Yinyoga / Restorative yoga

Active presence in stillness Yin yoga is a calmer form av yoga. Inspired from the taoistic philosphy, where yin and yang are seen as two opposite qualities that both are needed to achieve complete balance. Today most forms of yoga are of more yang quality, where muscles, movement and dynamics are building both energy and strength for the practioner. Yin yoga is a more passive form of yoga where the positions most often are seated or horizontal. We take a pose (mostly sitting or lying down) and search for the appropriate edge where it feels interesting to stay and investigate, we allow the body to become completely still and give time (3-8 min). The muscles in the body gets starts to relax and we get the opportunity to go deeper in and soften up the ligaments and soft tissue around our joints, bones and organs. We increase our mobility and our flow of energy in the body. So in stillness we explore what is moving inside. We use our breath to guide our attention where it needs to go at this moment. We rest in a neutral mind, without judging or changing anything. Allowing everything to be as it is. A healing practice where we with acceptance and patience can receive unconditional love from deep inside ourselves. We balance our physical body and make our selves more aware of our subtle body. Yin yoga is an important complement to other more dynamic forms of yoga and to the fast life outside our yoga mats.