12+ Yin Yoga Poses Back. In this yoga, the the focus of the yin yoga class is on the lower body, which includes the spine, back, hips, pelvis. Breathe into the back of your body, with a special focus on the front, back and sides of heart and lungs.
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Just come back to your breath and focus on surrendering to the moment. There are no planks, no warriors, no core work. The pace is slow and it's suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
You may choose to bow your head forward to invite a deep stretch through the upper back, shoulders and neck.
The poses are often held for much longer than poses in hatha or power sequences, with the goal of accessing deeper connective tissues as well as connecting with a more meditative state. Here, the goal isn't to move through. The practice of yin yoga is based on ancient chinese philosophies and taoist principles which believe there are pathways of qi (energy) that run through our by holding the various poses, a yin yoga sequence can help restore the healthy flow of qi in our bodies. You may choose to bow your head forward to invite a deep stretch through the upper back, shoulders and neck.
