What Is Yin Yoga?
Yin is a passive practice where postures are held for between 3-5 minutes, sometimes longer. It is called Yin because it harnesses the lunar, more fluid, more feminine energetic qualities in the body by nourishing our connective tissue that calls for softening, stillness and the strength.
All these allow us to remain in a pose while being curious and contemplative, as we observe sensations as they arise, without judgement. It is a contrast to the usual Yang practices, which are usually more focused on physical strength building and mental endurance by working the body dynamically.