Gentle stretching and inner harmony
Yin yoga is a calm, passive style of yoga that is mainly practiced lying down and sitting. Yin yoga is characterized by the longer holding time of the asanas, which can last between three and five minutes. This calm practice alternates harmoniously between tension and relaxation, with the aim of achieving a calm, meditative state.
Focus on fascia tissue and freedom of movement
Yin yoga focuses on loosening and stretching the fascia tissue that surrounds the muscles and joints. The longer holding times of the asanas enable deep stretching, which leads to relaxation of the fascia. This helps to improve the freedom of movement of the body parts and relieve tension.
