Yin Yoga for Psoas | Psoas + Hip Flexors | Supine

This Yin Yoga class will open up your psoas and release tension in your hip flexors! Often times when we think of opening up our hip flexors we think of poses like dragon, saddle, and swan etc. All of these are great, but sometimes you just don't want to "endure" lol and maybe would like something more relaxing. This is a supine class, so all postures will be done laying on the mat. #yogahips #yinyoga #psoas

P.S. Be playful with the blocks, use 1 where I use 2 and vice versa, find what works for you!

PLEASE NOTE, if you have sensitive knees consider placing a towel under the bent knee. Alternatively, you can do the second pose without blocks

YOU WILL NEED: 2 BLOCKS

Grab your coffee, tea or coco water and meet me on the mat!

Be sure to let me know how it went for you in the comments!

xShaunneka

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What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is MAGIC. Well, that is how I would describe it. Yin yoga is a practice that that allows you to go beyond the superficial layers of the body and access the deeper layers. This means in a Yin Yoga practice you are going beyond the muscles and right into the deep connective tissues of the body. Our connective tissues are made up of fascia, ligaments and tendons which surround and form our joints. Therefore, when you practice Yin Yoga you are able to increase your range of motion, your flexibility and strengthen your joints. A win win! If you ask me. Yin yoga is more than stretching, we are “stressing” the connective tissues and we do this with longer holds and intuitive breathing.

When practicing always remember

1. Meet the pose at YOUR edge (gradually)
2. Find stillness and focus on your breath
3. Resolve to be still

Disclaimer
Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program. By using my videos, you understand and agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. You agree to release and discharge Yoga with Shaunneka to have any liability for any injury or loss you may suffer in connection with any content I post.

[bronzebomber]

First of all let me say its great to find brown girl yoga almost impossible to find even a few years ago.Secondly this was relaxing which is odd to me bc usually i find myself struggling to do pose which is discouraging Third I love the way you give instructions im able to follow along and get into w/o looking at my screens and your voice OMG..all and all really glad i found you!Your presence on this platform is needed and apperciated 💜💜💜💜💜💜BLESSINGS TO YOU SIS

[jessreynolds]

Thank you. Rarely find yin yoga that addresses the psoas and hip flexor especially in these ways. That was fantastic. 💜

[chucksax]

This long, slow, deep yoga was exactly what I needed today. Thank you!

[jen]

Oh that was exactly what I needed... Extremely tight hips and hip flexors.. This was great👍❤️

[anoukwerder]

Feeling like an elongated caterpillar now 🐛 😅🥰😍

[zanettevandermerwe]

Hi Shaunneka, thank you SO much for your videos! I really enjoy your classes and participate regularly (all the way from South Africa)
I love that you include silence as part of the practice - no music or unnecessary talking.

[ral-mutairi]

I really enjoyed this very grounding practice. Thank you, Shaunneka 💚. Btw, the psoas IS a hip flexor (the psoas major and iliacus muscles, also known as iliopsoas, are the main flexors of the hip).

[christineful]

That was awesome! Loving the pose where 1 foot is on the block and the other tucked behind!!! The tension went right to where I needed it to be. Will try to incorporate this session at least 2-3x a week to my routine. Thank you Shaunneka 😊 💓🧘🏾‍♀️🧎🏾‍♀️

[librarianne]

Just discovered you and this video via a search for yin to release my chronically tight psoas muscles, and this sequence is exactly what I needed. A profound release that I’ll keep coming back to. Thank you so much.

[inspirewithu]

Great way to end the day. Thank you! 🧘‍♀️

[vibekelundby]

A very nice and usefull session. Thank you😊❤

[SylviaZoe]

Fantastic poses to relieve psoas and hips. Thank you!

[carolineramage]

A lovely creative practice. Thank you 🙏

[suzyk]

Great class, nice that it's different without the usual dragons! 🙏💖
PS hope you will be doing a spring equinox one, I love your seasonal classes 🦋🌸

[shaktine]

That's a nice little sequence for when I don't have much time or am terribly tired, but want to make sure my psoas gets some well-deserved attention...! 💐🌠🌈

[meganbachert]

I'm fairly certain I just grew 2 inches!! Gorgeous way to start the day.

[alishajangra_]

LOVE LOVE thank you so much, you are so beautiful and so happy learn yoga with a brown girl that looks similar to me <3 thank you for the representation in the yoga world <3

[yasdnilr]

Reach reach reach reach! Love doing a Wed/Thursday class as it comes out. And a lovely stretchy class it is too