We hope you weren’t expecting a vinyasa class for this week’s Weekly Class Theme because instead, we’re focusing on a Yin sequence for today!
Unlike Vinyasa classes at YogaRenew that build to a peak pose and have various standing poses with a flowy vibe to class, Yin yoga focuses on deeper stretches, longer holds of poses and a moment to really challenge your ability to find stillness. Yin yoga is a great opportunity to tune inward and invite space for things to come up, so that you may handle them with contentment and calmness.
This Weekly Class Theme is called, “Just Yin Yoga” because it just that… A simple & effective yin yoga class that will help put your mind, body & heart at ease.
Happy practicing!
Arrival (5 Minutes)
- Organic / Slow Free-Flow Movement
Gentle, intuitive movement. Sway, circle, fold, stretch. No choreography — just slow exploration to land in the body.
- Child’s Pose
Guide students forward gradually. This is a good place to emphasize slow movement. Encourage subtle adjustments and steady breathing.
Hip Opening (12 Minutes)
- Dragon (Right Side)
- Countermovement
- Rebound
- Dragon (Left Side)
- Countermovement
- Rebound
Pay attention to the room and your students in class. Tailor your cueing to be specific to their needs!
Inner Thigh & Hamstring Focus (12 Minutes)
- Half Dragonfly (Right Side)
- Countermovement
- Rebound
- Half Dragonfly (Left Side)
- Countermovement
- Rebound
Remind students that sides may feel different. The reason we incorporate both sides into the practice is to find evenness and balance – on and off the mat.
Supine Work (9 Minutes)
- Reclined Butterfly
- Countermovement
- Rebound
- Supine Twist (Right Side)
- Supine Twist (Left Side)
- Option to add Happy Baby in between sides!
Remind them to be mindful of their breath and listen to their bodies.
Final Rest
- Savasana
Allow enough time for students to have a full Savasana. The point of this practice is to find stillness. Savasana helps them absorb all the stillness they’ve cultivated while letting their mind soften.
