes help so much and how I could maybe replicate the sense of relief I get from those specific classes more often in my life.

  • @deanaderrick3474
    @deanaderrick3474 Před 2 lety +35

    I found her back in 2017 I believe. Because of her influence and the yoga, I'm down to the lowest dose blood pressure medicine. I conquered morning IBS symptoms and took my dream job as a choir director for my church. She has saved lives and improves lives. At the end of every workout I say "thank you, sweet girl". I'd claim her as my own. We're all so proud of her. Even those who dont know her personally.

  • @marysalmon2367
    @marysalmon2367 Před 2 lety +51

    i love this woman. i returned to yoga to heal my back pain, and had an outcome i never expected, which was happiness. thank you Adriene.

  • @aishawilliams5933
    @aishawilliams5933 Před 2 lety +22

    I love love love love Adriene. She has saved my life when I was extremely ill and dying I used her videos in my healing process. I still do today . She is amazing.

  • @sbenepe
    @sbenepe Před 2 lety +25

    I recently got two bionic knees and am reintroducing myself to yoga. Your style of accepting where I am today in this process motivates me to continue to show up everyday. Than you for your generous and welcoming spirit. ❤️🙏🏻

  • @ChristinApril
    @ChristinApril Před 2 lety +11

    Already her “Lots of love in…” gets me everytime and I know how to love on my body with something as simple as breathing. She is amazing.

  • @4eburawka18
    @4eburawka18 Před 2 lety +5

    That moment when i'd been Adriane's subscriber long before the pandemic, and I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE THAT SOMETHING CHANGED on the channel. That's what I call a consistently safe space! Such a surprise to see Adriane at GQ! Wow! I am so proud and inspired to be a part of this community! Thank you Adriene!!! 🤸‍♀️♥️🙏

  • @yanis80
    @yanis80 Před 2 lety +11

    What makes her so great is that she is so grounded and real! She is the first teacher that actually makes me wake up every morning to do yoga! Adriene is so real, singing, joking, making fun of herself, is like doing yoga with a friend rather than this mystic Goddess that is untouchable. She makes yoga relatable, she makes yoga accesible to ALL, she makes it fun, allows the space for us to be vulnerable and also have fun with our bodies in the comfort of our homes. I love you so much Adriene....best teacher, master, Goddess, real divine person...you are an asset to humanity.

  • @preetisingh309
    @preetisingh309 Před 2 lety +30

    I started yoga four years ago with Adriene and I am now a regular yoga practitioner. I owe my consistency and love for yoga to Adriene.

  • @KuMei04
    @KuMei04 Před 2 lety +7

    Adriene was a turning point for me. I found her right after getting diagnosed with accute depression and I did so many 30 days of yoga and I do believe it was instrumental in my mental health getting better. I cried so many times after videos and her presence through it made me feel it was OK for me to let the emotion out. Her heart shines through so bright it is life changing

  • @rosepetal34
    @rosepetal34 Před 2 lety +44

    worlds most soothing voice /love her classes and need to get back to a regular practice

    • @paulclement4222
      @paulclement4222 Před 2 lety +9

      I like that you commented about her voice. There are plenty of good yoga resources on CZcams but it was Adriene's voice that kept me coming back.

    • @karengasbarino1227
      @karengasbarino1227 Před 2 lety +2

      @@paulclement4222 I can't do others.....even when I take a class in person I find myself wishing for Adriene's voice - and approach.

    • @robdawson2
      @robdawson2 Před 2 lety +1

      yes, it is her voice that puts her light years ahead of others. Soothing, reassuring, comforting.
      It is not just her voice in a physical aspect though. Her inner tranquility and goodness shines through.

  • @susiefricker9175
    @susiefricker9175 Před 2 lety +8

    I'm almost 61 and have never had the feeling of looking forward and feeling motivated to any exercise program until I discovered Adriene and YWA in 2016. This woman is amazingly wonderful, kind and so generous ❤

  • @camillaholst7321
    @camillaholst7321 Před 2 lety +39

    I simply can't image my life without you, Adrienne 💗 That's the impact your teaching have on me.
    Namaste 🙏🍀☀️

  • @xJacquelineBx
    @xJacquelineBx Před 2 lety +29

    this woman is one of the most inspirational people i can think of... she certainly saved my life a few times and i'll be eternally grateful for that

