Hello friends! I have a short yin yoga video for you today.
Are you familiar with yin yoga?
If not, I highly encourage you to try it, maybe with this video – or others online and in studios.
Yin yoga is not like the yoga we mostly know in our culture. Most of the classes we see online or attend in studios are yang yoga – with flows and holding a shape for a brief time before moving to another shape.
Yin sequences are very different. Shapes are held for longer intervals. You meet a pose just at its edge and hold it for minutes, typically 1 1/2 – 4 minutes per shape. Once in the pose, you meet stillness.
Yin yoga is restorative. Holding a relaxed posture for a longer time, exerts positive stress on subtle
body tissues, thereby triggering the body’s natural repair response. This leads to stronger and more supple joints and ligaments.
Most yin classes in studios are 60 minutes long – or longer. These are quite blissful!
Sometimes, though, you want a little yin goodness in less time. A little yoga can do a lot of good!
Enter: 20 minute yin yoga
I hope you enjoy this short sequence, please share your experience!
Before I sign off, if you are in the local area, I’m teaching a FREE 45-minute yoga class this Sunday (22nd) at Lululemon Morgan Crossing. Bring a mat and a friend, class begins at 10am!
One final, final note: After my last yoga posts, I heard from some subscribers that did not want these yoga updates. I’m still trying to filter. Please no upset emails. 🙏
Stacey says
I do not want anything about yoga what-so-ever. so please filter me out.
Dreena says
When I have sorted how to do this, I will send an email to subscribers. I did mention that in my post.
Jackie says
Thanks for the information!
Joann says
Love this but holding that long,not sure I could do that
Dreena says
Hi Joann,
You bring up a good point. In this video I don’t have props because we were travelling. In studio, I ALWAYS use props so class members can get comfortable. For example, bolsters to support the head, blocks under the knees. When you *only* go to your edge, just where you feel sensation, then it’s manageable to hold the pose. You might try looking for “yin yoga with props” on youtube if practicing at home. Hope that makes sense!
Carynne says
Thank you for sharing this Dreena, I really enjoyed it!
Dreena says
Wonderful, thank you Carynne
Teresa says
I love your yoga posts keep them coming
Dreena says
thanks Teresa 🙂