Fall Into Yin
One important distinction of Yin yoga: it isn't simply "deep stretching." Our goal is not to force our body to open or simply create greater flexibility (although that's definitely a perk!) These poses are prolonged, we stay for time (2-5 minutes) and we give our body permission to release long held tension slowly. It's a practice of "allowing." It targets tissues throughout the body that create dysfunction and pain when they are in compromising, or compensatory, patterns. These tissues include fascia, connective tissue, joint capsules and musculature.
For Pelvic Health, Yin is especially helpful because the pelvic floor is part of a larger fascial and muscular system involving the hips, inner thighs, glutes, diaphragm, core and spine. Slow supported positions combined with breathing can encourage pelvic-floor release and awareness, especially for those who are hypertonic. In addition, because these poses can sometimes be a little intense, especially in areas of the body that are "really tight," we are literally training our brain to be "ok" when things become uncomfortable. This is conditioning our emotional brain to react slower to things off the mat like everyday stress. Think of it as neurological reprogramming with physical perks!
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Fall Into Yin: Back Support
Focus: Full Back
Targeted Areas: Chest, Upper Back, Thoracic spine, Lumbar, side body, back of legs
Props Needed: two blocks, strap, slant board, bolster and at the end you can either use a chair/couch or grab a blanket for some extra height on our setup. -
Fall Into Yin: Total Body Release
Focus: Total Body
Targeted Areas: Head to toe!
Props Needed: two blocks, blanket or big towel, and bolster (or pillows) -
Fall Into Yin: Front Body
Focus: Front Body
Targeted Areas: Chest, abdominals, hip flexors, psoas, pelvic floor, quadriceps (front of the legs)
Props Needed: strap , two blocks, blanket or big towel, and bolster (or pillows) -
Fall Into Yin: Inner Thighs
Focus: Inner Thighs
Targeted Areas: Inner thighs, hamstrings, hips, pelvic floor, calves, feet
Props Needed: strap , two blocks, and bolster (or pillows) -
Fall Into Yin: Diaphragm
Focus: Diaphragm Restriction
Targeted Areas: Side Body, Upper Back, Rib-cage, Low Back, Psoas, Chest/Shoulders
Props Needed: two blocks, blanket and bolster (or something similar) -
Fall Into Yin: Hips
Focus: Hips
Targeted Areas: Hips, glutes, inner thighs, pelvic floor, hamstrings
Props Needed: two blocks, blanket and bolster (or something similar) -
Quiet Yin Practice (28 Min)
Slow, mindful, grounded and soft... that's where our practice leads us to today. All while creating length in the muscles of the hips, psoas, side body, pelvic floor and inner thighs. Perfect for the end of the day or a nice way to start from a place of peaceful stillness.
You'll need: 2 block...
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20 Min Yin Practice
What is Yin yoga? Yin is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive and supported postures are held for long periods (typically 3+ minutes.) We use lots of props to "hold" us in each posture because they are longer holds. The practice targets deep connective tissues as well as muscles....
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Back & Diaphragm Release
This class will leave you feeling so amazing! If you've been experiencing an achy low back, tight hips, pain in the mid or upper back where things just feel "stuck," or neck muscles that are just on lockdown, then look no further. This class is for YOU!
We focus on side body opening and mobilit...
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20 Min Yin Flow
Our practice today focuses on grounding down and generating space by practicing our poses in a supported longer holds. Yin is all about allowing, not forcing. So once you hit your first edge of resistance, that first sign of a stretch, pause there and let the magic happen as your muscles and fas...