  • @anniebisaillon382
    @anniebisaillon382 Před 2 lety +57

    I love her! I trained for years, did muscular weight training and yoga. then I got sick, stopped everything and couldn't get back to any of it. 7years of trying ang not following through. Thanks to Adrienne,
    i am now on week 9 of yoga with Adrienne everyday. I have a total of 5days off in the whole 9weeks.
    i am stronger, my numerous pains have dissipated (shoulders, neck, back...) I am 54 years old and my muscles remember so the positive changes have been impressive. I thought that having been away from it, it would be very long before I could see changes but I was wayyyy wrong. I am so grateful to her and her teaching method. I do a minimum of 30 min a day and many times I wind up doing more. She's even helped me sleep better. So thank you thankyou thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @MsPeachy3
      @MsPeachy3 Před 2 lety

      You sound a lot like me. 👍🏽
      Aches pains from a once active and flexible
      Body. Slowly getting back.🙏🏼

  • @BLDiBurro
    @BLDiBurro Před 2 lety +44

    I've been a part of her community since 2015. On again off again. No matter which video I do she connects with me in the moment and helps me thru what ever I'm struggling with regardless of whether I even recognize I am struggling. She keeps me in contact with me and reminds me that we are all part of something bigger.

  • @The_Sk3ptic
    @The_Sk3ptic Před 2 lety +29

    I have been watching Adriene since I was in college 4 years ago. Everything about her page/technique is so soothing. This just inspired me to keep pushing forward, you never know who you are helping/when your big break is about to come ❤️

  • @EnglishUNITE
    @EnglishUNITE Před 2 lety +11

    This really speaks to me. I'm an English teacher, but my hope is to provide a safe community and to bring out the best in others. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.

  • @DonGob
    @DonGob Před 2 lety +14

    Difference in posture is crazy

  • @melanierose557
    @melanierose557 Před 2 lety +17

    I thank Adriene every day after I finish my yoga practice.

  • @tikaishuman
    @tikaishuman Před 2 lety +4

    She literally started talking for 10 seconds and I already want to cry. I’m so grateful for her 😭😭😭

  • @carolinewolf6865
    @carolinewolf6865 Před 2 lety +3

    Love 💘 love, love her!!! Her yoga classes have helped me soo much! I have stage 4 cancer and I am feeling sooooo much better since doing Yoga with Adrienne!

  • @tarasitara6350
    @tarasitara6350 Před 2 lety +14

    I love Adriene and Benji. I found her channel during the pandemic and have been following her yoga practice since then. I love her calm and soothing voice, esp since i grapple with anxiety. She has taught me alot about slowing down and being kind and gentle with myself. 🥰

  • @Zedster88
    @Zedster88 Před 2 lety +18

    Yep gotta hop on the band wagon here. Been following Adriene for around 6 years now. Love this lady. She has helped me so much and I can never thank her enough. Love her and Benji (dogs are better than people) deeply and I do not even know them. That is strong stuff. I cry every time I see her in an interview because she is the person she seems to be. Not many in this digital world are that way .

  • @jillybe1873
    @jillybe1873 Před 2 lety +7

    Every year seems to grind down and then finally its January again and the boost with Adrienne's 30 days of yoga, and I'm off again. Adrienne saves my life every year. ❤🙏

  • @Its_a_me_Bondo
    @Its_a_me_Bondo Před 2 lety +17

    "Benji can't drive yet" 😊 all you need to know about Adriene and what it's like to spend time with her videos during your yoga practice. It gets you to your mat and that's the most important thing. What you do when you get there is just gravy

  • @suzyr8121
    @suzyr8121 Před 2 lety +1

    One of my favorite silent videos is for carpal tunnel w the music from Shaky Graves! Hand specialist said nothing would heal my carpal tunnel except surgery…wrong! Thank you Adrienne❤️🙏💪🏼

  • @athenaheart
    @athenaheart Před 2 lety +10

    Yoga with Adriene is grounding, healing and a movement inward. So grateful to her. Her ripple (from Texas) reached out to me here in Asia (Philippines) 🙂

  • @sabrina1677
    @sabrina1677 Před 2 lety +3

    Adriene is so special. I’m so thankful to have access to her content. She guides me back to presence and makes me laugh every darn time. A gift to the world ! Thank you Adriene 💟

  • @aimeejane_writings
    @aimeejane_writings Před 2 lety +6

    It’s amazing how yoga really impacts her own life, you can see it in the way she talks and presents herself. It’s great

  • @midnightcryptworx
    @midnightcryptworx Před 2 lety +1

    She is such an inspiration. That's what I've always loved about her, is that she made me feel like I could do it even if I'm out of shape or never done it before. She always made me feel included.

