YIN YOGA
Yoga is for everyone
Regardless of health, age, physical limitations, etc, yoga is for everyone!
Foundational yoga postures are practiced to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the bodys.
Full-body relaxation and balance are the goals but the benefits are immeasurable!
Benefits Of Yoga Practice:
Improves strength, balance and flexibility
Helps with back pain relief
Can ease arthritis symptoms
Benefits heart health
Relaxes you, to help you sleep better
Can mean more energy and brighter moods
Helps you manage stress
Increases blood flow
Boosts your immune system functionality
Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, passive type of yoga that incorporates long holds and deep breaths for a stretch that gets right into the muscle fibers. Designed to prepare the body for comfort in seated meditation, Yin yoga is the perfect complement to more vigorous Yang-based practices like Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga. It is also a wonderful complement to more physically demanding sports like running, cycling, and can help athletes who are feeling tight, and can assist in recovery both on and off season. Yin yoga involves a series of seated and supine postures, typically held for 3-5 minutes at a time. During these prolonged periods of stillness, the yogi experiences a surrendering sensory awakening that melts away residual tension and stress. Long Yin yoga holds are also known to release repressed or stored emotions, leaving the yogi feeling lighter, clearer and completely relaxed. Yin yoga is an excellent practice for beginners. It gives them plenty of time to uncover the unique benefits of individual poses without worrying about tricky transitions. It’s also a tried and true technique for yogis of all levels to experience full body release. Those recovering from an injury or looking to lengthen versus strengthen will feel right at home in a Yin yoga class.
Recommended (but not required) props – a blanket or yoga mat to sit on, 2 blocks, a bolster or large body style pillow
APRIL YIN YOGA
Location: PTYC Groton
Dates: 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
Time: 6:15-7:15pm
Cost: $55.00
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