Yin yoga
A handful of floor shapes, each held for three to five minutes, with the muscles deliberately left soft. Quiet on the outside, and considerably less quiet on the inside.
What the hour is
Long holds, and what happens inside them
You will do perhaps six shapes in an hour. Each one is set up with props so you can let go of the effort of holding it, then left alone. The first minute is usually fine. The third is where the class actually happens, and where you learn the difference between an edge and a warning.
- Around six shapes, three to five minutes each
- Everything is done seated or lying down
- Props hold you so your muscles do not have to
Who it suits
For anyone who cannot sit still and suspects they should learn
Yin is where stiff hips and busy minds both get found out. It suits people who move a lot and stretch never, runners and cyclists in particular, and anyone who would like to be able to stay in one place for five minutes without checking something.
Before you book
The three things people ask us about this class.
It should feel strong and dull, never sharp. Sharp is the signal to come out, and coming out early is always the right call.
No. Props make up the difference, and the least flexible people in the room usually get the most out of the class.
They go together well. Many people use one to undo the other, in whichever order suits their week.
Something else on your mind?
Write to us and we will answer honestly, including when the answer is that another class would suit you better.
Take a place in the room
Tell us which class you are looking at and we will let you know what is available.
