yogaom | Yin Yoga

Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible. ~Bob Harper

Yoga is 99% practice and 1% knowledge. ~Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

Yoga accepts. Yoga gives.

Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind. ~Patanjali, translated from Sanskrit

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga has the same goals and objectives as any other school of yoga; however, it directs the stimulation normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues (which we are calling the yang tissues). Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice.

Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.

Traditionally Yin Yoga is thought of as a softer, quieter practice. This does not mean it is not challenging. It can be quite challenging due to the long duration of the poses (anywhere from 3-5 minutes).