I tried Yoga With Adriene's 7-day yoga challenge and I'd recommend it to anyone who is trying to get back into exercise

Consistency is essential if you want to get fitter and stronger, but finding an exercise routine you enjoy and can stick with can be challenging. And when it's dark and cold outside, skipping your morning workout for an extra hour in bed is all too tempting.

That's why I love yoga teacher Adriene Mishler's YouTube channel, Yoga With Adriene, where she shares short yoga practices you can do at home.

Mishler has recently launched a 7-day yoga challenge called Prana featuring 15 to 25-minute yoga sequences. I've been struggling to get back into my usual exercise routine since the new year, so I decided to give it a try.

How to do Yoga With Adriene's seven-day yoga challenge

Prana - Day 1 - YouTube

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The idea of the Prana program is simple: complete one video per day for seven days. There's also a bonus eighth session, which consists of a meditation practice.

No equipment is needed but it's worth investing in a quality yoga mat to make movements more comfortable. I use the YogiBare mat, which offers the perfect balance of padding and grip.

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What I thought of Yoga With Adriene's seven-day yoga challenge

Mishler is one of the best-known yoga teachers out there and her practices always offer a good mix of mobility, strength-building and breath-awareness. This challenge was no different and even though each routine was less than 25 minutes, I felt like I’d gained a lot from them.

For starters, the sequences provided a great stretch. I usually practiced in the mornings or on my lunch break, and this helped ease tension in my hips and shoulders—a welcome relief from hours of sitting at my desk.

Some sessions were more strength-focused but they all engaged my core muscles. The daily core work helped improve my posture as I felt myself sitting up straighter and feeling stronger by the end of the week.

The highlight of the challenge for me was enjoying a moment to myself every day. Mishler encourages you to take the sessions at your own pace, making it enjoyable and rewarding. I always came away feeling better than when I started.

If you're new to meditation, this program is a great introduction. Mishler incorporates a few minutes of mindfulness at the start and end of each routine, making it accessible and unintimidating. It was a perfect way to check in with myself.

Whether you’re new to yoga or trying to get back into daily movement, I'd recommend Mishler's program. Once you’ve completed that, keep the momentum going by bookmarking this morning yoga routine to maintain your new, regular yoga practice.