Yin Yoga · Beginner · Flexibility · Nervous-system · Hips
No Props
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This is a soft, unhurried 30-minute Yin practice made especially for beginners — and you won’t need a single prop. You’ll move gently through four long-held shapes, beginning seated in Butterfly, easing into a mellow backbend with Sphinx and a restful Crocodile, then rolling onto your back for Reclined Swan and a pair of Reclined Twists before settling into Savasana. Along the way I’ll share the three simple principles of Yin, so you leave understanding not just what to do, but why it works.
This one is for you if you’re brand new to Yin, or simply want something slow, calm and completely accessible. It’s a lovely way to unwind, ease tight hips and a stiff back, and quiet a busy mind — whether that’s a morning stretch or a way to let the day go in the evening.
Just a mat and a little quiet space — no props at all. If you’d like extra support you can sit up on a cushion or block in Butterfly, or tuck a cushion under your hips in Reclined Swan, but none of it is essential. Every pose here has a gentler and a deeper option, so you can always find the version that feels right for your body.
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No props at all — that's the whole idea. If it helps, you can sit up on a cushion or block in Butterfly, or slip a cushion under your hips in Reclined Swan, but nothing is required. Just a mat and a little space.
Yes, it's designed for complete beginners. There are only a handful of simple shapes, each one clearly guided, and Katie explains the three principles of Yin as you go. You only ever work to about 60–80% of your capacity, so there's no forcing.
That's completely fine — Yin isn't about touching your toes. You pause at the very first feeling of resistance, and every pose has a gentler and a deeper option so you can find what feels right for your body today.
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