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2-Week Grounding and Gratitude Challenge

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2-Week Grounding and Gratitude Challenge


Day 1 - 2-Week Grounding and Gratitude Challenge

Day 1 - 2-Week Grounding and Gratitude Challenge

Welcome to Day 1 of our 2-Week Grounding and Gratitude Challenge!

Monday, November 11th

We’re thrilled to have you join us for these next two weeks as we explore the power of yoga, mindfulness, and gratitude together. Over the next 14 days, you’ll be practicing daily yoga, designed to ground you, reduce stress, and bring a deeper sense of gratitude into your life.

Each day, you’ll have access to two class options - one suitable for beginners, and a more challenging option - that you can do anytime, anywhere, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

This challenge is all about helping you cultivate a strong, centered foundation before the busy holiday season begins. Practicing yoga every day allows you to tap into a routine of calm, focus, and strength—both physically and mentally. By dedicating time each day, you’ll be setting the tone for a mindful, balanced end to the year.

Remember, you’re also invited to comment on our daily posts (comment section is below) to enter for a chance to win one of four exciting prize packages! Be sure to also say hello and let us know where you're joining the challenge from!

Let's get started and make these next two weeks transformational.
 

**IMPORTANT** - remember, you will need a free account on YogaDownload to access the free challenge classes. The free account doesn't commit you to any future obligation whatsoever. Please be sure to quickly create one now if you don't have one already. 

Here are today's class options:


Open Your Heart to Gratitude with Elise Fabricant

30 min class

Level:  All Levels | Intensity: Everyday Namaste

In this heart-opening class we will invite in gratitude along with our physical practice of backbending. To cultivate length and lower back health in our backbends, we learn to unwind the front of hips and pelvis with lunge variations. Moving on to shoulder opening, we pay special attention to the musculature between the shoulder blades. Finally, this class culminates in supine backbends that both energize and soften the heart center. Appropriate for all levels, this class will calm the seasoned practitioner and challenge the new one.


Metamorphosis Flow: Taking Flight with Kristin Gibowicz

40 min class

Level: Intermediate | Intensity: You'll Feel It

Metamorphosis is the journey from caterpillar to butterfly. All that the caterpillar was and all that the butterfly will be are contained in the cocoon, but one form must relinquish itself that another might emerge. We will practice emergence physically, mentally and spiritually in this vinyasa class. Be prepared to be challenged through balancing postures. It takes time, patience, stillness, suffering, before you spread your wings and begin to fly. Can you be okay with where you on in the process of becoming?


**you only need to choose one class**

**If you're feeling in the mood for something different you can choose any of our free classes on our site (or any other class you'd like!). The most important thing is to show up and get on your mat!


Share your challenge experience in the comments section below (and also say hello and where you're from since it's day 1!) and/or in a post or story on IG or Facebook (be sure to tag @yogadownload) for a chance to win a prize package! Each comment and post/story counts as one entry. 










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Avatar  MPYoga 3 days ago

I picked Elise's class. I always love her gentle voice and gentle practices.

Avatar  Para 6 days ago

Late to the party but will try to catch up and do both practices of each day

Avatar  Tries last week

Gosh, it's been a while since I've done yoga and it was noticeable, even in Elise's class. I was quite stiff, hahaha. But it's good that this challenge is there so I can get back into the rhythm with yoga.

Avatar  Melly last week

im a little late but finally starting. really enjoyed Kristens class. definitely a challenge!

Avatar  Enlightened Muffin last week

I forgot to leave a comment yesterday but I didn’t forget to practice! I don’t remember doing a Fall challenge before, but I’ve done quite a few.

Avatar  iwritecreate last week

Completed day 1 & shared a photo on my IG story!

Avatar  Heavenly last week

Hello from Los Angeles! I'm a day late starting, but determined to catch up. I started the challenge with Kristen's metamorphosis flow. I doubt I'll land peacock anytime soon, but it was a great flow and a great message, and fun to workshop peacock.

Avatar  LP last week

Hello from Stuttgart, Germany! My husband and I started with Elise's class. It felt great!

Avatar  Nina last week

Hi from Belgium. Really enjoyed Elise’s class to kick off this challenge for me. Nice, well rounded practice as most Elise’s classes.

Avatar  Molly Hicks last week

Hello from Orlando, Florida! I took Elise’s class yesterday and it was just what I needed. Been feeling a lot of stress and anxiety and this was the perfect space to open my heart and my mind.

Avatar  Anna last week

Love all the backbends!

Avatar  Macsek last week

Szuper nice, challegning class! I’m curious for the upcoming ones!

