YIN YOGA | 50 minutes deep relax | full body stretch and opening

welcome to this full body yin yoga practice! dive deep into the opening of your body, let all the muscles go and fully relax! please note: there is no right or wrong for these asana, they will look different in your body and that's perfectly fine. just focus on your breath and tune into yourself here. enjoy. :)
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[@monkeybusiness4465]

Thank you for sharing. I have adhd, and had dificulty consentraring again, started to self-destruct on negative talk, and was on the point of starting up medication again, (which usually destroyes my appetite and mood after wearing out), then I wanted to start ashtanga yoga again, but found your video instead. All the kind and loving words, acceptance of where I am, made me think positive again, and gave me confidence and a little more focus spand. I'm going to use this more often.

[@MrErickalvim]

Have you been practicing in the last 6 months to keep the negative self talking away?

[@monkeybusiness4465]

Yes, but I also have been running and practiced martial art, so not everyday, but when needed

[@christopherjames6060]

I too also suffer ADHD and sometimes it is difficult to stay in a position for a certain period of time. Said that, I alternate between a deep stretch and then switch to more of a fast flowing rhythm which works ok. I add 10 seconds on every day to hold the deep stretch for 👍

[@jamkutsneha9567]

Hey i have adhd too , does this changed calms ur mind?

[@HSGTN]

@@christopherjames6060just 10 seconds?

[@madisongodek2840]

shortest 50 minutes of my life!! absolutely amazing practice

[@melinaophelia2287]

thank you Madison x

[@moonljte]

no way this was 50 minutes!! wow, it was an amazing practice i was feeling so stressed mentally and my body ached since i had been working out to try to pry the stress out of it. so these streches and the moments of breathing really helped! thank you so much

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy to hear! hope you can find some ease and gentleness towards yourself in everyday life challenges x

[@alexbannard]

What a lovely practice. I've just been doing some NYE journalling, reflection & intention setting, what a wonderful way to release & let go. Thank you. Have been practicing Yin for the past 6-7 year's & teaching it for the past couple of years & this is one of the loveliest practices I have ever done. Thank you.

[@melinaophelia2287]

what a wonderful way to let go of the past year! xx thank you for your kind words :)

[@alexbannard]

@@melinaophelia2287 yes it really was the prefect way to release this past year & welcome in this year that is!

[@sajwellebeing]

So true! Sounds like a lovely journaling process.

[@toolsthattransform]

I agree with you lovely practice.

[@fabianpatscheider8363]

Maus lech les Liebe Grüße Mann finden linge

[@sabrina2749]

The fact that I started crying 10 minutes into the session unsettled me quite a bit, but at the same time it made me realize that I needed this so much. Thank you ❤️

[@melinaophelia2287]

wow I love that for you

[@jimmyalhosani]

Same here but by the end it feel good to take all of that out.. thank you 🙏

[@anaritarangel3626]

Me too. I cried so much. Thank you for the practice

[@fernandaqueirozdeandrade8838]

Same here! yoga heals 🩷

[@fabianpatscheider8363]

Fabian Maus lech les Liebe Grüße Mann finden linge Ling

[@mybeansarecooler]

this did not feel like 50 minutes, in the best way possible!! this was so relaxing, thank you :)

[@toolsthattransform]

Absolutely, It's so relaxing.

[@ahjleigh]

This beautiful class found me when I really needed it today. The difference in my physical and emotional state after practicing was tremendous. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work.

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy to read it helped you x

[@bayramyuca2284]

❤

[@rumyana123456789]

I feel so lucky that I've found this channel! This practice is one of the best ones I've done. I experienced a huge release in my body and mind, burst into tears in puppy pose which caught me off guard, but I felt I released something that was stuck in me. Thank you 💗

[@melinaophelia2287]

wow thank you!!!

[@parisiansparkle]

same here, I thought it was me and full moon

[@missyGG]

I come back to this practice again and again, for relaxation, deep stretch, when recovering from hernia surgery (adapted to suit), recovering from illness, it is so therapeutic. Thank you.

