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Yoga (YIN YOGA)

The document describes the style of yoga known as Yin Yoga. Yin Yoga focuses on holding postures for extended periods of 3 to 5 minutes to stretch deeper tissues such as tendons and ligaments. It originated in the ancient practice of yoga and was introduced to the West in the 1970s. It differs from Hatha Yoga in that it only includes passive postures to completely relax the body without including active Yang elements. Both styles seek to create inner peace, albeit with different approaches.

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Yoga (YIN YOGA)

The document describes the style of yoga known as Yin Yoga. Yin Yoga focuses on holding postures for extended periods of 3 to 5 minutes to stretch deeper tissues such as tendons and ligaments. It originated in the ancient practice of yoga and was introduced to the West in the 1970s. It differs from Hatha Yoga in that it only includes passive postures to completely relax the body without including active Yang elements. Both styles seek to create inner peace, albeit with different approaches.

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Yoga UCES

Week 5

YIN YOGA

What is it?
Yin Yoga is a style of yoga in which the postures are performed
during long periods of time, ranging from 3 to 5 minutes or
More. This way, the deeper tissues of the body are stretched.
like tendons, fascia, ligaments, and other tissues
connectors. This increases overall flexibility and improves the
circulation in the joints and other tissues.
During Yin Yoga, sequences of asanas (postures) are used.
specific to stimulate particular energy channels onadis. The
The focus during practice is internal and meditative.

Yin and Yang


To better understand what Yin Yoga is, we must know the 2
concepts of 'Yin' and 'Yang'. They are two opposing forces in the
nature. They are not only present in the nature that surrounds us,
but they are also present in our own body and
Yin means slow, gentle, passive, and cold. It is associated with water.
earth, the moon, femininity, and night. Yang, on the other hand, means
fast, hard, active, and hot. It is associated with fire, sun, masculinity
and the day. Although the two concepts are opposite, they complement each other.
with each other and must be in balance and harmony.
Brief historical overview of Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is not a new practice, it has its roots in practice.
of ancient yoga. This style of yoga was introduced in the West
in the late 1970s by Paulie Zink, a champion of arts
martial arts and Taoist yoga teacher. Paul Grilley, disciple of Zink,
Adjusted Yin Yoga a bit, using his knowledge of anatomy.
and Chinese medicine. A student of Grilley, Sarah Powers,
Yin Yoga evolved even further. She used her knowledge of the
meridian systems and created sequences of Yin Yoga to stimulate
the energy channels and focus more on breathing.
In Zink's original Yin Yoga, there is activity and passivity. It offers a
combination between Yin and Yang. Grilley and Powers developed the style.
of yoga and they gave more importance to the passive part. Most
the postures are sitting or lying down with a restraint
long. This is Yin Yoga as it is known today.

Yin Yoga VS Hatha Yoga


Yin Yoga shares some similarities with Hatha Yoga, but
it also has some significant differences. Because the
asanas are similar, but have different alignments and benefits,
The names of the asanas may differ.
Hatha Yoga is a combination of Yin and Yang: some postures
they help to warm up and activate the body and bodily systems,
while others aim to relax and calm the body and the
mind. The purpose of Hatha Yoga is to learn to control the
mind, controlling the body. However, Yin Yoga is only about
relax and refresh and does not include Yang. The purpose is to relax
completely in the posture. The longer the positions are held
postures, tensions are released more easily.
Both styles of yoga aim to create inner peace and a
meditative mental state, however, in a different approach.

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