Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative style of yoga where poses are held for 3–10 minutes. It mainly targets the deep connective tissues—ligaments, fascia, and joints—rather than muscles.
It’s opposite to fast or active styles like Vinyasa or Power Yoga (called “Yang” styles). Yin focuses on stillness, deep stretch, and relaxation.
Poses are held for several minutes.
Allows tissues to lengthen gradually.
Deepens flexibility and mobility.
Fascia, ligaments, and joint capsules are the main focus.
Helps improve joint health and range of motion.
Breath awareness and mental stillness are essential.
Helps reduce stress and calm the nervous system.
Muscles stay relaxed.
Use of props is common: bolster, cushion, blocks, blankets.
Improves flexibility (especially hips, pelvis, lower back)
Enhances joint mobility
Reduces stress and anxiety
Encourages emotional balance
Helps release tension stored in the body
Supports better sleep
Stimulates meridian lines (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Butterfly Pose
Dragon Pose (deep hip opening)
Caterpillar (forward fold)
Sphinx / Seal Pose (backbend)
Shoelace Pose
Sleeping Swan (similar to Pigeon)
Child’s Pose (restorative)
Great for:
People with stiffness (hips, hamstrings, spine)
Office workers sitting long hours
Stress, anxiety, restlessness
Beginners (gentle & slow)
Athletes needing deep stretch
Anyone wanting to balance an active lifestyle
