Yin Yoga Classes in Queen Creek, AZ

ZenLife Center for Healing offers instructor-led Yin yoga several times a week. The following sections go into detail about what yin yoga is and how it can bring healing and vitality to your daily life! Discover peace and deep-body tension relief with us through yin yoga at ZenLife Center for Healing.

 

What Is Yin Yoga?

Yin yoga comes from exactly what you’d guess – yin and yang! These two opposing energies originated from Taoism philosophy. The yoga practice itself is not a traditional practice despite the yin and yang philosophy dating back to ancient times.

Yin is the dark and feminine counterpart that represents the earth and passivity. You find yin energy in your stabilizing connective structures such as your tissues, ligaments, and bones. These are otherwise known as “fascia,” which this yoga practice aims to lengthen and relax.

 

Yin yoga is built around 3 principles: edge, relative stillness, and time:

 

• Edge: how deep into the pose you can stretch yourself (pain-free of course!). Finding your edge is important, and it’s alright to play with your edge during each asana (pose). When you find an edge, you’re encouraged to gently go beyond it and find your next threshold.  
• Relative stillness: The finding of your edge may require the slightest movement which is why the stillness is relative. Stillness is crucial as it allows your body to relax deeply and your connective tissues to grow and adapt to the movement.
• Time: Each pose is held for several minutes to allow your body to lengthen into the movement. This time enables you to focus on easing into yourself and finding your edge while embracing the stillness.

 

How Is Yin Yoga Unique?

Yin yoga is passive unlike its opposing practice, yang yoga, the type which actively engages your muscles. Passivity does not equal ease, however! The movements, while slow and purposeful, are often held for a long time – an average of 3 to 5 minutes.

Yin yoga poses, or “asanas” improve the flow of your qi (chi) as you focus on the challenge of being truly still and surrendering. Props like blocks, belts, blankets, and even chairs are used to assist you into the asanas.

 

What Are the Benefits of Yin Yoga?

• Improved circulation and health – Certain poses target the nervous system to calm it down and the breathing techniques can improve oxygen intake and blood flow.
• Increased flexibility and mobility – Obviously by holding stretches for long periods of time you will likely see an increase in flexibility as you push your connective tissues to new places. This can give your body a broader range of motion too! This is great for preventing injuries and other aches and pains.
• Calms the mind and body – Yin yoga poses release the strain on your fascia, while the slow, tranquility of the practice can ease the tension of your mind allowing for an overall calming effect.
• Reduces stress and anxiety – Yin yoga enables you to focus on your breath and stay present in the moment which are game-changers for those of use who are prone to stress and anxiety.

 

Who Should Take Yin Yoga Classes?

If you are looking for a relaxing meditative class to stretch you and put your mind and body at ease, come check us out! We believe anyone can practice. Those who come with an open heart and effort will be able to turn the benefits of yin yoga into a reality.

Always check with your doctor if you are pregnant or injured or have any other health conditions that could put you at risk to be sure this practice will still be safe for you.

 

What To Expect When Beginning Your Yoga Practice

At this BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) class, you can expect a deep, relaxing stretch class aimed to release the tension in your fascia. Our studio provides all other props you may use . Your instructor will let you know at the beginning of class what you’ll be using and where to grab it! 

ZenLife does have some mats for rent if you cannot bring your own. Come in comfortable clothes and be ready to jump right in – these classes don’t have much of a warm-up because it is a slower, more relaxing practice. 

 

More About ZenLife Center for Healing

We offer a variety of yoga classes and levels that challenge and inspire our students. Come turn up the heat in a beginner-level heated vinyasa class, or detox with us in an Ashtanga vinyasa class! You may also wish to join us for a midday rest session or a weekend Kundalini yoga class.

We offer 1:1 healing sessions with Reiki, Hypnosis, Rapid Eye Technology, and Tibetan Bowl and Frequency healing. All of what we provide through our center is designed to enlighten and heal. Come experience it for yourself!

 

Register for Your First Class in Queen Creek, AZ

We can’t wait to see you at our Yin yoga class! Sign up here for a spot in our class this week with one of our incredible instructors. Feel free to explore all of the other classes and sessions we offer to assist you in finding your best self. Thank you for letting us be a part of your healing journey!