Yin Yoga and mindfulness meditation go hand in hand.
Both practices can help us be more present in the moment, bringing our attention to what is happening in the body and focusing on the breath. They give us tools to notice what is going on right here, right now, without getting tied up in what happened in the past or what might happen in the future.
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Yin Yoga & Mindfulness of the Body
In Yin Yoga, as in meditation, we have the opportunity, the time and the stillness to simply observe. The more we develop these skills through either or even both practices, the more we can transfer them to our everyday lives.
This Yin Yoga audio session is an opportunity to practice mindful attention and get to know our bodies better. By observing the changing nature of movement and sensations in a physical sense, we might also be able to better understand the fluctuations of the mind. This can then be taken into our daily lives, allowing us to focus on the situation at hand, keeping the head clear and the stress levels low.
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In all my classes, I encourage you to focus on what you feel in your body rather than what the poses look like. I offer suggestions of how you can adjust them so that they suit you, and I sincerely believe that this functional approach makes yoga more accessible. This session is therefore suitable for everyone including beginners. It may also be useful for everyone with an interest in mindfulness, those who feel their lives are passing them by, and anyone who wants to bring a bit of peace to their day.
This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners.
Find audio session here on YouTube.
Poses and Props
Butterfly - Deer / Collapsed Swan - Half Deer / Half Frog
For props, you may want a blanket, blocks (or books) and a bolster (or pillows/cushions).
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