As a Southeast Asian woman, I thought I'd just add to the 'namaste' debate and say, I don't think anyone is actually offended by the use of the word 'namaste'- it literally just means 'hello' in Sanskrit, and you would not hear the use of it in a spiritual yoga practice that hasn't been westernised. I have tuned out Adrienne's 'namastes' for nearly 9 years and don't really care if people choose to use it or not. For me, it just reminds me of the many random times in my life when random (sometimes drunk) white men would shout 'namaste' at me, assuming to impress me by be 'cultured'? So it really has no spiritual meaning for me at all 😅 plus as a word, it has become capitalised on by the wider global yoga community unfortunately! But if anyone is interested, you should read the chapter in 'The Good Immigrant' by Nikesh Shukla, it's titled 'Namaste' as it may be helpful to see a different perspective 😊

<p>I'm coming out of an almost decade-long sludge fest where I lost muscle (and packed on stress pounds). I've been a member since last summer and feel like the bionic woman putting herself back together (In 60 so realize many may not get the reference☺️). Thank you for your beautiful work--you are a very special human😻. Now, if only I could find an online weight training app with the same vibe. I feel totally spoiled now.</p>

Great new core practice with the balancing out in the last part. But I keep wondering why Adriene has stopped saying "Namasté" at the end? I miss it :-(

<p>Hi Adriene, I love this practice! Two things I want to share - one, if that I really appreciate the que to look at if my core muscles/lower ribs are lifting up/bunching up. For years when I was doing core I would notice this and wasn't sure if I was doing it wrong. In one or two of your deep core videos lately you've specifically mentioned that and so even though I thought I was engaging my lower core it's been a helpful visual que to know that I should be engaging more. So helpful and I've noticed a big difference in how much my hip flexors are being worked - more core, less hip flexor! Second, you often mention that there should not be any tension in your neck when doing core work, including when it's a "no hands" lifting of the head. How is that possible? Even with core engagement, I still feel like my neck is tight as it holds up my head at these angles... Is there something that I should be doing to have more ease in my neck?Thank you as always! Kim :)</p>

Enjoying the space to find a personal way to close and "seal" my practice, other than "namaste." I love namaste but the search for something personally, culturally, and privately meaningful to me has been activating my curiosity in the self-love department and for that I'm grateful! 🙏 Love this community 💖

Loved this - challenging! Good one to alternate with Deep Core and Pelvic Floor. Really missing your "Namaste" - I always whisper it to you but the practice seems unfinished when you don't say it. 🙏

As an Indian woman, I agree with Lavanja. The use of namaste is neither offensive nor “appropriation”. It is an appropriate close to a yoga practice.

Maybe we're just overthinking this whole namaste thing… if it sits right with us we should say it, just like a person from India may adopt some western expressions. I for one have never said it, but I'm ok with other people doing so

<p>Wow that’s spicy in the core. Loved it and didn’t it in three times this week to help strength the core. Anyone has any other good core practices I can try please let me know </p>

<p>The ONLY core practice I will willing choose!</p>