Most students in the West seek a physically demanding asana practice; but yoga is about balance.
Yin Yoga introduces you to the missing half of yoga. With its gentle poses and non-straining approach, this practice places little emphasis on strength-building or fitness, but focuses on encouraging each student to unfold every pose from within, without forcing, encouraging tissue release.
The practice aims to:
Classes will include simple floor based asanas (supported and held passively for 3-5 minutes), Meditation, Visualization, extended Savasana or Yoga Nidra.
Yin Yoga introduces you to the missing half of yoga. With its gentle poses and non-straining approach, this practice places little emphasis on strength-building or fitness, but focuses on encouraging each student to unfold every pose from within, without forcing, encouraging tissue release.
The practice aims to:
- enhance the natural range of movement in the joints
- keep muscles soft and release connective tissue (fascia)
- improve flow of Prana in the tissues surrounding the joint where energy stagnates
- strengthen energy channels (nadi)
- encourage mindfulness and mediation within the asana
Classes will include simple floor based asanas (supported and held passively for 3-5 minutes), Meditation, Visualization, extended Savasana or Yoga Nidra.