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Side Stretches and Twists

Beginner II
(48 Reviews)
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This satisfying hatha yoga class with Melissa combines two great movements for your spine - side stretching and twists. You’ll feel so good (and tall!) after this class. It’s especially great for those that spend a lot of time on the computer and/or sit for long periods of time.

This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 10 of Grounding and Strength 14-Day Beginner Yoga Challenge.

Side Stretches and Twists Playlist (to be played with the class)

Click on playlist below and press play when the class begins.

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Equipment

  • Block

Focus

  • Balance
  • Flexibility
  • Legs and Feet
  • Lower Back
  • Morning
  • Spine
  • Twists
  • Whole Body

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Slow Flow
Leah-joojoo
April 13, 2021
Comment:

I've had a really sore lower back the past couple of days so have done a few classes on here to try and help. This one was fantastic. I love how Melissa offers different options and levels to suit, and love love love how she got us into reclined twist, starting on your side then opening up the shoulder, as opposed to starting on your back and dropping your legs to the side. I've never done it this way before but it definitely felt safer for my back doing it this way. Wonderful stretchy, relaxing class and Melissa has a lovely way of leading the class. Felt great after this.

Gitti
April 3, 2021
Comment:

Another worderful c;ass from Melissa. Thanks! I am all twisted and turned out:)
I also do appreciate that your give cues for left or right.

SMZalokar
March 20, 2021
Comment:

What a lovely class! "What if you took the pose that was right for your body instead of the pose you think you should do?" Great question and invitation. How great to normalize teaching to a spectrum of body capabilities and offer the advanced pose as a variation. Thank you. Namaste.

oakhazel
March 9, 2021
Comment:

What a great lesson - perfect pace. Very relaxing. I really liked this one. Thank you for giving the instructions for which side to use - left or right - it really helps as one tends to forget which leg one used the first time around.

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