Yin is a style of yoga that incorporates longer holds of postures to allow for a slow-paced, meditative style that focuses on stretching the body’s connective tissues. The goal is to tune into the body and mind, and to develop a deeper internal awareness.
Yin yoga can have many benefits, including:
Stress and mental health Yin yoga can help reduce symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. It can also help clear the mind of unconscious emotions by observing physical sensations without getting caught up in stories about them.
Flexibility:Â Yin yoga focuses on flexibility and relaxation, rather than building strength.
Energy flow: Yin yoga can improve energy flow and enhance the flow of chi in the organs.
Mindfulness: Yin yoga can help develop mindfulness and enhance breath awareness. It can also encourage practitioners to synchronize their movement with their breath. Yin yoga is a good complement to a fast-paced life or intense workouts.