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"Thank you! To answer your question, have you tried A Deep Release for the Shoulders and Neck? "

"Hi Mariam! It's hard to say without seeing you, but I'd like to offer some suggestions and let's see if they help! My *guess* is that you're not weighting your index mound enough. Also, are you really spreading your thumb away from your hands? Although the fingers like to be spread - the thumb does not. If you've been widening your thumb a lot away from the palm, then bring it closer in. Could also be that the left arm isn't as strong as the right; check in to make sure that the shoulder isn't dropping forward. I think of little air bags under my arm pits in arm balances - like little arm pit water wings!! Keep me posted! "

"I like this 10-15 minute practice before heading into the working mind again. It is a motivation for doing it daily :) I added a few more shaturanga to fire up and 3 min breathing at the end. "

"Thank you so much for this beautiful class Melissa, all of your classes are so lovely. "

"Hi Rachel and DYWM team, I noticed in this class (as well as a couple of other ones that involved an arm balance combined with a twist) that my left hand felt strained. It's the area just between the wrist and the thumb. I don't feel anything during the pose (at 34.06 minutes into the video). It's only immediately afterwards and only the left hand even though I practice both sides of the pose. Could this be because of 1) I'm not distributing the weight correctly or 2) because my elbow should be above or over my wrist or 3) something else altogether? I'm right handed if that makes a difference (maybe my left side is just not strong enough?) For now I'm going to hold off on these particular poses but do let me know your thoughts. Thanks! "

"Thank you so much! It's great to hear that we have helped you feel better. :-) "

"thanks David! "

"Enjoyed this class, always grateful for Tracy Noseworthy's classes. I have just started yoga in my middle years and this kind of class felt like it was made for me! The clear instructions keep me present with my body. I am reminded about lines, energy, connecting, and opening. The basic yoga philosophy helps me feel like I'm on my mat for so many reasons...it helps to be directed in wholesomeness. I have learned so much already....zipping in the mid-line, broadening the lower back and opening the throat (that was a new sensation when doing a standing half forward bend.......it's so amazing to find places and spaces within my body that I hadn't visited. Like going on a trip! I did have a few issues with trying to stand in Vrksasana....my foot keeps slipping. I get a lot of compression in my lower back but if I release my tail bone my foot slips. I'll be looking forward to playing with that pose more. "

"Hi Alison. Great! I'd love to help you get there! :-) Mar de Jade has quite a few options for accommodation (including a dorm room). We're getting pretty close to the retreat, but if you reach out to them they can help you figure out something that may work financially for you. Send an email to [email protected] with our retreat as the subject line and ask what lower priced options are available right now. Let me know if you need any help from me. Take care, David "

"Another Satiya favorite "

"I didn't know I needed this class until I found it. Aaahhhh..... so nice. Beautifully choreographed. I feel so peaceful after this class. "

"A great class! Thanks! "

"I loved this class for all the beautiful elements and mindful transitions and pace. "

"This was by far the best toddler yoga class I have ever seen! My 3 year old son and I had so much fun, and at the end he proclaimed 'that was the bestest ever'. Thank you Alyssa, we loved your style and beautiful voice, can't wait to see more videos by you :) xx "

"I always enjoy this class. It's relaxing and really does stretch your whole body. Very calming too. Thanks Melissa Kriege! "

"Thanks.x "

"i would love to attend this workshop! it is far beyond my usual budget but am considering how i might make it work. first off is there still room? and can you assist in connecting other attendees who are traveling alone and might want to share a room to keep costs down? "

"Looks interesting "

"I like new stuff "

"Thank you! Can't wait to try it out :-) "