17/09/2017
Why we need both Yang and Yin Yoga!!
"The gentle traction created in Yin works not on the muscles and blood (our ‘Yang’ tissues) but on our connective ‘Yin’ tissues – tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia and bone. When we talk about flexibility – particularly in yoga – the focus tends to be on the muscles: “Lengthen your hamstrings, feel the stretch across your abdomen…” and so on. However, as Yin yoga and anatomy expert Bernie Clark explains, we hold only 41% of our bodily tension in our muscles. The remaining 57% is held in our connective tissues and joints (with a further 2% in our skin)."
(From http://www.refinery29.uk/2017/09/170061/yin-yoga-postures-benefits-classes)
Yin is the most accessible of the physical yoga systems, in that it can be practised by anyone, regardless of age or ability. You don’t even need a mat.
