Love Roots Yoga Shala Presents
Yoga Deep Dive:
Mastering Your Twists
Clarity, confidence, and a practice that supports you for the long haul.
Sunday, April 26 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Love Roots Yoga Shala • 1329 Hwy 2, 2nd Floor, Wrightwood, CA
$40 one-time workshop fee
What This Workshop Is About
This Is Not About Forcing Yourself Deeper Into a Pose
It's about understanding how your body moves so your practice can feel better and support you over time.
Maybe your twists feel stuck or shallow. Maybe you're unsure if you're rotating safely or just cranking through the movement. Maybe you've been practicing for a while but still feel like something isn't clicking.
The truth is, twisting well requires more than flexibility. It asks for an understanding of how the spine and core work together, how to create space through alignment and breath, and how to move with awareness instead of guessing.
We'll break things down in a simple, approachable way so you can move with more clarity and confidence — whether you're in class or practicing on your own. This workshop changes that.
In This 2-Hour Deep Dive
What You'll Explore
A thoughtful, anatomy-based approach to twisting that builds strength, mobility, and lasting confidence.
🔍 You'll Understand
- ✦ How the spine & core work together in twisting
- ✦ How to safely deepen twists without forcing
- ✦ Creating space through alignment & breath
- ✦ The twist + fold technique
- ✦ Foundations for twisting & binding poses
💡 You'll Practice
- ✦ Targeted drills for strength & mobility
- ✦ Moving with awareness instead of guessing
- ✦ Sustainable body support techniques
- ✦ Tools you can use right away in class
- ✦ Exercises for your home practice
🌿 What Shifts
When you understand how to work with your body, depth happens naturally — and your practice becomes something that supports you, rather than something you push through.
You'll walk away with clarity, confidence, and tools you can apply immediately — on and off the mat.
Why This Matters
Twisting Isn't Just About How a Pose Looks
It plays an important role in how your body functions and feels over time. A healthy twisting practice helps:
🌀 Maintain Mobility
Keep your spine healthy and mobile
🧘 Support Core & Posture
Strengthen the foundation of how you hold yourself
🌱 Move Well for Life
Improve everyday movement and age with confidence
This is about longevity — feeling good in your body now and continuing to feel good in the years to come.
Is This For You?
This Workshop Is For You If…
- ✦ You want to feel more confident in your twists
- ✦ Your body feels tight or restricted when you rotate
- ✦ You want to better understand how your body works
- ✦ You're looking for a more supportive, intentional approach to your practice
Whether you're newer to yoga or have been practicing for years, you'll be able to meet yourself where you are.
What to Expect
A Slower-Paced, Workshop-Style Experience
We'll move through a combination of:
- ✦ Simple anatomy explained in a practical way
- ✦ Guided drills and exercises
- ✦ Time to feel the work in your own body
- ✦ Space to ask questions and explore
The focus is on learning, not rushing.
Meet Your Guide
Led by Mallory Riess
I'm deeply passionate about the spiritual roots of yoga and equally fascinated by the intelligent mechanics of the body. This workshop is where those two worlds meet.
My biggest intention is to encourage you to get on your mat, connect with your body, and take the lessons you learn there into your everyday life. Twisting is a beautiful vehicle for building not just physical mobility — but self-awareness and trust.
I teach at Love Roots Yoga Shala in Wrightwood, CA and online through the Spirit & Wellness Collective.
🌱 A Simple Reminder
You Don't Need to Force Your Body Into Deeper Shapes
When you understand how to work with your body, depth happens naturally — and your practice becomes something that supports you, rather than something you push through.
If you're ready to feel more ease, build strength, and move in a way that supports your body for the long term, we'd love to have you.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 26
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Love Roots Yoga Shala
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