Ever find yourself a little confused by a pose that your yoga teacher calls yin yoga but resembles a restorative pose? It's not uncommon for yin yoga and restorative yoga to be mistaken as the ...

There's some science behind why yoga can help you sleep better. Yoga and breathing techniques help calm your nervous system and reduce cortisol, which puts your body in a more relaxed state, ideal to ...

And as you’d expect, yin is, well… not that. A yin yoga class will have you holding yin yoga poses (and holding, and holding them) with very different intentions from a faster-paced flow.

"Yin yoga is a type of yoga that involves holding supported postures for an extended period of time," explains Lindsay Monal who hosts a Yin yoga and sound bath class twice a week at Yoga Renew in ...

And although holding poses for up to 20 minutes at a time can sound daunting, Yin is an accessible route into yoga, especially if you're not a fan of the more dynamic classes often found on the ...

Yin yoga is a style of yoga that includes specific passive poses (called yin poses) that are held for an extended time, usually 3 to 10 minutes. Although this type of yoga was developed in the ...

Yin Yoga is informed by the Traditional Chinese ... Sit back on your heels so you can feel the effect of the previous poses in your body. Come to a cross-legged seat and stack your right shin ...

So, what's a tired person to do? It may seem counterintuitive, but adding in some light movement in the form of yin yoga poses before bed may help quiet your mind and prepare your body for sleep.

Restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds and gentle back-bends, usually done with the assistance of many props, including blankets, blocks and bolsters. Yin Yoga: Looking for a ...

And although holding poses for up to 20 minutes at a time can sound daunting, Yin is an accessible route into yoga, especially if you're not a fan of the more dynamic classes often found on the ...

Where there’s a yin there’s a yang, as the ancient Chinese philosophies say. And so while yang energy is light and active, yin energy is soft, passive and contemplative. You’ll find styles ...