Yin Yoga · Flexibility · Back · Shoulders
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A gentle 30-minute journey of soft, supported backbends to open the chest and shoulders and bring some flexibility back to the spine. We start reclined over a block in supported fish, then move onto the belly for sphinx, broken wing, puppy and seal — each one gently opening the front of the body — before settling with a simple seated twist to rebalance. It’s the perfect antidote if you’ve been spending your days folded forward and hunched over.
Anyone who wants to counter the effects of sitting, driving or working with their head down, and would love to open up through the chest and shoulders. It suits all levels — the backbends stay gentle and every pose offers a way to soften or deepen — so come as you are, whether you’re new to Yin or well practiced.
A couple of yoga blocks (or two thick books) for the supported fish and the deeper puppy pose, plus your mat and a warm, quiet space. Every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one, so take whichever feels right for your body today and rest whenever you need to.
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A couple of yoga blocks are handy for the supported fish and the deeper puppy pose, but you don't need anything fancy — two thick books work just as well. Everything else is done on your mat, so grab whatever you have and settle in.
Yes — this is exactly the kind of practice to come back to if you spend a lot of time folding forward, whether that's at a desk, driving or gardening. The gentle backbends open the front of the body and ease the shoulders back, which can feel wonderful after being hunched over.
Absolutely. Every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one, and Katie talks you through both. Come to about 60–80% of your edge, let the shape do the work, and rest whenever you need to — Yin isn't about how far you go.
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