Playful Open Hamstrings and Stable Shoulders

90 reviews

Skill Level: Yogis

Style: Anusara �

Focus: Arm Balances, Arms, Shoulders & Chest, Legs, Hips & Hamstrings

Length: 53:56

Instructor: Neesha Zollinger

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Practice to refine the most essential basic principles of Anusara© Yoga with Neesha as you go deeper, with increased insight into your backbends. The time is NOW!

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Robien Hali
Amsterdam, Netherlands
6 months ago

(1) (1) wrist-pain

Hi there, what a lovely class, thank you! My wrist are hurting now tho...

Hi there, what a lovely class, thank you! My wrist are hurting now though; for a while actually when I do arm balance poses like in this class. I must do something wrong. I went back to some beginners classes, with great explanation, also in this class your explanation was great. But maybe you or one of the yogatoday members can tell me the wrist-rules, the line up I should focus on? I would really appreciate... Have a great day...love Robien Flag as offensive

Neesha
Jackson, WY
6 months ago

Hi Robien, Thanks for posting a comment. Check out this blog, targeted at wrist health: http://blog.yogatoday.com/2011/10/11/ask-yoga-today-reducing-wrist-pain-during-your-vinyasa/ I hope that it helps! Namaste, Neesha Flag as offensive

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milou
Switzerland
1 year ago

(1) (1) expressive vocabulary

Hi Neesha, My legs felt so open after this class. I just had some quest...

Hi Neesha, My legs felt so open after this class. I just had some questions about vocabulary. When you say "shining" and "bright", do you mean open? How do you get your muscles "brighter", by awareness of where the breath goes? And you used some terms (one of them was during the one legged standing poses we did around the middle of the class) that I didn't even know how to spell, let alone remember, but they didn't sound like the names of yoga poses. I know that is really vague, but I was just curious as to what they meant... Thanks in advance, and again, I appreciate what a great resource YogaToday is!! Best, Marie Flag as offensive

Neesha
Jackson, WY
6 months ago

Hi Marie, When I use expressive vocabulary, it is to help increase awareness as you mention. I also use differ terms to get the creative parts of the mind feeling into your body in new ways. Also, since it is a more advanced class, the terminology is more playful so that the practitioner does not get bored of the same, dry language over and over. Shining is also another way to find the active extension through the bones, in other words, stretching. I use the word brighten because when you take your awareness to your muscles, to me it feels that there is a brightness, consciousness, and presence. I hope that this helps Namaste, Neesha Flag as offensive

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Amanda
Scotland
1 year ago

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Really enjoying this class but unfortunately the video has stopped at va...

Really enjoying this class but unfortunately the video has stopped at various places on 4 different occasions. Flag as offensive

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90 Reviews | Average

Alice
Weimar, Germany
2 months ago

Perfect sequencing !

Challenging class for me but the different poses made it to a great sequ...

Challenging class for me but the different poses made it to a great sequence and practice. Thank you Neesha :)

GoodMorningBody
2 months ago

stillness wanted

I really like Neesha and her dedication, I just wish she would talk less...

I really like Neesha and her dedication, I just wish she would talk less when we're holding poses. The class contains very challenging poses. Beautiful line up to lead into them.

abbybaby
Canada
2 months ago

Appropriate for the level suggested, an excellent class! Left me energiz...

Appropriate for the level suggested, an excellent class! Left me energized and full of life and vitality. Anusara love to you, Neesha!

tinksweeney
akron, OH
2 months ago

very nice class!

I injured my SI joint and have not been able to practice with YogaToday ...

I injured my SI joint and have not been able to practice with YogaToday for about 21/2 months after practicing with you ladies consistently for 21/2 years. I have missed all of you amazing teachers so much!! This was my first back and Neesha your instruction was so helpful,insightful, and I was able to complete the class. Thank you for being you and giving your gift to the world! My body is thanking me and you!

Linda
2 months ago

jenny
2 months ago

what a positive challenge

I've been back into weekly yoga for about a month now (15 years on and o...

I've been back into weekly yoga for about a month now (15 years on and off), and this is my first Neesha class since recently restarting my YT regimen. I have enjoyed witnessing the blossoming of Neesha's teaching technique over the years. She seems to have matured while maintaining her sense of play. I always feel light hearted after her classes, and today is no exception. A good challenge for me today, thank you :)

HelloFoot
Phillipsburg, NJ
2 months ago

Neesh is a goof.