Avatar  Amy last week

Back for another challenge! I took Elise’s Open Your Heart to Gratitude class today and the opening up of the chest (and heart) was wonderful. Speaking of gratitude, I am so grateful that you continue to offer these challenges. I love the physical and mental challenge and the sense of community. Thank you!

Avatar  Desyree last week

Metamorphosis flow was great! Just the right amount of challenge, stretch and fun. I will definitely come back to this class and try to do the peacock pose. I will get there at some point.

Avatar  Mindy Bird last week

Thank you for another challenge! I love how it gets me back to my mat, which I need desperately. I need the emphasis on gratitude, too. What a fantastic time of year to do it. I enjoyed Elise’s class today. Joining from southern Utah. 😁

Avatar  Veronica Ortiz last week

Hello, I’m Veronica and I’m happy to be doing this challenge. I hope it helps me get back on being consistent after k got hurt and couldn’t work out for a few weeks. I enjoyed Elise’s class

Avatar  Elizabeth last week

It's been over a year since being on YogaDownload and I have to say - I'm so happy to be participating in this challenge!
Elise is a great instructor and my hips are feeling gratitude! Bring on Day 2!

Avatar  Jennifer last week

Good evening from Chicago! I'm always so grateful for these challenges from Yoga Download. They motivate me to find community and to find my mat - especially on the days when I struggle with finding time. Each time I finish a yoga class, I'm glad to have made the time to be on my mat, and today's class with Christen was no different - her class helped me find grace after a crazy Monday. Perfect blend of challenge and centering.

Avatar  JemmaRose last week

I did Elise’s class tonight. It was lovely. My shoulders feel much more relaxed and it was a great start to this challenge!

Avatar  Kathy last week

Hello from Indianapolis! I chose Elise's class this evening and it was a great way to unwind from the day. The cues were great and she has such a calming voice. Namaste.

Avatar  Bek S last week

Well. I somehow linked to the wrong challenge, so I ended up doing one of Christen Bakken's classes. I definitely felt that one! I'm on the right challenge page now so I'm looking forward to Day 2!

Avatar  Margaret last week

Hello! This is my first attempt with yoga. I'm branching out and trying something new!

Avatar  Carrie last week

I've been dealing with a knee injury for over 8 months and am waiting for surgery. I can't stand not doing something. So with my own modifying for my limits, Elise's Open the Heart class was great. Did some fun arm movements I have never done in yoga before.

Avatar  Rebecca last week

I’m making my way back to yoga after a long time away, so having some basic options available is great. I hope it all comes back to me soon. Today, I picked the class with Elise & it wasn’t easy for me, but it was doable. See all of you tomorrow!

Avatar  Chris last week

Elise's class was a good way to start both this challenge and the day for me today.

Avatar  Sabrina Reynolds last week

I did Elise’s Open Hour Heart to Gratitude class. It was a great first class for this challenge and on this day. I’m excited to be part of this challenge! Thank you Elise. Namaste 🧘🏻‍♀️

Avatar  Love-Porch-Yoga last week

Hello from Alaska! Open Your Heart to Gratitude with Elise Fabricant was a nice relaxing practice. I appreciate Elise's detailed descriptions in the common poses. There is always a small detail to revisit regardless the number of times you've practiced that pose.

Avatar  Callye last week

For the first class of the challenge I chose Elise's Open Your Heart to Gratitude. I am so excited for this challenge, need to make yoga a daily habit!

Avatar  Terry last week

I took Kristin’s class today. Great instruction for a fairly difficult sequence. I have not done or had peacock introduced in a class before….it was fun to workshop something new! Kristin’s drama talk allowed for great visualization in savasana. Thank you!

Avatar  iwritecreate last week

I just completed the Open Your Heart to Gratitude class for day 1! It really helped me release a lot of the tension I was feeling in my body. So grateful for this! 🩷

Avatar  haleymarie last week

I'm currently in my last year of pharmacy school, and have unintentionally fallen away from a consistent practice. I excited to use this challenge as a way to get back into the movement that I love.

Today's class was so needed today as I have been pretty stressed out and just off in general. The backbends in Elise's class felt so good and are giving me life. I didn't even realize how much I needed that little boost of joy.

Avatar  Sally Walker last week

I did the shortest free class and it was exactly what I needed to begin to get back to yoga, which in the past was a huge part of my life.

Avatar  Katie last week

I tried Elise's class to start off the challenge. My heart definitely feels more open and warm and I'm truly grateful for that!

