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Yin yoga

Long holds, deep connective tissue

Yin holds mostly seated and lying shapes for two to five minutes with muscles relaxed, targeting connective tissue and joint capsules. It is quiet, still, and mentally harder than it sounds.

Pace
Very slow
Room
Room temperature, often warm and dim
Intensity
Low physically, demanding mentally

What to expect

  • Around six to eight shapes in an hour.
  • Props holding you in every one.
  • Silence or minimal music for long stretches.
  • Sensation that builds slowly — you settle in rather than push in.

Good to know

  • Aim for a four-out-of-ten intensity, not your maximum range.
  • Coming out slowly matters as much as going in.
  • Not the same as restorative — yin has real sensation; restorative aims for none.

Who it suits

Stiff bodies, busy heads, athletes who need a counterbalance, and anyone whose weeks are already intense enough.

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Yin yoga, answered

What is a yin yoga class like?
Yin holds mostly seated and lying shapes for two to five minutes with muscles relaxed, targeting connective tissue and joint capsules. It is quiet, still, and mentally harder than it sounds. Pace is very slow, the room is room temperature, often warm and dim, and intensity is low physically, demanding mentally.
Who is yin yoga for?
Stiff bodies, busy heads, athletes who need a counterbalance, and anyone whose weeks are already intense enough.
What is yin yoga?
Yin yoga is one of the practice styles taught by studios and teachers on YogaConnect. Each listing below describes how that teacher approaches yin, the levels they welcome and what a class looks like.
Where can I take a yin yoga class?
The studios and teachers listed here offer yin yoga in person and online. Open a profile to see their weekly schedule, prices and how to book.
Is yin yoga good for beginners?
Levels vary by teacher. Every profile lists the levels it teaches, so look for beginner or all-levels before you book your first yin class.