Join me again for my first Yin and Sound since lockdown. Welcoming you all back into the studio for an extended session to nurture the body, mind and soul as we tune inwards to release and restore ourselves to a more harmonious and balanced energy.
Often considered to be more challenging than a fast paced Vinyasa class is a slow Yin class. We live in a culture that is constantly on the go, requiring a lot of movement, activity, stimulation, and responsibilities. Yin Yoga offers the chance to be still, be present, and work within while you breathe and stretch deeply and create more space in mind and body.
The Yin practice will be followed with a gentle sound bath to close the session.
You will be immersed in the beautiful sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls and the Chinese Wind and Sun gongs. Sound bath meditations are a great way to unplug from the fast activity that can often be the reality of life and shift to a slower pace slowing down the brainwaves by shifting from a more conscious thinking (beta) state to a more relaxed subconscious dreamlike (theta) state.
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga targets the deep connective tissues, bones, joints, fascia and ligaments in the body. The more we work our fascial system and deep tissues, the less dense and tight our bodies become as we age.
As we age, our bones begin to degenerate, we lose mobility in our joints and our fascia tightens. But a consistent Yin Yoga practice helps to regain mobility and ease pain in the body. Yin Yoga is an excellent counter to the more physically demanding – or yang – yoga disciplines. This deep stretching is the perfect follow-up to intense yoga or other physical activity so you can stay balanced, flexible, and avoid injury.
The practice is mainly floor based postures and can be supported with straps, block, bolsters and blankets. Lengthening extremely tight tissues can be a very uncomfortable practice, but using this time to focus on breathing is a large part of Yin Yoga.
Key benefits of a regular Yin Yoga practice:
Targets connective tissues including fascia, bones and joints
Reduces stress
Increases circulation
Balances internal organs and improves flow of energy
Balances our yang or physical yoga practice
Relieves tension
Improves flexibility
Encourages mindfulness and meditation
£28 for the session. There are 19 spaces available
Further details and booking direct via Present Health - click here