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Bend and Stretch

Beginner I
(997 Reviews)
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As she did in her popular Twist and Stretch class, Melissa guides you gently through a series of lovely, effective poses, focusing on bending but covering the entire body in an calm, attentive way. Always aware of alignment, Melissa's classes are absolutely perfect for the beginners, gentle yoga lovers, inflexible athletes and 55+, among others.

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Flexibility
  • Hips
  • Sleep/Relaxation
  • Spine
  • Stress/Anxiety
  • Twists

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
MRoed1
June 6, 2013
Comment:

Thank you so much for sharing this Melissa. You are a wonderful Yogi and this video is my new favorite morning routine. It is gentle and relaxing but gives my body a wonderful all over stretch. It helps me start my day positive and clear. Thank you for sharing such a soothing, peaceful, practice.

itquity
June 3, 2013
Comment:

I really like the video, a very good way to start the day and stretch in the morning. I will start taking classes on a daily basis. I am a beiginner and it helps to start learning via video and then to take classes.. I will not feel like such an idiot in class now. Thanks again Melissa and I will donate in the future and will promote and expose the site as well.

Comment:

Beautiful class Melissa - thank you! Your voice is perfect for this type of practice - very soothing and clear :)

adk
May 9, 2013
Comment:

I do this class about 3 times per week. I've practice many different types of yoga from Bikram to Kundalini, but I practice this sequence the most. I feel a huge sense of relief in my hips and back and it's the perfect length to squeeze into any day.
Technically speaking, I love how the teacher guides you with a voiceover (when a teacher is speaking and practicing at the same time, the noise causes me to lose concentration). The sound quality is great, I am easily distracted, so if a video has too much background noise I prefer to find another one.

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