Daniel Scott designed Average Yoga, a beginner hatha yoga program for the Average Joe. This is a no-fuss, no-muss, stripped-down beginners program that cuts through it all and gets to the meat of the practice quickly. In these 29 short videos, Daniel teaches how to get ...
Learn Yogic Breathing in this video with Daniel Scott. Breathing is pretty simple when you don’t think about it. This is, however, not going to be the case when you step into a yoga class. This video lays out all the basics you’ll need to build a strong and mindful...
Your body is a wonderland, full of magic and mystery and muscles and bones and sphincters and stuff like that. Bhandas help regulate the internal flow of whatever’s going on inside your meat ship, me matey, so ye best be learning how to use them effectively. Yarrrrr!
Learn Standing Forward Folds in this video with Daniel Scott. From tying your shoes to picking up that dropped sandwich, standing forward folds are great for many reasons. Even though it looks and sounds simple, don’t write them off just yet— there is much to be le...
Learn Triangle & Extended Side Angle in this video with Daniel Scott. On a long enough timeline, Triangle and Extended Side Angle are two postures that can both look and feel absolutely fantastic. When forced to rush during a hectic and sweaty class, however, these ...
Learn Warrior 1 & 2 in this video with Daniel Scott. Strength. Flexibility. Focus. Grace. While the Warrior poses are some of the most common poses taught in yoga classes, it’s uncommon to come across one that wouldn’t benefit from a little tune-up. Polish your...
Learn how to Lunge in this video with Daniel Scott. In yoga, there are few poses more versatile and effective than the Lunge. Low or High, tight or flexible, a good lunge is a great platform for creativity and dynamic movement. With great power comes great responsibilit...
Learn how to Squat in this video with Daniel Scott. If you’ve got tight hips, cranky ankles, and stiff knees, this video is for you. Sitting into a chair should be pretty easy. Sitting without one, not so much. Learn to hold yourself up as you lower down into a smoot...
Learn Downward Dog & Cat-Cow in this video with Daniel Scott. At first, it’s hard to believe when Down Dog is called a “rest pose” and how many people say it “feels great.” Easy or not, regularly practicing Downward Facing Dog will help open up tight shou...
Learn Yogi Push-up & Plank in this video with Daniel Scott. Solid foundations are built with strong building blocks. Plank creates a fundamental awareness of bone stacking and chaturanga for muscle control. Easy shapes to make, challenging to hold, these two poses ...
Learn Sun Salutation B in this video with Daniel Scott. Are you looking to spice up your Sun Salutation A just a little bit without adding too much more to think about? Surya Namaskar B is the perfect progression for those who want to add some hip and shoulder openers ...
Open the back muscles in this video with Daniel Scott. Upward facing anything can be downright challenging for those whose strength is not a flexible back. This video has a selection of tips and tricks for those looking to open up their shoulders, upper back, and neck....
Learn to balance on one leg in this video with Daniel Scott. It’s hard enough to balance with both feet on the ground. With a little bit of practice and enough time, it’s relatively easy to look somewhat elegant standing on one leg. Free your mind, and your foot wi...
Learn Seated Forward Folds in this video with Daniel Scott. Do you look at your toes and think "how cool would it be to touch those bad boys?" With a little practice and enough time, you'll be tying your shoes better and more comfortably than ever before!
Learn Forward Folds with with Daniel Scott! Forward folding is more than touching your toes-- it's about creating length while exploring depth and range of motion. Once you've got the basic basics down, it's time to take it to the next level. The forward folds in this ...
Learn to strengthen core muscles. Learn to engage muscle to move bone. This video with Daniel Scott focuses solely on building the necessary core awareness to make that happen. No sit-ups required.
Learn how to Stretch Hips with Daniel Scott! Do you have hips? Are they tight? Do you want them to feel less tight? Pigeon can help, and this video can help you understand Pigeon.
How to stretch hamstrings in this video with Daniel Scott! If your hamstrings are more like ham-tangles, look no further than this insightful video to help unlock the magic trapped in the back of your thighs.
Learn Vinyasa Flow in this video with Daniel Scott! Vinyasa means 'to flow.' If your practice feels anything but flowing, working on this simple routine found in most yoga classes will help build strength, body awareness, and spinal flexibility. Don't struggle to keep u...
How to do Yoga Twists! A good twist isn't defined by how deep or how far. Learn to focus your awareness of lateral spinal rotation for a more controlled and full experience. This video with Daniel Scott talks about the different regions and ranges of the common twists f...
Increase shoulder rotation! You got some locked-up shoulders? Open them puppies up! The exercises in this video with Daniel Scott can help to warm up those major joints, meltdown tightness, and create some buttery smooth range of motion.
Learn how to ease back pain! Does the thought of lying on your belly and lifting your legs terrify you? Even if it doesn't, would you like to work on increasing strength and flexibility in your lower back? Man, oh, man is this video with Daniel Scott a good place to sta...
How to Relax! When someone tells you to 'try and relax' is your first reaction something like "HOW DOES ONE TRY AND RELAX AT THE SAME TIME?!" Take a deep breath, stop drinking coffee, and grab a warm blanket because it's time to find comfort in corpse pose in this video...
Learn Yoga Backbends! While deep backbends are not for everybody, there are certainly ways of exploring a more full range of motion of spinal flexion and extension. Looking for some tips on how to better access your back body? Look no further! Check out this video by Da...
Learn Yoga Arm Balancing! Balancing on your hands is easier than you think, especially if you think it's all about strength and grace. This video with Daniel Scott shares a few helpful tricks to better serve your hands to balance your body, your bones to carry your wei...
Learn How To Do Headstand. Head comfortably on the floor, legs float towards the ceiling, hands strongly supporting the neck, hips lifted and light. If all of that seems enticing, yet none of it possible, tune in to this video with Daniel Scott for some helpful tips o...
Learn how to do Handstands. Rome wasn't built in a day. The same can be said about a halfway decent handstand. What if Daniel Scott told you-you can start working on building strength and balance without having to worry about using a wall or even stacking your feet abo...
Inversions don't have to be challenging, painful, or hard to balance. Shoulderstand is a great way to get inverted without having to worry if you're going to fall over in a pool of sweat. This video by Daniel Scott offers some great insight on how to comfortably and sa...
Yoga for Beginners Day 28: Mostly Standing
Now that you have learned all the basic skills in the previous Average Joga videos with Daniel Scott, put them all together in this 30-minute flow focused on standing poses.
Yoga for Beginners Day 29: Mostly Sitting
In this 30-minute beginner class with Daniel Scott, you'll get to practice what you've learned in the previous Average Joga videos and put it all together in a flow sequence.
