Time allows the Yin magic to happen
One of the main differences between yin and many other styles of yoga is time. In yin we linger a little longer in the pose. Allowing time and gravity to be the magic ingredients within the practice. In most other styles of yoga, postures are held for a few breaths, but in yin […]
Yoga and the importance of breathing
Why do we focus on our breath during a yoga practice? Apart from the obvious reason that it keeps us alive. Breath work, called pranayama, is a key element of yoga. ‘Prana’ means life energy and ‘yama’ means control. Therefore pranayama is breathing exercises and patterns. The Asanas, or poses, are just a […]