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy to hear this x

[@jleyoga2294]

One of the nicest blends of music and voice in an instructional video. Imagine doing this sequence with your eyes closed through much of it. Peaceful.

[@shrutiprasad1069]

Wow what a practice. This is probably one of the best sessions when you don’t want to do much it is kind of yoga with meditation completely relaxing plus giving a deep stretch to the body. Thank you so much please bring more of these in today’s busy life these sessions keeps us grounded.❤

[@melinaophelia2287]

ill try my best thank you!!

[@marathoner_Ali]

Perfect. As a long-distance runner and with a history of lower back disc herniation mixed with triathlon-related injuries, I find this level of deep relaxation really very beneficial. Loved this session. Many thanks.

[@melinaophelia2287]

give some love to your back!! x

[@valentinabarriaaguila3546]

wow thank you, I woke up angry, stressed, chest pains,... and now I'm feeling so peaceful. Your voice is sooooo soothing.

[@melinaophelia2287]

thank youuuuu

[@LoStone1981]

I've followed this yin video 3 times in the last 6 days. So relaxing. Even at 3am. ✨

[@saby777]

I remember doing this practice very soon after it was released! Can't believe it's already 3 years, it's my go-to yin practice. I love seeing the video get the love it deserves ❤. Thank you Melina!

[@sofiacanessa3240]

exactly what I needed after 2 weeks of no stretching.... so grateful for this practice!

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy you did it all the way! :)

[@rootedro]

totally agree omg!!

[@louisemercer1124]

I feel so refreshed, thank you for sharing such a lovely practice with me. I am 7 months pregnant and that just sorted me right out! Namashivaya x

[@melinaophelia2287]

awww all the best for you x

[@Rachel-lq9vl]

I'll be subscribing. I don't often do 50m sessions, because adhd brain gets frustrated and is all to aware of every second. Somehow, you've managed to turn that off, and turned 50m into 15m! Your voice combined with the soft music is just right too, neither feels too loud, and I think the music helps to stay focused! This was awesome! Thank you

[@nellykamyshova7729]

Wow, that was so native to my body. I felt my parts of body alive and even didn't notice how 50 minutes of practice have passed. Lovely!

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy to hear! x

[@sum41blink182sum41]

I do not know how many times i have watched this video, but surely more than 30. Thanks a lot!!

[@ljiljanaseric3159]

I started the practice with sore muscles and fatigued.. Finished it feeling light as a feather. Thank you 💗

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy to read!

[@annettehunt-walker198]

What a calming video! The music was perfect (so many yoga videos don't have music...I feel it lends to the environment). Each asana was beautiful and gracefully done. I took a Yin Yoga workshop and know those poses are not easy. I liked the comment that was made, "find your own version of this posture."

[@melinaophelia2287]

yesss always listen to the body! so happy you enjoyed this x

[@4sdrubal]

@@melinaophelia2287 Vraiment formidable. Merci pour ces vidéos en ligne et celle-ci en particulier. Je suis très réceptif à la musique ; j’en écoute souvent lorsque je pratique seul ou en méditation, et souvent tout le temps... Peux-tu préciser de qui est-elle et par qui est-elle interprétée ? (From France, in french Guyana) Really great. Thank you for these online videos and this one in particular. I am very receptive to music; I often listen to it when I practice alone or in meditation, and often all the time... Can you specify who it is and by whom is it interpreted?

[@nightfish1234]

@@melinaophelia2287 i syart woth yin yoga next week,im scared i can not do manny things you did, im not flexibel,

[@daniellep725]

Last few months I had a lot of headaches because of muscle tightness. I knew in the time that I was doing a lot of workouts I didn’t . Got a bit lazy during the pandemic Today I felt like it was starting again and thought oké let’s go and start a calm workout . But It feels already great ! I need to do this more . But I did make a start again. Now my goals are , reading a book in the summer at the beach 😅 sounds crazy but I just can’t lay down on my stomach and read a book without having a terrible headache . But this will probably make u more flexible ! Thank you 💓

[@Sophia-ux7gj]

I wanted to give up half way through because I was feeling so many things. I am happy i took a breath and continued till the end. I feel more at peace now, thank you

[@karenadams3939]

I too came to tears within the first 15 min. I so needed this. Thank you

[@pattyklarer9395]

Beautiful practice. The music was a perfect companion to the asanas. Thank you!

