{"id":687,"date":"2022-12-19T11:50:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T11:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.sampoornayoga.com\/?p=687"},"modified":"2023-01-24T10:01:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T10:01:45","slug":"5-common-questions-about-yin-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.sampoornayoga.com\/5-common-questions-about-yin-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Questions About Yin Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It takes time and effort to calm our \u201cmonkey mind\u201d that is constantly in a state of \u2018go-go-go\u2019. Gaining immense popularity worldwide is yin yoga, a slow-paced and mindful practice. Compared to the traditional and common \u2018yang\u2019 practices of Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow yoga among others, which involve more dynamic movements, yin yoga primarily works on the deep connective tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yin yoga is practiced by holding each posture for long periods of time (anything from 3-5 minutes up to 15-20 minutes, maybe even more). By holding the posture, the practitioner is targeting the body\u2019s deep connective tissues, rather than only muscle groups in a specific region. You might think holding the Cobra Pose for a few minutes doesn\u2019t seem so hard. However, it does take a lot of mental focus and determination to hold still. A yin yoga certification online<\/a> gives aspiring teachers a thorough understanding of the impact of these still holds on the body. If you are considering an online yin yoga teacher training, this article addresses five common questions you may have about yin yoga.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n