Yin Yoga: Benefits, Poses & Origins - A Comprehensive Guide

Yin Yoga:

- Gentle form of yoga that focuses holding poses for long periods.

-Targets: deep connective tissues, fascia, ligaments, bones by allowing them to relax and lengthen.

-Promotes: physical, mental, emotional well being by cultivating greater awareness, flexibility and internal stillness.

-Originated: from Taoism and Chinese Medicine principles balancing yin (passive, receptive) and yang (active, generative) energies in the body.