Yin yoga is a quiet contemplative practice. It works deeply into our body with passive, long-held poses. Yin yoga targets the deepest tissues of the body; our connective tissues, ligaments, joints, bones and the deep fascia network of the body, rather than the muscles (the focus of a yang practice)
Benefits of a yin practice:
1. Releases fascia & improves joint mobility
2. Can revitalize the tissues of the body & increases circulation
3. Yin yoga forces us to slow down & find more balance
4. This practice can help us become more resilient to stress
5. Yin gives tools to reduce anxiety
6. Yin yoga can help us tap into the parasympathetic nervous system
7. Increases flexibility in the body & mind
Contraindications: high blood pressure, pregnancy
Please note: Yin Yoga is not restorative yoga and like all yoga practices, if the tissues you are targeting for exercise are damaged in some way, please give yourself a chance to heal before resuming your regular practice and if needed, check with your care provider before practicing in a hot room.