Bend and Stretch

Life has become hectic and if I am not doing yoga regularly my body gets so rusty. Getting back in the groove and came immediately to Melissa's wonderful bend and stretch, which I found on YouTube a few years ago. I know some folks enjoy the piano background music but it reminds me of a funeral. I liked the old track...more yoga-ish, lol (and still on YT, thankfully!!). But it's still a wonderful routine. Thanks, Melissa! I appreciate the reassurances about doing what feels comfortable to your own body.

I have this bookmarked. By body told me I needed this one this morning.

I usually choose intermediate videos, but this one is just so perfect for those achey days! Thanks Melissa!

This was perfect for me this morning, gentle but effective. Thank you. LOVED the piano. I appreciated the reminders to engage pelvis to peotect the back. I am still new to yoga and definitely need these cues repeated. There is so much to learn, I love it.

Just what I needed today! Gentle peaceful movements! Thank you, Melissa!

I find that this is not one to go for when looking for a deep, knot relaxing stretch, but is perfect for those days that I need to reaffirm a sense of peace. This class absorbs you completely in the calming sounds of the waves and piano - accompanied perfectly by Melissa's soothing voice over. It felt like it was over in minutes

Oh. My. Goodness. What a lovely stretch~just what I needed. Just the right pace, and LOTS of great tips and reminders, just at the right moments, to keep all the parts working together nicely for best effect. So glad I did this one today!

I truly enjoy this peaceful Beginner stretch. I feel so relaxed upon completion. Sometimes, I just like to start again, and this is one of my favorite yoga practice sessions.

I very much enjoyed this calm and peaceful practice. Thank you for the gentle poses and great work in the side body!

Perfect for beginners. Very clear instruction; it worked well to have a voice-over for the video. Felt great.