[@melinaophelia2287]

thank you!!

[@kianagandol3105]

this felt so good after a long day at work. got me feeling all gooey and ready for bed

[@melinaophelia2287]

amazing, perfect just before bed

[@MrChadLedford]

The best yin I have done outside of a classroom!!

[@melinaophelia2287]

awwww keep practicing xx

[@pvc25]

Thank you yogi. My mind and body have a very long road back to travel. This gave me hope and a little peace. I will try to be humble and consistent with my practice.

[@melissasantos1823]

committing daily really focus on the breath work. coming back into my body I noticed smooch tonight. getting centered grounded. nothing perfect except the effort of mindful breathing. yin yoga heals! please make another one with more wall stretches and maybe the lower spine opening more? thank you again!

[@menchiendes]

Unbelievable relaxing! Sometimes it seems things are finding you instead the other way around. Super smooth, release tension and just let go. Many thanks for this wonderful 50 Minutes.

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@marialaurapancini]

Very beautiful practice I felt my muscle very tired before the practice but now I feel very stretched and relaxed. And the music, you voice and your words are perfect.

[@AndrewDean777]

Your compassion shines through. Thankyou.

[@user-ic3xv7dr8d]

Thank you for the amazing yoga practice. I have been having low back problems for a while but this practice helps me to feel better and my lower back feels soft and nice 🙏

[@spoon_mitski]

this practice is so convenient. affirmations aren't distracting 💖 love it

[@sigresty37]

This is my new favourite Yin session, great relaxing stretches, peaceful music and I love your voice! Can you do another 50 min yin vid so I don’t do this one every night :) please!

[@melinaophelia2287]

hello! I took a break from filming classes but will be back shortly. glad you're enjoying this one so much :) more to come x namaste!

[@jirilimbursky1533]

Thank you for your video🙏. The first yoga lesson where I stopped competing and pushing myself. Thank you again.

[@ShanaNieling]

Thank you for this lovely practice. This was the 3th time I followed this flow and it was exactly what I needed. Much gratitude

[@irmacelis8857]

Me encanta, la paz que emana, la claridad, la música, el lugar, lo movimientos que muestras, la lentitud- para nosotros poder realizar los ejercicios, gracias, gracias, gracias - saludos desde la Ciudad de México

[@melinaophelia2287]

yo no hablar español, muchos gracias x

[@michelangeloferlin9890]

Thanks for the class, but I wanted to share that it is not necessary to edit the videos in the trancisions of the postures, since the person doing the class is doing the transcription along with the video. I felt that editing the video leaves no room for position transitions and that is also an important part of yoga. It is i humble opinion. Namaste

[@leleepolyglot]

i was just feeling a lot of tension after my last workout and i was quite anxious and stressed too... but then i did this yoga practice and i felt WAY BETTER than before. I am feeling so grateful for choosing to take care of my body and having enough energy and health to do it.

[@melinaophelia2287]

so glad this made you feel good!! x

[@marianadavila323]

You have an amazingly soothing voice and I really enjoyed this, thank you so much

[@melinaophelia2287]

thanks so much for the amazing feedback I appreciate it x

[@Anikanoteven]

Lovely practice. I finished the practice feeling dreamily relaxed and taller posture…can’t ask for more than that!! I appreciate when there is no music, however your music was well chosen.

[@mariecathrin6786]

Das war genau das was mein Körper und Geist jetzt gebraucht haben - 50 wunderbare Yin Yoga Minuten

[@melinaophelia2287]

das freut mich so! danke Marie :)

[@anaisgomez9215]

this was really wonderful to move through. i think it was hard to follow along without specific positioning cues, though, which made me stop while it was ending.

