Yin Yoga is a challenging class in a different way, and the perfect complement to the movement and flow of a Power Vinyasa class. Yin targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and joints of the body that are not exercised in a different way in a vinyasa (yang) class. Poses target the hips, pelvis, and lower spine and postures are held anywhere from one to seven minutes. Yin and yang tissues respond quite differently to being exercised and it’s best to experience a class to really know what Yin Yoga is all about. After you have tried it, even just once, you will realize the benefits and see that Vinyasa flow is really only “half” of your practice.
Please note: Yin Yoga is not restorative yoga. Like all yoga practices, if the tissues you are targeting for exercise are damaged or injured, please give yourself a chance to heal before resuming your regular practice.