Yin Yoga · Back · Beginner · Flexibility
A gentle 35-minute back release for beginners · long, slow holds
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A gentle 35-minute Yin practice for your back — a beginner-friendly way to loosen up, release some tension, and, with time, cultivate a little more ease and mobility through the spine. We move slowly through a small handful of shapes: a soft forward fold in child’s pose, a supported back bend through sphinx and seal, a lateral opening in banana pose, and a quiet reclined twist to finish. Each pose is held for around three minutes, so there’s plenty of time to settle, adjust, and let the shape do the work. Come as you are — every pose has a lighter option and a deeper one.
Anyone whose back feels tight or a bit stiff and who’d love an unhurried, low-pressure way to unwind it — especially if you’re new to Yin. It’s a calm choice after a long day at a desk, or any time you want to give your back some gentle attention. If your back is sore, keep everything soft and stay well within your comfort; and if any pain is sharp, ongoing, or travels down a leg, please see a health professional before you practice.
Just your mat and a warm, quiet space where you can be still for half an hour. No props are required, though this practice is really lovely with a little support — a cushion, folded blanket, or block nearby can go under your forehead, chest, or hips whenever you’d like a softer landing. Press pause any time you need to.
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Yes — this one is made with beginners in mind. We move through just a handful of simple shapes, and I offer a lighter option and a deeper one for each, so you can choose what feels right in your body. There's no rush and nothing to force. Find your edge at about 60–80%, and come out of any pose sooner if you need to.
No props are required — all you really need is your mat. That said, this practice is lovely with a little support, so if you have a cushion, a folded blanket, or a block nearby, you're welcome to slide one under your forehead in child's pose or under your chest in sphinx. Use as much support as your body asks for.
These are gentle, well-supported shapes that may help ease the everyday tension and stiffness many of us carry in the back — think of it as unwinding, not treating. Please stay soft and never push into pain. If your pain is sharp, ongoing, or travels down a leg, it's best to check in with a health professional before practicing.
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