Service Description

Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time—for beginners, it may range from 45 seconds to two minutes; more advanced practitioners may stay in one asana for five minutes or more. Yin yoga stretches and targets both the deep connective tissues between the muscles, and the fascia throughout the body. The aim is to increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility as the poses stretch and exercise the bone and joint areas. It also helps us to regulate the body's flow of energy. Twelve years ago I could not find a yin class, increasingly now most yoga studios will offer YIN as we realise the benefits, feel the need to slow down and just “be”. The term “yin yoga” comes from the Taoist tradition. Yang relates to movement, often repetitive movement, creating heat in the body. Yin is about finding stillness and cooling the body. And, the theory goes, we need both to come into balance to stay in optimum condition. Running and cycling are yang activities. Some vigorous forms of yoga, like ashtanga vinyasa and Bikram yoga are very yang. If you focus only on the yang, your body can suffer from fatigue and burnout. We all need balance. Yin yoga is practised sitting or lying on the floor. There are no planks, no warriors, no core work. No sun salutations. No standing poses. The pace is slow, so you need to wear comfortable, warm clothes and