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Yin: Stillness on the Floor

Settle into Bound Angle, a supported fold and gentle twists, without rushing between them.

The shape of this practice

15:00 total
  1. Easy Seat
  2. Bound Angle Pose
  3. Constructive Rest
  4. Staff Pose
  5. Seated Forward Fold
  6. Constructive Rest
  7. Knees-to-Chest
  8. Reclined Twist · Right side
  9. Reclined Twist · Left side
  10. Constructive Rest
  11. Corpse Pose
  • Warm up
  • Salutations
  • Flow
  • Holds
  • Cool down
  • Rest

Make yourself comfortable before asking the body to stay. A cushion under the seat and support beneath the knees can change the feel of a pose. Choose a small range, breathe naturally and come out slowly. Let each pause be a chance to notice how you feel.

The sequence

  1. Warm up
  2. 01 Easy Seat“Sit on a cushion and allow the breath to settle before the first hold.” 47s
  3. 02 Bound Angle Pose“Support both knees and choose a mild first edge; there is no need to push the legs down.” 1m 32s
  4. Yin hold
  5. 03 Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.” 1m 35s
  6. 04 Staff Pose“Take a neutral seated pause. You do not need to hold the body rigid.” 1m 35s
  7. 05 Seated Forward Fold“Bend the knees and rest over a cushion if useful; stay somewhere easy enough to soften.” 1m 35s
  8. 06 Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.” 1m 35s
  9. 07 Knees-to-Chest“Hold the legs lightly for a brief pause; keep room for an easy breath.” 1m 35s
  10. 08 Reclined Twist · Right side“Right side. Support the knees with a cushion and let the twist remain small. Come out before any strain.” 1m 35s
  11. Cool down
  12. 09 Reclined Twist · Left side“Left side. Support the knees with a cushion and let the twist remain small. Come out before any strain.” 1m 35s
  13. 10 Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.” 24s
  14. Rest
  15. 11 Corpse Pose“Let the floor carry your weight; the breath can find its own rhythm.” 1m 12s

What helps

Props that make this easier

  • Non-slip yoga mat A 4–6 mm mat with good grip makes standing poses steadier. View on Amazon
  • Cork yoga block Brings the floor closer in forward folds and supported poses. View on Amazon
  • Yoga bolster A firm support under knees or spine for restorative rest. View on Amazon
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