Full-Body Yin

What this Yin class is

Ninety minutes of full-body Yin, held long and slow in five-minute holds. I give just enough cues to guide you into each shape, then leave you to the quiet — so you can drop out of your head and fully into the pose. We work steadily through the whole body: opening the back and shoulders, softening the hips, and easing the spine with a gentle twist to finish. Because it’s a minimal-cues class, there’s very little talking. Come as you are — every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one.

Who this class is for

Anyone who wants a deep, unhurried full-body stretch, and anyone who loves a peaceful, meditative practice with hardly any talking. The long five-minute holds make this a lovely way to unwind at the end of a busy day or week. 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 required — though a cushion or blanket nearby is lovely for padding sensitive knees or supporting the hips. 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 stretch, but never forcing or straining. Let the shape do the work.
• Hold for time. Yin poses are held a while; the length is where the change happens. Come out slowly, and sooner if you need to.
• Be still. Settle body and mind, and rest your attention on your breath — especially helpful in a quiet, minimal-cues practice.