Yin Yoga
Are you feeling low on energy, overstimulated and stressed? Then Yin Yoga might just be what you need.
A Yin yoga class usually consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine.
Each posture is held between 1 – 3, sometimes 5 minutes. In the body, the relatively stiff connective tissues (tendons, ligaments, fascia) are yin, while the more mobile and pliable muscles and blood are yang.
Yin Yoga works the connective tissues. Holding certain postures in a more passive way and for longer allows the body to respond by making it longer and stronger.
Yin teaches you to really listen and learn – it brings long periods of time in often uncomfortable positions, which then asks you to learn to “be” and “accept what is”. A great way to re-energize and re-focus.
The Benefits of Yin Yoga
Calms and Balances the Mind & Body
By doing Yin Yoga, you are giving yourself plenty of time to do nothing other than breathing – a perfect way to find space in your mind, to slow down and be guided into a better space.
Reduces Stress & Anxiety
Yoga does not only relieve stress and anxiety, but has shown to improve symtoms of depression, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Increases Circulation
Blood circulation is an important part of your body’s overall function and health – yoga is a great way for people of all ages to increase their circulation, which improves body functions.
