Yin Yoga · Full-body · Hips · Flexibility

25-Minute Yin for Beginners — Yin Yoga class, 25 minutes

25-Minute Yin for Beginners

A gentle first Yin class · long, easy holds

25 min Beginner Full-bodyHipsFlexibility Jun 2023
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What this Yin class is

A short, gentle introduction to Yin Yoga — your very first class, if you like. We move slowly through just a handful of simple full-body poses, holding each one for two minutes so the stretch can reach past the muscle into the deeper tissue around your joints. I talk you into and out of every shape step by step, so there’s nothing to figure out on your own. Come as you are — every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one.

Who this class is for

Complete beginners, and anyone easing back into their body after a break. If you’ve never done Yin — or any yoga — before, this is a lovely place to start. There’s no experience needed, nothing to keep up with, and no way to get it wrong. Just follow my voice and go at your own pace.

What you need

Your mat, and a warm, quiet space where you can be still for a few minutes. A cushion or a couple of blocks to sit on makes the seated poses more comfortable, and a blanket is nice to have nearby — but none of it is essential. Press pause whenever you need to.

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What you'll practice

Welcome
Intro to Yin for beginners
Breath
Opening meditation
Hips
Dragon · each side
Hips
Half-Butterfly · each side
Lower back
Air-Releasing Pose
Breath
Closing meditation

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Common questions

Is Yin Yoga good for total beginners?

Absolutely — this class was made for you. There's no experience needed and nothing to keep up with. We move slowly through just a few simple poses, I talk you into each one step by step, and every shape has a gentler option and a deeper one. Come as you are.

How long do we hold the poses?

Two minutes each today. In Yin we can hold for up to five minutes, but for a beginners' class two minutes is plenty of time to feel the stretch settle in without it feeling like too much. Come out sooner if you ever need to.

Do I need any props or flexibility?

No flexibility required at all — Yin isn't about how far you go. A cushion or a couple of blocks to sit on is lovely if you have them, and a blanket for comfort, but your mat is all you truly need.

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A gentle reminder: Yin asks you to respect your limits, not override them. Come out of any pose that feels like pain rather than sensation, ease off if your hands tingle or a knee complains, and take your time coming out of the long holds — the body feels tender for a moment, and that passes. This practice is about taking good care of your body, never pushing it.