Yin yoga gets its name from the concept of "Yin" and "Yang," which are fundamental principles in traditional Chinese philosophy, particularly in Taoism. Yin and Yang represent two opposing, yet complementary, forces that are interconnected and interdependent.
Winter Time is the Most “Yin” Time
Winter time is the the most “Yin”, time. The days get shorter, we start to live more in the dark literally, less sun time, especially if you are where I am in the northern hemisphere. The temperature outside gets colder, we want to retreat indoors, slow down, sleep more and drink warm drinks, even cozy up next to a fire or under a heated blanket to gain heat we are losing.
We go inside in a literal sense and a figurative sense.
We move inwards.
Square Pose in Yin Yoga
S Q U A R E POSE an amazing yin yoga posture that deeply releases our top legs hip.
This posture is generally more accessible for those with knee concerns, (but not all, seek your doctors advice before attempting if you have injuries) and for most body types as we aren’t weight bearing on the knee like we would in our other yin yoga posture, swan.