Yin Yoga for Tense and Stiff Shoulder Pain 60 min | Yoga with Dr. Melissa West 422

[@IdahoMonor]

In response to the testimonial here I would like to say that I have been a member for 5 years. Considering the drop-in fee at a regular yoga class...membership is a smoking deal. I have access to any type of class I need. I can look up a vinyasa class if I am wanting to move, a yin yoga for the immune system, a yoga class that covers the chakras....anything and everything is available to me for a nominal annual fee. Just give up an annual massage and you will have enough money to join. Yin yoga is better than deep massage. I highly recommend giving back to Melissa and Tim for their service to the yoga community.

[@drmelissawest]

How sweet of you to leave such a glowing and wonderful review....thank you so much :) namaste

[@dawnjankowski9685]

My shoulder feel absolutely resilient!!! Thank you so much Melissa.

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome!

[@danielmorton6256]

My shoulders feel resilient thank you for the opportunity to practice.🙏🏻

[@drmelissawest]

awesome Daniel 🙏

[@kawinco43]

My shoulders feel resilient. Thank you for this class

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Michelle

[@lindy6077]

My shoulders feel resilient - Thanks Melissa - Really liked this class

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Lindy :)

[@sherrijohnson4789]

My shoulders feel resilient! Thank you!

[@drmelissawest]

You're welcome Sherri, thank you for saying hello :)

[@susannechristoffel1398]

My shoulders feel resilient. Thank you so much! Kind greetings from Switzerland.

[@drmelissawest]

thank you so much for leaving a comment Susanne all the way from Switzerland :) greetings from Canada :)

[@spikejoyvida]

I am suffering from shoulder tendanitis and all your shoulder Yin practices are bringing movement and freedom from pain - I love it! Thank you.

[@drmelissawest]

that's so awesome to hear Joy :) :)

[@cindym.rodriguez4184]

My shoulders feel resilient. Thank you

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Ci :)

[@carolpridgeon9387]

My Dearest Melissa, Again I am so grateful to have the privledge of practicing yoga with you. And I love it that you and Tim have a mild disagreement during this class!! So Human and so real. I feel so much more energy in my shoulders and that is a blessing. I have practiced with you in this class many times and always find so much to be grateful for at the end. Blessings and Namaste' from Northern Humboldt County, California.

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you so much Carol!

[@LCarnder]

My shoulders feel resilient . Thank you! I love taking all your yin yoga classes

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome!

[@tanjamilutinovic8407]

my shoulders feel resilient! thank you!!!

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Tanja :) namaste

[@Gatetspetitet]

My shoulders feel resilient! Hope you feel better soon ❤️

[@drmelissawest]

thank you so much :) namaste

[@carolpridgeon8200]

My shoulders feel resilient!! Thanks so much this really was effective. Namaste'

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you Carol :) :) namaste

[@carminareymorales3951]

My shoulders feel resilient, thank you 🙏

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Carmina :)

[@jarka8275]

My shoulders feel resilient. Many thanks dear Melissa, wonderful work. My next destination to body perfection would be a yin class for stiff neck....

[@drmelissawest]

Thanks Jarka :) namaste :)

[@carolpridgeon8200]

Dearest Melissa, My shoulders feel resiilent. I love your yoga classes. Thanks so much for your generous heart. Namaste'

[@drmelissawest]

Glad you like them Carol!

[@pumpkinpants8658]

My shoulders feel resilient. What a beautiful poem at the end. Xx

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you, so pleased you liked the poem too :) namaste

[@marianheffernan6234]

My shoulders feel resilient Thank you Melissa ❤️🤗

[@drmelissawest]

🙏 Marian

[@helenajohansson2445]

Perfect Class for my shoulders, thanks 🙏

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome!

[@patriciaparks9464]

My shoulders feel so resilient! Loved the 1 hour class. Thank you!

[@mmuk5903]

This class was a bliss, after a long day typing and tensing my neck and shoulders. My shoulders definitely feel resilient after that! Sending you and your team lots of gratitude.

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful!

[@gmay67eoa]

Thank you Melissa for this wonderful video. I started doing yoga with you 3 years ago and now I`ve come back to your teachings. Also, thanks to Tim for his support for you and video skills. Wish you guys light and love. From Romania, Maria

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you for practicing with us again Maria :))

[@niendyathiaraswari1314]

Thank you Melissa. My shoulder feel resilient..

