Yin offers practitioners a chance to slow down and be present with the breath and the body. Thus, it is a perfect complement to the more active classes on the schedule. Yin focuses on stretching the connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, and fascia) to create greater range of motion in the joints and spine. Yin poses are almost entirely passive and can be well supported with the use of props when appropriate. Because connective tissues require more time to lengthen than muscles do, most of the poses are held for several minutes to allow the pose to penetrate.