  • @katrinatouckevideoproductions

    Thank you Adriene & Benji for being part of my morning (and sometimes through out the day) routine. My body loves this each and every time I am on the mat with you. I have so much gratitude for being part my wellness. Namaste♥☮

  • @Col.JohnMatrix
    @Col.JohnMatrix Před 2 lety +1

    I found YWA when i turned 40. Her 30 day program "Dedicate" was my intro to this great art. It's truly been a humbling experience trying to master this practice. Years of athletic endeavors, weight training, and two very physical careers took a toll on me. The last 3 years of practice have really helped in my everyday life. I'm truly grateful to have found YWA and become a practitioner. I hope to continue this art the rest of my life!

  • @sizzorhappy
    @sizzorhappy Před 2 lety +3

    A good teacher is always learning. I love Yoga with Adriene. She is amazing. witty and fun. And it is one of the only times of my day that i can focus on being in the moment. Thank you, Adriene!

  • @karmajangchup
    @karmajangchup Před 2 lety +1

    Adrian brings such a lightness humility, humor, and self-acceptance to her yoga classes. Whenever I fall out of my practice and need to come back I always go to her. She helps to get me back on course and also be gentle and loving to myself. Thank you Adrian for all that you do 🙏❤️

  • @benedictewrstad8379
    @benedictewrstad8379 Před 2 lety

    I love her mindset about having all these different types of yoga and how it can be for so many people. Love how she wants to go into the science of it all, because I absolutly feel better after a yoga video and believe there are reasons for that. Sending love from Norway!

  • @irismedalle5201
    @irismedalle5201 Před 2 lety +11

    Adriane is authentic, grounded and really humble. I just love how her sessions have helped me so much in loving myself. She gives out positive energy! Thank you Adriene. Love from Dubai.

  • @ninabarlevypsy.d.6071
    @ninabarlevypsy.d.6071 Před 2 lety +12

    Love Adriene SO SO much. She is an amazing human being.

  • @Genibelm
    @Genibelm Před 2 lety +9

    Hope Adrienne sees these beautiful comments. You helped me through my most difficult moment thus far. And at the same time inspired me through yoga. You inspired me lol to change lives through teaching yoga. Would love to take part in a teacher training with you some day ♥️. Thank you!

  • @Jojo66630
    @Jojo66630 Před 2 lety +7

    This makes me want to hug Adriene. It's amazing how she manages to impact us all in a positive way, even when she's not feeling her best. Thanks so much, Adriene!!

  • @Skeed
    @Skeed Před 2 lety +11

    Lovely, honest and humble I have been following Adriene's channel for years. Amazing to see people who deserve success to get it.

  • @Eddie2Eddie
    @Eddie2Eddie Před 2 lety +5

    I watched this right after day 7 of the latest 30 day yoga journey. Adriene has truly saved me from a physical ailment that was beginning to overtake my mental wellness and I started having powerful epiphanies which I now write down when they come to me. What a beautiful human being Adriene is thank you so much and namaste. 🙏

  • @leticia.garcia
    @leticia.garcia Před 2 lety +6

    Love her! Had the honor of practicing yoga with her in LA in 2016 and her 30 day challenge last year helped me grief the death of my uncle. Thank you for you love and light Adriene 💕

  • @Carina3
    @Carina3 Před 2 lety +38

    Literally my hero 😭 I became a yoga teacher because of her.

  • @dawncharity9277
    @dawncharity9277 Před 2 lety

    I love how she owns that she feels pressure too. Who wouldn’t, with such a large audience? She’s so authentic and I think that’s what makes me feel so connected with her. Thank you for featuring her.

  • @ShootingStar_JB
    @ShootingStar_JB Před 2 lety +2

    I found Adriene's channel when I really needed her, a few years ago when I moved back home from living in Texas. I had alot of healing to do and she really helped me with my inner soul search and inner connection. I'm loyal to her channel for my inner peace and practice. Thank you Adriene. 😊🥰

  • @bon037
    @bon037 Před 2 lety

    Lots of love to you Adriene! I wish you all the best in your future endeavors! You are a lovely light in the world!!

  • @catrocastre8215
    @catrocastre8215 Před 2 lety

    Wow, you brought tears to my eyes, Adriene, like you're so awesome: honoring your roots, your sweetness with your work and diversity (you make it sound so light), your love for the arts and just loving people. It just inspire me. You're a good teacher. Namaste.

