Yin yoga focuses on our connective tissues (Fascia), ligaments, joints, bones and the meridians. This is contrast to a Yang yoga practice such as Vinyasa yoga which targets the muscles. Yin is non-cardio and performed in a warm heated room but not hot.
Initially this class can appear “simple” and passive, but it is known to be quite challenging, due to the long duration of the postures. Each posture is held in static stillness approximately 3-5 minutes. Props are also used such as straps, bolsters, blocks, sand bags to assist the practitioner with support of dis-engaging muscles as well as support in areas as needed.
This allows your muscles time to relax, dedicating the practice to your facia, ligaments, bones & joints which get little attention in every day movement, exercise or yoga. This practice is growing to be more and more popular with athletes, experienced and beginner yogis and even people with restricted mobility.
