Yin Yoga · Beginner · Full-body

35-min Beginner Yin Yoga Class — Yin Yoga class, 36 minutes

35-min Beginner Yin Yoga Class

NO PROPS

35 min Beginner BeginnerFull-body Nov 2023
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What this Yin class is

A calm, beginner-friendly 35 minutes of Yin with no props at all. We settle into the hips with butterfly and a wide-legged straddle, rest in child’s pose, open the spine with sphinx, and finish with a long reclined twist before resting in corpse pose. Along the way I’ll share the three simple principles of Yin — finding your edge, stillness and time — so you leave feeling stretched, softened and a little more at ease.

Who this class is for

This is the perfect place to start if you’re new to Yin or new to yoga altogether — you are in a safe place here. It’s also lovely for anyone who wants a slow, gentle stretch to unwind and quiet the mind, with a calm voice guiding you the whole way through.

What you need

Just your mat and a warm, quiet space where you can be still. This is a no-props class, though a cushion nearby is nice to sit on or rest under if you’d like a little more support. Every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one, so make it your own — and pause whenever you need to.

How Yin Yoga works — three simple cues

What you'll practice

Welcome to Beginner Yin
Hips
Straddle · right, left, middle
Closing
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Common questions

Do I need any props for this class?

Not a thing — this one is designed for no props at all, so you can just roll out your mat and press play. If you'd like a little extra comfort, a cushion under your seat or forehead is lovely, but it's entirely optional.

I'm brand new to Yin (and to yoga) — is this okay for me?

Absolutely — this class was made with you in mind. I explain the three simple principles of Yin as we go, and every pose has a gentler option, so you can settle in at your own pace and feel completely at home.

What if I'm not very flexible?

That's perfectly fine — Yin isn't about how far you fold. Bring your feet closer, bend your knees, or rest your hands wherever they land. Come to about 60–80% of your edge, let the shape do the work, and you'll notice things easing open in their own time.

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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.