is a slow paced, deep yoga practice with Taoist roots. It is very nurturing, calming, meditative, rejuvenating and healing, but nonetheless proves to be challenging as well. Floor postures are being held for a while (up to 3 -5 min) relaxing the muscles, in order to affect the connective tissues in the body, which doesn't respond to brief, rhythmical stretches the way muscles do, particularly in the hips, thighs and lower spine.
This amazing style is suitable for all ages and levels and has the ability to dramatically improve flexibility and mobility while increasing overall real health.
Yin Yoga induces deep physical and mental relaxation and release, while emphasising stillness and awareness. Life-force (chi or prana) is being encouraged to flow evenly and healthily throughout all the tissues and bones of the body while removing stiffness and creating overall fluidity. Practised regularly, Yin Yoga can relieve pain, correct postural imbalances, slow down the aging process, induce mental clarity and bring joy and equanimity.
Yin yoga aims to create joint space, focusing on healthy joints by moistening and lubricating them with long holding and deep breathing, while Yang Yoga (faster paced styles) is more concerned with muscle tone and strength.
Both styles complement each other and are necessary to create overall balanced health in a holistic way.
"It is not muscular strength that gives us the feeling of lightness and ease in the body, it is the flexibility of the joints."
Paul Grilley, Yin Yoga Master & Anatomist
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