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Yin Yoga
Slow, floor-based poses held for minutes at a time to release deep connective tissue.
30-45 minutes per session.
2-4x per week, especially in the evening.
About this practice
Yin yoga targets the connective tissue (fascia, ligaments) rather than muscle, using long-held, passive floor poses to encourage deep relaxation and improve joint mobility over time. Its slow pace makes it especially well suited as an evening wind-down practice.
How to do it
- Pick 3-5 seated or lying poses (e.g. butterfly, dragon, sphinx) that target areas of tension.
- Ease into each pose only to a gentle stretch — yin poses should feel like a 'sweet ache', never sharp.
- Hold each pose for 3-5 minutes, breathing slowly and letting muscles fully relax into it.
- Use props (pillows, blocks, blankets) generously to support the body so it can stay passive.
- Come out of each pose slowly and pause briefly before moving to the next.
Conditions it may help with
Cautions
- Avoid deep holds on any joint with hypermobility or a recent injury.
- Not a substitute for cardiovascular exercise on its own.
This is educational information, not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare provider before starting any new practice, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a chronic condition.
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