Avatar  Trice last week

I did Kristen’s metamorphosis and it felt so good. I had a very stressful day and wasn’t in the mood to get a 40 min yoga session but did anyways and oh boy was I happy I did!! It stretched and calmed me. A great start to this challenge.

Avatar  Susan Wong last week

I love Kristin’s class which was challenging but not too hard the first day of challenge. Her cues were clear and I was able to finish it without looking at the screen. Thank you!

Avatar  Linda Valazza last week

I tried Kristin's Metamorphosis Flow today. What a great way to start off a challenge. I think I will give it a try at the end of the 2 weeks to see if my balance has improved any. I loved the challenge and I certainly wasn't bored!

Avatar  DBeer last week

I had a hard time getting access to the free challenge.
The yoga flow was a good practice I was unable to do the challenging peacock but I tried.
Day 1 with Kristin

Avatar  Erin last week

Hello all! I kicked off Day 1 with Elise’s class. Really enjoy her as a teacher. Thanks so much for this challenge!

Avatar  Maggi last week

Excellent heart opener. So excited for the challenge of yoga everyday :)

Avatar  Saraps last week

Loved the opening heart to gratitude class!!

Avatar  MaryAnn Hopping last week

Open Your Heart is, as always, a great class. Thank you!

Avatar  Mary last week

Feels good open hips, shoulders and back. Thanks for offering this challenge!

Avatar  Yogayoung last week

Definitely a challenge for me but enjoyed the much needed heart opening poses.

Avatar  Lauren Kline last week

Loved Kristin’s flow and loved the modification on peacock! 🤩

Avatar  Mimi last week

Good morning from Berkeley, CA! I yoga-ed with Kristen this morning and feel stretched and renewed. Didn't get even close to the peak pose but gave it a try and that's good. Love these challenges!

Avatar  Jennifer last week

I loved the message from Kristin’s practice that good things happen while you’re in the cocoon phase. Much needed words and strengthening practice today

Avatar  Jennifer last week

I loved the message from Kristin’s practice that good things happen while you’re in the cocoon phase. Much needed words and strengthening practice today

Avatar  katiemayo last week

I woke up and started with the the open your heart to gratitude class this morning. I did it in my van because it was cold here in the Sierra Nevada! I also awoke to news that my nephew was born back in Virginia.

Avatar  Karine last week

I did open heart to gratitude whit Elise. Thank for this session.
Namaste

Avatar  Andie last week

Good morning! In the spirit of the challenge-I enjoy the theme as well as instructors I don’t often select. Elise’s class was a nice start to the day-gentle effective stretch that released tightness in hips and shoulders.
See you tomorrow 🙏🏼

Avatar  Pauline last week

Another challenge! YAY! I love these challenges. Always finding new classes and enjoy knowing that others around the world are also taking it on. So I just finished Elise’s heart opening class and it was a gentle way to start the day. Whenever I am facing challenging times I always come back to gratitude and what I am thankful for. Today - it’s embracing this challenge!

Avatar  Pat last week

I did Elise's class and enjoyed the heart openers and shoulder stretches

Avatar  Andrea Ward last week

I finished Kristin's class today. It was a great class that had several challenging poses, but not overly difficult. I will admit that I stayed in Sphinx and didn't try peacock!

Thanks for a great start to the day!

Avatar  Mara Zobrist last week

I did the Open Your Heart class and it is so joyful to start the day with gratitude!

Avatar  Jennie last week

I was feeling tired this morning so did Elise's class. It was a great, heart-opening, slow flow.

Avatar  Joinaz last week

I have done both of these before and love them both. Today I chose the class by Elise because I have been having issues w one shoulder and it was listed as all levels rather than intermediate. Still had to modify a few moves but overall felt great.

Avatar  Sue Ann last week

Thank you Elise. Great heart and hip openers. I am grateful for this challenge!

Avatar  Mag last week

At almost 62, I'm finally adding yoga to my life. Made it through most of the workout.

Avatar  Valerie last week

I took Elise's class. The matador circles were new to me. Always great to start out a yoga challenge with something completely fresh!

Avatar  Vicky last week

Open your heart to gratitude help me relieve my back pain and tension. I have been horrible back pain because of poor posture and tension. I feel invigorated and relieved. I also was able to strengthen my upper body and arms. Looking forward to tomorrow.

Avatar  JP last week

Good Morning from Minneapolis, MN. Elise's class was a great way to start the day!

Avatar  ponttingley last week

After a weekend of travel, too much sitting on planes and in cars, I’m thrilled to get back to my yoga practice. Kristen’s metamorphosis class is just the thing to kick off the challenge here in northern New Hampshire!

