It’s no secret that yoga offers numerous health benefits. It provides a mind-body connection that improves flexibility, increases strength and definition, reduces stress and improves balance.
However, the “Yogaverse” can sometimes feel a little scary.
Donna Sucro Samori wants to change this perception with her program “5 Days of Yoga for Beginners”.
“Yoga really is for everyone. There’s a misconception about yoga that it’s only for people who are flexible. This is not true. Yoga incorporates both strength and flexibility, and with modifications, it can be done by most people.”
Donna introduces us to this beginner’s series that introduces you to basic foundational poses, gentle stretches, and soothing breathing techniques, all in 20 minutes or less. This allows anyone to take up yoga and make it a regular part of their fitness routine.
After a short practice, you will feel confident, energized and in tune with the most important relationship – with yourself.
By the end of this week, “I think you’ll understand more about yoga and feel less intimidated by it,” Donna explains. “My hope is that people realize that yoga is good for them.”
What is 5 Day Beginner Yoga?
5 Days of Yoga for Beginners is an approachable introduction to yoga that shows you how to incorporate yoga into your regular fitness routine.
In this 5-day, 15-20 minute practice series, you’ll learn basic postures, stretches, and breathing techniques so you can approach yoga with confidence in any environment.
After 5 days, you will not only be more flexible and physically stronger, but also more connected to yourself.
“Beyond the physical, self-care is one of the most important things we can do for our overall health,” says Donna. “The awareness you gain from your yoga practice gives you the opportunity to make adjustments and return to a place where you feel more balanced, grounded, and connected.”
Who should sign up for 5 Days of Beginners’ Yoga?
If you have even the slightest interest in yoga, please sign up for the 5-day beginner yoga class.
It’s a great way to learn the basics and learn the basics in minimal time, no matter your fitness level.
This program also serves as a great reset at the beginning of the year or throughout the year if you’re having trouble getting back into a routine.
If you already have a fitness routine, you can incorporate a 5-day beginner’s yoga practice into your schedule as a recovery option.
And, let’s be honest, no matter where we are in our fitness journey, the stress relief and sense of calm that yoga brings is something we can all benefit from.
What is the training like?
All you need is 15 minutes to start your yoga practice. Donna begins with an introduction to signature poses and focuses on the basics for the first few days.
By the fourth day, you’ll have the opportunity to try out your first gentle flow, a series of poses you drew from the previous day.
The last day is the longest session (still only 20 minutes!), where you are asked to summarize everything you have learned so far.
For more information, check out the list of daily workouts below and download the program calendar here.
Day 1: 15 minutes of yoga basics
Grab your mat and build a solid foundation for your week with some basic yoga poses.
Day 2: 15 minute signing basics
Donna goes into more basics, but this time she’ll focus on simple full-body exercises that will make you feel good from head to toe.
Day 3: 15 minutes of balance and strength training
Dig a little deeper into your practice with poses that explore your strength and balance.
Day 4: 15 minute beginner flow
In this gentle flow, combine the poses you’ve learned and add a few new ones to the mix.
Day 5: 20 minute yoga celebration
It’s time to wrap it all up! Apply what you’ve learned all week in this final class and step off the mat feeling strong and confident.
meet the instructor
An up-and-coming therapist and yoga instructor with over 15 years of experience, Donna Sucro-Samori values the psychological benefits of yoga as much as the physical ones.
After years of being asked for guidance after class by students who had awakened to emotional conflicts during practicum, Donna sought to learn more about mental health and returned to school to earn a master’s degree in social work.
She brings this holistic understanding of how people work with their minds and bodies into every class she teaches.
