Yin yoga is a slow-paced, modern discipline of yoga. Yin yoga poses are held for a longer time, typically 3 to 5 minutes or even more. Yin yoga is beneficial for both physical and psychological health.
Yin yoga was introduced by the martial arts expert, Taoist Paulie Zink in the 1970s.
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Dive into the tranquility of Yin yoga – hold a pose for 45 seconds to 2 minutes if you're starting, or channel your expertise by extending it for 5 minutes or more. Zen achieved!
Various yin yoga poses are meant for different purposes, giving incredible health benefits. You need to follow certain instructions for each pose to avail its complete benefits.
Some of the famous yin yoga poses are butterfly pose, saddle pose, sphinx pose, seal pose, child’s pose, half dragonfly pose, full forward bend and Savasana.
Regular Practice of Yin Yoga
After Yin Yoga: 1. You may experience physical and psychological relaxation.
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3. You will find increased concentration for meditation and enhanced mindfulness, with improved ability to cope with stress and anxiety.
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2. You get a calming effect on mind and body with reduced stress level.
Yin Yoga for Mind
1. Unlock well-being secrets with Yin yoga – observe, soothe, nurture, and find calm for a balanced life.
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2. Staying still fosters focus, concentration, and self-compassion. Embrace the power of prolonged stillness.
3. Yin yoga teaches us to be patient and have control over our reactions in difficult or troubling situations. It also helps you to stay composed.
Yin Yoga for Body
1. Yin yoga gently relaxes muscles and fascia, breaking up connective tissue adhesions for ultimate flexibility.
2. Connective tissue adhesion from injuries, poor posture, or aging can restrict movement, cause pain, and limit mobility.
3. It helps to restore the range of motion by applying moderate stress to connective tissues and joints.
4. Yin yoga with its challenging postures helps build muscular strength of the body.
Yin Yoga for Overall Well-being
Unlock myofascial freedom with Yin yoga poses! Balancing organs, enhancing systems, and boosting chi/prana flow.
Holding your body in yin yoga poses for a certain period of time results into lengthening and hydrating of tissues. After yin yoga session, you will experience the tissues being twisted, stretched, squeezed and compressed, increasing the flexibility of the body.