But is my favorite teach. My body tells me so. And so does my funnybone....

But is my favorite teach. My body tells me so. And so does my funnybone.. Thanks Neesha

Soni
madrid, Spain
2 months ago

Love the sequence!

Thanks Neesha, great instructions, simple and basic to shine in each pos...

Thanks Neesha, great instructions, simple and basic to shine in each posture

alesha
2 months ago

Good class but a bit too fluffy on the instruction

Liked the flow of the class overall. One part was a bit messy from tria...

Liked the flow of the class overall. One part was a bit messy from triangle to side plank- awkward transition there, but the rest was great and well taught. Maybe a bit too "Anyusara" for my taste...Minor suggestion which of course is easier said than done- would suggest a bit more silence and less fluffy filler. Overall good class. Thanks!

SuperChivo
Fort Wayne, IN
2 months ago

Great Balance Between Instruction and Action

Didn't over-instruct but kept to a nice series of movements that complem...

Didn't over-instruct but kept to a nice series of movements that complemented and built upon each other. Great work, Neesha!

Yayavara
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 months ago

Wonderful class

I love the way Neesha teaches. This class left me feeling wonderful.

gachogirl
2 months ago

Love the movement but hate the talking....

I really liked the sequences that we went through in this class, but I f...

I really liked the sequences that we went through in this class, but I find myself cringing the whole time at Neesha's metaphors. I find them so distracting because a lot of them are so nonsensical and really distract from the beauty that lies in the simplicity of the flow and movements.

courtney woods
Sayre, OK
2 months ago

Best ever!

A breakthrough class...found connection and expansion like never before....

A breakthrough class...found connection and expansion like never before...opened up a whole new world. The instruction on the importance of organizaion and sequencing was a true gift. Many thanks

debra
2 months ago

Lost audio

I lost audio 10 minutes into the video.

jody
Norway
2 months ago

Katstaff
2 months ago

More Please

Neesha really got me to expand today. I found myself wanting a little mo...

Neesha really got me to expand today. I found myself wanting a little more at the end, but loved the longer quiet corpse pose.

FannersB
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 months ago

Lovely

A nice way to start the week in snowy Edinburgh!

VWA
Lafayette, LA
6 months ago

Neesha rocks!

dianna1271
Brooklyn, NY
6 months ago

Challenging Hip Openers!

This class was a big challenge for me where I was uable to do the leg ex...

This class was a big challenge for me where I was uable to do the leg extensions in the arir, however tried and I feel really good nonetheless! Thank you!

dianna1271
Brooklyn, NY
6 months ago

Challengin Hip Openers!

This class was a big challenge for me where I was uable to do the leg ex...

This class was a big challenge for me where I was uable to do the leg extensions in the arir, however tried and I feel really good nonetheless! Thank you!

Stace
Madison, WI
6 months ago

Thanks much!

I'm uplifted by your "upliftingness."

Amanda
Scotland
6 months ago

One of the Best

Thanks Neesha. Stage by stage as usual.

steve conant
Coeur d'Alene, ID
6 months ago

Hamstrings feel great!

Awesome class Neesha, challenging balance asanas!

LeviSilva
Telluride, CO
6 months ago

Great intermediate class

Neesha is amazing at connecting you with your breath and every motion. ...

Neesha is amazing at connecting you with your breath and every motion. Thank you Neesha.

BessLovesYoga
Boston, MA
6 months ago

Namaste Neesha!

denisealexia
MA
6 months ago

Beautiful, Sweet Practice

I love Neesha's instruction and this class! While it is challenging, she...

I love Neesha's instruction and this class! While it is challenging, she gave options for those at different stages, especially for the side plank splitter. I really appreciated this since I am returning to my practice after a mini-sabbatical.

Siobhan Miller
Liverpool, United Kingdom
6 months ago

Sweet Savasana!

A beautiful sequence and a much appreciated savasana at the end!

CheriK
6 months ago

Great Practice

I am new to Yoga Today and this balancing practice was a bit of a challe...

I am new to Yoga Today and this balancing practice was a bit of a challenge, but I will keep at it and continue to improve my balancing poses. Thank you!

Cristina
6 months ago

Thank You Once again!!1

I absolutely Loved the class. INDEED it is a hamstrings Extravaganza !!!...