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome Niendya!

[@bcarpedm]

My shoulders feel resilient! Was wonderful for my old shoulder dislocation.

[@drmelissawest]

lovely to hear that it's giving your shoulder some help :) namaste

[@freeborn64]

My shoulders feel resilient!! I love the poems at each end. Thank you so much!

[@drmelissawest]

so pleased you like them Marie and thank you for taking the time to leave your comment too :) namaste

[@TheFairyBabe]

My right shoulder had been hurting for days. Think I injured it doing the most in power vinyasa. Now it feels SO MUCH BETTER. Thank you!!!

[@drmelissawest]

awesome to hear Cartier :)

[@erindinkle5124]

My shoulders feel resilient! Thank you for all your wonderful videos :) They have helped me so much!

[@drmelissawest]

so lovely to hear Erin, thank you for leaving a comment to let me know :) namaste

[@peigerosales7318]

My shoulders feel resilient! Thank you, Melissa; this was a perfect class for me today. 💗

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful Peige, lovely to hear from you here too :) namaste

[@isabellabeath625]

My shoukders feel resilient! Thanks Melissa loved this class today! 🙏❤

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Isabella

[@lindasellick8927]

thank you for another GREAT video. I really enjoy your yin classes. Actually, I've enjoyed all the videos I have viewed. Again, Thank you for providing. namaste

[@drmelissawest]

so pleased you're enjoying the videos Linda :) namaste

[@DonnaDelaney-t1r]

I can’t thank you enough for sharing this with us, it works wonders for me 😊

[@drmelissawest]

So glad

[@kristasalmasi6183]

my whole BODY feels resilient. much love to your graceful and serene, zen presence Melissa. Thanks for everything

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful and thank you Krista :) namaste

[@Johnnyonthespot516]

I like these yin yoga classes, they are gentle. I do give my shoulders a lot of attention, you know I like my shoulder stands! haha This was perfect for stimulating the shoulders without stressing them too much and Thanks for the mention at the end!

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome for the mention and thank you for your support :) :) namaste :)

[@ronambergerphotoandvideo6263]

Amazing how much difference this one class makes. The Spinx pose with a twist is intense. This is first time I did it. When doing melting heart pose I have to use a bolster transversely to support my arms and head. This still stresses the shoulders so seems a good modification for me. Please keep reminding me to relax muscles in the poses...that really works but I need to be reminded. Thanks.

[@drmelissawest]

so pleased it helped Ronald :)

[@Bouwvrouw]

My shoulders feels resilient 🙏

[@drmelissawest]

🙏 Mirjam

[@movingwithkerry]

Love the Broken Wing added to the Wide Leg Child's Pose. Love your energy and integrity, Melissa.

[@drmelissawest]

Hi Kerry, Thanks for that feedback. I'm glad you like that variation. ❤️

[@kristynperry3936]

thanks for this class my shoulders are resilient and mine feel revived too:)

[@drmelissawest]

soooo good :) :)

[@theeraofme]

Oooh gooey resilient shoulders! Much needed release of tension! Thank you, Namasté 🌺🌻🌺

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Sandrine :) namaste

[@Jannm]

My shoulders feel resiliant! I am having physical therapy for shoulder pain and I will add this class weekly for extra benefit. Thanks.

[@drmelissawest]

lovely Jann, I do hope it helps with your therapy :) namaste

[@debigroves6393]

Thank you! Thank you! My shoulders feel resilient and revived! Excellent class.

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome Debi :) namaste

[@karunabanyan6852]

My shoulders feel resilient. It really works. This is the second time I did it. Thank you very much. Exactly what I needed.

[@drmelissawest]

So pleased you enjoyed it again Karunabanya :) namaste

[@rachellemiller5812]

My shoulders feel resilient! Hope you are well Melissa, this class was amazing. The poem spoke to my heart, knowing and not knowing where to go. 😉

[@drmelissawest]

So good to hear Rachelle :) namaste

[@ganasdehablar4335]

Thank you so much, dear Melissa, for this divine class :-) My shoulders feel resiliant and I feel like floating. Wonderful. I love your yin yoga classes. Thank you. Namaste. A hug, Cristina from Germany.

