YIN: SUN 8:00 AM / TUE 6:45 PM w/TRACY

Service Description

Yin Yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga that focuses on stretching deep connective tissues—such as fascia, ligaments, and joints—rather than the muscles. Unlike dynamic "yang" styles (like Vinyasa), Yin involves holding passive floor-based poses for extended periods, typically ranging from 3 to 10 minutes. Core Principles of Practice: Practitioners follow three primary tenets to achieve the "Yin effect": 1. Find Your Edge: Move into a pose until you feel a "comfortable discomfort" (roughly a 3 or 4 on a scale of 10) without straining or pushing. 2. Commit to Stillness: Once the pose is established, remain as still as possible to allow the muscles to relax and gravity to work on the deeper tissues. 3. Hold for Time: The benefits of Yin are cumulative over time rather than through intensity; holds allow less-vascular tissues to hydrate and lengthen. Key Benefits: *Enhanced Flexibility: Targets the "shrink-wrap" effect of tight fascia to improve long-term range of motion. *Stress Reduction: Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest), lowering heart rate and blood pressure. *Energy Balance: Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, the practice aims to unblock stagnant "Qi" (energy) by stimulating meridians that run through connective tissue. *Emotional Release: Long holds can trigger the release of stored emotional tension, particularly in "hip-opening" poses. Soft music, lights; meditation, sound therapy with yoga nidra result in an individual layered physical, psychological/emotional and spiritual experience. We ask that you Pre-Register for Classes: Please give us a 4 HOUR notice that you are attending class! If you need to Cancel your registration, please give us at least 4 HOURS notice! If you missed class registration deadline and wish to Drop-In. or if unable to Register or Cancel your Reservation in the On-Line system or Mobile App please text us at 207.319.0102!