Vin Yin Yoga, also known as Yin Yang Yoga, is a unique yoga practice that blends Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga sequences. Typically, the session begins with Vinyasa to warm up the body and release excess Prana, or energy, followed by the calming and lengthening effects of Yin Yoga. This combination offers a myriad of benefits. Read on to explore the advantages of each practice.

Benefits of Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing practice, moving with your breath though various poses in a flow like sequence.

Vinyasa Yoga…

• is energizing
• calms the mind
• builds strength
• improves flexibility
• relieves stress
• reduces headaches
• improves cardiovascular health
• burns lots of calories
• helps release excess Prana (energy) leaving you feeling calm and at peace
• helps you become very in-tuned with your breath
• releases toxins

Benefits of Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is a yoga practice in which you hold poses for 3-5 minutes. This deep stretch is relaxing and will target deep connective and fascia tissue, increasing your flexibility.

YIN YOGA…

• improves range of motion
• improves flexibility
• decreases stress
• lengthens muscles
• reduces adhesions
• hydrates tissues and muscles
• thickens and strengthens ligaments
• lubricates joints
• hydrates skin
• detoxifies
• reduces degeneration of tissues
• normalizes curvature of the spine
• increases the mobility of joints
• reduces osteopenia and osteoporosis
• helps to prevent fusion of joints
• calms the nervous system
• balances prana
• slows the mind
• grounds us
• gives us a more meditative practice