Rise and shine, it’s yoga time! Today I’m taking you through a simple yet effective morning yin yoga sequence to stretch your entire body. This is a soothing practice to get you ready for the day ahead. You’ll want to have some props around for this one.
Each pose will be held for about 2 minutes to open up your hips, hamstrings, back and shoulders. Enjoy and please let me know if you would like more short morning yin yoga classes.
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.
Neatness. Not sure it’s a word, but it’s the step before organized, giving myself time to get myself together. Namaste
Gentle. This is my intension for today and you will help me to achieve it. Thank you.
My word was release… thanks!
Serenity for today, thanks so much Kassandra
Patience…to experience the now, be in the moment.
Thank you Kassandra!
Strength, I am stronger than I was yesterday, ready for today and will embrace tomorrow.
Patience is my word. Normally, I do prefer more energizing morning yoga, but today I am a bit under the weather and this is a very soothing class. Thanks Kassandra!
Kindness. I will return to this lovely, soothing practice. Thank you.
Serenity–it goes really well with yin yoga. Loved the music on this video!
Accomplished. I need to get a project done today! Love the music on this one very soothing. Good to get back to yoga after a break!
Love starting my day with you! Ahhhhh.
My word today was open – the poses really helped embody this!
My word is Reward!
Thank you so much Kassandra 🙏 i love yin in the morning 🌻 my word is calm
My word is Energised.
Not just one word: get things done! I have some things that have to be done today
My intention for today is “I inhabit myself”
BALANCE
My new favorite class!!
Todays word is BALANCE
I love these mornong yin sessions together with your gentle, soothin voice, What balsam for the soul! If you havve more yin variations, I’d love to learn, Namaste
I really love these shorter yin practices. The best way to start my sat and sun ✨🙏
Thank you, Kassandra! Just what i needed! My word is focus. Actually it’s focus everyday!
Thank you so much. These short yin routines plus an affirmations have become my sacred morning ritual. 🙏
Intention to unwind
My word is safe 🌻🌿
Safe
Liberation
Strong
Relaxation
Gratitude
Intention: ACCEPTANCE
Surrender
This practice felt so good !!! 😊😊
Had A Hard Time This Morning Staying In These Poses.. As A Heavier Girl And Low Back Pain It Was Tough To Stay In The Folds And The Block Under My Back Hurt A Little.. I Substituted Some Poses To Fit Me
Great feedback! Thank you for sharing
Calm
Pleasant
good morning start
Steady calm
Choice
Calm
Lovely! Good morning😊
Heal from flu!
Freedom
Reussite