Yin For Burnout

Ease burnout with this 17-minute Yin Yoga practice. Through gentle, supported poses and mindful breathing, release physical and emotional tension. You'll need a yoga mat and 3 small cushions or pillows. Rest, soften, and restore.

Transcript

I welcome to yin for burnout. You'll need three cushions or pillows and a yoga mat. When you're ready, Please join me in cross legs, Sitting up on a cushion or pillow. Inhale fully and deeply through the nose. As you exhale through the mouth, Flutter your eyelids shut. Let everything go. Inhale through the nose. 1 2 3 4 5. Exhale through the mouth 1 2 3 4 5 Inhale through the nose, Filling your ribs 2 3 4 exhale through the mouth, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Inhale through the nose. Filling your lungs. 3 4. . . Exhale through the mouth 1 2 3 4 5 Change the cross of your legs. Palms to the ground. Stretch out your spine, Pushing the ground away. We'll take lying butterfly next. So lie down on your back, Head on a cushion with the soles of your feet together. You can place a cushion under your thighs, Close to your hip crease if you wish. Place your hands by your sides. Just pause here. Inhale deeply, Filling the ribs and side ribs with breath. As you exhale, Relax your jaw, Tongue, Lips and shoulders. Breathe fully and deeply at your own pace. Your next exhalation. Bring the soles of your feet to the floor. Palms to your knees. On your next inhalation. Bring your knees into your chest. Bending your elbows softly, Slowly and as you exhale, Release them forward Inhale, Bring your knees into your chest. As you exhale, Release them forward on your inhalation. Bring your knees into your chest once more. As you exhale, Release them forward. Letting the soles of your feet relax to the ground. Your palms drop to your side. We'll take a twist next. Shift your hips to the right and drop your knees to the left. You can use a cushion between your thighs for support. Place your left palm on your right knee right arm outstretched. Shoulder blade connected to the ground. Inhaling slowly fully. Deeply. Let everything in your spine and chest go. Breathe fully and deeply, Generously into your body at your own pace. Slowly release. We'll do the other side. Shift your hips to the left. Drop your knees to the right Again, You can use a cushion in between your thighs for support Place your right palm on top of your left knee, Left arm outstretched, Shoulder blade connected to the ground. Inhaling fully, Deeply, Slowly into your ribs. As you exhale, Let everything from your spine and chest go. Will stay here for a while, Breathing at your own pace. When you're ready slowly awaken your body roll onto your front slowly using your palms for support Come to all fours. Release your hips back so you can sit on your heels. We'll take a wide child's pose. Your knees sit wide to the corners of your mat Push your palms firmly into the ground. On an exhale, Slide forward until your head softly touches the ground. You can place your cushion under your forehead if you like. Bring your attention to your inhale. Feel the air entering your nose. And exhale through your mouth. Inhale 1 2 3 4 5 and exhale 1 2 3 4 5 6. Inhale 1 2 3 4 5 and exhale 1 2 3 4 5 6 breathe at your own pace. Finally we'll take a shavasana come up to all fours. You can place a cushion ready for the back of your head and two other cushions for under your knees when you're all set up. Slowly lie yourself on your back, Head on your cushion. Motions under your knees. Just let your spine dissolve into the mat. Bring your attention to your feet and your ankles let them go your calves, Your knees, Your thighs. Or let them go. Inhale deeply into your ribs. And exhale let everything go. They aren't already, With your palms facing upwards by your side. Relax your throat, Neck, Jaw, Tongue, Lips. Breathe at your own pace. On your next inhalation, Bring your attention to the sensation of the air as it enters your And as you exhale, Relax your cheeks, Your ears, Your temples, Your eyelids. Inhale, Feel your breath as it enters your nose. And as you exhale Relax your forehead, Your hairline, Your scalp. Take one more deep full breath into your body. And as you exhale, Roll onto your side in fetal position. Your next inhalation use your palms to help you to sit up As you exhale, Bring your palms together in prayer. Inhale fully, Deeply. Generously into your body. As you exhale flutter your eyelids open. That's all for today. Thank you so much for being here. Take care.