Yin Yoga Full Class Hips & Shoulders | 60 min Intermediate | Yoga with Dr. Melissa West 432

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In this 60 minute yin yoga class for hips and shoulders we are going to pull and pressurize the deep tissue of the myofascial sling to relieve shoulder pain. Your shoulders are connected to your hips and hamstrings through myofascial lines. When we honour the way fascial trains move through your body we can have more success at relieving shoulder tension and pain. Drawing on Tom Myers theory of anatomy trains we will explore the myofascial sling that connects your shoulders to your mid back and hamstrings in this yin yoga full class.
When we practice yin yoga we are getting into the deeper connective tissue of the body that surrounds the muscles. This needs to be treated differently than muscles which respond well to rhythmic repetitive action. Therefore in a yin yoga class you will find long holds, where you relax the muscles, come into stillness so that the slow gentle traction can affect the deeper denser tissue that wraps around the muscles, joints and bones.
This yin yoga video was featured on Yoga Basics Best Videos of May 2018 "Dr. Melissa West’s relaxing voice guides you through this Yin Yoga class for hips and shoulders. To get the most out of this practice, you will need a bolster, strap, and blanket. As Melissa explains, our shoulders are connected to our hips and hamstrings through myofascial lines, so get ready to hold these poses for extended periods to deeply relax the muscles."
I love my fabulous finishers! If you make it all the way to the end of the class, put “my myofascial sling thanks you” in the comments.
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This class was featured on Yoga Basics Best Free Yoga Videos of May 2018. Ali Mixson from Yoga Basics says: Dr. Melissa West’s relaxing voice guides you through this Yin Yoga class for hips and shoulders. To get the most out of this practice, you will need a bolster, strap, and blanket. As Melissa explains, our shoulders are connected to our hips and hamstrings through myofascial lines, so get ready to hold these poses for extended periods to deeply relax the muscles.

[@carolpridgeon8200]

Dearest Melissa, I did finish the class and listened intently to your poem. I so appreciate you sharing your spiritual journey with us on KZbin. I have to laugh each time I want to follow your direction to lie flat on my back for the rebound. I will be 80 in two months, and although I have practiced yoga for almost 40 years, I find that getting up, laying down, rollling over, etc:, is beginning to make me feel like a beached whale....however, I keep doing it because....yoga is a life style for me. I can't tell you how much I love to hear your voice, listen to your words of wisdom, and always at the end of class a beautiful poem. I hope you keep in your heart the appreciation I am sure we all feel, for being allowed the privilege of doing yoga with you. Namaste'

[@drmelissawest]

you're so very sweet to say Carol, thank you :)

[@RachelGirl]

What a beautiful message! ♥♥

[@byronbeehive6262]

this class is fantastic, releases hips and shoulders each time. Highly recommend. My myofascial sling is happy

[@drmelissawest]

soooo good to hear :)

[@carolpridgeon8200]

Dearest Melissa, another great class that I come back to again and again. I really appreciated your poem and find myself so grateful to know you through your poetry, yoga, and your heart. Thanks for sharing. Namaste'

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you so much! lovely to hear that poem resonated with you 💖🙏

[@carolpridgeon8200]

my myofascial sling is happy. Thanks so much Melissa. You are one of my most favorite yoga instructors. Namaste'

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful! very kind of you to say Carol :)

[@mariselaromo2921]

Thank you for your yin yoga I have done other classes buy yours is the best!!

[@drmelissawest]

thank you ..so sweet of you to say 🙏

[@cgridge]

My myofascial sling is ultra happy! Great class!

[@drmelissawest]

thank you Carrie 🙏💜

[@voracious2010]

Your videos are so incredible! You are amazing and my myofascial sling is beyond happy :)

[@drmelissawest]

that's wonderful to hear :)

[@chomimelissa3684]

so glad i found this channel! such a gem..much love xoxo

[@drmelissawest]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@isabellarusso2370]

I love your classes, Melissa - this was just what I needed. Isabella ❤️

[@drmelissawest]

🙏💜

[@queenofdataheads]

My myofascial sling is happy! Thank you, Melissa, namaste! ❤️🙏~ Laurie

[@drmelissawest]

You are so welcome Laurie! ❤️🙏

[@amybrooks1716]

my myofacial sling is happy.. Thank you Melissa.. I love your style of instruction, energy, and readings.....you are awesome... namaste

[@drmelissawest]

Yay, thank you Amy!

[@mmuk5903]

I wish I could like it twice, three times.. and every time I redo one of your "old classes". I love the long holds, your explanations on Yin Yoga, the poem during Savasana and the "offering" at the end. It is a complete soul + mind + physical experience. Thank you Melissa!