  • @KatTheScribe
    @KatTheScribe Před 2 lety +5

    Absolutely one of my Covid Heroes. Down to earth and genuine. Yoga is truly a practice that is for everyone, and Adriene makes it so much more accessible. I'm glad to see her channel explode, not only for her but for all of us.
    We need teachers like Adriene, now more than ever.
    Namaste.

  • @Manidest222
    @Manidest222 Před 2 lety

    I love this!!! I read “The Body Keeps the Score” just before I had discovered Yoga with Adriene.. and the book suggested yoga for PTSD as well as those who suffer with other mental health issues; to release caught memories and emotions. Anytime Adriene mentions “and if some emotions come up here take note…”etc. I think of how I ended up here, and i remind myself that each time we reflect inward and care for ourselves it heightens our ability to return that energy outwards. if this is the direction we’re going- your journey within this community has only just begun. Love and adore this movement.

  • @tsionbelay1510
    @tsionbelay1510 Před 2 lety

    I really admire Adrienne so much! For the last almost year I have been doing the yoga 🧘‍♀️ with her and find myself more flexible and healthier!! It’s incredible thing do and every day I look forward to doing!! God bless you Adrienne for all your hard work!

  • @lolapage1105
    @lolapage1105 Před 2 lety +2

    I love Adriene! She is so warm real, and it feels wonderful to share time with her. I've been doing yoga on and off again for years, and I am so glad I found her again. I feel the change in my body and my mind already. And I love Benji, too! :)

  • @peristeraki
    @peristeraki Před 2 lety +6

    The fact she made me go through so many hard times and haven't even met her in person. I feel like I am meeting with me best friend every single day during our practices. She is an angel ❤

  • @mysticallifewithalexandra
    @mysticallifewithalexandra Před 2 lety +22

    I loved this interview, thank you so much! 🙏 💗 I love Yoga with Adriene, and I adore Benji's presence!

  • @aletverster
    @aletverster Před 2 lety

    Adriene is so lovely! I really enjoy her virtual classes and her quirky and mindful guide to the practise of yoga. What a wonderful human being.

  • @011wong
    @011wong Před 2 lety +12

    I have been with Adrienne since 2013!!! She saved me from stress going into first year at uni and still does today with the daily stress from adulthood. She was my first yoga teacher and no other yoga classes - online subscriptions or in studios - I had tried since can live up to yoga with Adrienne. I always find myself coming back to her videos & there's always something new to discover even after all these years

  • @arcticbunny1
    @arcticbunny1 Před 2 lety +10

    Love you Adriene! One of the few western yoga teacher who seems to actually understands the core values of Yoga and embodies it! My morning is not complete without a yoga with Adriene. You make me feel calm, make me laugh (ay-yo) and make me confront what I struggle to do on my own. I find what feels good in your virtual presence all the time. Namaste from London x

  • @awakenandflow
    @awakenandflow Před 2 lety +1

    Adriene is so humble and kind hearted. She is such an inspiring instructor to learn from ❤️

  • @threeofeight197
    @threeofeight197 Před 2 lety +1

    I love Yoga with Adriene, I'm so glad she is finally being discovered en mass! Her channel really helped me out when I was at a low point. :)

  • @ms.sassypantz24
    @ms.sassypantz24 Před 2 lety

    What an incredible discussion. I love you so much Adriene! I've been listening to your voice almost every day for two years your are so remarkable and will never know how much is an impact you've had.

  • @birdyandthebees3077
    @birdyandthebees3077 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm watching this from a little island near Seattle in the Pacific Northwest and almost choked on my tea when she said that .......

  • @moongoddesssw
    @moongoddesssw Před 2 lety +22

    Loved this. Great interview. Such grace and gratitude.

  • @mdion331
    @mdion331 Před 2 lety +1

    I stumbled upon the Yoga with Adriene channel in 2015 and she has been my guiding light ever since!! I had just moved to a new state, not knowing anybody, and her channel gifted me a personal spiritual practice that empowered my body and mind to open myself up to new experiences. Her friendly energy and encouraging words to “Find What Feels Good” makes her classes far more intimate and spiritually impactful than any class I’ve ever taken. I never feel bad when I do fall off the wagon because when I return, her empathetic nature from the start to “recognize where you’re at today” brings us back to our innate consciousness to be kinder to ourselves. The lessons I learned on the mat have been wonderful pieces of gold I’ve taken into my daily life. My goal for 2022 is to keep up with a daily practice as Adriene’s new class series is about to release..! 👏🏼

