And, by alleviating the blockages, energy will successfully flow through different channels.
They believe that Yin yoga can address blockages in the meridians, as they are the channels through which your energy flows. Teachers and practitioners believe that Yin yoga doesn’t only strengthen and help your physical body. You should do what you need to do to be mindful of your body and your practice. And, even if you can do a stretch without discomfort, you still may find that using a pillow, band or block will allow you to reach a more meditative place. Don’t try to push yourself beyond your limit. Again, I’ll stress it throughout this article, and I know your teacher will stress it throughout your class, but treat your body kindly and listen to it. There are so many uses for Yin yoga equipment your teacher will show you the healthy and helpful ways to use it all. Or, if you cannot hold your hips up while lying on the floor, then prop them up with a block. If you can’t touch your toes, then hook your foot into the exercise band and hold onto the band instead. If you can’t bend forward very far when seated, then by all means, lean on a pillow. You’ll notice at your first Yin yoga class that the teacher will hand out large pillows, rubber exercise bands, and foam blocks. See, our lower limbs age rapidly so Yin can help keep our lower joints active and healthy. And, Yin mainly focuses on the parts of the body below the navel. You can always sign up for and jump into a class anywhere in your practice and if you want to become a Yin Yoga Teacher you can add it as continuing education after you’ve completed your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Yin Yoga is a great compliment to your your practice.
It’s not meant to be the only yoga practice one does. Yin is also meant to complement active yoga styles. It’s also restorative and said to be good for people recovering from injuries and sufferers of arthritis. Paulie Zink, a yoga teacher and martial arts practitioner, developed Yin yoga in the 1970 it’s intended to bring about inner silence and a connectivity with the world. It’s a mix of traditional Chinese medicine and very slow yoga that’s said to help practitioners’ flexibility and joint circulation. Please keep reading to learn all about this quiet, meditative form of yoga.Īs you read above, Yin yoga is a slow, meditative yoga that stretches your connective tissues to make them stronger and longer. I find it very calming and I hope you do, too. To feel their muscles stretching, becoming more pliant and long.Īs a yoga practitioner, I value Yin yoga. Those minutes allow practitioners to be more mindful. You may only practice five poses in one class. Yin is an extremely slow and restorative yoga. So, when I have a student who may need to work on their mindfulness, I suggest that they try Yin yoga. It becomes imperative for our inner health that we seek stillness. I know that when I really know a sequence of poses in Ashtanga or Jivamukti, I may become mindful of my mind, body and breathing, and I may move from pose to pose effortlessly.īut there are times when we all need to take inventory of our body, mind and breathing. Now, I’m not saying that other types of yoga won’t give you a meditative feeling. It’s a yoga that stresses taking care of yourself, listening to your muscles and checking in with your breathing. There’s a slower, more deliberate form of yoga called Yin. But, what if there was something you could do about your stress, your insomnia, or your injuries? Well, maybe there is. You may not be able to sleep there is a lot of stress in the world these days so insomnia wouldn’t be a surprise. Perhaps you’re recovering from an injury or are stressed at work or in your life. Sometimes, your body and your mind need stillness and peace and Yin Yoga is that practice. To not worry about winning (i.e., being the most proficient in class). But, that’s not necessarily what my body needs at any given time. I like the energy, I like the workout and I like pushing my body. I tend to go for vigorous yoga, like Ashtanga, or a fast yoga that’s almost like a dance, Jivamukti. I’m an experienced yoga practitioner as well as a yoga teacher, and I suspect a bit of a showoff.
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