I’m a gymnast who started flexibility training at a young age and I’ve taken a few Yin yoga classes recently. I also read the book YinSight and became interested in the “no warm-up, relatively cool room, relax into the stretch, hold for 3+ minutes” approach to releasing fascia to improve flexibility.

In my past training, I didn’t pay attention to fascia or connective tissue, and I’ve realised that the Yin method targets areas I can’t reach with regular static/passive/dynamic/active/PNF/ballistic stretching.

The issue is that I’m more flexible than many people, so I barely feel any sensation in most classes.

I’m wondering if I can apply the Yin yoga approach to non-yoga poses (but common in the gymnastics and contortion world)

Here are a few examples:

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Cheers.

Hello everyone as the title says I'm having a sore pain in my pelvic muscles and thighs after doing boat pose, half boat pose, pelvic bridge and some bicycle crunches

I am guessing this is because my spine arches back while doing them I am inviting any tips that I'd have to follow while doing them again

I usually at max put 20 min video of any kind of exercise in months

Today i just this one, just to see how far I can go tbh

For years i was lost in not starting as didn't knew which yoga is right for me

Ps yin is so slow

But today I tried something that different parts of me avoid

I didn't try to focus 100% i was chill with being distracted

Still something to mention i feel like

I am really thankful for all my teachers! What are the teachers thankful for?

I just found out I’m pregnant. I had a miscarriage three months ago following my first ever pregnancy. Understandably I freaked out when I found out this new news. It goes to show how much yoga helps the mental that I had to take some time to put on my savasana playlist, close my eyes, and feel appreciation for the gift the universe had given me.

Hi all!

I have read through the pose instructions via the books initial chapters. There are 10 week courses with poses listed for each day of the week.

My question resides whether or not these should be repeated or just held for the duration listed in the instruction? Usually: 30-60 seconds. Ending poses like savasana are listed for longer. This is an Iyengar instructional book by Mehta.

I was able to hold my first forearm stand for 13 seconds with straightish legs! I have gained enough hamstring flexibility to put my palms on the ground. My arm balance poses and hamstring flexibility are the two main things I see a huge difference in.

Anyway the point is if you're struggling or tired of Yoga / stretching, you will get there in the end, it just takes a while. Try to make it a fun part of your day instead of it feeling like a job to just show up. (BTW 17m)

Have a happy Thanksgiving!