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you so much Cristina :) namaste

[@pattiromero9164]

My shoulders feel more resilient and open. Namaste.

[@drmelissawest]

Awesome to hear :) namaste :)

[@leenaliimatainen4264]

My shoulders feel resilient!

[@drmelissawest]

sooo good Leena :)

[@marjuvalting367]

❤your beautiful classes are so authentic 😊thank you deeply in my heart ,greetings from Sweden

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you

[@sabahleilee1250]

My shoulders feel resilient.🥰

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful to hear :)

[@gulyasreni]

My shoulders feel resilient. Thank You for it. :)

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Reni, thank you for coming to the livestream too :) namaste

[@mariatheochari3744]

Wonderful course. Thanks a lot!

[@mariejosesale4115]

This was my first class with Dr West. My ultimate love will always be Aprille Walker but I can predict that Melissa will become my close second love. Thank you so much for a soothing practice for body and mind.

[@drmelissawest]

Aprille is wonderful Marie :) so pleased you found us both :) namaste

[@osmose1596]

Thank you for your help, i feel relaxed.

[@drmelissawest]

You're welcome 😊

[@benedictebonneaud6251]

My shoulder feel absolutly resilient!!! Thank you so much Melissa : so much relief of tension! Like I can move again! With deep gratitud. 🙏🌸

[@drmelissawest]

Lovely to hear Bene Merci , namaste :)

[@gabididin]

My shoulders feels so resilient.

[@drmelissawest]

Lovely to hear Daniela :) namaste

[@lg2971]

My shoulders feel resilient! Thank you for this amazingly helpful class. Aloha from Upper Michigan (aka Not-quite-Canada)

[@drmelissawest]

So happy that you found the class amazingly helpful from Upper Mich :) namaste and stay warm :)

[@analivingston7590]

Thank youuuuu❤️

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Ana :)

[@ckpreciosa]

My shoulders feel more resiliente💜

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful Elizabeth

[@paulavandenhoek955]

My shoulders feel resiliant,thanks for a little bit of space in my shoulders,greetz from Amsterdam

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome Paula! Greetings from Canada 🙏

[@hannaandersson8156]

My shoulders feel resilient :) Some months with to much sitting by the computer at work feels in the body. So this was a nice and restful practice for my shoulders.

[@drmelissawest]

Soooo good for your shoulders :) namaste :)

[@hannekristinefjeldstad9719]

My shoulders feel resilient😊

[@drmelissawest]

Awesome Hanne 🙏

[@oceaneyes57]

Shoulders are resilient. All the upper back and shoulders helps me.

[@drmelissawest]

so pleased to hear :) namaste

[@eelkeaptroot1393]

My shoulders feel resilient. Thanks for sharing Melissa! Though my knees are fine, I still tried that modification with the eagle arms lying on the back with the knees in the chest, it felt really nice...

[@drmelissawest]

so much fun to try the modifications sometimes Eelke :) namaste

[@samanthajohnson6229]

my shoulders feel resilient

[@drmelissawest]

happy shoulders :)

[@ronambergerphotoandvideo6263]

I did finish this class. This is good for my frozen shoulder. I'd like to suggest to those like me that can't flatten their ankles in child's pose that they roll up or fold a blanket to place under their ankles for support. My shoulders are too stiff to do the sphinx pose the way you do it with right arm over left, but I can do it with right arm behind the left arm which gave a good stress to both shoulders. If I keep practicing I should be able to do it your way.

[@drmelissawest]

Thanks for offering modifications and it is more important to listen to your own body and follow your own inner wisdom than to do it my way! Namaste, Melissa

[@juliealter2890]

My shoulders feel resilient

[@drmelissawest]

lovely Julie :)

[@juliealter2890]

My shoulders feel resilient.

[@drmelissawest]

so good Julie :)

[@sjweigel9671]

thanks, my shoulders feel resilient. namaste.

[@drmelissawest]

lovely to hear Stephanie :) namaste

[@pattywonderly4709]

My shoulders feel resilient! I've been suffering with an injury in my neck and down the left side of my back. Resting, ice, heat, stretching were just not cutting it. I have a feeling this series is going to be repeated for a few days so I can get back to a pain-free range of motion. It was precisely what I needed!

