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Yin Yoga is a slow-paced, passive style of yoga that involves holding seated or reclined poses for an extended period, typically 3-5 minutes or longer. Here are the key points about Yin Yoga based on the provided search results:

## What is Yin Yoga?

– Yin Yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body – the fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones – rather than the muscles targeted in more active “yang” styles of yoga. [2][3]

– It is based on the Taoist concepts of yin (stable, passive, downward) and yang (changing, active, upward). The yin poses work on the yin tissues of the body. [3]

– Poses are held passively for longer periods to apply moderate stress and stretch the connective tissues, improving flexibility and joint mobility. [2][3]

– It aims to increase circulation and energy flow (qi/chi) in the joints and along the meridian pathways used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. [2][3]

## Origins and Principles

– Yin Yoga has roots in ancient Indian and Chinese practices of holding passive poses and stretches to improve health and longevity.

– It incorporates principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians, and the yin/yang philosophy from Taoism. [2][3]

– Key principles include finding an appropriate edge, stillness, holding poses, and coming out slowly. [3]

– In addition to the physical benefits, it cultivates awareness, inner stillness, and emotional balance. [2]

## Practice and Benefits

– Typical poses are seated or reclined, targeting areas like the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, and spine. [3]

– Poses are held for 2-5 minutes or longer with a focus on relaxing muscles and gentle stretching. [2][3]

– Benefits include increased flexibility, circulation, stress reduction, joint health, and improved energy flow. [2][3]

– It complements more active yoga styles and is suitable for beginners, those with injuries, or as a meditative practice. [2]

Yin Yoga offers a unique approach to stretching the body’s connective tissues through long-held, passive poses rooted in Taoist principles and Chinese medicine. [2][3]

Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_Yoga
[2] https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/guide-to-yin-yoga
[3] https://www.ekhartyoga.com/resources/styles/yin-yoga
[4] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0v0k7UCVrmK5WvoJMCAof0LJxuQXqxk
[5] https://yinyoga.com