Yin Yoga stretches the connective tissue--thick fibrous bands that wrap our muscles, organs and joints-- and flushes out the toxins trapped inside. By compressing and stretching the body, Yin restores the flow of vital energy that runs through these tissues, while strengthening and re-lubricating the joints and spine. Yin poses, most of which are seated, are held passively for minutes at a time.
Yin yoga targets connective tissue, specifically ligaments and tendons in the joints and spine. Over time, practice of yin yoga can lengthen these tissues, increasing range of motion. To convey the role that