Hips & Twists Flow

About This Class

This 87-minute vigorous flow class with Michelle Goldstein is built around hip openers, twists, and an extensive Sun Salutation warm-up (Series A and B), making it ideal for students looking to deepen hip mobility and spinal rotation. The class progresses through a dynamic arc: foundational sun salutes with cobra and upward-facing dog options, crescent lunge with twists, Warrior One and Two, Side Angle, Triangle, Reverse Warrior, Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana), half-chair, tree pose with leg extension, Parsvottanasana (pyramid pose), seated twists, Navasana, bridge and wheel (Urdhva Dhanurasana), supine core work, plow, shoulder stand, double pigeon/pigeon, bound angle, and a full Shavasana. Side plank with optional tree-pose variation is also included. Throughout, Michelle draws on the power of breath as the primary tool for managing stress and cultivating presence, framing the practice as transformative not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Her teaching style is candid, story-rich, and deeply grounding, consistently reminding students to honor their bodies and modify as needed.