Beginner Yoga Classes - Yin Side Body Stretch - 45 min Yin Yoga Full Class

A yin yoga class to stretch your side body and unwind 🌞 Join the 30-Day Yoga & Pilates Morning Challenge: https://bit.ly/30dayyogalates ✅FREE WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES http://bit.ly/ywkassandra Side body stretches are some of my favorite poses! They help open up the side of the neck, shoulder, ribcage, waist and IT band. These are often neglected areas of our bodies and releasing them is a wonderful way to feel lighter and a lot more comfortable! I'm not using props in this practice but you might want to have a block or two close by. This is a 45 minute yin yoga class but be sure to give yourself an extra few minutes at the end to enjoy a longer savasana. What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is often called the Yoga of the joints because unlike other styles of yoga, the emphasis is not on the muscles but on the deep connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of fascia, ligaments and tendons which surround and form your joints. Yin yoga improves the range of motion in your joints and also strengthens them. The results and benefits are more flexibility and greater range of motion and also more stability within your joints. Although your muscles will also be stretched, that is not the focus of the practice. It is best to practice yin yoga while your muscles are cold and NOT warmed up, even if that sounds counter intuitive. The reason we do this is so that we can send the "stress" and the "Stretch" to the connective tissues. If the muscles are warm they will steal the focus away from the joints. There are 3 principles of Yin Yoga. 1. Find your edge 2. Be still 3. Hold the pose Use as many props as needed in Yin Yoga! Blocks, bolsters and straps are all great ways to support your body to make sure you are respecting your edge and not going too far. For more Yin Yoga, try my FREE 7 Day Immersion: http://bit.ly/yinimmersion ✅ SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT FREE YOGA ON THE INTERNET http://bit.ly/ywkassandra 🔔 Don’t forget to click on the bell to turn on post notifications! Thanks for watching, Kassandra WEB ➡️ http://www.yogawithkassandra.com INSTAGRAM ➡️ https://instagram.com/yoga_with_kassandra 📱 MY MOBILE APP 📱 Stream or download more than 800+ classes, use the in-app calendar to track and schedule classes, new exclusive challenges, classes and programs added every month ❤️ FREE TO DOWNLOAD ❤️ http://bit.ly/ytmobileapp FREE YOGA CHALLENGES 🌞 30 day Morning Yoga Challenge http://bit.ly/morning30days 🌛 30 day Evening Yoga Challenge: http://bit.ly/bedtime30 🧘 7 day Yoga & Meditation Challenge: http://bit.ly/ywk7day 🤸 30 day Flexible Body, Flexible Mind Challenge: https://bit.ly/flexbodymind MY PUBLISHED BOOKS & PRODUCTS 🌿 "Year of Yoga" (NEW Book+ Online Program): https://geni.us/yearofyoga 🎴 "I Radiate Joy" Affirmation Card Deck: https://bit.ly/affirmationdeck ✍️ "My Yoga Journey" Guided Yoga Journal: https://bit.ly/ywkyogajournal 📕 "Yin Yoga: Stretch the Mindful Way" Book: http://geni.us/ywkbook 🎁 "My Yoga Journey" GIFT SET journal, candle + book: https://geni.us/giftsetywk 🛒 SHOP MY AMAZON FAVORITES 🛍️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/yogawithkassandra STUDY WITH ME 🎓 30 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training: https://bit.ly/yinyttkass 🎓 10 hour Vinyasa Teaching Methodologies: https://bit.ly/yttvinyasa 🕉️ 10 hour Yoga Philosophy Course: https://bit.ly/ywkyama ⚡ 10 hour Tantra Wisdom Goddesses Course: https://bit.ly/wisdomgoddess Yoga with Kassandra - Disclaimer Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Yoga with Kassandra from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Yoga with Kassandra’s negligence. #yinyoga #yogaforflexibility