Twisty Twists

I don't know how you keep managing to trick me into doing these standing balance poses, Crista! I went to physical therapy for balance and they couldn't pull that off. Still pretty precarious (and working on the right side) but you've been able swing a veritable miracle.

It is great to find space in a III class - to have something to grow into and this class covered most everything, head to toe. Lovely sequencing. Fire breathing. And space to see how soft you can be. Thank you.

Loved this so much! There are plenty of sequences and poses I couldn't have done nearly as well a couple of years ago--helps me realize how far I've come, as well as the rewards of maintaining a regular practice this year, far more than ever before. Thank you!

What a fun class! Thank you!

This one is perfect foe the pandemic- who doesn't have some anger to kick out! Makes you feel great, wish it were longer

Great class!

Great class👍

Great class👍

Glorious, Merci!

i loved this! thank you for a fun and nourishing class.

I love Christa's classes. This one is special. It's an amazing release! Great for anger, irritation, stress, etc. I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. Thank you so much!

Awesome class!! I did it it with my family and we all loved it. We felt so refreshed afterwards, and the kicks were a fun little surprise :)

That. Was. Awesome!

Love these twists! And love your smile Crista. Thank you :)

Beautiful class, Crista. Your smiling face and positive energy remind me what yogi is really about - having fun! Thank you.

This was certainly a challenge for me, but Crista's style is happy, peaceful and makes me smile. Thank you for the challenge. I feel better than I did an hour ago. ;)

Wow, this is the first time I've done this sequence and have been able to get my leg straight up/out while holding the bind, thank you Crista for your wonderful teaching. And thank you doyogawithme for being such an amazing resource. Still working on getting up into a handstand, but maybe one day!

Crista has a way to make yoga class fun and challenging. Love the moves and twists. I'm ready to face the day. Thank you.

Thank you, Christa. This class of yours I enjoyed much more than the previous, slowly becoming acquainted with your style and the places you take us to. One comment I would like to add: I had/have nothing that I am currently „angry about“ so had to turn your instructions around into some kind of positive metaphor. Was irritating to focus on my own positive image as you repeated the word „anger“, „angry“ on each side several times. But I am happy to say that —we were able to stay true to „our“ practice. Namaste

I keep coming back to this class, it's so good! On the advanced side of intermediate, be prepared for a playful challenge :)

Love your class and your soothing energy. Such fun movement. I've really enjoyed your classes!

Thank you Christa, i really enjoyed that!! I can understand that for some people this might be too much, when you're not in the mood to play and try something new. But for me it was great. I love ending up in poses that i never thought i could do, like binding standing twist with one leg horizontal - how did i even get there?!? :-)

I have to agree with PeacefulRN, the transitions were clunky and there was no slow warm-up stretches to prepare tight muscles for the variety of twists. By the end of the practice, my IT bands and quads were screaming.

Truly enjoyable class! Challenging yet comfortable and deeply relaxing! Great work!

So many different and interesting poses, your breathing was so helpful so I do not forget to. Thank you for a wonderful class.

Not my kind of class - the sequencing felt clunky, the teacher's loud breathing and cheesy music were distracting, and overall I felt I ADDED tension to my body instead of releasing it. Oh well...can't love them all. ;-)

Love, love, love this practice - thank you Crista!
Always creative new sequences, and twists I haven't or have never done - rewiring the body with strength, flexibility, and smiles...
Great kicks too - wow, so much goodness in 50 min. Right from home on this stormy day - yay!
Bookmarked and revisited!

Just challenging enough and so so so creative. Thank you for the work, relief and inspiration!

Creative, challenging and fun. Thank you!

This video is among the best on this site -- and that's a high bar! Thank you so much for a refreshing, invigorating workout with some unique elements to keep things interesting. And thank you for leveling it so that I didn't get overwhelmed when I couldn't do some of the more advanced moves.

Crista Shillington, from my heart to yours, what a wonderful class!

WOW!! Yes Splits training and handstands...the kicks were awesome as were the smiles...Thank you for sharing this practice with the world...LOVE

I love the kicks and smiles. It helps me get stronger. I really enjoy the practice!!!

I found this practice to be a gentle flow with some wonderful angry kicks to get rid of aggression.

I feel so energized after that practice. Thank you

LOVE THIS! Thank you Christa for reminding me to smile :)

What a class! So challenging but wow! thank you so much!

Great challenge. Loved it!

great class, definitely took me out of my comfort zone. Namaste!

Fun, challenging and wonderful. It left me with a very pleasant buzzing sensation. Mmmm...

Took my first class here and absolutely loved it! Thank you!!!!

Christa and Fiji are my favourite teachers and I must say this class really takes the cake!! Whenever I am feeling a little down mood-wise, I will always go for a Christa class and she NEVER FAILS TO LIFT MY SPIRITS.

This class is such a great addition, her classes are just getting better and better with a well rounded flow and stretching and strength building all built into it with her cheerful happy positively instructions!

Thank you so much for the love Christa. From my heart to yours. xxx

Wow! That was the most enjoyable class I've done in a LONG time (and I practice every day!) I love how you play with traditional poses and mix standing and seated postures so that your mind stays alert and your body doesn't get fatigued. The time flew by so fast I'll need to do his one again! Thank you, Crista, you're a lovely teacher <3

WOW THIS WAS A GREAT CLASS. I feel so incredible right now after having finished it. I'm someone who mostly practices yoga for the physical benefits, but this class got right down into my heart. I was left feeling serene and calm, perfectly at ease in my body and breath... now THAT is the benefit of yoga!!

Christa, you gotta stop killin it so much girl, its freakin me out. Im in America so Ive been feelin pretty down the past two days, but then you lay this bad boy on me! Thaaaank you for that sweet sweet relief!

Also, if youre used to an advanced practice dont worry, all of Christas intermediate classes are perfectly juicy. There's a reverse bird of paradise option in this one. A REVERSE BIRD OF PARADISE. Get the heck outta here.

Much love <3 stay golden n spread that sunshine

I had a long day and almost skipped today.... however, I am pretty dedicated to the 30 day challenge and didn't want to give up. It looked so difficult but somehow I made it through. I feel great! I wobbled at times and couldn't hop up but your kind instruction really encouraged me to be easy on myself and just laugh it off. This challenge is honestly having such a huge impact on my mind and body.. thank you!!

My post title says it all. WOW!

Also, I am glad to finally meet double pigeon in DYWM world. It's one of my favorite poses.

This class was AMAZING! I would normally have skipped over it, as it seemed a little too intense for my usual practice, but I tried it as part of the 30 day challenge, and I am so glad I did! My body feels thoroughly stretched and energized, and the way Crista narrated the class helped me shift my attitude, too. I am FLOWING now! :) Thank you.

This class is clearly narrated and modifications are seamlessly incorporated into the script. I especially like how Crista demonstrates the modifications, making this practice more accessible. I will return to this practice again and again. Thanks, Crista!