It is no secret that yoga offers so many health benefits. It is a mental and physical connection that leads to increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and definition, and reduced stress and balance.
However, sometimes “yogaverse” can be a little scary.
Donna Scro Samori wants to change this perception with her program, five days of beginner yoga.
“Yoga is really for everyone. There is a misconception about yoga only for flexible people. This is not true! Yoga incorporates both strength and flexibility, and the modification makes yoga workable for most people.”
Donna makes you easier within 20 minutes and makes yoga a regular part of your fitness routine with basic basic poses, gentle stretching and soothing breathing work.
A short practice will make you feel confident, cheerful and tailored to your most important relationship: you are with yourself.
By the end of the week, “I hope you understand yoga better and hopefully you’re not being threatened,” explains Donna. “My hope is for people to realize that yoga is for them.”
What is 5 Days of Beginner Yoga?
5 Day Beginner Yoga is a friendly introduction to yoga that shows you how to incorporate yoga into your regular fitness routine.
This 5-day series of 15-20 minutes practice teaches basic positions, stretching and breathing work, so you can feel confident in taking on yoga in any environment.
After 5 days, you will not only become more flexible and physically stronger, but you will also be more connected to yourself.
“Beyond the physical, self-care is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health,” says Donna. “The perception that comes from yoga practice provides an opportunity to make adjustments and return to a more balanced, grounded and connected place.”
Who should sign up for 5 days beginner yoga?
If you have a bit of interest in yoga, you will need to sign up for 5 days of beginner yoga.
Regardless of your fitness level, it’s a great way to wet your feet and learn the basics with minimal time commitment.
This program is also a great reset at the beginning of the year and throughout the year in case you’re struggling to get back to your normalcy.
If you’re already following your fitness routine, you can work on your schedule with 5 days of beginner yoga practice as a recovery option.
And wherever you are on your fitness journey, the sense of stress relief and calm that yoga offers is something that we can all benefit from.
What is the training like?
All you need is 15 minutes to start practicing yoga. Donna begins by introducing her signature pose, focusing on the basics of the first few days.
By the fourth day you will have the opportunity to try out the first gentle flow. This is a series of poses drawn from the day before.
Your final day is your longest session (still only 20 minutes!) and challenges you to assemble everything you’ve learned.
For more information, see our list of daily workouts below. Download the program calendar here.
Day 1: 15 Minute Yoga Foundation
Grab the mat and set the solid foundation for the week with some basic yoga poses.
Day 2: Basics of 15 Minute Signature
Donna introduces more basics, but this time she focuses on simple, full-bodied movements that will make you feel better from head to toe.
Day 3: 15 minutes of balance and strength
Dive a little deeper into your practice with poses that invite you to explore your strength and balance.
Day 4: 15 minutes of beginner’s flow
Combine the learned poses and add some new things to the mix in this gentle flow.
Day 5: 20 minute yoga celebration
It’s time to put it all together! Apply what you learned throughout the week in this final class and leave your mat strong and confident.
Meet the instructor
Donna Skull Samori, a budding therapist and yoga instructor for over 15 years, places a focus on the psychological benefits of yoga as much as physical benefits.
After a class with students who awakened emotional struggle during practice, and after years of approaching instruction, Donna learned more about mental health and returned to school for her master’s degree in social work.
She brings this overall understanding of how people work to all the classes she leads.
