Twist and Stretch

Melissa is so awesome. This was one of the classes that got me started on yoga many years ago and coming back to it after a very long break reminds me of everything I love about this type of movement.

good when havent done yoga in a week and am feeling very tight! instructions were good but 50% of talking would have been better. i got distracted by the constant talking.

Before and after this video is like night and day. My hips are so open. The connection Melissa establishes to pelvic floor, really thinking about the widening of the pelvic floor, help you keep your stability in ways beyond measure that allow your hips and spine to release.

And as always Melissa's presence calms me down. Plus, I find the music perfectly cues my breathe to slow down.

Before and after this video is like night and day. My hips are so open. The connection Melissa establishes to pelvic floor, really thinking about the widening of the pelvic floor, help you keep your stability in ways beyond measure that allow your hips and spine to release.

And as always Melissa's presence calms me down. Plus, I find the music perfectly cues my breathe to slow down.

Absolutely delightful relaxing and healing practise...perfect for evening unwind

Really good class for a beginner. Great for developing the stretches and helping with posture.

This was absolutely perfect to unwind after a morning of snow shoveling. I feel refreshed & the tightness is my upper back & shoulders is gone! thank you.

Great lesson. Her pace is perfect and allows time for relaxing while getting a good stretch at the same time. I know this is an older lesson but it still hits the spot.

I didn't have time for a longer practice this morning so I searched for a 30 minute one and found you. I know this is an older video but guess what, I learned something new. Always a benefit of DYWM.

Thank you for the wonderful, peaceful class.

loved it

Thank you for sharing your nurturing spirit, Melissa!

I needed a nice, slow, twisty practice on this first day of real recovery from the flu -- and this was it! Perfect speed and intensity -- just right to help speed the healing process and get my body moving again. Thank you!

Beautiful thankyou Melissa

What a terrific way to come into a twist! Felt so good incorporating the flowing arms with it.

Thanks!!

This is so dreamy! Such a wonderful, restorative and rejuvenating practice! Thank you! x

Loved it!

This practice hits the spot right before bed. Ahhh....nice. Thank you.

Melissa is a fantastic teacher. I did one of her classes every day for a week and felt so much more solid in my practice and my every-day posture. Her pacing is perfect, whether you are a beginner or intermediate. She is so good at talking us through the class and the moves. I had been focusing mostly on intermediate classes, but once I discovered Melissa . . . she is right in my sweet spot. Thank you!!!!

A beautiful, relaxing practice! Thanks you Melissa!!!!

I've had neck and back issues recently from traveling. I wake up stiff each morning through my shoulders, neck, and back. This loosened me up nicely.

Not just for beginners! I love this class when I'm feeling sore after all the biking, hiking and gardening I've been doing this summer. It's relaxing and give a good stretch to my tired muscles.

This is a great one for relaxing before going to bed. I also like to do this routine if I'm having a very active day and want to do yoga but don't feel the need to push myself.

This class was perfect after a long bike ride. I started bookmarking my favorite Melissa classes, but they're ALL my favorite :)
Thank you

Fantastic practice. Melissa is my favorite. However, I do miss the lovely clarinet music that accompanied her videos. It seemed more transcendent.

This has been my favorite video so far. Love the challenging twists.

This class is top of my list - it's my go to when I feel like I need some new life breathed into me!

Lovely stretch and twist at a relaxing pace with careful directions. lovely music and relaxation.
Thank you Melissa

I love your classes, thanks!

I'll be starting my days with this or the Bend and Stretch class. Super!
Melissa, if it's not too nosy, may I ask where that lovely yellow top is from? I've been looking for one like it. :)

This is such a sweet practice that I come back to whenever I need a calm, relaxed session. I was sad to see that the original music, which was a beautiful clarinet piece, has been replaced with piano. The piano is fine, but the clarinet was wonderful and really set this video apart from the others. I missed the clarinet today, but still loved the class.

This video would be great if it would actually load. Been trying to watch for two days now, but the spotty stream makes it anything but relaxing. It's too bad!

Melissa is one of my favorite teachers! Her voice is calming and smooth and her instructions are clear. Beautiful class as always.

amazing class Melissa!!! music, timing, poses, just great.

It's nice that in the couple of harder moments, Melissa suggests an easier alternative.

Clear instructions, good stretches. Feel very relaxed now.

Love this practice. Another one of my "go to's" Melissa's voice is so soothing and relaxing. It really helps me get into the moment with the practice. Kudos to DYWM and all the teachers. They are amazing!!!

I find myself returning to this video (and "Bend and Stretch") over and over when I need a 30-minute workout that'll leave me feeling both stretched out and calm. Melissa is my favorite online fitness teacher.

I love this class. I tend to have problems in my shoulders and I find this class great for stretching out my back and shoulders.

The pratice is beauty full.
For me the music is too much, loud and dominant.. I wonder why you at the music?

Love this practice

Loved this class for stretching my back and relaxing.

I love this class for when I just want to stretch and i'm on the go and need something quick that stretches everything and Melissa has such a soothing voice I LOVE IT!!!!

Great Class. I recently started running again. This class was just the ticket to release the new tension in my back and neck. Thank you!

Wow, what a terrific 32 minutes...at first I felt like I wasn't doing much, then I began to feel the change - so subtle, so effective! Thank you and namaste!

This was really nice way to relax into the day, and very restorative and useful after a hard workout yesterday.