Tell me more about yin:

Some of the first yoga poses recorded, for example in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, were very yin in nature. The word yin comes from Daoist Theory, Meridian Theory and Chinese Medicine. Yin is the opposite of yang. Yang energy tends to be more active, solar and bright. Yin energy is more restful, lunar and mysterious. Neither of these energies are absolute and they both can only be understood in relation to each other. 

3 tattvas (guidelines) as referred to by Bernie Clarke:

Meet your gentle edge (passive range of motion). Let the muscles deactivate. Ask yourself, can I sustain this for time? How is this going to evolve the longer I’m here? How can I use props to help create support?

Be Still

• Move if the body invites you deeper, follow the receding edge

• Move if your experiencing pain (Avoid sharp, burning, stabbing sensations, even tingling. Turn towards uncomfortable dull achy sensations). Do not persevere through the pain:) Practice kindness.

Hold for Time: I will give half way marks and final minute so your are more easily able to surrender into each pose

Use Props as tools for support and sustainability

• pillows, blankets, rolled up towel or yoga mat, bolster, blocks, books, couch cushions, scarves, straps, socks, tights. Get creative with what you already have in your environment!