Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a slower and more meditative form of yoga where you hold postures for 2-5+ mins each. In Hatha or Vinyasa yoga, there's a stronger focus on alignment, strength, and dynamic movement. Yin Yoga focuses on opening the joints and stretching the fascia and ligaments to help connect the body.
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By holding the postures for extended periods of time, you can settle in and bring your awareness to the area you’re stretching. Through focused attention, slow breathing, and intentional relaxation of the body, the tension begins to release. Depending on how tight you are, this will usually start with the larger muscles in an area. Over time, you’ll be able to place your mind more fully into the body and release progressively deeper layers of tension.
Make sure to balance these practices out with some strength building. You can stretch the body all day, but without building strength into those newly released areas, they’ll be weak and the tension will eventually reappear.
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