30 min Yin for Spleen & Stomach Meridians - Inner Thigh, Back & Sidebend Yin Yoga

A yin yoga practice for inner thighs and spine to target the spleen & stomach meridians

Hey everyone, I'm continuing our Yin Yoga meridian series with a focus on the Spleen and Stomach meridians!

The poses covered in this class focus on the inner thighs, hip flexors, the chest and the side body. The spleen and stomach meridians go together quite well which is why I paired them for this class.

The spleen meridian moves from the inner leg up to the outer part of the ribcage and chest while the stomach meridian runs along the front of the leg and front of the chest. We will do poses like low lunge (baby dragon), sphinx and banana pose.

In Chinese medicine it is believed that a healthy spleen meridian is associated with trust, honesty and healthy digestion. The stomach meridian influences our mental states and also supports the digestion process.

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. Although your muscles will also be stretched, that is not the focus of the practice. It is best to practice yin yoga while your muscles are cold and NOT warmed up, even if that sounds counter intuitive. The reason we do this is so that we can send the "stress" and the "Stretch" to the connective tissues. If the muscles are warm they will steal the focus away from the joints.

Use as many props as needed in Yin Yoga! Blocks, bolsters and straps are all great ways to support your body to make sure you are respecting your edge and not going too far.

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Kassandra

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[kwantimeleaper]

Thank you so much for this relaxing session. You do breathe into lungs, spleen and body. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and the stretching with breath releases energy to flow. I like your calm energy. Bless you

[mrsfruity]

I've never really enjoyed yin yoga before finding your channel. Thank you sharing the importance of slowing things down. 🙂

[ARecipeHappi]

Absolute bliss. Thank you Kassandra. I've been doing your yin videos for about a year and a half, and love love love them. You're one of the few who have the integrity and gentleness required to do it properly

This is one of my faves xoxo

[stephross]

This felt good in places I didn’t even know existed. I will be doing this class over and over again. Thank you.

[karinekmk]

At the beginning of the class, my tummy was stiff and hurting like crazy. The spinal twists made my spine adjust, some weird noises in the spine, but a real relief. End of the class : supple tummy ! This a pure magic ! ! Thank you SO much Kassandra ! !

[carolinaprexl]

Blessings Divine Angel :) THANKYOU FOR EXISTING IN MY UNIVERSE.. All Your Practices Are Divine.. Keep On Shining As The Divine Light that You ARE :)

[ShraddaNiche]

I am amazed at how much calmness and levity I feel after our class. I have also noticed my demeanor, breath, reaction off the mat. I surprise myself with these new skills that I am so gratful for. I believe It comes directly from my dedicated yoga practice. It sounds so amazing I can hardly wait to go. But, I seize everyday now and feel present in my day. No longer calling Wednesday Hump day and dreading Monday. Everyday is an opportunity thanks to the guidance I have found in your videos and thoughtful words that speak to me. Namaste

[Floglo]

I felt tired before starting but now feel balanced after this, thanks!

[sherules]

22/3/23 phenomenal 😊. The banana pose was an intense lateral and lower back stretch. Thank you 🙇

[jayzeld.simbulan]

My first real practice in a busy month. Thanks Kassandra i feel so light and elated.

[Jo_spice_blackwood]

I find the yoga really helps to relax, but it's enhanced with the music

[denisevalois]

I suggest to lift up the subtitles above the body, it is very useful to contemplate the whole posture.

[rephann]

that was so nice. totally put me where I needed to be. enjoyed the Butterfly on the back. now I'm ready for sleep.

[willannydarias]

This felt so good, I really needed it! I actually rewinded and repeated most of the poses because it was so releasing that I wanted to hold them twice as long! Thank you!

[hannahgilbert]

your yoga has really helped me to become much more balanced. I really like your videos as they're very calm but also very informative. You have really helped me to improve my practice. Thank you! :)

[annalouflower]

thank you so much!! this was a perfect night time unwinde!!

[abbyhuntley]

I love your channel Kassandra! Just watched live for the first time one of your coffee chats this afternoon. I don't know much about meridians and I know you've spoken about them in the description but it would be very interesting if you could make a video explaining the theory a bit more when you get a chance. In child's pose, my nose always gets squashed on the floor but if I put something beneath my forehead, the back of my neck gets compressed - anybody have any suggestions..? In the reclined butterfly pose, should the base of the spine be flat on the floor? Thank you for so much fantastic content! Enjoy your month of rest. Namaste from the North East of England xxx

[iap]

I loved your soothing voice and instructions in this practice💝

[annchatar]

beautiful practice, thank you so much for your warm, soft, kind guidance.

[kingabalint]

this is my favorite class on your channel so far, your voice has such a calming effect, namaste :) :)