Yoga by Sonia's video: Yin Yoga for Sleep and Relaxation All Levels

Yin Yoga for deep relaxation and sleep! 😴 💤 What you should know about Yin, before you begin: Yoga emphasizes the cultivation of attention and awareness, which deeply influences how we experience ourselves and our lives. It balances form (body and tissues) and formlessness (breath, energy channels, and mind states). The union of body, heart, and mind in yoga provides profound health benefits, restoring natural wholeness. The term “health” originates from an Old English word meaning “whole.” Yin yoga encourages yielding, allowing, and nourishing the body and mind. Yin vs. Yang in Yoga: • Yoga involves balancing yin (softer, contemplative) and yang (dynamic, active) aspects of life. • Most yoga practices target yang tissues (muscles), while yin yoga focuses on deeper tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia. • Adding yin aspects balances excessive yang energy and restores emotional, mental, and physical equilibrium. • Appropriate Depth: Enter poses gently, avoiding pushing the body too far. • Stillness: Remain still during the pose, allowing the body to settle. • Time: Hold poses for a sustained period to benefit the deeper tissues. Importance of Awareness and Non-Attachment: • Yoga is an inward practice fostering awareness, equanimity, and contentment. • Ego-driven practice, striving for appearance of a pose or depth over feeling, disrupts the essence of yoga. Body Mechanics and Safety: • Yin tissues like ligaments need gentle, prolonged stress to become stronger and more flexible. • Overloading ligaments or treating them like muscles can cause damage. • Yoga should focus on fostering harmony within the body rather than pushing through pain. Mindfulness in Practice: • Achy sensations are acceptable, but pain signals a need to stop. • A still body mirrors a still mind, unaffected by external distractions. • Breath control helps calm the mind; slow, deep breathing leads to mental tranquility. When to Practice Yin Yoga: • Best practiced when muscles are cool, such as early in the morning or before bed. • Avoid practicing after prolonged inactivity or when overly fatigued. Overall Guidance: • Yoga is a personal journey of balance and self-awareness, not a competitive or appearance-based activity. • Consult a professional before starting if there are health concerns, and approach the practice with respect and patience. 🙏🏼Consider Supporting my Classes with a Donation or by following on Patreon💕 https://www.paypal.me/YogabySonia https://www.patreon.com/YogaBySonia?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Follow on Instagram & Tiktok for More 🎀🤗 Http://www.instagram.com/yoga.bysonia https://www.tiktok.com/@yoga.bysonia If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Namaste, 🙏🏼 Sonia