Avatar  Beth last week

God morning from Western New York, USA. What a great way to start the day. I look forward to kickstarting my yoga practice with this challenge.

Avatar  Laura Elizabeth Holm last week

Not sure how I had missed this class from Elise before. I quite enjoyed it!

Avatar  aj last week

Grateful for another challenge. I made it part of the way through Kristin's class. I love the beginning sequence to bring ease into the tight parts of my upper back. Here in my part of Australia we are at the start of a week of storms.

Avatar  EmmaS last week

Day 1. I need this challenge/relief from a busy life! Unfortunately, I am also a bit injured (from yoga), so I must take it slow and modify. Elise's class was, therefore, the perfect start. I especially enjoyed opening up the front of the hips and reminding myself to be grateful. Life will never be better than it is right now. Greetings from a very grey Stockholm, Sweden.



OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGE

Join us for our 2-week Grounding and Gratitude challenge starting November 11th, a perfect opportunity to embrace mindfulness and inner peace before the busy holiday season. This challenge is absolutely free, making it easy for anyone to participate and reconnect with themselves through daily yoga practices. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this challenge is designed to help you build a sense of grounding and gratitude in your life.

Over the course of two weeks, you’ll tap into the many benefits of a consistent yoga practice. Beyond just physical flexibility and strength, daily yoga has the power to transform your mental and emotional well-being. It helps reduce stress, improve focus, and create a deeper connection between mind and body. Regular practice also supports better sleep, enhances mood, and fosters emotional balance. By making yoga part of your routine for these two weeks, you’ll cultivate a greater sense of calm and resilience—tools that will serve you well as the holiday season approaches.

Now is the ideal time to prioritize self-care and establish routines that keep you grounded. As we approach a time filled with family gatherings, shopping, and the hustle of the holidays, this challenge will give you the tools to stay present and appreciate the moment. Sign up today and join a community of like-minded individuals who are ready to cultivate gratitude and calm together!

Don't wait—get ready to ground yourself before the whirlwind of the holiday season. Sign up today and enjoy the benefits of two weeks of free yoga, self-reflection, and gratitude practices!

ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE NOW!


By enrolling in this challenge you agree to the Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree then do not enroll.

 

FOUR lucky challenge prize winners will win the following prize packages*:


ONE GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE

  1. Ipothecary - $300 value
    1. Jar of Lymphflo
    2. Jar of Somnium
  2. Better & Better - $160 value
    1. Bamboo Sonic Toothbrush
    2. Bamboo Travel Case
    3. Toothpaste Sampler Pack
    4. Floss Picks
    5. Balance Vitamin Mouth Spray
  3. PI YOGA - $100 digital gift card
  4. Well Life - $100 digital gift card
  5. 1-Year Unlimited Membership - to YogaDownload - $120 value

THREE RUNNER UP PRIZE PACKAGES

  1. Better & Better - $160 value
    1. Bamboo Toothbrush
    2. Toothpaste Sampler Pack
    3. Floss Picks
    4. Balance Vitamin Mouth Spray
  2. PI YOGA - $50 digital gift card
  3. Well Life - $50 digital gift card
  4. 6-Month Unlimited Membership - to YogaDownload - $70 value


Better & Better
Clean teeth. Healthy body. Launched in 2020, Better & Better was created to reimagine oral care products that are better for our health and for our environment. By prioritizing organic, pure, clean and natural ingredients and getting rid of the bad ones, we’re enriching our products with vitamins and nutrients that we really need and minimizing the environmental impact of our company, products and customers.

Ipothecary
Ipothecary offers innovative, science-backed health solutions that combine traditional wisdom with cutting-edge technology. Our carefully curated products are designed to support detoxification, rejuvenation, and overall wellness, empowering individuals to take control of their health naturally.

PI YOGA
PI YOGA is a conscious apparel brand that would empower women, contribute to conservation, and to inspire others to pursue their dreams. These morals have become infused into our missions. We believe in body positivity: to empower women, men and kids of all shapes and sizes to feel comfortable and confident on and off their yoga mat. We also want to protect our planet. We proudly donate 10% of net profits back to sea turtle conservation efforts and sustainable practices.

Well Life
Well Life was brought into this world with the mission of creating products that reduce the amount of chemicals we use for ourselves and our pets, thereby putting less strain on the environment around us. We promise to continually work on this and to find packaging that does the same.


*To enter: comment about your class each day on this challenge page and/or post on FB/IG and tag @yogadownload 

 

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