Yin Yoga for Flexibility - HIPS & HAMSTRINGS

Grab two blocks and let's stretch out our lower body with this flexibility focused yin yoga class.

Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel! I've got a yummy yin yoga class for you today which focuses a lot on our hips, hamstrings and lower back. You'll want to have 2 blocks for this class and I'd say this is best suited for intermediate practitioners.

We'll hold each pose for about 3-4 minutes so make sure you're not pushing or straining. We'll go through poses like child's pose, dragon flying low, deer, head to knee variation and reclined butterfly.

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.

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

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Kassandra

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[yogawithkassandra]

*If you need a hip reset, this is it! It's intense but so so yummy. Grab some blocks and let's get started :)*

[Neeshad]

Thank you for your service to humanity. You have been integral in my healing.

[karinmaria]

This class is a MUST for all runners especially after running marathon, also for those who just started to run, it very helps to stay "butter" at your hips and legs🏃🏽‍♀️

[ingerhaugland]

Thank you so much, Kassandra! Never ever have I regretted tuning in to one of your classes, they are simply wonderful <3

[sparklemegzthemagnificent]

Definitely intense! I loved the practice. I could have used more support cues during deer and dragon. I’m really tight and had to hold both poses up on my wrists and shoulders.

[clarinaketia]

I practiced it this morning and it was raining outside, best feeling ever!

[KiyuriHiwatari]

Omg!! Changing my hand placement just completely changed my handstand game!! Thank you so much!!!🎉

[sarahdavis]

I really loved this class! I am falling in love with Yin yoga and would love more of these classes and the slow flow vinyasas, those are my favorite! Thank you!!!

[BrinAmberlee]

I sobbed the entire first half and feel like I released so much stress. Thank you so so much 🙏🏼

[moviesworldclubforU]

All dreamers out there this is temporary situation it will pass don't lose hope your success will come just keep moving forward don't give up 💪 💪 💪 ✊

[oeg]

Oh wow, been under immense stress with anxiety galore these past few days and this was just perfect! Simple, subtle, focused and extremely relaxing! Feeling much better. Thanks Kassandra 🙏🏽☺️💚💫

[justaglenny]

You are seriously amazing ❤️‍🔥 I always recommend your videos to everyone I know because you are so great at explaining how and where we should be feeling the stretch with each pose. It really helps me with alignment.

This video is great for those that want to practice during their cycle. It’s my first day, and it’s usually the worst, but starting my day with these deep hip stretches have left me feeling so light, calm and grounded.

Thank you for being here Kassandra 🙏🏻

[loriblake]

Just wanted to say thanks. You are changing my life one stretch at a time! 🤣😂 Also... genius title. You may be at the end if the alphabet but your site is the easiest to find, when i just scroll to the end, you are there. 😁

[bethwaldren]

Thank you. Going on a road trip and will be driving for a few hours. This is just what I needed.

[EmmaFriday]

My partner and I came across your channel after trying out a yin class at our local studio and loving it. We have been doing one of your sessions every day for the last 2 weeks and can't believe how much good it is doing for us. I have never been a "still" person, and the long poses are excellent. We have been feeling so good after each session and sleeping so well. You are a fantastic teacher. We are grateful for all your videos.

[shopgirlkc]

This was my first time doing yin yoga. I just learned what it was recently thanks to your lovely channel. The focus on the hips was very, very helpful for me. I have sciatica and chronic pain/chronic fatigue. I feel like a new woman after doing this yoga practice with you today, Kassandra. Thank you and Namaste. <3

[shaeveon]

That final bow was much easier after this yin practice. I greatly appreciate this generous offering, Kassandra.

[emeraldo]

I always struggled when I would try Yin Yoga because I can be quite impatient and need things to be fast-paced. I have worked on slowing down my mind and this practice was calling to me. I feel the most 'at one' with my body than I ever have before in a way I can't even begin to describe. Thank you!

[katebush]

This was just what I needed today, feel so calm and relaxed after this practice. Thank you 🙏 xx

[AndrewWilliams-jtgo]

My favorite one. The 3 minute hold is perfect to release my tightness