Unlike Vinyasa flow and Ashtanga Flow that are yang in nature due to their dynamic movements, yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga in which postures are held for longer periods of time (between 3 to 5 minutes) which allows us to work the deeper "yin" tissues of our ligaments, joints, deep fascial networks, and even our bones. Yin yoga is practised sitting or lying on the floor (mainly). There are no planks, no warriors, no core work. No dynamic sun salutations. No standing poses.
Yin yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility.
