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Notes from Katie on Yin, rest, and slowing down — written to be read the way the classes are practised: slowly.

yin basics July 22, 2026  ·  4 minute read Yin Yoga vs. Restorative Yoga: What's the Difference? Yin and Restorative Yoga look similar — slow, floor-based, deeply calming — but they do different jobs. Here's the real difference, and how to choose the one your body needs today. Read the post →

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sleep & rest July 17, 2026 Yin Yoga for Sleep: A Gentle Practice for Deeper Rest How Yin Yoga helps you sleep — why the long, slow holds calm a racing mind, the best poses to do before bed, and short practices you can follow tonight. read → practice July 13, 2026 How Long Should You Hold Yin Yoga Poses? (And Why) How long to hold Yin Yoga poses — the simple answer, why the holds are so long, how long is right for you as a beginner, and how to know when to come out. read → beginners July 13, 2026 Yin Yoga for Beginners: What It Is & How to Start Tonight New to Yin Yoga? What it is, how it's different from other yoga, what you need, the three simple cues that make it work, and a gentle first practice for tonight. read → a new home July 12, 2026 A new home for Yin After years of classes scattered across YouTube, there's finally one calm place to find exactly the practice you need — and it's free. A tour of the new site. read → sleep & rest July 12, 2026 Bedtime Yin Yoga: A Gentle 3-Night Wind-Down A gentle 3-night bedtime Yin Yoga wind-down — three 30-minute evening classes to follow in order, with every pose linked, to help you slow down before sleep. read →

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