Yin yoga is a beautiful practice for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. I'll give you several options for a posture and you choose which one you would like, depending on how you feel in your body and mind in the moment. If you feel like you need more nurturing or support, choose more props. If you'd like more of a challenge, opt for less. We have a wide range of ages and mobility levels in class, so you choose your practice. If you ever need help with adjustments, please ask, that's what I'm here for :).

There are LOTS of different ways to practice yoga. The asana's or postures are only a small part of what yoga is. Yoga is a rich practice full of philosophy, breath work (pranayama) and meditation practices (just to scratch the surface). In saying this, common forms of yoga include Hatha or Vinyasa, which involve a sequence of postures that flow into each other. This is typically what you'll get if you search yoga class on YouTube.

Yin yoga is a little bit different than what you may be used to. It's a very slow practice where we hold a posture, or asana, for 3 to 7 minutes. But don't worry I won't have you in plank pose for 3 minutes. The goal of yin yoga is to relax the body and focus on the breath to quiet the mind. We use props to support us in the posture so we can work with gravity to release rather than build tension and strength. Yin yoga focuses on enhancing mobility in the fascia, tendons and ligaments, which need a slow practice so they can slowly release. 

From a philosophical perspective, Yin yoga draws on Indian Yogic Philosophy and Chinese Taoism. 

You choose your variation. If you want something more restorative, choose more props. If you're working on enhancing mobility some discomfort is normal and natural as you stretch and release the body. This is one part that drew me into yin yoga as it helped me build resilience for some discomfort in the longer poses while I was pregnant.

However, we never want pain. If something is painful please ease out or ask for help to adjust. If you experience shooting pain then you're triggering a nerve rather than connective tissue, please move. I'm a yoga teacher, not a doctor. You know your body best and what feels right. Everything I bring to you in class is an offering and you always have the choice to do something different. If you have any health challenges or injuries and feel comfortable to tell me about them I can offer adjustment suggestions or alternate postures that may be more suited to you. If you have concerns please speak to your doctor first. 

Yes, bookings are essential as spaces are limited and I need to know how many people to set the class up for in advance.

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INTRO OFFER: 4 Classes for $40 (Valid 3 Months)
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Just bring yourself! The studio is equipped with all the equipment you'll need: mats, blocks, bolsters, straps and blankets. If you want to use your own mat or have specific props you like in your practice you're welcome to bring them, but you don't need your own equipment to join.

Any comfortable clothing that allows for free movement. Due to the slow nature of yin yoga you may find your body cools so it's a good idea to wear something warm or have a couple of layers you can take off or put on as needed.