Therapeutic Yin Yoga | Tight Hips & Low Back | Long Holds

Therapeutic yin yoga and long holds are the perfect recipe to soothe and comfort your tight hips and low back. This yin yoga class will gently open up any tightness in the hips while relieving low back tension.

I created this class for those who are experiencing low back pain BUT are also looking for more accessible/gentler poses. In this practice, we move through 3 postures, holding them for approx. 4.5-5 min each and we finish with a bit of hamstring work to balance everything out.

My hope is that by the end of todays practice, you feel more at ease in your body and find the comfort you have been seeking. #yogaforlowbackpain #yogahips #yinyoga

P.S. If you are experiencing knee discomfort in butterfly place a block under each knee.

YOU WILL NEED: NO PROPS however, you may decide to use 1 BLOCK and 1 STRAP.

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.

[juliahammerlund]

New to your channel- the algorithm brought me here today and I'm so glad it did! I've been practicing for a decade and this was probably one of my favorite yin classes I've ever completed. So effective and I love how you keep everything so simple- from the poses to the minimal cueing! This was exactly what I needed today and I can't wait to explore more of your videos. 💚

[shimmer]

I did this at 9 am today with considerable lower back pain. It is now 8pm and the pain was completely dissolved for the entire day and still prevails. Thank you! 💖

[SiretEster]

Back to the classics. This is great for my PMS pain.

[andreadybvik]

Thank you for this beautiful practice! 💛

[xLadyRaine]

I love when I search for a video and find EXACTLY what was looking for. Thank you ❤️

[jessicavigorito]

Thank you so much, I love this one!! Please keep making yin classes. I would totally pay to take your classes; you are such a gift to the yoga community.

[motorcitykitty]

Wonderful practice that hit the spot. One thing I absolutely love is that you gave direction then let go. Most yoga instructors feel like that have to keep talking, even through the pauses, when all I want to to is be still and relax into the pose. You did an excellent job of instructing us into the right shape, then stopping with the talking. Kudos! Because of this, I will be seeking out more of your videos. 🙏🏼 ❤️ Thank you!

[KellyAK]

Perfect lazy Sunday afternoon stretch, thank you!

[nancyhoughtling]

Just what I needed this morning. Thank you.

[YogiBethC]

Thanks very much! I especially love the longer holds, and I added props to make some of the practice more restorative. 💚💚💚

[yogawithsarah]

Lovely class! Great to wind down after work before dinner. Thanks!

[eking]

Fantastic as always. Just what I needed to start my Saturday!

[judyt]

Your videos are always so helpful for me. The long holds allow me to really release into the pose. Going to try to incorporate these yin yoga sessions more consistently. Thank you!

[DeborahYa]

Thanks 😊 this was what I need to start my week. Enjoy this one so much ❤