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome :)

[@majdalsobeh7882]

Thank you Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful!

[@uschita1977]

This class was amazing! I've been feeling a lot of tension in my body lately - mainly in my shoulders and hips, but also in my lower back and abdomen... After this class my body felt so much better and relieved! I even slept better during the night. It's incredible what Yin Yoga and holding the postures for long enough can achieve! Thank you so much for sharing this class, dear Melissa!

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome! @uschita1977

[@AxelBrepohl]

My myofascial sling is happy! Wonderful class!

[@drmelissawest]

thank you Axel :)

[@clasinawilhelmina]

I love my euhm...great class Melissa thanks!

[@annalarreta1167]

Loved it, my shoulders and my hips are very happy :)

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful Anna!

[@justynapolonis3787]

Thank you Melissa 😘

[@drmelissawest]

You are so welcome Justyna!

[@fionamuir7924]

🙏🏻my myofascial sling is now sooo slinky!wonderful class - thanks Melissa💕

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful!

[@norihutcherson]

I liked this class even more the second time and truly appreciate the instructive comments, namaste

[@drmelissawest]

lovely to hear, namaste

[@jennefersmall773]

Beautiful class 🙏✨💖

[@drmelissawest]

thank you Jennefer :)

[@chansonette22]

My myofascial sling is happy! Wonderful class as always! Thank you, Melissa!

[@drmelissawest]

you're very welcome Chansonette :)

[@inspirationalsouls]

I loved this class - I have been having a tight left shoulder and a week of query and mediation led me to intuit it was energy that needed releasing in my hips. The class today was spot on and I especially loved your poem. Tectonic plates imagery has been coming up a lot for me this year and in particular this last month so the poem resonated at every level of my being. I love your own unique style of yoga and teachings With love Anne Marie x x x

[@drmelissawest]

what a sweet comment to read :) Thank you Anne Marie and so pleased to hear my tectonic plates imagery resonated for you :) namaste

[@kellysavvides2078]

My myofascial sling is happy xo loved your poem Melissa; it was trippy :)

[@drmelissawest]

glad you liked it Kelly :)

[@xyz9558]

What an amazing g class! Love the knowledge transfer and your voice

[@drmelissawest]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@octanesuccessleslie]

Thank you so much for this type of yoga it has saved me.

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome!

[@carolpridgeon8200]

I am experiencing held trauma in my shoulder so I didn't notice much difference...however, I know the differences can be very subtle and doing gentle yoga is always beneficial for me. So thanks so. much Melissa, because I am sure my myofascial sling is happier. namaste'

[@drmelissawest]

wow so pleased to hear that it helped Carol...namaste Carol

[@MissLilyVideos]

Sling is happy indeed. I especially like when you talk during the poses to explain things! Feels like a good time to learn and refocus during the poses when its so quiet. A nice guiding voice is very grounding/ Thanks!

[@drmelissawest]

Glad you enjoy it Lily!

[@theeraofme]

All that release by using those simple asanas amazes me each time! I am happy and so is my myofascial sling! Namasté 🌺🌻🌺

[@drmelissawest]

Sandrine, superb! :) namaste

[@maxinaw.3576]

Lovely way to relieve pain. thank you. Namaste

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Maxina :) namaste

[@mmuk5903]

Great start for my year. Thank you for the class. My whole body feel more relaxed now.

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful!

[@kristinshea5713]

I was working on a community farm here in NJ yesterday and this class is just what I needed. Namaste

[@drmelissawest]

What a beautiful act of service, so glad this class was here for you. Thanks for practicing with me Kristin. ❤️

[@shayneresnik9923]

Thank you.

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Shayne :)

[@KristenPolzien]

My mayofascial sling is sings your praises. Much love ❤️

[@drmelissawest]

:) Kristen :)

[@breannabisek1679]

Thank you Melissa…my myocfascial sling is very happy 💚

[@drmelissawest]

fabulous to hear

[@meagan1221]

My Myofascial sling is feeling much better :-) LOVED the poem!!! Namaste!

[@drmelissawest]

Wonderful! glad you liked it Katrien 🙏

[@shinystar1781]

my myofascial sling is very happy and blissful. and your poem had me visualizing my brain merging with the earth 🤔😊

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful to hear :) namaste

[@Bestbeachesincalifornia]

Thank you for a great class! I loved the poem it really took me places vibrationally. Xx

[@drmelissawest]

so pleased the poem resonated for you Rolig :)

[@maristar346]

Thank you so much for helping me to start my day with this beautilful relaxing yoga class

[@drmelissawest]

You're so welcome!

[@loriadams9424]

Myofacial sling is happy! 😊 Thank you for a great class Melissa. Love the birds in the background.

