Yin Yoga: Stretch the Mindful Way

Strengthen your physical, mental, and emotional muscles by using yin yoga and its healing approach.

Yin yoga offers an opposing philosophy to yang-inspired forms of yoga and is built on ancient Taoist tenets. Focused on a deeper spiritual experience, this practice aims to stretch your muscle's connective tissues—critical for supplying your body with oxygen and nutrients—for longer periods of time, rather than only focusing on the muscles. This practice prepares your mind and body for meditation and helps you achieve a more meditative state. Yin yoga's restorative asanas and sequences build on established meditative and breathing concepts to help you attain a greater sense of mindfulness and better physical well-being. Yin Yoga also includes:

   • 20 poses offered in three asana variations that focus on specific body areas and meditative states.
   • 15 sequences designed to help readers reach specific physical, mental, and emotional goals.
   • Expert insights and techniques for achieving inner peace and discovering a more mindful approach to everyday living.
   • Introductory spreads include expert information about meridians, meditation and breathing techniques, Taoist philosophy, preparing the body and mind for yin yoga, and creating a meditative space.