[@drmelissawest]

so good to hear that it's what you needed Patty :)

[@poetrywithlauryn5271]

My shoulders are resilient.

[@drmelissawest]

ahhhh 🙏

[@suzanneyasinowski]

Hi Melissa have tried a few of your classes they are wonderful you mention frozen shoulder in one of your classes what do you recommend for this as I have one as well and my physio wants me to do lots of external shoulder rotations what yin poses would be the best

[@drmelissawest]

Hi Suzanne, Broken wing pose is a great pose that will allow you to do external rotation of your shoulder, so is reclined twist :) Namaste, Melissa p.s. remember you can apply the yin principles to any of the external rotation exercises that your physio gives you as well

[@linneak7444]

My shoulders feel resilient :) and also I fee more spaciousness on the side body! Thank you

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome Linnea :) namaste

[@MelissaWoodburn]

Great class; my shoulders feel rezilliant

[@drmelissawest]

fabulous Melissa :) namaste

[@jarka8275]

My shoulders feel so resilient. It makes full sense to watch your classes to the very end, because they are quality classes. Namaste dear Melissa. I was wondering, is there a reason why in your hatha yoga classes you incorporate holding mudras for a couple of minutes at the end, but not in your yin classes. I like both ways. Just was wondering if this decision is deliberate or random?

[@drmelissawest]

Hi Jarka, it is a deliberate choice. There are a couple of reasons. The main reason we are already doing a lot of long holds in the class and I also want you to be able to have a long savasana at the end to be able to integrate your practice. So the biggest reason is the time constraint of the class. I guess the second reason is that it isn't part of the yin yoga lineage that I learned from my teacher Carly Forest and the lineage with Sarah Powers of Insight Yoga. Namaste, Melissa

[@jimbauer2915]

ms shoulders feel resilient.

[@drmelissawest]

awesome to hear Jim :) namaste

[@kristynperry3936]

I went to the donation page. it would not take my payment. I will try again. This is some of the unpleasantness I struggle with concerning the internet. I will do my best another time. I do appreciate what you offer.

[@drmelissawest]

thanks for trying Kristyn 💜🌸🥰

[@sabrinamcallister7090]

Iam new but very interested

[@sarijenkins8777]

❤️❤️

[@drmelissawest]

namaste

[@sharm8367]

The second pose was very hurtful for my shoulders I had to skip them.

[@drmelissawest]

love to hear that you're listening to your body and skip poses that don't feel right for you :)

[@sharm8367]

@@drmelissawest Thank you 🙏

[@cathysmith2424]

my shoulders feel resilant

[@drmelissawest]

awesome Cathy :)

[@isabellarossi]

My shoulders feel resilient. Thank you!!

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome!

[@rachel1862]

my shoulders feel so resilient awesome class as always Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Diane, :) namaste

[@JaneMunro]

my shoulders feel resilient. Thank you Melissa. x

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Jane :) namaste

[@marie-clairetartaglia5559]

My shoulders feel resilient !

[@drmelissawest]

awesome :)

[@lseaves]

My shoulders feel resilient

[@handeersoy604]

my shoulders feel resilient

[@JessicaWilliams-zp7fo]

My shoulders feel resilient!

[@drmelissawest]

awesome Jessica :)

[@shineyogaschooldayton4188]

My shoulders feel resilient!

[@drmelissawest]

Awesome shoulders lol :)

[@jessicaraquelperezandrade159]

My shoulders feel resilient!

[@sarahdutton6908]

My shoulders feel resilient!

[@drmelissawest]

Awesome Sarah :) namaste

[@CelesteBehsmann]

My shoulders feel resilient!

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful Celeste :) namaste

[@nicolahowarth697]

My shoulders feel resilient

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful to hear Nicola :) namaste

[@heartthrobchassis3782]

my shoulders feel resilient

[@ronambergerphotoandvideo6263]

my shoulders feel resilient

[@drmelissawest]

terrific Ronald :)

[@ellenjacobs7807]

My shoulders feel resilient

[@drmelissawest]

❤️🤗🙏 Ellen