Yin Yoga is a perfect class for those who wish to slow down during their sessions or those who are looking for a more restorative or reflective form of yoga.

This passive form of yoga class typically includes a large of seated and lying down postures. The classes will be slow paced and very simple in structure and are perfect to allow particip for a number of minutes which encourages the body and the mind to permit the muscles to relax completely and as a consequence release tension and liberate further into the stretch.

The muscles in the body are made of differing fibres. Those that are used for dynamic movements allow the muscles to strengthen. Longer static holds allow us to access the form of the muscle tissue which is the fascia and connective tissues which allow the muscles to lengthen.

Yin Yoga can provide a satisfying antidote to the constant fast paced chatter or modern life and helps you to develop and master the tools of slowing down, relaxing and switching off. Yin Yoga is about finding stillness and coolness in the body so it is advisable for participants to wear clothing that is warmer than those worn in other forms of yoga. Bring a comfy sweater and let go.

The benefits of Yin Yoga are as follows:

• It promotes self-care and self-love – what more reason do you need?
• Encourages you to be intimate with yourself and kind to yourself.
• Reduces stress and anxiety.
• Can release negative emotions that have been stored within the body.
• Can increase resilience and mental fortitude.
• Can be an excellent introduction to meditation.
• Increases circulation in the joints
• Improves flexibility
• Improves joint stability.
• Boosts metabolism.
• Improves the parasympathetic nervous system.
• Increases focus and creativity.
• Lowers blood pressure
• Prevents injury
• It provides a palpable and lasting afterglow
• You can take this away with you and practice it anywhere and everywhere, even in bed.

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