Welcome to your Vena yoga Today we are slowing things down with yin yoga.
This is a gentle practice where we will let go of effort.
You will relax into each pose and will simply be present.
And we'll begin with a supported fish pose.
Resting upper back on a bolster and head on a block or any other prop that can support you here.
You can keep your legs extended and comfortably wide.
Or bring the soles of your feet together,
Allowing your knees to fold gently open.
Creating this diamond shape.
Soften your shoulders.
Relax your chest and allow yourself to breathe.
Following the natural rhythm of your breath.
Let gravity do all the work and remember there is nothing to force.
For our next asana,
Gently turn onto one side.
Keeping your knees tucked and bent.
Allow your body to rest fully on the bolster.
You can relax your shoulders and soften your waist here.
Take a few slow gentle breaths.
Your upper arm can rest over your head or along your body.
Try and adjust as per your body and as per the most comfortable position for you.
To change the sides.
Feel free to simply roll to the other side of the body.
Or change to a different side of your mind.
Settle into the support beneath you.
And notice how this side of your body feels.
Allow yourself to soften a little more with every next breath.
Releasing this shape.
Calm onto your belly.
Gently bring one knee out to the side.
Bending it to approximately a 90 degree angle.
This will allow your hip to open naturally.
Without oars in the stretch.
We'll try to keep the body relaxed at all times during this yin practice.
We'll let our mind stay with the body and with the breath.
Slowly release and change sides.
Bring the opposite knee out to the side,
Finding a comfortable position for your hip.
Relax your muscles.
And allow yourself to settle.
You For our next shape we will bring both knees out to the side.
Finding your version of frog pose.
Allow your upper body to rest on the bolster for support.
Keep your hips comfortable and breathe into the inner thighs.
Remember,
There is no need to push.
Just find a place where you can soften and stay for a couple of minutes.
You Stay on your belly.
But this time slowly bring your legs together.
Rest on your forearms.
And allow your chest to gently open.
You can keep the bolster underneath your belly for extra support.
Here,
We'll relax the shoulders,
Softening lower back and breathing naturally.
Slow the lift yourself up.
Bring your knees apart.
And move your hips toward your heels.
Rest your entire upper body on the bolster,
Allowing your head to turn to one side.
And let your arms relax.
Feel the support beneath you.
And allow your whole body to surrender.
You Here comes a moment of reset.
Slowly stretch your legs behind you and rest on your belly in the crocodile shape.
Just taking a breath or two.
Relaxing the forehead onto your head.
Gently turn onto your back and make yourself comfortable.
Maybe placing a bolster under the knees?
Maybe a little pillow under the head to support you?
Allow your legs to relax,
Your arms to rest by your sides and your eyes to close.
Release any remaining tension in your body.
Let your breath flow naturally.
Take this time to simply,
Simply be.
Feel the stillness.
The softness.
And the space you've created for yourself.
Stay here for as long as you need.
Or as long as your day or evening allows you today.
Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with me.
And for now.
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Take your time.
Stay a little longer and gently return whenever you feel ready.
Until next time,
Take good care of yourself.
