Yin Yoga
Every meditator knows the pain of stiff knees and an aching back. By stretching the connective tissue, Yin Yoga conditions you to sit longer—and more comfortably.
Understanding Yin Yoga
While “yang” yoga focuses on your muscles, yin yoga targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body.
Because you’re holding poses for a longer period of time than you would in other traditional types of yoga, yin yoga helps you stretch and lengthen those rarely-used tissues while also teaching you how to breathe through discomfort and sit with your thoughts.
The practice of yin yoga is based on ancient Chinese philosophies and Taoist principles which believe there are pathways of Qi (energy) that run through our bodies.
When You Might Need Yin Yoga
Emotional
You need a way to shift your emotional constraints into a more flowing and accessible form.
Inner Peace
You want the inner peace that comes from knowing that your life is not out of your control.
Inner Self
You want a practice that brings you into a high awareness of your inner self.
Results From Yin Yoga
- Lengthens connective tissue
- Increases flexibility
- Boosts your circulation
- Reduces stress levels
- It promotes healthy breathing
- It improves your cardiovascular system