Yin yoga for better flexibility, health and relaxationTranslate this text using Google Translate.
Yin yoga for better flexibility, health and relaxationTranslate this text using Google Translate.
Yin yoga has its origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taoist philosophy and its postures are very close to classical yoga as we know it.
Yin yoga postures are performed gently and mindfully. They work in depth on the physical, mental, emotional and energetic levels through stretching and deep breathing. Each posture is held for a certain time in order to bring relaxation and appeasement.
On the physical level: Yin yoga works on the deep tissues such as the fascias (envelopes of the organs and muscles), the ligaments, the cartilages or the tendons. It therefore allows a release of tension in the body. Yin yoga is excellent for joint health and mobility. Thus the back, hips and pelvis remain mobile and healthy. It also improves breathing and circulation in the body. This practice is also excellent for the heart, lungs, digestive system, kidneys and intestines. It helps strengthen the joints.
On the mental and emotional level: breathing and long postures help channel thoughts and bring more inner peace and calm. Yin yoga could be considered as "mindfulness meditation", because each posture is performed with the greatest attention, the greatest gentleness and the greatest respect for its own limits. We never force, we let it happen.
On the energy level: this practice allows the recirculation of energy in the body. It has a very beneficial effect on good circulation in the meridians and the chakras.
Finally, yin yoga is perfect in addition to more intense physical activities.
So many are the benefits...
Photo Yin yoga class Geneva, SonalohaYin yoga class
Improved mobility (flexibility)
Health and strengthening of joints and ligaments
Fascia health and stretching
Back mobility and relief
Better circulation of energy in the body
Protects the body from possible injuries during intense physical exercises
Detoxifying
Improves intestinal transit
Cardiovascular and lung health
Helps to regain energy but also relaxation
Improved sleep
PMS and menstruation relief
Gently accompanies the period of menopause
Pregnancy support
Stress reduction
Bring inner calm
Calming of the mind
Calming and releasing emotions
Helps to let go and accept
Can help with meditation practice
Can help with knowledge / acceptance of oneself and one's limits
The four main principles of Yin Yoga
Relax the muscles
Unlike more dynamic (more yang) yogas which mainly work on strengthening the muscles themselves, yin yoga will work in depth. For this, it is therefore necessary to relax the muscles, so that the postures can achieve the relaxation of the fascias, tendons and ligaments.
Be in the feeling of the posture but without pain
We are not trying to go as far as possible. We stand where our body indicates. No more no less. And we let time, the body and gravity operate. (“Wu Wei” spirit).
Stay in stillness
once comfortably seated in the posture. Except, need, if you want to go deeper in the posture or go back, based on respecting your feelings.
Hold a while
Always respecting the limits specific to each one. A posture can be held between 2 and 10 minutes. For a beginner class, the postures will be held between 2 and 5 minutes.
For who ?
Companies, individuals. All levels combined.
