Activate...Soften...Hold
Yin Yoga is slow, steady and stationary and is a complimentary practice to the more active Yang style of yoga that is most commonly practiced. It encourages flexibility, healthy joint stability/mobility/lubrication, stress reduction, mindfulness as well as the cultivation and circulation of energy (prana or Qi) . See images below for examples of Yin yoga poses.
Three pillars of Yin Yoga
1)Activate Your Edge: As you move into each posture sensitively allowing the breath to be slow and steady, you will develop a dialogue with your body and mind to find the appropriate stress or edge. This exploration of the concept of not too much, not too little and constant awareness is a core teaching in all of yoga.
2)Soften the Muscles: Tension in muscles causes stagnation, degeneration and brittleness; tension in the mind leads to energetic stagnation, depression, lethargy. As you become still, softening and allowing gravity to work, you may find yourself able to let go and relax thus relieving tension. By repeatedly surrendering and then observing, you will develop a greater tolerance for your experience, your body will feel relaxed and at ease and your mind clear and restful.
3)Hold the Posture: holding each posture for 1-5 minutes provides an opportunity to soften, stretch and to explore physical sensation as well as the calmness created in your mind. As with acupuncture and acupressure, Yin yoga nourishes and supports the energy meridians of the body. In all three of these healing modalities, whether applying pressure, using acupuncture needles or holding a yin yoga pose, the support, the release or the medicine builds over time.
Class Times & Livestream links
2023 Class Times coming soon
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Taught in person at Rise Church while also Livestreamed via Google Meets
Details
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Please register ahead via email or text 503-680-0095.
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Wear comfortable clothing
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All yoga props supplied if attending in person
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If practicing from home, consider setting up your space with soft lighting or candles near a wall that you can swing your legs up or lean back against. Gather a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, a strap and several blankets or a yoga bolster
Cost
Affordable yoga, with most students donating between $10-15/class. You can donate in class or via Venmo, please visit @deanna-nihill on Venmo or the mailing address is 11545 SW Walnut Street Tigard, OR 97223. Thank you for your kind support of my efforts.
Questions?
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