Vin-Yin Yoga

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Yin yoga is a slow-paced and meditative style of yoga that targets the deep connective tissues of the body, such as ligaments, joints, bones, and fascia networks. It is a contrast to Yang yoga practices, such as Vinyasa yoga, which target the muscles. Yin yoga poses are typically held for an extended period, usually 2 to 5 minutes, and sometimes longer. During the poses, muscles are relaxed to avoid muscle spasm, which could result from engaging muscles for long periods. Yin yoga is almost entirely passive, although some Yin asanas contain Yang elements. 

Yin yoga is based on the Taoist concept of Yin and Yang, opposite and complementary principles in nature. Yin is the stable, unmoving, hidden aspect of things, while Yang is the changing, moving, and visible aspect of things. Yin yoga helps you stretch and lengthen connective tissues while also teaching you how to breathe through discomfort and sit with your thoughts. It is a slow-paced practice that relaxes the mind and targets deep connective tissues through long-held poses .

A Yin yoga class usually consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body, such as the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, and lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. Many Yin yoga postures are seated or reclined poses, since they require your muscles to be fully relaxed. Some examples of Yin yoga poses include butterfly pose, seated forward fold, and frog pose. 

Yin yoga has many benefits, including improving overall flexibility and range of motion, reducing stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation, and increasing mindfulness. It is a great practice for those who live fast-paced, active lives and need to slow down and turn inward. 

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