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

Hello Everyone!
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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
Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program. By using my videos, you understand and agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. You agree to release and discharge Yoga with Shaunneka to have any liability for any injury or loss you may suffer in connection with any content I post.

[@ZephyrMattinson]

This was just what I needed. It's such a relief to have a yin class that's mostly quiet - you give just the right amount of instruction, and then I can focus inwards rather than trying to keep up with an instructor's stream of consciousness. I really appreciate this! Thanks for a great class.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Lol @stream of consciousness. I'm glad you enjoyed this one 🙏🏽😊

[@coyrinnie]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying them 🙏🏽🥰

[@shimalovespeaks3472]

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! 🏆🎖🏆👑

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Hi Shima! This means so much 🥰🙏🏾 So glad you've found my channel and happy to have you here 😊🤎

[@christine1962ful]

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.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

I was fairly new to the KZbin space and happy to hear the news as well. Boy does time fly! Thank you for practicing with me!🥰

[@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!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Awh, thank you so much! I hope you continue to enjoy the practices ❤️

[@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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You are most welcome 🙏🏽 ❤️

[@kaywilson3496]

Oh wow, that was such a great session, thank you Shaunneka! x

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome 😊

[@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.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome!! So happy to hear this🥰☺

[@Fit_ToyaDRamirez]

So glad I found you I’ve been trying to get into yoga for years and was always so unmotivated but I’ve been doing your videos for 3 weeks straight and for the first time I’m consistent with yoga ❤❤ thank you

[@MovewithShaunneka]

That's so great! Im glad 😊

[@mahayoga]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Wonderful!

[@krisssmith78]

So did I. 👍🏾

[@hindalawadhi5390]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome! so glad to hear this. Yes of course, I will keep twists in mind😊

[@nicrob8237]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Wonderful! Welcome 🤗🙏

[@lauramascari806]

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.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!🙏🏽

[@BigLukeyLondon]

Amazing. Needed this thank you. It was was the perfect routine this morning.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

So glad!🌞🙏🏽

[@pierianx5812]

Happy to be here

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Welcome!😊

[@melissacampbell8031]

I feel taller, released some energy that needed to be let go, and felt more calm. Thank you!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Wonderful!🙏🏽😌

[@jenniferS7777]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Thank you! 🤗

[@robinreid2232]

Lovely sequencing of Twists* Thank You❤😊

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome! ❤

[@brookedurkan8412]

Wonderful pacing & sequence! Thank you!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@jend450]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Oh thank you! Glad you're enjoying them 🙏🏽😊

[@OrchestraTeacherVA]

I did this last night and fell asleep! Thank you! I found your channel by searching for “yin twists” in youtube.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Wonderful! you're welcome 🤗

[@DeborahYa]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Yea, it is a bit longer than the usual 30 min. Def worth it though. Glad you took the time to try it :)

[@lindy6077]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Oh my gosh! yes. I love a good twist after shoveling snow✨

[@carinaskinner8705]

Oh my goodness, that was exactly what I never knew I needed! haha My T-spine feels amazing now, and I loved the supine spinal twists, the second variation was amazing for my hips and got deep into my intercostals. SO GOOD!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

So glad it helped!💛😊

[@thecityproper7938]

so relaxing, so necessary

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad you think so!😊

[@wendybigala5052]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad you enjoyed it!🥰

[@nonesuchone]

Fantastic! I feel wrung out in the best of ways. I noticed an itchy feeling along my sides / belly after some of the more intense stretching; Maybe that’s the fascia stretching you mentioned. Thanks for the practice.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're so welcome! Feeling itchy is pretty normal. I've experienced it a few times myself and have heard the same from my students. 😊💜

[@meleakua]

Thanks for this fabulous practice! Twists are so yummy & this is just what my poor aching back has been needing ✨🙏🏼✨

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed this one 😊

[@mozzarellarick7537]

This was what I needed today

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Wonderful 🙌🏽

[@workingtitle514]

Thank U Shaunneka, surely I'll be doing this! Namaste from Peru!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Sounds good :) hope you enjoy!

