Yin is a beautiful practice that works on the body, mind and energy in a relaxing manner. Here’s a little more about the practice:

There is Yin and there is Yang – they are two opposites that make a whole.

 We live Yang lifestyles and tend to veer towards Yang Yoga.  Yang focuses on moving the blood, exercising the muscles – energetic yoga, walking quickly, running, swimming, cycling etc. Yin is quiet, peaceful, appreciating the pause.

 The two balance each other, but our modern way of living places emphasis on Yang rather than Yin therefore the balance is lost.  There should be balance between competition and compassion, ambition and contentment.  Yin Yoga can encourage this balance in an overly Yang lifestyle.

 Holding a pose for several minutes at a time encourages the mind and body to become calm, to overcome distraction, bring physical ease.  It is a natural, healing practice. The practice is mainly floor based supported by uncomplicated props.

Yin allows relaxation of connective tissue, the fascia and promotes flexibility of the joints.  The energetic meridian channels run throughout the body and can be balanced through the practice of Yin Yoga. 

 It is important to have a Yin attitude when practising Yin Yoga.  To keep the mind calm and present. This is encouraged through breath focus, meditations and readings.

 After some poses there will be a pause, a space for the Chi, Prana to flow, the body to realign.

Equipment:

Yoga mat, blankets (1 for warmth and comfort and maybe a smaller one to roll up as a support - or more if you like!), yoga block if you have one, bolster or pillow, cushion. If you have a Yoga sandbag you may like to bring it along. You may also like to bring an eye covering. Wear layers. Please note that I do not carry spare equipment.