Maybe that’s not exactly what she says.
Either way, the fact remains: YinYogais growing in popularity; and with good reason.
This specific practice serves a different purpose than your standardHathaor Ashtanga.
“All our joints are under duress.
This reduces the risk of pain and injury.
They’ve created a Chakra and Chi-balancing treatment called Yin & Yang.
Then, it’s followed by a warm stone massage (that’s the easy part!
), so that your muscles are truly relaxed.
Begin standing in Mountain pose, feet together, hands at side and gaze forward.
Tilt your pelvis slightly forward.
Raise your head up and lengthen your neck by lifting your head towards the ceiling.
For the forward fold, inhale and raise the arms overhead.
Tip: If you could’t reach the floor, simply grasp your opposite elbows and hang.
And verify there is a slight bend in the knees.
Hold this pose for at least 2 minutes for the full Yin effect.
This pose is great after a run.
It releases your hips and the tension in your inner thighs.
It also removes the tiredness from long hours of standing and walking.
An added bonus is that it stretches out the lower back.
Sit on the ground, bending both knees and bringing your feet together.
Using your hands, open your feet up like a book.
Use your muscles to press your knees down towards the floor.
This will help to open up your hips even more.
Lengthen your spine, drawing your belly button towards your spine.
Relax your shoulders and gaze in front of you or at your feet.. Stay here for 5 breaths.
Slowly begin to fold forward, drawing your torso towards your legs.
Remember to try and keep your spine straight.
Stay here for 2-3 minutes.
So, try these out .. when you’re Yin the mood.
I couldn’t help myself.)
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