[@drmelissawest]

the birds were lovely , thank you Lori :) namaste

[@elucevanlestelle2247]

i was so delighted to know all this info about the sling. Thank you so much. Love the poem!!

[@drmelissawest]

I'm delighted to read your comment :) namaste

[@meagan1221]

My myofascial sling is happy! I enjoyed your poem:) Another well-thought-out class!! Thank you, Melissa, for being just a few clicks away!:) Namaste

[@drmelissawest]

So pleased you enjoyed the class and poetry Katrien :) namaste

[@motorcitykitty700]

My myofascial sling is HAPPY! Thank you for this wonderful class Dr. Melissa. 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Kat! :) namaste

[@charmedcat]

Ahhh, wonderful class, Melissa, thank you! My myofascial sling is much happier thanks to you.

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful news :) namaste

[@clairedaniele3205]

This class was amazing! I could not believe the tension I was holding from my shoulders down to my feet! I feel like a new person and will have my four teenagers do this class with me so they too may have a happy myofascial sling 🌸

[@drmelissawest]

wow, do let me know how they like it Clarie :) namaste

[@GRAZIE-DE-FAVA]

Very best course , thank you Melissa 🙏🏻❤️

[@drmelissawest]

so pleased to hear :) you're welcome :) namaste

[@odianityahh4047]

My myofacial sling is happy :) Thank you and Namaste

[@drmelissawest]

yay !!! Odi you're welcome :)

[@leslieward6030]

My myofascial sling is happy!!!Thank you so much,Melissa,What a wonderful class.

[@drmelissawest]

Lovely to hear Leslie :)

[@tanjamilutinovic8407]

My myofacial sling is happy!!! Great poem!! Namaste!

[@drmelissawest]

thank you Tanja, namaste

[@kelili81283]

My myofascial sling is happy! Wonderful class, Melissa! Thank you!

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Allison :) namaste

[@poetrywithlauryn5271]

My miofacial sling is happy! 😺 I've not seen a graphic of what it looks like before and what parts of the body it covers. I tried to think about how the sling would be moving when I did the poses. It was very interesting! 👍

[@drmelissawest]

glad you thought so Lauryn :)

[@debigroves6393]

My myofacial sling is happy! Thank you!

[@drmelissawest]

sooo good Debi :) happy :)

[@cheleski68]

AMAZING

[@drmelissawest]

thank you JJ 🙏

[@leenaliimatainen4264]

My myofacial swing is surpised and happy!

[@drmelissawest]

so lovely to hear Leena :)

[@caleb7420]

My myofascial sling is happy! Thank you, Melissa!

[@drmelissawest]

Happy sling :) :) Caleb :)

[@kamalanickiemciver9061]

My myofascial sling is happy! 🥰

[@drmelissawest]

so good Kamala :)

[@habacchus]

My myofacial sling is happy!! Enjoyed this one. Thank u!! Namaste 🙏🏻 loves your poem too 😊

[@drmelissawest]

you're so sweet Audrey, thank you :) namaste

[@jasminemilberger8071]

My myofascial sling is happy! Just what I needed today, thank you.

[@drmelissawest]

so good to hear Jasmine :) :) namaste

[@JaneMunro]

My Myofascial Sling is Happy and so am I Thank you for a lovely class I really enjoyed it x

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome Jane, thank you for your wonderful comments ....much appreciated :) namaste

[@carminareymorales3951]

My myofacial sling is happy!, thank you 🙏

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Carmina :) namaste

[@marianheffernan6234]

My myofacial sling bag s happy 😊 Thank you Melissa ❤️🎄

[@drmelissawest]

You are so welcome! Happy New Year Marian

[@damuneanimaldream6879]

My myofacial sling is happy 😊 Thanks again. This class was exactly what I needed. I love your classes and am always so satisfied and amazed at how perfectly they fit with where I'm at in my body etc. If u reply I'm unsure if I can answer as this happened once before and I'm not very techno savvy so couldn't see the reply. Thanks tho I am super grateful and feeling good. Namaste 💓

[@drmelissawest]

I try to reply to all the people that take the time to leave a comment Damune :) than you for leaving yours :) namaste :)

[@soniabendfeldt5655]

My biofascial sling is happy! Namaste

[@drmelissawest]

wonderful Sonia :)

[@bcarpedm]

My myofacial sling is happy! I really appreciate your explanations.

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome :):) namaste

[@VasaVasorum2]

My myofacial sling feels a little better. My right clavicle is giving me trouble though and it was good to stretch. Thank you 🙏 🌺💖👍😊

[@drmelissawest]

happy clavicle again Elisabeth :) namaste

[@shayneresnik9923]

Thank you. My myofascial sling is happy.

