YIN

I sit here at 7:13 am after waking at 5:00 am to go to yoga, less than 12 hours after attending my last yoga class. What can I say? I'm hooked. My legs are quivering with fatigue beneath me even though I'm sitting down to type. After an almost 9 mile run with Becky yesterday my body was retaliating with stiff sore muscles. And as a Manic Monday ensued I chose to seek solace in Yin Yoga.

Here's what's to be said about the totally awesome YIN YOGA:
Yin Yoga is a series of held postures of stillness for promoting release, clearing energetic blockages, and enhancing circulation. The gentle but consistent stimulation to the connective tissues encourages long-term health and flexibility of the joints, recharges the energetic system of the body and naturally draws the mind inward into a relaxed, meditative state. Many people find that a Yin Yoga practice has transformative effects on body and mind. The gentle but consistent stimulation to the connective tissues encourages long-term health and flexibility of the joints, recharges the energetic system of the body and naturally draws the mind inward into a relaxed, meditative state


I love the challenge that Yin Yoga brings me. My natural instinct is to plow through struggles and to force my way toward an outcome. Yin always reminds me that I must surrender into the pose in order to further my stretch. Forcing a deeper pose will only create a trail of damage and I won't have the strength to tolerate the forced pose. But in the beginning of the pose at the very first point that I find resistance and limitation - If I relax and surrender without judgement and frustration for not being flexible enough to deepen the pose.... THEN I am able to further my flexibility and comfort as I breath and allow a softening. 
I'm loving yoga and the lessons it has to offer. I'm telling you - THIS PLACE - isn't like other Yoga studio's or classes you find at the local gym. This is a beautiful studio where everyone is welcomed and accepted and encouraged. It's a place for personal growth, not just  a place to sweat. Try it out unlimited for two weeks for $15.00 if you want to see for yourself. It's AH-Mazing.