Welcome back to my channel, this morning I’m going to take you through a 20 minute yin yoga class which focuses primarily on stretching your lower body. This is an intermediate yin yoga class and you’ll need a strap with you. If you don’t have a strap, you can always use a belt.
We’ll get into poses like knee to chest, reclining leg stretch, twisted child’s pose and square pose. This will target your inner and outer hips, glutes, hamstrings and lower back. A wonderful sequence to do regularly if you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk. Enjoy!
There are 3 principles of Yin Yoga.
1. Find your edge
2. Be still
3. Hold the pose
Find your edge means respecting your body’s limits and not pushing too far and risking injury. Pull back a little bit and as you hold the pose you will be able to go deeper into it without pushing too far or hurting yourself.
Being still means that once you are in the pose it is important to completely relax your muscles so the benefits can get into the connective tissues and joints. Try not to fidget or move or distract yourself, this is a meditative practice. Breathe deeply in and out through the nose.
Holding the pose means that in Yin Yoga a pose can be held for 1-10 minutes depending on the pose performed and on the comfort level of the student. I usually teach poses held for around 4-5 minutes. Learn to surrender and keep a timer close by if needed.
Productivity
Paced
Oh my heavens Kassandra. You read my mind this morning. Exactly what i needed for tight hamstrings and glutes. Thamks.
Compassion. I need to always respond with love no matter what. Love you Kassandra have a blessed day everyone.
Movement
Love
Beautiful practice, thank you 🙏 ~ Persistence ~
Gratitude 🙏
very nice
Calm…..
Very smooth practice, my One word intention is “intuition”
My favorite poses in one class! Thank you.
Calm
Faith
Purpose…
Flexible, in my decisions.
Happiness
This practice was lovely after an early morning walk 💗
Soft 🧡
Kindness
Strength
Compassion (for myself and others) 💛🙏🏽
Smooth. (Love your pants! )
Thanks 🥰
empowered
Grateful💚
Relax…
Contentment
outflow
Qhat a lovely way to start my Sunday. Thank you.
Acknowledge
Focus
This is ine of my ansolute favourites. I do this class almost every morning 🥰
Oh lordie! What a fabulous class! Joyous!
It’s Christmas week! My word is merriment!
Beautiful class Kassandra! So much love and gratitude to you! My word today is: Protected ♥️. Namaste