Sometimes it feels right to roll out a yoga mat, do a few downward facing dogs, and move on with the day. But if you’re itching for a full-body stretch and really want to spend some time with your breath, then a long Yoga with Adriene video may hit the spot.
Certified yoga instructor Adriene Mishler has all sorts of amazing videos on her popular YouTube channel, from quick 10-minute vinyasa flows to full 60-minute classes and everything in between. While her shorter classes are always guaranteed to give you a mind-body boost, the longer vids allow you to truly settle in and “find what feels good” — a phrase Mishler always uses in her flows and basically means give your body some TLC.
Countless studies have shown that doing yoga on a regular basis really does make you feel good. It increases flexibility, lowers blood pressure, and even reduces stress and anxiety, meaning you’re bound to feel at least a little bit better by the end of class. (If anything, it’ll be nice to see Mishler’s cute dog, Benji, for an extended period of time.)
Here, the best long Yoga with Adriene videos to pull up the next time you want (or need) to commit some extra time to your practice.
Study referenced:
Bridges, L., & Sharma, M. (2017). The Efficacy of Yoga as a Form of Treatment for Depression. Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine, 22(4), 1017–1028. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587217715927.