Grounding asanas held for 5-10 minutes followed by a rebound state allows for the lubrication of the joints, ligaments and stretches the facial tissue. The connective tissue that runs qí (life force energy) to all surfaces of the muscular-skeletal system. Yin yoga aids in flexibility, mobility and injury prevention. We will use somatic breathing techniques explore the depths of our bodies and help foster repair and renewing. Props, such as bolsters, blocks, blankets, straps, etc are encouraged, but unlike in restorative yoga in which props support and hold you, we use props in yin to facilitate presence. In yin, we want to feel the stretch, sensation allows for conversation in the body.
*doors will lock at the start of class