Day 28: Morning Yoga Challenge - Yin Yoga

We'll try something a little different today - a Yin yoga taster practice! Yin yoga is a much slower practice, where we will hold poses for a longer period of time. That said, because it's slower, it doesn't mean it's easier, as often people find it hard to stay still in the poses. So be kind to yourself if you are finding it challenging.

We'll be holding poses in this taster for 1.5 - 3 minutes, but in a normal lengthen Yin class you could be holding a pose for up to 10, even 20 minutes.. As we hold poses for a longer period of time in Yin, it's a great stepping stone towards a meditation practice, and has many of the same benefits.

It's also important to 'find your edge' when moving into a pose - which means the pose might not look like it does in your other yoga practices. As we hold the pose for longer, you will naturally feel yourself get deeper into the pose, but it's important to not feel any pain or numbness. While in the pose, see if you can release the muscles and melt into the pose.

You might like some props to support you in the poses - as we will be holding them a little longer than usual.
- 1 block, brick or book (depending on thickness – books)
- Strap, belt or rolled up towel
- Bolster or cushion/ pillow
- Towel or blanket

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