Side Stretches and Twists

Beginner II
(47 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.

Note: You will need a subscription for access to Apple Music, and for music to play ad-free on Spotify and YouTube Music. You will also need to adjust the volume to your preference.

Equipment

  • Block

Focus

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

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Slow Flow
debkiger
January 11, 2021
Comment:

Spacious. That’s how I feel after sharing this practice with Melissa. Lovely, as all of her classes are.

carveysh
January 11, 2021
Comment:

This was a great slow, relaxing flow to elongate my spine after a long day at my desk in front of the computer. There were some unique poses that I appreciated. I would have liked some additional check ins for the positioning of my hips in the warrior poses and cobra. Also, it's my personal preference to not just step back into warrior poses, I feel like the positioning of my feet is never right when I do that. I'll be coming back to this class!

moflrnz
January 11, 2021
Comment:

Great class! Melissa's classes are always a safe bet. And it's worth playing the music that goes with it; I was pleasantly surprised by the playlist... Some of the songs are not your classic yoga tunes, and go very well with the most "active" part of the class. Loved it!

Comment Replies

Melissa Krieger
January 11, 2021
Comment:

Glad you like the playlist! I really enjoyed making it for this class. There is so much good music out there!