  • @nye8986
    @nye8986 Před 2 lety

    Adrien is amazing. Such a skilled instructor, and shares her knowledge freely. Class

  • @AmaTron
    @AmaTron Před 2 lety +1

    Adriene is a beautiful soul. I first found her on CZcams the end of 2020 when my anxiety got really bad but because it was so bad I couldn’t commit to yoga everyday so I watched her videos here and there trying my hardest and even into 2021 I still had a hard time but it was until March 2021 when I told myself this is where I start, this is where I fully commit and take my mind and body back. I had to tell myself that I have anxiety and it will not go away but you have the strength and the control to push through and Adriene really helped me with that. I fully committed March 1st 2021 to doing yoga everyday and as of today I’m currently 314 days in. I have not missed a day and refuse to miss one no matter what. Adriene is a true inspiration she’s really uplifted a lot of us more than she knows.

  • @TheJillianjoan
    @TheJillianjoan Před 2 lety

    I absolutely credit Adriene with getting me started on my yoga journey!! I LOVE her and have recommend her to tons of friends and family 🙌🏻

  • @angelina527
    @angelina527 Před 2 lety +3

    Adriene is an incredible human! I started with her during my darkest days of grief. So very grateful for her and Benji ❤

  • @gracelaforge9778
    @gracelaforge9778 Před 2 lety +6

    A really great interview. Adriene sometimes seems too good to be true but every YWA video, every interview like this, just confirms how genuine and awesome she is. I am so grateful to have her in my life - she has helped me to be my best self and that is no small thing.

  • @ashtynmm
    @ashtynmm Před 2 lety

    It’s so great to see that she’s just as wonderful outside of practice as she is when she’s on the Matt. Thanks so much Adriene for giving me an outlet I didn’t even know I needed. My heart is lighter because of you! Namaste

  • @alanarnold7889
    @alanarnold7889 Před 2 lety

    There is an explanatory quality to Yoga W Adriene that helped me get the BEST contact to my own body structure I haven't found elsewhere. This is year two for me with an online yoga and Adriene is in my top 2for 'go to' when I want a lesson that is groovy, chilled and really comprehensive. You know some who teach still don't get it BUT ADRIENE 'GETS YOGA' you can feel it from her core and she is refreshing to learn from. Thank you, Adriene, I started this as a health journey but now it's a lifestyle.

  • @niniikhena4326
    @niniikhena4326 Před 2 lety +1

    Discovering you, like many people, changed my life. I’ve been moving around the world for the past three years for various reasons, and every time I felt lost, your videos and your voice always grounded me and made me feel home. Thank you for all you do for humanity, thank you for sharing your beautiful bright light with us all ❤️

  • @Soulstreamcollective
    @Soulstreamcollective Před 2 lety +1

    Find What Feels Good and YWA lifer. ♥️ Adriene brought me from the idea that I had to shape myself in certain ways and poses and postures to be doing correct yoga to the truth that yoga is a personal journey to getting in touch with myself and loving myself enough to move and feel in my body and spirit exactly as I am from day to day. There is no wrong way to do it. Obviously her helpful guidances throughout each step to lovingly hold my body during so I’m supporting myself is important, but it’s just that special time to be with myself. I am so grateful to hear her voice and see sweet Benji every day!

  • @monicacrews7257
    @monicacrews7257 Před 2 lety +6

    Love Adriene and everything she does for us.

  • @andreiadasilvanunes9268
    @andreiadasilvanunes9268 Před 2 lety +6

    Adoro a Adriene, foi com quem aprendi a fazer yoga e meditação em 2016, e continua a ser o meu canal preferido...
    Não há ninguém igual à Adriene... ❤️

  • @louisemills5405
    @louisemills5405 Před 2 lety

    Adrienne is a wonderful lady. I learn so much from her as a 🧘‍♀️ yoga teacher myself. I love how true to herself she is. We are lucky to have her in our life🥰

  • @Goshito777
    @Goshito777 Před 2 lety

    Adriene is the best! She is an inspiration in sooo many ways! I'm her loyal follower since 2 years ago and love every moment of being on the mat following her videos!

  • @dougdemonde
    @dougdemonde Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Adrien for your videos. You were our company every morning in the beginning of Covid and gave light to our days. Our favorite is still “By the Pond, Building Strength” that is our go to if we feel a bit down :-).