[@fruitlover-lw2rl]

hi thank you so much this was my first yin practice and doing it with the lights off and with candles lit was sooooooo relaxing whew

[@nightbunny1599]

Been doing this as my post-cycling stretch a couple of times this week. Gets into all the right places. Thanks.

[@melinaophelia2287]

so happy to read this! thank you for practicing with me :)

[@laurianeclosse7667]

Thank you for this lovely practice! It was the best yin class I did so far :) Plus the music all along the session was great!

[@Jojo_nuna]

Beautiful practice. I've been recovering from a respiratory infection and can't do much exercise but this really hit the spot to relax and release the tension I've been holding on to. Thank you for this practice

[@melinaophelia2287]

get better! x

[@OnlyTotally]

OMG, I was hoping this would never end! Sublime.

[@thisismyoga]

I really enjoyed your practice. Simple, easy, back to what Yoga is. A connection with yourself. Thank you!

[@melinaophelia2287]

yin is just beautiful isnt it! x

[@emiliakenfelt2388]

Thank you so much Melina. I feel so much more energized ❤

[@melinaophelia2287]

awww so happy to hear this

[@chewlinchia3542]

Thank you. I felt your soft voice was softening my body. Follow 80 percent of the series. Will redo it again. ❤ Going to 😴. Sweet dreams.

[@carolina6683]

I find it really hard to be in my body and this practice, with your soft soothing voice, helped me get out of my head and be present. Thank you, I just found you today and am very happy about that. Namaste 🙏 and love from Mallorca ❤

[@melinaophelia2287]

that makes me so happy :) keep practicing

[@paigesuttle9681]

Thank you for a wonderful practice. I loved the deep holds. The frog was a challenge, but always feels better after I do it. This was very peaceful and what I needed.

[@melinaophelia2287]

the frog is a wonderful pose but wants to be treated carefully! happy you enjoyed it xx

[@monicamengni]

I follow this one every morning! I love it. Your voice is so soothing and choice of music is also very good. I love your affirmations, really touching but not cringy. Wish you have more yin yoga videos.

[@popstarpigs6677]

SOOO nice. Great combination of relaxation and getting a good stretch. I nearly fell asleep.

[@nikacmager]

first vacation since covid started and I caught a cold - this felt so so good in my achy body

[@melinaophelia2287]

get better x

[@katiemurdoch9887]

exactly the kind of practice ive been looking for. absolutely loved it. thankyou 🙏💚

[@melinaophelia2287]

that makes me so happy

[@samd7146]

I just loved this class. I could do this all day. Thank you so much 🙏🏼💚🍀

[@user-ci6gd9fl2u]

So beautiful!!! You have an amazing voice and practise thank you so much!!

[@otalactea]

this was truly amazing, i have never done yin yoga before and it was quite difficult for me to stay present yet still, i will come back for this practice, thanks

[@marveena]

First practice in months to get my body back into the routine. Thank you so much!

[@Wicked_opium]

Полностью согласна❤

[@angelinawilliamson96]

this was so lovely and pure. the cues took the practice deeper :)

[@melinaophelia2287]

really glad you enjoyed this :))

[@CzechBlueberry89]

Amazing practice. I feel so relaxed and calm. Ready to enjoy the weekend fully and be present. Thank you!

[@melinaophelia2287]

amazing

[@ElizabethJoy444]

This was fantastic! I'm excited to have found someone on youtube who offers longer yoga sessions 💗

[@jasmineg8622]

Thank you for this really great session, I honestly really appreciate it. Its a nice reminder to be kinder and more appreciative of the body we reside in everyday. I hope you're having a good start to the new year ❤🙂

[@devi_ljl]

This is my first video from your channel and it's so peaceful and relaxing. No ads interrupting the whole hour. I hope u make more videos ❤

[@user-wanderingsap]

Thank you so much for sharing this practice with everyone. It was a beautiful and calming session. Your voice is so soothing

[@benjamingabin1427]

What a beautiful class. Thank you so much!

[@melinaophelia2287]

thank YOU

[@aristompulis1332]

melina, thankyou the beginning was kind of rocky, but the asprin took affect and you help me get past this tooth ache.

