Yin Yoga · Full-body · Flexibility · Nervous-system

Full Body, in Silence — Yin Yoga class, 39 minutes

Full Body, in Silence

Five long holds for the whole body, with nothing said in between

40 min All levels Full-bodyFlexibilityNervous-system Members only Sep 2026
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Class 1 of Loving Silence. Katie settles you into each shape, tells you how long you’ll be there, and then says nothing at all until it’s time to move.

A full-body practice: Supported Fish for the chest, Sleeping Swan for the hips, Reclined Twist through the spine, Dragon into the hip flexors, and Caterpillar down the back line — each held two to three minutes, with long rests in between. The resting is as much the practice as the poses.

Every pose above links to its full guide if you’d like the cues written down before you begin.

What you'll practice

Welcome to Loving Silence
Settling in
Chest & front body
Supported Fish · 3 min
Hips
Sleeping Swan · 3 min each side
Spine
Reclined Twist · 2.5 min each side
Hip flexors
Dragon · 2.5 min each side
Back line
Caterpillar · 2 min

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Common questions

What does “no talking” actually mean?

Katie says a few quiet words to guide you into each shape and to tell you when to come out, and a bell marks the end of every hold. Everything in between is silent. Each pose and its hold time appear on screen, so you always know where you are without being told.

What does this class work on?

The whole body, in five shapes. Supported Fish opens the chest and front body after a day of rounding forward, Sleeping Swan settles into the hips and glutes, Reclined Twist wrings out the spine, Dragon reaches the hip flexors and quads, and Caterpillar takes the long back line. Constructive Rest at the start and Corpse at the end bracket the whole thing.

Do I need props?

A bolster or firm cushion is the most useful thing here — it does most of the work in Supported Fish. A couple of blocks and a blanket are welcome too. Household cushions and folded towels do the job perfectly well if you don't have proper props.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. Everything is gentle, and easier options are shown on screen as you go. Stay at about 60–80% of what you can feel, and come out of anything sooner if you want to — you don't need to wait for the bell.

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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.