Yin Yoga just from an appearance sake seems to look like a “simple” practice. As my Yin Yoga teacher Bernie Clark always says, “its a simple practice, but it’s not easy.” With knowing the principles also referred to as tattvas, it can help you understand and know how best to practice this style of yoga (1).
One quickly learns that the practice isn’t easy from their first experience of a Yin Yoga class. As time comes into play, you soon realize it’s hard to hold postures in stillness.