Flow: Closed Twists and Forward Bends
How can closed twists yoga revitalize your spine and organs? Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee guide this Level 1 flow to build heat and inner clarity.
About this video
Discover how closed twists yoga can release deep-seated tension and bring a sense of spaciousness to your entire body. In Season 1, Episode 10 of Yoga Foundations, instructors Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee guide you through a balanced sequence designed to ground your energy and build gentle heat.
This vinyasa flow level 1 practice is thoughtfully structured to help you understand the mechanics of your body, specifically focusing on how forward bends yoga and twists work in tandem to restore balance. Throughout this yoga foundations flow, you will explore the physical and energetic differences of a closed twist vs open twist, learning how each movement affects your breath and alignment. By focusing on beginner yoga twists, this session provides a safe, accessible entry point for anyone looking to deepen their practice and experience the purifying benefits of yoga twists. Whether you are working through a seated forward fold or standing postures, the deliberate pacing allows you to align your breath with movement, creating a moving meditation that soothes the nervous system.
This rodney yee yoga flow emphasizes precision and mindfulness, ensuring you have the support needed to practice safely. Under the expert guidance of Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, you will learn how to use props to modify poses to suit your body's unique needs. To fully support your alignment, please have two blocks, a blanket, and a strap nearby before beginning. These tools will help you find length in the spine and ease in the joints, allowing you to experience the deep release of each posture without strain.
Cultivating Alignment and Inner Heat
- Learn to safely execute closed twists to stimulate the spine and massage the abdominal organs for natural purification.
- Master the foundational alignment of forward bends using props like blocks, a blanket, and a strap to support your hamstrings and lower back.
- Develop a steady breath connection through a gentle Level 1 Vinyasa sequence designed to build heat and quiet the mind.
Begin your exploration with Rodney and Colleen to bring balance and vitality back to your mat.
About this series
We are all on a different path--whether you are brand new to yoga or trying to reawaken your "beginner's mind," we have everything you need at your fingertips. Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee have utilized their three decades of experience to design this foundations series.