Gentle Yoga
Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. Yin is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.
Yin and yang tissues respond quite differently to being exercised. We follow the Yin period with Yang-style yoga; moving, flowing, enjoying the new spaciousness in the hips and lower back, areas most addressed by Yin Yoga.
