The quiet practice of Yin yoga uses long-held passive postures and mindfulness meditation to reveal a natural state of radiant health.  It beautifully complements muscular, vigorous Yang yogas by accessing the deep connective tissues that aerobic exercise often overlooks.  In Yin Yoga, the muscles have a chance to relax, hidden tension melts away, and we begin to have access to new parts of the body.  This results in more supple joints, greater ease of movement, and less limitation in the body.

On an energetic level, Yin Yoga supports the healthy flow of prana (or ‘chi’).  There is evidence to suggest that this practice coaxes usually dormant reservoirs of energy into the meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as the chakras and marma points.  Our system becomes more balanced, our immune system more resilient, and ability to flush toxins increases exponentially.  We experience an inner strength and clarity.

As a result of this deep cleansing practice, often practitioners also notice a renewed sense of calm and emotional peace.  As the emotions find equilibrium, the the mind becomes quiet, and untroubled. Flashes of insight, intuition, and inspiration are common.  We experience an ability to meet the difficulties of our lives with confidence and grace. There arises a capacity rise to any occasion, and live life based on our principles, rather than our fears and limitation.