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“Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down.”
In yin yoga, we settle into each pose for 3-5 minutes to allow the postures to benefit the body’s deeper tissues, including the joints, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. This is a slow, still, quiet class. It is the perfect way to end the day. Peer-reviewed literature has found that yin yoga can improve mindfulness in addition to reducing stress, anxiety, worry, depression, and insomnia. Z’s yoga classes are for everybody and every body. His approach is accessible, inclusive, compassionate, well-rounded, safe, non-competitive, and trauma-informed. Their classes and instruction will invite you to slow down, breathe, move mindfully, and use a variety of props to support yourself throughout the practice. Yin yoga is suitable for all levels of practitioners and can be a great choice for beginners. Tickets are available here. New to the studio? We have everything you need. Just sign up ahead of time and show up in comfy clothes. Be Love supplies all the necessary mats and props; all you have to do is show up.
References
Brinsley, J., Smout, M., Girard, D., & Davison, K. (2022). Acute mood and cardiovascular responses to moderate intensity vinyasa yoga, static yin yoga and aerobic exercise in people with depression and/or anxiety disorders: A 5-arm randomised controlled trial. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 22, 100450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2022.100450
Daukantaite, D., Tellhed, U., Maddux, R. E., Svensson, T., & Melander, O. (2018). Five-week yin yoga-based interventions decreased plasma adrenomedullin and increased psychological health in stressed adults: A randomized controlled trial. PloS One, 13(7), e0200518. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0200518
Hylander, F., Johansson, M., Daukantaitė, D., & Ruggeri, K. (2017). Yin yoga and mindfulness: A five week randomized controlled study evaluating the effects of the YOMI program on stress and worry. Anxiety, Stress, & Coping, 30(4), 365-378. https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2017.1301189
Lemay, V., Hoolahan, J., & Buchanan, A. (2021). Impact of a yin yoga and meditation intervention on pharmacy faculty and student well-being. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 61(6), 703-708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2021.05.008
Paulson, J. S. (2021). Prescribing yoga for stress reduction in primary care. [Doctoral dissertation, The University of Arizona]. https://repository.arizona.edu/bitstream/handle/10150/660272/azu_etd_18717_sip1_m.pdf?sequence=1
Winroth, D., Hassmen, P. P., & Stevens, C. J. (2019). Acute effects of yin yoga and aerobic exercise on anxiety. Alternative & Integrative Medicine, 8(2). https://researchportal.scu.edu.au/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/Acute-Effects-of-Yin-Yoga-and/991012830500402368/filesAndLinks?index=0