How to Balance Yin and Yang in Your Yoga Practice
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by Patrycja
3y ago
Yin and Yang are the Taoist concepts that bring together passive poses with dynamic sequences when brought together in one yoga practice. Yin yoga incorporates slow, long-held, passive stretches that work on the deeper connective tissues (or fascia) and joints in the body. Yang yoga, on the other hand integrates more active movements that employ your muscles and blood flow, building strength, flexibility and physical endurance in the body. Understanding Yin and Yang Yin and yang is a concept of duality that creates a whole. They are also starting points for change, which when split can create ..read more
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5 Reasons You Need Yin Yoga in Your Life
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by Patrycja
3y ago
Yin yoga, based on the Taoist theory of complementary and opposing principles in nature, involves a series of passive, long-held poses that primarily focus on the lower part of your body. The practice loosens stiff connective tissue or fascia, which are richly found in the inner thighs, lower spine, hips and pelvis. With each pose lasting up to 5 minutes, the benefits of yin yoga are far beyond better flexibility. Some key benefits of performing yin yoga include: 1.  Makes You More Resistant to Stress and Anxiety In yin yoga, you have to hold a pose for several minutes at a stretch. This ..read more
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4 Yin Yoga Poses for Healthier QI
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by Patrycja
3y ago
It’s winter and if you’re like most people, you’re probably not feeling your best. However, you may have come across someone who always has incredible energy no matter how cold or gloomy it is outside. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this means that the person has an abundant supply of health energy that is circulating adequately. Healthy qi can make a person calm, optimistic and centered. However, the converse is also true. When you’re feeling sluggish, tired, and irritable or have low back pain, headaches or poor digestion, this may be a sign of unhealthy qi. Yin yoga is an intense, restora ..read more
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How Yin Yoga Can Relieve Back Pain
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by Patrycja
3y ago
Low back pain is more common than most people think. It is estimated that about 6 percent of the North American population is suffering from low back pain at any given time, and about ½ of the people will suffer from back pain at some point within the next one year. There are several lifestyle factors that can cause back pain. Sitting in a hunched position over a computer or having a sedentary lifestyle are two common causes. Others include strained ligaments and muscles from heavy weight lifting, whiplash from car accidents or having a sudden movement during a workout or sports activity. Stre ..read more
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Yoga Nidra and Its Benefits
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by Patrycja
3y ago
Yoga Nidra is the correct name for a form of yoga that is often referred to as yogic sleep. It is a yoga practice that offers immersive physical and spiritual benefits and is not difficult to learn. This article will teach you more about the practice so that you can explore it for yourself.   Savasana (Corpse Pose)   To begin your Yoga Nidra journey, you first need to assume the corpse pose or Savasana as it is known in Sanskrit. This is basically laying flat on the floor on your back, with your hands resting in a relaxed position at the sides of the body. Do not try and hold or pose ..read more
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An introduction to Meridians and Yin Yoga
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by Patrycja
3y ago
In today’s world, everything is fast-paced – whether it is work, education or physical exertion. This is where Yin Yoga can act as a remedy to our lifestyles, overflowing with stress and overwork. Unlike vigorous, Yang-dominated yoga forms that are so popular today, Yin Yoga is a more comfortable contrast to modern-day practices, with its intensely restful, yet long-held postures. Yin encourages you to slow down and immerse yourself in a form of calm and mental immobility that can result in a deeper expansion in your consciousness. Inspired by philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine, mode ..read more
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The Role of Yin Yoga in Opening Your Fascia
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by Patrycja
3y ago
A lot of us suffer from decreased range of movement and physical limitations in our bodies. However, we don’t realize this until we experience a chronic injury. Yin yoga can help prevent restrictions that occur as a result of the binding of tissues, such as muscles and fascia. But What Really is Fascia? Fascia is a fibrous tissue that connects every cell in the body. It forms an extracellular, 3D web that holds us together and penetrates and surrounds body tissues, including muscles, muscle fiber, blood vessels, bones, nerves, organ tissue and so on. Fascia is also directly involved with numer ..read more
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The 8 Limbs of Yoga Explained
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by Patrycja
3y ago
If you practice yoga or go to a class you may well hear the term ‘8 limbs of yoga’ mentioned. This can initially be confusing and is often not explained to newcomers. The 8 limbs of Yoga described in the Yoga Sutras of the great Sage – Patanjali is a set of core principles, that overarch everything we do and should be seen as a guide to living a spiritual and meaningful life that brings as closer to our True Nature. Let’s look at the eight limbs of yoga and what they mean.   The Eight Limbs are: Yamas Niyamas Asana Pranayama Pratyahara Dharana Dhyana Samadhi   Yamas   ..read more
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Benefits of Yin Yoga
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by Patrycja
3y ago
Yin yoga is a wonderful, relaxing type of yoga that really allows you to stretch into poses. When you take the time to get in those deep stretches, you become deeply relaxed. It’s a great kind of yoga to do in the evening as it will promote a peaceful sleep. After a long workday, yin yoga is a beautiful way to unwind and let go of all that stress from the day. Yin is lovely too because it’s slow. You don’t have to be super fit to get involved in the practice. Through deep breathing, you will fall deeper into the poses and you have all the time to do so. Here are some of the great benefits of a ..read more
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Yoga for Couples
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by Patrycja
3y ago
Yoga For Couples If you’ve ever been to a yoga class, you will probably find the majority of lessons involves single people standing on their own yoga mat in front of a teacher. However, if you have a like-minded partner who is prepared to give you a try, it can be an incredible bonding experience for the two of you. Couples yoga is offered by many studios as a taught class, and it helps you master the basics.  However, if there is not a class near you have no fear, just setting aside time at home practicing yoga together can create intimacy and prevent the loving feelings from being lost ..read more
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