I’m holding out my hand dear Melissa, Namaste My first yoga class since my second major knee surgery in 10 months ….one of the MANY MANY things I love about your classes is how inclusive they are . Your generosity of spirit always shines through. 💓
I'm holding out my hand several months later from Germany. I am mid 60s and have been practicing Yoga daily for 12 years. This class is great and I will be coming back to it regularly. Thanks so much, Melissa 😊
I'm holding out my hand. Lovely class. The 30 minutes was like a flash and reminded me of some things I had forgotten about. I'm sure if you continue with the format you will be super creative with it as always. Thanks Melissa!
I am holding out BOTH my hands!! Every time I partake in one of your yoga/meditation videos, I love you more! :) I always get so much from your classes; you teach just the right amount of info about how to do the posses, variations, and the benefits of each pose. The added poems/readings are like a delicious dessert to a scrumptious meal. Thank you, Melissa! ❤ 😊
Thanks so much Mary! I appreciate the time to let me know why you enjoy my classes. It helps me to put together future yoga classes that you will continue to enjoy! Let me know if you have any requests for future yoga classes.
I am holding out my hand! "Am I showing up with love" what a beautiful poem - it resonated with me today. I noticed my previous comment and in the one month since I last did this video, I am feeling so much stronger in this brief time. Now my body looks forward to my daily practice. Doing practice with your videos almost feels like giving my whole body a massage ! I varied some movements in this using a block to add some weight as I was in the mood for more strength - having done so many of your videos is giving me the confidence to modify things to suit what I feel the impulse for on a particular day. Much gratitude.
I’m holding out my hand! After three years of practicing the original 45 minute version several times a week, I was sure this version would be a snap! But, there were challenges that I had not anticipated! Love this version, and will continue to switch it out with the 45. Thank you so much for your creativity and passion with this fabulous way to nurture our bodies!
Wow! 3 years! It was time for an update! Thanks for being such a loyal practicer of the original Debbie. Looking forward to offering some more variations on this theme in the future. I won't keep you waiting 3 years this time! lol!
Great to see you are healing so well, Melissa. Loved the class. I would love to see other versions as you see fit to provide. With thanks and blessings.
Thanks Rose, I've put a 60 minute version one on the schedule for the end of the month. I've seen a request for another 30 minute one, so maybe I'll do another one in a couple of months :)
An awesome half hour practice to ease into our day. Thank you. So doable short & sweet. Don’t have to be too flexible to do this one. Much blessings as u continue to guide us❤
I'm holding out my hands. I enjoyed this version and will continue to switch it into my rotation. My hip and I thank you today, no throbbing aching pain, a nice relief. I have found the yoga you teach to be very accessible to me as I'm in my early sixties.
I’m holding out my hand👋🏻 I loved the playful tree! Playing with the balance was a lot of fun. I appreciate that you offered tips to bring some variety to the poses.
I’m holding out my hand…both hands! Thank you so much for your videos. I truly appreciate how you explain the benefits of each pose. It really allows me to visualize and bless the areas targeted! Peace and joy to you! 🧘🏽♀️💜
I'm holding out my hand! I absolutely love this class - thank you so much for teaching it. The length of the class means that I can certainly practice it more often. I love the shorter classes you do because they really encourage me to practice at odd moments which I find more realistic than trying to block out an hour. I can always add a couple of down dogs or something but planning to do an hour class is harder to fit in for me. The combination of poses in this class was a perfect balance and the filming angles in the video and your instructions made it clear and easy to follow. And, as always, you gave us a great poem. Thank you, Melissa and Namaste.
Thanks Annie, I truly appreciate your detailed feedback about what you love about the 30 minute classes and why this class was a good fit for you. It really helps me plan future content that you will love. With gratitude, Melissa
I’m holding out my hand. Thank you, Melissa. You’re my favorite online yoga teacher. I’m more likely to do a 30-minute session over an hour-long session. 🧘🏻♀️
I am holding out my hand…👋❤ On a 2-Day business trip in Phoenix…was the perfect way to wake up, shake off the travel tension and start the day calm & strong. Thank you! 🙏
I really loved this! When we are time crunched, this works the whole body. I would like to see more like this as you feel called. Excellent cuing, as always! Many thanks!
