Yin Yoga · Sleep · Nervous-system · Hips

30-Min Bedtime Yin Yoga For Sleep NO PROPS — Yin Yoga class, 32 minutes

30-Min Bedtime Yin Yoga For Sleep NO PROPS

Bedtime Yin Yoga Challenge Day 30

30 min All levels SleepNervous-systemHips Apr 2024
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Two hours to completely switch off

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What this Yin class is

A gentle 30-minute bedtime Yin practice — the final day of the Bedtime Yin Challenge — to help you unwind, stretch and relax before sleep. We settle into the hips with a long shoelace and a soft side bend, melt into sleeping swan and rest in crocodile, then open the shoulders with broken wing and drop into child’s pose — before repeating the whole sequence on the second side. No props, nowhere to be — just you, your mat and your breath as everything slows down for the night.

Who this class is for

Anyone looking for a calm, grounding way to end the day and prepare for sleep. It’s lovely whether you’re brand new to Yin or well practiced, and the slow pace makes it easy to follow in low light before bed. If you’ve been moving through the challenge with Katie, this is a beautiful one to finish on.

What you need

Just your mat and a warm, quiet space where you can be still. This is a no-props class, though you’re welcome to slide a cushion or blanket under your hips or knees if you’d like a little more support. Every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one — take whichever your body is asking for tonight, and come out of anything sooner if you need to.

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What you'll practice

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Common questions

Do I need any props for this bedtime class?

Not at all — this one is designed to be done with nothing but your mat, so you can roll it out right beside your bed. If you're craving a little extra support you're welcome to tuck a cushion or blanket under your hips or knees, but it's entirely optional.

Is this suitable if I'm not very flexible?

Yes. Yin isn't about how far you go — every pose here has a gentler option and a deeper one. Come to about 60–80% of your edge, let the shape do the work, and stay soft. Over time you'll notice things opening up in their own way.

Can I really do this right before bed?

That's exactly what it's made for. The poses are slow, grounding and calming, and Katie guides you the whole way through in a quiet, soothing voice — so you can move gently, settle your mind, and slide straight into sleep afterwards.

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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.