Oceanside Restorative Yoga

I have tried, but I just don't love restorative yoga. It usually has too many props, which need continual adjustment, to be actually relaxing. And I don't need this level of relaxation until I'm lying in bed at night.

Amazing practice. Thank you, I really needed this one. The commentary resonated with me.

Thanks for the perfect day after recovery and restorative yoga class. The long postures really helped work out all the kinks. Namaste Melissa!

Yummy! Perfect for a damp wintry afternoon

Very relaxing, thank you Melissa!

Got my COVID booster yesterday so don't have much energy so this restorative class has really helped.

I think of this as my SPA YOGA class. There is something luxurious about this restorative session under Melissa's wonderful guidance. Thank you!

Amazing just what I needed! Please do a couple retreat again when COVID is over :)

Thanks again.

Thanks Melissa. I'm so happy to see this, my favorite restorative practice, continued throughout this beginner to inter. program.

This restorative practice was nice timing after I did the first two practices focusing on neck and shoulders in this Beginner-to-Inter. program. Plus, it has always been my favourite restorative practice on DYWM.

I am new to yoga, 76 and a bit stiff. I enjoy practicing restorative yoga with Melissa, and she says to use pillows, blocks or other support several times, during twists or bends, underneath arms or legs that don’t make it flat onto the floor or bolster. Why is this important? I thought that I might eventually stretch into that posture if I did not support the hovering knees or shoulders by breathing into the stretch.

Thank you Melissa, Namaste.

Coming back again to this, my favourite, restorative practice. Thanks again.

What a great way to end this Ongoing Inter. Program.

Ahhhhhh - I needed that. Thank you

Thanks again Melissa.

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Thanks again Melissa.

I keep coming back again to this great practice Melissa. I wish all restoratives were done on the beach or forest with the voice over pre-taped so that you can easily hear the teacher but also hear the waves and the birds.

I keep coming back to this practice. It's my favorite restorative practice I've found so far. Very sweet and cozy and nourishing. Thank you!

Thanks again Melissa. These practices are so great, especially during this COVID pandemic.

Thanks Melissa. I love the sound of the waves on the ocean side practices. This is bookmarked and I keep going back to it,

Thanks Melissa. This was a lovely video especially with the scenery and the sound of the waves in the background. It was great for helping me to calm down and centre myself during this crazy time we're all living in right now.

thank you dear Melissa, this is a beautiful so clearly guided and warm class, i used it today as part of an at home online retreat I'm attending - theres no movement guidance so of course I'm turning to you. thank you so much- soothing much needed at this difficult time. I wish you and yours safe and well, namaste Zoe (London, UK)

Hi there. I loved this one. I see this is an old video under the “old” name. I love the sound of the water on this. I wish all the restoratives had the sound of nature.

I think I’ve been overdoing it a bit with my practice as I have been experiencing some knee sensitivity. So I’m backing off and doing restorative videos until my knees feel better. Still hiking though, but rest assured I don’t sweat....

Looking forward to Salt Spring. Wouldn’t mind getting away in the summer to Victoria for a week long retreat. One or two day retreats just don’t justify flying down from Whitehorse, but a 5 to 7 day would be perfect for a girl like me.

Take care,

This class is so soothing and rejuvenating. Better than a nap!

Simply beautiful- I can finally hear silence in my mind and feel much awakened, yet calm.
Namaste Dhanyavaadah Cha.

Amazing! I feel 100% better than before!

Never done yoga before

What a beautiful class

Very relaxing class. I did it with my baby next to me and we both fell asleep by the end. I haven't done much yoga so this was a great introduction. I basically lied on the floor in different positions that stretched me out until I fell asleep.

Amazing stretch! Will visit this class many days to come.

Thank you, Melissa.

This practice released a spasming muscle in my shoulder girdle that was bothering me all night the night before last. I am on a sadhana for 365 days of yoga and yesterday was day 40. After pre-viewing the class, I intuitively felt it would help release and relax my body and mind. I waited all night to make sure it had really happened before sharing this comment that this practice brought me genuine healing. Thank you! Namaste from Ireland.

Thank you so much. Just what I needed on a sunny winter's day

Great class for PMS and after menstruation is over.

Thank you, Melissa....I wasn't sure what I needed this morning but this was definitely it! I feel calm and restored. One of the other comments spoke to me and I found that this class was perfect at this time (of month). Namaste. x

This was perfect for a slow yoga kind of morning. Cold and rainy outside, but cozy and stretchy inside. My mind feels much more settled and ready to tackle the day.

This class is perfect for a busy mom!

I find this class perfect when menstruating. It was deeply relaxing while giving the perfect amount of stretch to all the right places. :)

I come back to this class again and again, it’s helped me so much. Thank you.

I would just like to thank Melissa for such a wonderful class,it's one of my favourites & always leaves me feeling at peace with my mind & body. Namaste.

This is so relaxing. I almost fell asleep several times. Thank you!!

I'm a 12 year Yoga participant of classes. Now working in an area with very limited Yoga - have enjoyed the DoYogaWithMe site - but this class in particular is a standout. Very well executed (in terms of online viewers,) gentle, expert guidance in restorative yoga and reminders to let it all go. Highly recommend

I was doing power yoga regularly, but since trying this class I keep coming back to it. My body, mind, and soul needed this kind of deep stretch and stillness. Again, thank YOU!