
23/07/2024
If you’ve practiced yin yoga I imagine you’ve heard the phrase “listen to your body” or some variation on that. But have you ever thought about what it means to listen to your body?
Here are three ways to listen to your body
* Notice sensations: Pay attention to how your body feels in each shape. Notice which sensations are good and which are not. Are there any sharp pains?
Are there dull aches? Tingling? become aware of what sensation is pleasant and what is not
* Understand your limits: Resist the urge to push into a deeper stretch than feels comfortable. You should feel a sensation, but it should not become pain. Unlike other yoga styles Yin yoga encourages an introspective approach that focuses on experience rather than achievement
* Awareness of breath: Use your breath to help relax and sink into your shapes, sure- but breath can also be an indication that you have gone beyond your edge or you have pushed past your limit