Therapeutic Yin Yoga | Compress & Twist | Spine, Shoulders & Hips

Hello Everyone!

I would like to show a moment of gratitude for all the new supporters on my channel. I see your comments and love that my content has resonated with you, so much so that you've decided to hit that subscribe button and stick around, THANK YOU! & THANK YOU @yogawithkassandra for recommending my content on your channel!🙏

Today's class is all about TWISTS. If we do not stretch and lengthen the fascia and connective tissues in our spine, overtime, it will shorten and loose its range of motion. Twisting is so important and I highly recommend doing it at least once everyday. Beyond that, twisting helps to "wring" us out by compressing the internal organs, also helping to facilitate digestion. #yoga #yinyoga #spinehealth #yogatwists #yogafordigestion

* I do a bit of talking in this intro, feel free to skip to 2:00 to begin the practice.

YOU WILL NEED: NO PROPS

Grab your coffee, tea or coco water and meet me on the mat!

Be sure to let me know how it went for you in the comments!

xShaunneka

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What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is MAGIC. Well, that is how I would describe it. Yin yoga is a practice that that allows you to go beyond the superficial layers of the body and access the deeper layers. This means in a Yin Yoga practice you are going beyond the muscles and right into the deep connective tissues of the body. Our connective tissues are made up of fascia, ligaments and tendons which surround and form our joints. Therefore, when you practice Yin Yoga you are able to increase your range of motion, your flexibility and strengthen your joints. A win win! If you ask me. Yin yoga is more than stretching, we are “stressing” the connective tissues and we do this with longer holds and intuitive breathing.

When practicing always remember

1. Meet the pose at YOUR edge (gradually)
2. Find stillness and focus on your breath
3. Resolve to be still

Disclaimer
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[tonigisellestuart]

Shaunneka, I love your classes so much. This particular one is helping me get back to a daily yin yoga practice in a way that feels nourishing and gentle and like a warm hug. I appreciate your care, warmth & incredible skill, immensely. Thank you for your heart-work

[shimalovespeaks]

Hi there! I searched for yin yoga and I scrolled until I found a Brown person so this is my first time seeing your channel and I am so grateful to you for creating all of these yin videos!!!

I adore yin yoga, and I also adore the high quality representation! Two years ago I began the process of intentionally looking for Brown femme everything — authors, exercise instructors, yoga channels etc. I say high quality because for safety purposes it is really important that teachers/instructors give specific and timely cues (especially since we’re not in a studio where they can correct my technique).

Anyway, you can’t control your skin color, but you can choose to shoot videos, edit and post them. You do choose to give specific instructions. You do choose to record in a sweet and aesthetically pleasing space. So for all the choices you’ve made to create this bomb content, I send gratitude and appreciation to you. Go off! 🏆🎖🏆👑

[coyrinnie]

When I think I found my favorite of yours, I find another one, becaue they are ALL so amazing! Thank you! 🙏🙌✨

[christineful]

I've been following Kassandra for a long time, but found you for some time before Kassandra's recommendation. It makes me so happy that she recommends your channel, and the sisterhood between the female yogis! I love your longer holds yin yoga sessions.

[brookedurkan]

Wonderful pacing & sequence! Thank you!

[Lillyunn]

So, glad I found you and your love for twists, which I've been looking for, because they feel so good! Also, I get such results from twist poses and you are a genius at explaining! <3

[legordonvp]

While taking the first few steps after this practice I knew I was going to come back and leave a comment. Thank you Shaunshaun.

[jenniferS]

Thank you for giving our girl Kassandra a shout out. We love her and you as well!

[hindalawadhi]

I loveee this!!! please make more of twists and side bends with yin really helps my spine

[lauramascari]

This was the perfect sequence of twists. The length of the poses was a fantastic challenge that released the tension I've been carrying. Truly therapeutic! I am saving this video.

[mahayoga]

Exactly, I also came by recommendation from Kassandra! And I’m glad that happened.
Love your Yin Yoga practices, Shaunneka, thank you 🙏🏽♥️

[jennytan]

Thank you for these long, deep, twists and stretches my shoulders, back, hips and legs need after long hours on the plane/bus.

[jend]

So glad Kassandra mentioned you and I was able to discover your yin practices to add a nice addition ❤

[robinreid]

Lovely sequencing of Twists* Thank You❤😊

[lindy]

So awesome - absolutely needed this after shoveling heavy snow. Thanks so much!

[nicrob]

yes! 🙋🏾 Here by way of Kassandra from a couple a months ago. I grew an inch. 🙌🏾👏🏾 Thank you! 🧘🏽‍♀️

[wendybigala]

One of the best morning classes. Thank you Kassandra for the recommendation. ❤

[tiatialove]

My mind, body, and spirit thank you! <3

[DeborahYa]

Shaunaka I was dreading the time. However, soo happy I took the time to do so. I feel rehydrate for sure!!!

[Patricia-fizo]

Informative intro and great yin practice. Thanks for sharing this practice, subscribed!