Yin Yoga Philosophy and Practice
Yin Yoga introduction
The practice of Yoga has always been evolving. No one exactly knows about the exact time of its origin and the stages of evolution in the timeline of history but we certainly know that styles and forms of Yoga practice have in different eras been influenced by the evolution of human consciousness and external socio-cultural aspects which remains true in present time as well.
In Yoga, we try to connect with two forms. One is the physical form (body, muscles, and tissues) and the other is energetic (breath, mind states and energy meridians). These interconnected dynamic relationships between two forms perform a constant interplay and essentially shapes up our total personality. The interconnected dynamics between these two forms perform a constant interplay
Yin Yoga induces long-lasting healing by eliminating compulsive extremities of our personality which results in pain or diseases in the first place. Yin Yoga, when learned patiently and skillfully, can provide us an opportunity to travel within and realign our orientation. Once, we develop Yin and Yang integration we would be surprised with the actual positive results on our total existence.
Yang energies are more physical, outward and goal oriented. Students practicing Yoga in the West often imagine Yoga as a physical activity or social activity, often guided by ideas of the perfection and precision of the alignment of the poses they are trying to master. Success criteria becomes the level of difficulty in the postures and the perfection of the pose. This helps in being completely safe in our practice as well as strengthening our muscles and endurance. It also aids in postural integration and more prana in all the tissues of our body. However, the state of health is not merely strength, flexibility, and endurance. Unless we don’t allow to integrate outer and inner gracefully in a state of constant equilibrium, we wouldn’t be able to attain that perfect balance which is needed. In fact, inner balance is more important than outer balance. Eventually, with sincere guidance and consistent practice, most practitioners would be able to direct their energies towards the inside from the outside, from Yang energies to Yin energies. What we actually require is the balance of Read more…
