Stress Release (Yin style)

During this class we slow everything down so your body and mind have the space to soften and let go of built-up tension. If you tend to hold on to stress, your mind is always switched on or it feels hard to unwind, this class can feel like a deep exhale. And if you simply crave a moment of pure rest just for you, this is the perfect place to land. We’ll move through yin poses that create space in the body, often including hip openers since this area tends to collect a lot of tension, stress and emotions. In yin we stay in each pose for 4 to 10 minutes so the body has time to soften gradually rather than push into stretch. The longer stillness allows muscles to release, connective tissue to open slowly and joints to feel more spacious. The nervous system can settle, breath deepens and tension often eases from the inside out. The yin poses are combined with meditation, a focus on the breath, and often one longer restorative pose with plenty of props allowing the body to fully surrender. The focus is softening, dropping from the head into the body and surrendering into stillness. And if you feel like it, you can enjoy some deep stretches along the way. Very suitable for all levels of fitness, mobility and flexibility and during pregnancy.