Yin Yoga vs Restorative Yoga: What Style Should You Practice?
From the outside, it may look like yin and restorative yoga are similar. But the approach to each style varies greatly and the differences between each lead to significantly different …
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Bow Tie Pose
Bow tie is an excellent stress reliever as its one pose, like eagle arms, that gets deep into the shoulder blades to release tightness and tension. As one of the …
Angel Pose
Angel pose is not a traditional yin yoga pose. Since yin mostly focuses on the lower body, angel is one of the rare poses that will help you to open …
Meditation Pose
Meditation pose is often called easy pose. I prefer to avoid using the name easy pose because though this pose may be simple, it’s not necessarily easy for all. Sitting …
8 Biggest Misconceptions About Yin Yoga
Before I started practicing yin yoga I was guilty of believing some of these myths. My introduction to yin was a wake-up call that challenged and transformed me, physically and …
Yin Yoga Props to Elevate Your Practice
If you’ve ever practiced yoga with me in-person or online then you know I am a huge believer in using props. I think they’re even more important in yin yoga …
6 Surprising Benefits of Yin Yoga
I want to convince you that yin is not only worthy of a try but should become a regular practice for you. No, it will not replace your more active …
Reclined Twist Pose
My go-to pose before Savasna, a juicy twist helps to bring your mind and body back to center. A supine twist can also get out any final kinks or stretches …
Toe Squat
For the love of your feet, try toe squat! This quick hold yin pose is ideal for building fire, practicing discipline and giving your feet a little love. Few poses …
Yogi Squat
Yogi squat, otherwise known in Sanskrit as Malasana, is a very common pose for people outside of the West. If you’ve ever been to Asia you may have even come …
Swan Pose
A beloved pose for many, especially those coming from a Vinyasa practice. Swan pose is popular because of the deep release it can provide both physically and emotionally. Remember that …
Square Pose
Square pose can be very frustrating for you or students if you have tight hips or struggle with external rotation. Square offers an intense stretch so offering variations and lots …
Sphinx Pose
Sphinx pose is a great pose to use towards the beginning of a class. It can help restore the natural curve of your lower back, is a gentle heart opener, …