60-Minute Beginner Yin

What this Yin class is

An hour of beginner-friendly Yin — a gentle, full-body deep stretch where we hold each pose for around three minutes and let the shape do the work. I name every pose, show you how to get in, and talk you through where you should feel it, so there’s never any guessing. It will still give you a little challenge, but there’s nothing advanced here. 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 new to Yin, or coming back to their mat after a break, who wants a calm, well-guided full-body stretch. If you’ve never done Yin before, this is a lovely place to start — I explain everything as we go, and you’re always welcome to take the gentler version of any pose. No flexibility required.

What you need

Just your mat and a warm, quiet space where you can be still for a while. No props needed — if you’d like a little extra comfort, a cushion or folded blanket nearby is nice under the knees or hips, but it’s optional. Press pause whenever you need to.

How Yin Yoga works — three simple cues

• Find your edge. Come to about 60–80% of your capacity — a real, honest stretch you can feel, but never pain or forcing. Not so deep it hurts, not so shy you feel nothing.
• Hold for time. We stay around three minutes in each pose; the length is where the change happens. Come out sooner if you need to.
• Be still. Settle body and mind, soften your breath, and let the pose do the work while you rest your attention on the sensations.

FAQ

Is Yin Yoga good for beginners? Yes — it’s one of the friendliest ways to start. There’s no rushing, no complicated sequences and no strength or flexibility needed. You hold a handful of simple shapes and let gravity do the work, and I guide you into each one step by step. Take the gentler option whenever you like.

Do I need any props for this class? No. This is a no-props class, so all you need is your mat. If you’d like a bit more comfort you can tuck a cushion or folded blanket under your knees or hips, but that’s entirely optional.

Why do we hold each pose for three minutes? Yin works slowly and gently on the deeper connective tissue around the joints, and that asks for time rather than effort. Holding for around three minutes lets you soften, settle and let the stretch unfold. If three minutes feels like a lot at first, simply come out early and rejoin when you’re ready — it will feel easier each time.