So great to have full-body classes! Thanks for letting me know what you appreciate about the class. It helps me to make future classes for you as well. Thanks for practicing with me today Kitty
I am holding out my hand! I loved that poem SO much - infinite love and abundance regardless of our perceiving it or not. Beautiful class, kind of perfect for a lazy morning.
...oh, almost forgot: yes, I would absolutely enjoy another version of this with more poses - it is just so wonderful and easy to incorporate. And the poem you shared is just an absolute heart-melting, precious gem....🥰
Love the poem - going to use it and read it to my students next week. But I must say it was challenging to capture the energy of the poem when translating it to German. Thanks.
Hello Melissa I am delighted to see you back.... I enjoyed this class very much, I am also doing the 323 which I love Thank you as always and great to see that you have recovered so well. ❤❤❤
Came back to movement after a long spell of low motivation. This was just right for me. Your videos are my go-to every time I come out of my sedentary phases. Thank you so much for this wonderful practice that is both nurturing and strengthening ! I am holding out my hand.
I’m holding out my hand. With love. This was a wonderful practice, especially for me, a yogi who is out of practice, with physical issues I’m getting past, who longs to have body awareness again. I’d absolutely love a one hour version!
Thanks for a great class Melissa! I've been "wanting" to get back to yoga after a break of several years, but my willpower is low and my laziness high ... This class was perfectly accessible for me (I couldn't get myself to do anything longer with current levels of fitness and motivation!) so thank you 🙏 I will continue to follow along with this session :)
I'm holding out my hand! I really enjoyed the poem. It fit right in with the class I did yesterday, 60 min Restorative Yoga, Core Belief: Not Enough, Cultural Conditioning Series, Yoga w Melissa 171. Thank you so much for updating the 12 poses for a quick 30 minute yoga fix!
I’m holding out my hand! Love this class and I often do the first version. I’d love to see a one hour class! Thanks, as always, for your delightful teaching. Namaste, MaryAnn
Really great class. You make it so clear and simple to follow. Sequencing terrific. Timing lovely. Especially loved the benefits you shared. Lets people know that they’re doing something really wonderful for their physical and mental health. Thank you, Melissa, for your amazing generosity in sharing your practice.
Today was my first day doing this class and it was really good. I'm going to do this class for a few days for sure, God willing 🙏. I'm excited for this. Prayers for my faithfulness to continue. And.... I'm holding out my hand ✋️
Hi Carol. I appreciate you letting me know why you liked the class, it helps me when I'm planning future classes :) Thanks for joining me for this practice today.
@@drmelissawest wow, with just that one day, I noticed my standing tree was already better. Believe you me, my first was more like one of those wave blowers you see at a used car dealership lol. I was able to stand alot better! Day 2! Not counting the days but making them count. 👋
I am sure this is better for many, less time and all but I have to stick to the OG 45. I can't do forward folds per you lol and my T8-T12 are locked in place with hardware from a tumor in 2012. I also have herniated discs and a pinched nerve at L5-S1 so no twist for me right now either. I was also with you on the live for the New 12 -it was great! I love you and all you do and thank you so very much! To the OG I G-O! I love this poem so much!!
I'm holding out my hand (too). I love these comprehensive, covers-all-bases classes. It would be super great if you did another that was a similar length but with different everyday poses (e.g. swap out side-angle pose for triangle, tree for eagle, etc.), then I could just have this class, the original 45 minute-er, and the new one I am imagining, all on rotation constantly!
I am holding out my hand with gratitude. Thank you for this wonderful daily practice. It would be fantastic if you had time incrementally increase the time. Perhaps creating a 45 minute practice and then a new 60 minute practice? The poem was a lovely accompaniment to the mindful yoga. I really appreciate all the thought and time that you put into your videos and it is wonderful to see you healthy and doing well. Namaste Nancy
I love that idea Nancy! It is such a good idea for your nervous system to increase things incrementally. Have you tried the 45 minute version of this class yet? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5R1CG84aRkI.html
