Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is based on the Taoist concept of yin and yang, the opposite and complementary principles in nature. Yin is the stable, unmoving, hidden aspect of things; yang is the changing, moving, revealing aspect. In the body, the relatively stiff connective tissues (tendons, ligaments, fascia) are yin, while the more mobile and pliable muscles and blood are yang.
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. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer.
Benefits
- Calms and balances the mind and body
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves circulation
- Improves flexibility
- Release fascia and improve joint mobility
- Balance the internal organs and improve the flow of prana (energy)
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