[@Patricia-fi9zo]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Thank you! and Thanks again for your support 🤗

[@krisssmith78]

This was delicious! Thank you for the introduction n the lessons throughout. I really do feel " rehydrated " after a twist. Hope my internal organs are happy because I am definitely feeling awesome. Ty so much Shaunneka. ❤👍🏾

[@MovewithShaunneka]

That's great to hear. Glad you're feeling refreshed! :)

[@lacygraham6809]

Just recently found your channel and I am in love!!! I appreciate your genuine, no frills, heart-centered sharing.. and so does my body. Thank you😍🙏🌹

[@MovewithShaunneka]

So happy to hear that! Thank you, Lacy🤗

[@jennytan8417]

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

[@MovewithShaunneka]

So glad you found them helpful 🙏🏽😊

[@cmatsche98]

I seriously just love love love this channel. Every single one of your sequences that I have done - I have LOVED! Your channel is one of my absolute favorites! ❤❤

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support and feedback🙏🏾🤗

[@ZenWithDebby]

This felt really amazing, especially on the hips. I slept so bad last night, but this Yin class really helped with recharging my body and mind. Thank you so much 🩷✨

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome! 😊

[@miriamschoufour9964]

Really nice and helpful class, thank you 💛

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad it was helpful!🙏🏾

[@yasdnilr]

Outside yoga today with the bunnies and new baby chicken. Lovely juicy twist sequence, that has made me immediately sit straighter at my makeshift desk. No notes here, there’s nothing you can’t do in here. Thanks Shaun! I’ll be doing this one again and again ❤️

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Sounds great! glad you enjoyed this practice. 😀

[@yasdnilr]

Twist and shout for a Monday!

[@misseybadgett2455]

❤ Beautiful practice 😊 Thank you

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome 😊

[@sharoncullinane2210]

This was very effective. Thank you

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You're welcome 😊

[@fahadmaliknorway5848]

Wow. This was the best class ever. I feel like I’ve never felt before. Thank you so much and I’m glad I found you. Looking forward to practicing more with you. Love from Norway

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Awh! youre welcome, thank you for trying my class 🤗

[@hanivaldez2025]

I’m nearly falling asleep. 😄 thank you for an awesome back release Ms. shaunneka ♥️🙏🏻

[@MovewithShaunneka]

lol! You’re welcome 😊

[@ayehannaa]

I love this video I keep coming back to it

[@MovewithShaunneka]

😀💜

[@KellyAK]

Those twists were amazing, my back feels so good 😍

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad you enjoyed the twist practice :)

[@lorilippert6274]

I can see why you love twists so much. So good!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

lol yes they are my fav!

[@tiatialove]

My mind, body, and spirit thank you!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Happy to hear that 🙏🏽

[@emmaeIIe]

Came across this practice and loved it. The stretch for IT band was a bonus as I was looking for stretching it.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

An oldie! 😀 I'm always happy to see my older practices getting some ❤️

[@emmaeIIe]

@@MovewithShaunneka I like revisiting routines I enjoyed.

[@YogiBethC]

I really enjoyed this yesterday; it definitely helped me to work out the kinks in my back from sitting all day!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Lovely, glad to hear that😊

[@Rules5005]

11/7/22 done 👍🏿🙋🏾‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️😌🙏🏾😊. New subscriber first time practice on your channel ☺️. It was a good tutorial for active recovery. I'm glad you took me through the practice 🐱😊💛.

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Welcome!🙌🏾 😊 glad you enjoyed the practice ❤

[@xyz9558]

Loved this soo much ! Loved the intelligence of the sequence !

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!✨🙏🏾

[@diasporawellnessclub]

This was amazing, thank you!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad you enjoyed it!🤎

[@ral-mutairi9607]

Enjoyed! Thank you 😊

[@MovewithShaunneka]

You’re welcome 😊

[@bereninif]

thank you xxxx

[@MovewithShaunneka]

No problem 😊

[@bjmb23]

I also love twists! This was a great practice, very soothing and relaxing as well. Thank you!🙏

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@87sweetiepea]

What a wonderful sequence, thank you! I feel amazing for this - refreshed and lengthened x

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@palmistryslaps]

fell asleep halfway thru :)

[@MovewithShaunneka]

Perfect! those are the best😊

[@HappyBelly10]

Starts at 2:25 . Holds are really long

[@settyspace]

So juicy. I feel long. Thank you!!!

[@MovewithShaunneka]

So glad!🙏😊