Yin Yoga
"Yoga is the practice
of quieting the mind."
- Patanjali
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Yin Yoga is slow-paced style of yoga with poses held for longer periods of time—typically three to five minutes or longer. Yin yoga poses focus on deep relaxation and restoration. A yin yoga sequence is designed to work on the connective tissue. Thus, some of the well-known yin yoga benefits are increased circulation in the joints and improved flexibility.
As a practice, yin yoga is designed to improve the flow of chi (the vital energy of the body) through the energetic channels (or meridians) to improve overall emotional well-being, immunity, and organ health.
When combined with a more active and physical sequence, the practice is then known as Yin Yang yoga. Traditionally, yin and yang are thought of as complementary, not opposite. Thus, balancing the active and relaxing components of your practice can be a good way to create balance and harmony.
Stabilize & Ground
A vinyasa flow class focused on grounding. With this practice, you will become more present and establish a strong connection to the Earth. The focus is on hip openers, standing postures and forward folds.
SHORT ASHTANGA PRACTICE
An asana practice that includes a sequence of dynamic yoga postures, taken from the Ashtanga Yoga Method. This is a compact and invigorating practice, suitable for all levels.
MORNING GLORY
An active vinyasa flow practice that is a great way to begin your day; awakening your body and allowing your energy to flow through you in a harmonious way. You will focus a lot on connecting to your inner ground, developing an intimate sense of grounding and stability.
The Deeper Aspect of Yoga
What does yoga mean, really? Eddie Stern shares his view on enlightenment, modern-day yoga teachers, Pattabhi Jois, and getting to know yourself a little deeper.
Three Doors Meditation
A guided meditation on the body, speech, and mind, rooted in the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition. This practice helps to cultivate awareness, inner silence, and warmth.
Out of balance? Feeling depleted
In this talk the kapha dosha, (one of the 3 primary constitutions in the Ayurvedic system) is explained. The two elements in kapha dosha are earth and water. In this talk, you will begin to understand the qualities (within yourself or others) that reflect these elements.
Yin Yoga
What to expect
• A slow-paced, gentle practice. Sequences vary slightly but incorporate many of the same postures.
• Each pose is held for three to five minutes or longer
• Careful attention is placed on your breath to facilitate release, relaxation, and letting go.
• The postures held for extended times may feel uncomfortable or challenging initially. This is ok.
Suggestions from The House of Yoga
• Be patient with your body and practice.
• Slow down your breathing to help facilitate awareness and relaxation.
• Because our bodies are not used to holding the postures for so long, you may experience some intensity, discomfort or find the practice challenging, initially. Just soften internally, breathe, and trust in the benefits of the yin approach.
• When you feel burned out, Yin yoga can be a wonderful practice for restoration.
• Enjoy. Be patient. Be curious. Breathe. And have fun.
