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Yin Yoga
Long-held floor poses that work into connective tissue and quiet the nervous system.
Complementary practice
Format
Individual or group
Session
60 to 90 minutes
Touch
no
Cost
$
What this experience is like in depth
Yin Yoga is a body-based approach. It is a slow yoga style where postures are held three to seven minutes to reach deeper fascia and ligaments while the mind settles. It works with the understanding that healing is not only about insight but also about what is felt, witnessed, and released in the body, relationships, and environment. In a session, you move through a small sequence of seated and reclined shapes with props, held long, in near silence or with soft cues. You will fold, recline, breathe, stay still, notice sensation. This is offered either one-on-one or in a group setting, typically 60 to 90 minutes, and this is a touch-free experience. People often choose this when they are carrying Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System Overload, and Feeling Stuck. Over time, this work can become a way of relating to yourself with less fear and more capacity.
Who it may help
BurnoutAnxietyNervous System OverloadFeeling Stuck
Overview
A slow yoga style where postures are held three to seven minutes to reach deeper fascia and ligaments while the mind settles.
What happens during a session
You move through a small sequence of seated and reclined shapes with props, held long, in near silence or with soft cues.
What you physically do
Fold, recline, breathe, stay still, notice sensation.
Typical session length
60 to 90 minutes
Insurance
Rarely covered by insurance. Some sliding-scale options exist, ask.
Questions to ask before booking
- ?What is your yin training?
- ?Do you offer trauma-informed variations?
- ?How do you handle emotional release in class?
Possible risks & safety notes
Skip or modify poses with recent joint injuries or hypermobility. Long holds can surface emotion; tell the teacher what you need.
Licensing & who to search for
Registered yoga teacher with yin training (RYT-200 minimum, dedicated yin certification preferred)
Try these search terms:
- "yin yoga class near me"
- "restorative yin yoga"
- "trauma-informed yin"
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