What Is Yin Yoga?

It's slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body.

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It targets the deepest tissues of the body, our connective tissues – ligaments, joints, bones, the deep fascia networks of the body and the meridians. Our fascia responds to loads, (i.e Tension and Compression in Target Areas ) this is so important when it comes to the physical part of our practice , finding our edge, whatever that may be for each individual.

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While Yang yoga practices (Ashtanga, Vinyasa) physically target the ‘superficial’ muscles, in Yin yoga, we target the deep connective tissues of the body – the ligaments, joints, bones, and deep fascia networks.

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Yin Yoga offers deeper access to our bodies than we can’t normally access in a more yang style practice. It is the perfect balance, to any intense exercise, whether that’s the gym, cycling, running, GAA, we need Yin. 

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Yin yoga works on the yin tissues – also known as the connective tissues.

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Connective tissue responds best to a slow, steady load, which is why we hold the poses for longer. If you gently stretch connective tissue by holding a yin pose for a long time in this way, the body will respond by making it a little longer and stronger – which is exactly what you want. 

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Energetically, Yin yoga improves the energy flow, enhancing the flow of chi in the organs. To be healthy, we need healthy organs as well as healthy muscles.

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Yin yoga also offers wonderful emotional and mental health benefits.