Yin Yoga

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Yin is described as the feminine energy in yoga and is characterized by being a calm form of yoga, you don't move much, but most often work lying down, sitting or from all fours. Each position is held for several minutes at a time. This is, among other things, to not only stretch the muscles but to reach deeper and open up the connective tissue.

Yin yoga also enriches the yoga practitioner opportunity to create a connection to the breath and be in a meditation-like stage while moving from position to position. Although this is a very calm form of yoga, it can be experienced as very intense and, especially at the beginning, it might actually hurt to be in the deep stretches for a long time at a time. It can also be mentally challenging to hold

the positions for a longer period of time and simply be present in body and mind.