Deep Stretch With Massage Therapy Balls
Chronic tension doesn’t always shout — sometimes it hums quietly beneath the surface. Whether from long hours at a desk, high stress, or repetitive movement patterns, the body holds on in subtle ways—until it starts to limit how you move, rest, or feel.
This floor-based, yin-style class blends targeted self-massage using soft, grippy therapy balls with long-held, supported stretches to gently release deeply held tension in the hips, back, shoulders, and beyond. You'll be guided through practical techniques to soften tight muscles, then invited to settle into restorative postures that soothe the nervous system and invite deep release.
We make generous use of props—bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps, and chairs—ensuring that every shape is accessible, supported, and deeply comfortable. No fancy poses, no choreography—just a calm, curious exploration of what it means to unwind, one breath at a time. Modifications will be offered throughout to support all levels, all bodies, and all ranges of mobility.
While the class is mostly quiet and grounding, expect a few light-hearted moments—especially when those therapy balls find the perfect spot.
Ideal for:
- Desk workers
- Athletes (runners, cyclists, lifters)
- Those recovering from injury
- Anyone navigating stress, tension, or nervous system overload
- Anyone seeking more ease in their body—no flexibility required
Experience the best of yoga and massage in one deeply restorative class.
Facilitator: Matthew Healey
Location: Main Studio & Online
Cost: $16 In Studio Drop In, $11 Online Drop In, All Class Cards, Unlimited, Monthly
Can’t make it? Sign up for the Livestream to receive the ZOOM recording with 72hr access for regularly scheduled classes and 1 week access for workshops!
This floor-based, yin-style class blends targeted self-massage using soft, grippy therapy balls with long-held, supported stretches to gently release deeply held tension in the hips, back, shoulders, and beyond. You'll be guided through practical techniques to soften tight muscles, then invited to settle into restorative postures that soothe the nervous system and invite deep release.
We make generous use of props—bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps, and chairs—ensuring that every shape is accessible, supported, and deeply comfortable. No fancy poses, no choreography—just a calm, curious exploration of what it means to unwind, one breath at a time. Modifications will be offered throughout to support all levels, all bodies, and all ranges of mobility.
While the class is mostly quiet and grounding, expect a few light-hearted moments—especially when those therapy balls find the perfect spot.
Ideal for:
- Desk workers
- Athletes (runners, cyclists, lifters)
- Those recovering from injury
- Anyone navigating stress, tension, or nervous system overload
- Anyone seeking more ease in their body—no flexibility required
Experience the best of yoga and massage in one deeply restorative class.
Facilitator: Matthew Healey
Location: Main Studio & Online
Cost: $16 In Studio Drop In, $11 Online Drop In, All Class Cards, Unlimited, Monthly
Can’t make it? Sign up for the Livestream to receive the ZOOM recording with 72hr access for regularly scheduled classes and 1 week access for workshops!
Where is it happening?
Joy of Yoga, 8918 Manchester Rd, St Louis, MO 63144-2622, United States, Brentwood
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Host or PublisherMatthew Healey, LMT






