45 min Full Body Yin Yoga with a Bolster

Grab a bolster OR two blocks and join me in this full body all levels yin yoga stretch.

Ready to stretch and relax with me? Let me take you through this 45 minute full body yin yoga practice. If you have a bolster please grab it but otherwise you can substitute it with two blocks or some pillows, couch cushions or folded blankets.

I'll take you through poses like supported fish, butterfly, shoelace with side bend, straddle, reclined knee to chest and supported bridge. This is suitable for all experience levels and by the end you should feel relaxed, rejuvenated and more comfortable in your body.

What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is often called the Yoga of the joints because unlike other styles of yoga, the emphasis is not on the muscles but on the deep connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of fascia, ligaments and tendons which surround and form your joints. Yin yoga improves the range of motion in your joints and also strengthens them. The results and benefits are more flexibility and greater range of motion and also more stability within your joints.

There are 3 principles of Yin Yoga.
1. Find your edge
2. Be still
3. Hold the pose

Find your edge means respecting your body's limits and not pushing too far and risking injury. Pull back a little bit and as you hold the pose you will be able to go deeper into it without pushing too far or hurting yourself.

Being still means that once you are in the pose it is important to completely relax your muscles so the benefits can get into the connective tissues and joints. Try not to fidget or move or distract yourself, this is a meditative practice. Breathe deeply in and out through the nose.

Holding the pose means that in Yin Yoga a pose can be held for 1-10 minutes depending on the pose performed and on the comfort level of the student.

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[geniew-f]

My husband and I are really loving your classes. We are in our 60’s and our in person class was canceled in spring of 2020 due to Covid-19’s shutdowns. We have been faithful to continue our pray at home on our own and trying different videos. THEN I came across your teachings and we feel like we’re home. We are very impressed with your professionalism, warmth, clarity in speaking cues (hubby is hard of hearing), calm but encouraging demeanor. Most of all we love that you are also comfortable in Yim practice to not chat the entire time. The quiet is lovely. Your sequences are very well thought out and make sense which also adds to the enjoyment of your classes. What a lovely young woman you are and we hope you will be teaching on this platform for years to come. Namaste dear one.

[ghostmonologues]

This class gave me a lot of emotional release. Thanks again Kassandra 🙏

[carolineramage]

That music was transcendent. Thank you 🙏

[joannsparacino]

Great relaxing yin class! Merci beaucoup Kassandra.

[carolpridgeon]

I am again grateful for your beautiful pracices, Kassandra. Much love and Namaste'

[jamesnoonan]

Just when my mind starts to wander, "and if your mind starts to wander, bring your focus back to the present moment". Great stuff.

[merzeng]

Yeees another yin practice with bolster! Love this little bit longer yin/restorative practices. Thank you!!!

[DmtJackie]

Absolutely loved this class for enjoying the bolsters. The music is fantastic!

[dannygeo]

As usual- wonderful restorative support from our wonderful guide🙏😊

[carolpridgeon]

Thank you Kassandra for this beautiful, calming practice. I am doing this later in the evening and it is just what I needed. Namaste'

[annamariposa]

Thank you so much Kassandra!!! Such a beautiful practice!!! 😍😍😍

[dianesf]

What a beautiful yoga session. This is one of favourite classes I've done with you. Love your choice of music. I feel so relaxed and peaceful. Thank you Kassandra 🙏

[madeleinekruger]

Digestive detox winner!!! Thank you Kassandra! Did not expect this great result, after 14+days of meds and antibiotics, I'm not yet able to do any ashtanga, but this 45mins practice gave me calm and a very needed flush! What a nice suprize ha ha !

[saskiadegijsel]

A very nice lesson with some really good stretches!
thank you so much!

[juliehenderson]

This was amazing! I came down this morning with the intention of searching your archives for a Yin bolster class, and there it was, at the top of the page. Serendipity indeed.
I have been teaching Kundalini, chair and Yin all week and am, well - sore!
This class was perfect, I feel relaxed and eased and ready to enjoy my weekend. Thank you.
This will be a definite go-to at the end of my week from now on.

[carolpridgeon]

Thanks very much Kassandra. Namaste'

[marjo]

Merci! J’ai adoré. La musique est parfaite. C’était ce dont j’avais besoin. 🙏♥️

[putticweet]

Thank you so much for this wonderful practice, much love and gratitude 🥰🙏

[marypl]

thank you Kassandra, I felt so at peace and the poses were so beneficial. I loved the music, it helped me to focus on something when my thoughts wandered. Love these live sessions where we can all practice together. Namasté from Spain

[kathym]

I just realized after following your channel for years that my dogs are very attuned to what I am doing. They will pretty much leave me alone during yoga but they know when you chant ohm that I am done with class ! I keep the volume down very low but they must be listening to you too!