21: The Benefits of Yin Yoga for Yoga Teachers with Annchen (Yin Yoga for Beginners)

<p>There’s a lot of confusion about what yin yoga actually is and the true advantages of practising it alongside a yang-type practice. &nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yinyogabeginners">Annchen</a> from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yoga_with_annchen/">@yoga_with_annchen</a> shares her experience with teaching yin to multilingual speakers and why this practice is so beneficial for overall health!</p> <p><br></p> <p>About Annchen:</p> <p>South African, based in Granada (Spain), my passion is to share what yoga has brought me with others. I started practising yoga eight years ago as a way to build up strength and I discovered that the external change also brought an internal one, helping me to become less anxious. Yoga is now an integral part of my life, helping me to face up to my fears, to be more confident and calmer.</p> <h3>I love teaching Yin Yoga as it’s functional and mindful.</h3> <p>As each person’s body is different, I’ll show you how to <strong>adapt the postures to your unique body,</strong> rather than <strong>adapting you</strong> to the postures. So, the emphasis for each posture is on the <strong>aim or the function</strong> e.g. to stretch your hamstrings, rather than what it looks like, the aesthetics. I’ll give you the tools to practise confidently on your own. But it’s not just about what you do with your body,&nbsp; it’s <strong>what we do with our mind</strong>. Passively stretching and holding postures for several minutes, stills the body, slows the breath and quietens the mind.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engaunite/message