[@roroberrie]

Thank you melina! I did my first yin yoga practice following your video, the process was so stress-relieving and calm. Except the fold posture failed me, which I would practice more in the future!

[@kristineekanem8803]

Thank you so much for this beautiful practice. I came to this video feeling so heavy and tense but I’m leaving feeling light and free. Thank you so much 🙏🏾. This is gonna be my everyday practice from now

[@jessi5924]

My body feels amazing. Thank you.

[@karenmenzies3137]

Thank you for this . Found it very relaxing and beneficial . Your voice is very soothing . I liked all the reminders and the music 💕🙏

[@angelinadelBuey1]

I loved everything about this. Thank you.

[@zuzannawyka5539]

beautiful restorative practice. it brought me so much peace. Thank you 🙏

[@brighamhausman7429]

Been a bit depressed for days now. This session really helped. Thank you.

[@melinaophelia2287]

glad it helped :) x

[@MeghaMurugan-ph7st]

Thankyou for the practice! Had the best session to wind down post a distracted day. Lots of love

[@melinaophelia2287]

wow thank you so much x

[@reneroozendaal5493]

Thank you very much for this lovely practice! Love your voice! ❤

[@melinaophelia2287]

aww so kind :) thanks so much

[@user-lz5no9zc6o]

身体に疲労が蓄積していたので、動画を見ながらマイペースでほぐすことができました。 音楽も穏やかで、リラックス効果があります。 また機会がありましたら、行ってみたいと思います。 ありがとうございます😊。

[@the360strength6]

thanks you for sharing this work, did it and feeling really good, relaxing more and releasing all tension for the whole body and felt so peaceful and love the life, thank you so much 🙏

[@Shizuka-awareness]

Lovely and nourishing experience. Thank you!

[@Justteenager]

Oh my goodness, this is amazing!!! Could you make a similar one with different (deeper) stretches? Because I do this one almost daily! And would love to have another one that is similar, but different. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@corinnemurray4181]

Absolutely loved that, I normal fidget during yin to distract the discomfort but the music and your voice was so soothing I relaxed and stayed calm which really helped me soften. Thank you. 🥰

[@shubarose44]

Thankyou. Your voice and pace are complimentary. It was very helpful❤

[@ma_niz]

Thank you for this healing practice ❤

[@jslevenson101]

Watching you makes it look like those exercises work. ❤️

[@anapaulapaco5514]

i might or might not have fallen asleep during frog pose, my goodness this was relaxing

[@llamatastic]

lovely practice thank you. your voice with the music was so soft and comforting. I feel like I'm in a little nest of yoga. I would have loved the stretches at first, esp the neck ones, to be longer, I paused the video and did them for twice as long. Same thing with savasana. A few of the poses could use a bit more verbal direction, too, if I had been very new to yoga I would have messed some of them up for sure, lol. Other than that was perfect. Thanks for the very nice practice.

[@melinaophelia2287]

awwww so happy to hear! you can do all of this for as long as you need to x there is not a lot of guidance in my yin classes, you can check my other flows for more cues :)

[@delfinatorga5341]

Just what i needed today

[@cadetcheezwizard]

that was life changing. thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@Madamecoffee]

It is the best yin yoga video on KZbin by far! Thanks for your work ❤️ Much love

[@flytheskymyway]

That was lovely. Thank you so much for sharing your time and energy! ❤

[@vinodbhama2572]

Beautiful sequence… Thank you so much Melina

[@TheMundoDo]

Thanks so much for this gentle practice. The music, the voice, the rithm where perfect. ❤❤

[@prihardikar2713]

Absolutely beautiful! I loved your calming instruction, the asanas, and your reminders throughout. I felt so relaxed and at peace at the end. Would love to see more like these. Thank you!💕

[@sach_v8360]

Thank u so my it makes me so calm.... Namasthe 🙏

[@annkristinmaude5618]

I loved every second of it🧘‍♀️😍

[@stefaniefischer7296]

thank you very much for this wonderful practice - gently finding my way back post-corona