"Remember that in yin yoga, you're not pushing or pulling or trying to force yourself into any type of depth in each shape. You never want to feel like you've gone too far into a shape so that it feels challenging to stay in it. Once you've found the version of each stretch that you can settle into, resist the urge to fidget or move too much. You simply want to hold it in stillness as you breathe."
"Sometimes in more intense stretches there's a tendency to hold the breath or let it become tense or shallow. Focus on letting your breath relax a little more with each breath out. The longer you hold the pose, the more your body will release on its own. 60-Minute Yin Yoga Sequence for an Intense Stretch You'll want to stay in each pose for about 3 minutes."
A 60-minute yin yoga sequence provides an intense, whole-body stretch through long passive holds aimed at releasing connective tissue and muscles. Practitioners find balance of effort and ease while avoiding pushing into depth. Variations and props offer support for less experienced students to find an appropriate shape. Breath awareness and relaxed exhalations help nervous system release during longer holds. Typical instruction is to remain still and resist fidgeting while holding each pose about three minutes. Props are optional. Half Saddle is a deep quad and hip opener with specific foot, knee, hip, and upper-back placement options.
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