Yin Yoga · Digestion · Full-body · Hips

Yin for Digestion — Yin Yoga class, 69 minutes

Yin for Digestion

A 70-minute practice for the Liver & Gall Bladder lines

70 min All levels DigestionFull-bodyHips Oct 2023
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What this Yin class is

Seventy minutes of Yin to nourish your digestion. We move through shapes that stimulate the Liver, Gall Bladder, Kidney, Stomach and Spleen lines — opening the inner legs, lengthening the side body and adding gentle twists that compress and massage the belly. Everything is held for around three to five minutes, so you have real time to bring your attention into your digestive system and help things get moving again. Come as you are — every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one.

Who this class is for

Anyone who wants to support their digestion and gut health, or who simply loves a slow, meditative practice that leaves the middle of the body feeling lighter. All levels are welcome. 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 couple of cushions or blocks nearby are lovely if you’d like a little support. Press pause whenever you need to.

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What you'll practice

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Common questions

How does this class help my digestion?

The shapes gently compress and twist the belly while stimulating the Liver and Gall Bladder lines through the inner legs and side body. Long, still holds bring your awareness into the digestive system and help to get things moving again.

How long do we hold each pose?

Around 3 to 5 minutes each. That's plenty of time to soften, settle and let the shape do the work — so come to about 60–80% and let the holding do the rest.

Do I need any props?

No props are required. It's a lovely idea to keep a couple of cushions or blocks nearby in case you'd like a little support in a pose, but you can do the whole class on just your mat.

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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.