Yin Yoga · Full-body · Stress · Flexibility

60-Min Full-Body Yin — Yin Yoga class, 60 minutes

60-Min Full-Body Yin

An hour of full-body Yin · no props, breath and stillness

60 min All levels Full-bodyStressFlexibility Dec 2024
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What this Yin class is

An hour to yourself. This is class nine of Create Peaceful Moments — a series about taking sixty quiet minutes to stretch, release tension and simply be still. We begin with a breathing exercise, wake the spine up with a few gentle stretches and cat-cow, then move into long, settled Yin holds: Swan and half-shoelace for the hips and hamstrings, butterfly, eagle arms for the shoulders, and a reclined twist to finish. No props, nowhere to be. Come as you are — every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one.

Who this class is for

Anyone who wants a full, unhurried hour of Yin to unwind the whole body and quiet the mind. It’s lovely after a busy week, or any time you want to carve out a peaceful moment for yourself. New to Yin? Read the pose notes below first, then follow the shapes at your own pace.

What you need

Just your mat, and a warm, quiet space where you can be still for a while. No props are required, though a block, cushion or bolster nearby can be nice for a little extra support. Press pause whenever you need to.

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What you'll practice

Welcome
Intro to the hour
Breath
Guided breathing
Spine
Cat-Cow to Downward Dog
Hips
Swan · Sleeping Swan · side 1
Shoulders
Eagle Arms · each side
Twist
Reclined Twist · each side

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Common questions

Do I need any props for this class?

No — this is a no-props class, so all you need is your mat. It can be nice to keep a block, cushion or bolster nearby just in case, but nothing is required to follow along.

What does the hour actually cover?

We open with a guided breathing exercise, move through gentle spinal stretches and cat-cow, then settle into long-held Yin poses — Swan, half-shoelace, butterfly and eagle arms — before a reclined twist and five minutes of stillness in Corpse Pose.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's an all-levels class. Every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one. Find your edge at about 60–80%, let the shape do the work, and come out of any pose sooner if you need to.

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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.