I absolutely Loved the class. INDEED it is a hamstrings Extravaganza !!!! You really feel great at the end. Loved the arm balances as well.

mzen
6 months ago

Thank you so much!!

cswestor
Ashland, OR
6 months ago

Playful AND deeply invigorating!!

I loved this sequence! Thanks Neesha for a challenging and fun practice.

lowfat_jellydoughnut
6 months ago

Hamstring POWER

Best hamstring sequence ever. hands down.

uzume
Australia
6 months ago

wonderful

beautifully sequenced, fun and challenging in parts, very graceful too....

beautifully sequenced, fun and challenging in parts, very graceful too. thank you

Melanie
Canada
6 months ago

Balance

Neesha just watching you in the balance portion...do you ever lose your ...

Neesha just watching you in the balance portion...do you ever lose your balance??? You are so grounded..such an inspiration. :) Thank you. Melanie...in Chilly Ontario

Fabio
Sao Paulo, Brazil
8 months ago

so much fun & energetic

Neesha is always so upbeat and funny that anything seems easy and possib...

Neesha is always so upbeat and funny that anything seems easy and possible. Thank you so much for this amazing sequence. I love when all the teachers tell us more about hinduism, positivism, nature and the pulsation of the universe. :)

SanFranSarah
9 months ago

Lovely flow, guru level

This was a fabulous class. Neesha explained the poses well and really al...

This was a fabulous class. Neesha explained the poses well and really allowed me to settle into them mindfully. The arm stand sequence toward the end was very difficult, though, and the class would be more appropriately categorized as guru level.

Donna
Talbott, TN
12 months ago

Side Plank splitter

Loved it! I cant wait to share some of the side plank additions with my ...

Loved it! I cant wait to share some of the side plank additions with my classes! Awesome job of explaining and just love her descriptions! They crack me up!!!

Elizabeth
Melbourne, Australia
1 year ago

uplifting

Thanks Neesha for this wonderful class. I was feeling a bit down today ...

Thanks Neesha for this wonderful class. I was feeling a bit down today but after completing the class I feel as though a weight has been lifted from me. Your beautiful words helped me through some tough poses and I feel amazing now! Thankyou once again and all the crew at Yoga Today. xxx

Kennedy522
chicago, IL
1 year ago

Challenging and great

Jen
Canada
1 year ago

Playful!

Beautiful language and images! Inspirational!

anastasia
1 year ago

trikonasana

there is a great explanation in this video for improving on trikonasana

Stephanie
1 year ago

Challenging

Detailed instruction. Lots of hamstring stretching.

Ara
Saint John , Canada
1 year ago

Sublime

Excellent class, but a quick note, at the beginning there were a couple ...

Excellent class, but a quick note, at the beginning there were a couple of flashes of blue screen with a white word written until 4:36 in the class.... what did they say?

mary
Paris, France
1 year ago

"rainbow rockstar"

that cracked me up

scorpionmaster
1 year ago

challenging, but very freeing

JoellePayet
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1 year ago

Smooth and challenging

The session is definitely complete when shavasana is part of the video.

mariaarch
1 year ago

tough and relaxing

challenging

emcg
Northbrook, IL
1 year ago

Great challenging class

One of my favorites.!

emcg
Northbrook, IL
1 year ago

Great challenging class

One of my favorites.!

Mara
Netherlands
1 year ago

Go for the pinnacle pose!

Have fallen off from my practice again, but happy to be back. Was a nice...

Have fallen off from my practice again, but happy to be back. Was a nice class, thought there was even more coming so paced myself & didn't fully go for the pinnacle pose, but just do it - super chill afterwards.

bleighs06
1 year ago

Beautifully done

I always love how detailed Neesha is in explaining the different moves t...

I always love how detailed Neesha is in explaining the different moves throughout each yoga practice she teaches. Thank you Neesha, this session was wonderful and challenging with a fantastic sequencing.

larpin
Canada
1 year ago

much enjoyed!

Love Neesha's anusara-style cueing and the different approach to sequenc...

Love Neesha's anusara-style cueing and the different approach to sequencing.

Sevapuri
Sydney, Australia
1 year ago

Deeply Challenging

I found this class a real challenge to be open in the hips,and hamstrin...

I found this class a real challenge to be open in the hips,and hamstrings but the way Neesha sequenced the postures and made the differant stages accessable was excellent. Loved the guided sarvasana at the end

rockvillegirl
1 year ago

lovely

perfect queuing and pace.

Elizabeth
1 year ago