[@drmelissawest]

you're welcome Shayne :)

[@ReginaLynnavatar]

My myofascial sling is happy, thanks again Love, Namaste'🙏😘😘💖💖😇💞

[@cgridge]

My myofascial sling is happy! Oh my goodness, my massage therapist husband and I are reading Tom Myers book right now! It is very deep and technical, so it’s taking a long time to absorb.

[@drmelissawest]

think of all the good stuff you'll retain Carrie :) :) happy reading :) namaste

[@karenwilson6208]

My myofascial sling thanks you!

[@drmelissawest]

yay Karen, you're welcome :)

[@soniabendfeldt5655]

My biofascial sling is happy!

[@drmelissawest]

lovely Sonia :) namaste

[@hannahconroy]

Dang! This feels good! Yay for a happy myofascial sling! 😁

[@drmelissawest]

yay indeed Hannah! :) :) namaste

[@magdalenaornelas1739]

My myofascia sling is happy😃namaste.

[@drmelissawest]

fabulous :)

[@johnnyaranda605]

❤❤i want to see your live yoga class or be ❤❤there I love your workouts videos

[@drmelissawest]

currently Melissa does lives only in the membership community :)

[@pattywonderly4709]

My myofascial sling is happy!

[@drmelissawest]

so cool Patty :)

[@bliss409]

My myofacial sling is happy. Thank you

[@drmelissawest]

you're so welcome :) namaste

[@ninapersson7123]

My myofacial sling is happy.Namaste!

[@drmelissawest]

Love it

[@bb06barnes]

My myofascial sling thanks you and feels so much more supple and loose. Sending gratitude,

[@drmelissawest]

you're very welcome :) namaste

[@shineyogaschooldayton4188]

My Myofacial sling is happy!

[@drmelissawest]

awesome :) :)

[@juliealter2890]

My myofacial sling is happy. My brain is quiet and happy too.

[@drmelissawest]

👏🏽🙏🏽 Julie

[@AxelBrepohl]

My myofacial sling is happy - again!!! ♥ 😊

[@drmelissawest]

awesome Axel :)

[@norihutcherson]

my myofascial sling is happy :*)

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you for saying :)

[@jessicaraquelperezandrade159]

My myofacial sling is happy!!!!! :D

[@drmelissawest]

good news Jessica , namaste

[@drstephob]

My myofacial sling is Happy!

[@drmelissawest]

fabulous to hear Stephanie

[@MyPowerJourney]

Would it be alright to substitute the figure 4 stretch with the pigeon stretch. I find I get a fuller stretch, and I can relax into it, or is the figure 4 stretch more beneficial in some way? For me, trying to hold onto larger thighs for a longer period of time is problematic for breathing, and for relaxation. I'm not opposed to toughing it out if the pose is more beneficial.

[@drmelissawest]

Pigeon is great Crystal, I'm glad you are listening to your own body in terms of what you are able to relax and breathe into. No need to tough it out! Namaste, Melissa

[@MyPowerJourney]

@@drmelissawest Thank you

[@harshieladaya8712]

My myofascial sling is happy. Om Shanti.

[@drmelissawest]

so good to hear :)

[@Masha-s9k]

Круто

[@drmelissawest]

glad you think so :)

[@AxelBrepohl]

My myofacial sling is happy!!! ♥ 😊

[@drmelissawest]

awesome Axel :)

[@soniabridgewater4110]

My myofacial sling is 😊

[@drmelissawest]

👏🏽🙏🏽 Sonia :)

[@user-fk5df4ln9z]

My myofacial sling is happy! Namaste

[@drmelissawest]

Yay! 😍

[@kathleenbrennan3932]

My moyfacial sling is happy

[@drmelissawest]

fabulous Kathleen :)

[@samanthajohnson6229]

My Myofascial sling is happy :)😀

[@drmelissawest]

🙏

[@joanneknowles4924]

My myofascial sling is happy 😃🙏

[@drmelissawest]

fabulous to hear Joanne :) namaste

[@freeborn64]

My myofascial sling is happyyy

[@drmelissawest]

marvelous Marie :) namaste

[@marianheffernan6234]

My myofacial sling in happy 😃❤️

[@drmelissawest]

🙏 Marian

[@karynkoenig496]

My myofacial sling in happy.😊

[@drmelissawest]

Awesome Karyn

[@cheleski68]

my myofacial is happy

[@drmelissawest]

🙏

[@livras02]

My facial sling is happy

[@drmelissawest]

Love it ❤️

[@Joshuatribe]

my myofascial is happy

[@drmelissawest]

Yay 😀

[@tinagriffith4718]

My myofascial sling is happy.

[@drmelissawest]

terrific news Tina :) namaste