Understanding Yin Yoga
Gain a deeper understanding of the Yin yoga practice
Yin Yoga is a multifaceted approach that can reach the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, & spiritual bodies. Like all yoga styles, we must remember that Yin is a tool that requires a level of inner commitment, & self-compassion. The practice provides the space to promote self-awareness & self-inquiry needed to go through this more profound self-development process & move up the yoga steps.
The Yin yoga practice involves holding postures for extended periods to work with the fascia matrix of the body & stimulate the meridian system. The approach also provides a space where we can build our internal awareness & learn to notice what occurs within the stillness as we hold each pose. At first, all our “stuff” can initially fill the empty spaces. We may feel we ‘should’ be doing something ‘more’