Yin Yoga

What is Yin Yoga?

Yin yoga is a slow and deep practice to stretch the connective tissues and joints of the hips, thighs and lower spinal area. Unlike the muscles, which are more yang parts of our bodyies - the parts that like repitition and movement-the connective tissues need to be addressed with a quite attitude of acceptance.  The postures are all practiced on the floor and each is held for about three to five minutes. 

Yin Yoga balances the yin and yang aspect of ourselves, encourages the flow of prana, helps maintain the health of the connective tissues, and helps us develop a mindful meditation practice.

Yin Postures:

• Half Butterfly
• Shoelace
• Frog
• Seal
• Butterfly
• Forward Bend
• Dragonfly
• Square Pose
• Swan
• Sleeping Swan
• Saddle
• Spinal Twist

Benefits of Yin Yoga

• Greater strength & stamina
• Improved health & wellbeing
• Improved flexibility of the body’s connective tissues and joints
• Experience deeper relaxation and meditation
• Improved practice of yang yoga

Resources

• http://www.paulgrilley.com/