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Yin: Space to Settle

A spacious floor practice with gentle two-minute holds, supported pauses and a longer rest.

The shape of this practice

20:00 total
  1. Easy Seat
  2. Bound Angle Pose
  3. Constructive Rest
  4. Seated Forward Fold
  5. Constructive Rest
  6. Reclined Twist · Right side
  7. Reclined Twist · Left side
  8. Constructive Rest
  9. Side-Lying Rest · Right side
  10. Side-Lying Rest · Left side
  11. Corpse Pose
  • Arrive
  • Move
  • Rest

Bring a blanket and a couple of cushions within reach. Settle at an easy first edge instead of searching for the deepest stretch. Take the transitions slowly, then give yourself time in side-lying rest before the final relaxation. Stay responsive to the body throughout.

The sequence

  1. Arrive
  2. 01 Easy Seat“Sit on a cushion and allow the breath to settle before the first hold.” 1m 30s
  3. 02 Bound Angle Pose“Support both knees and choose a mild first edge; there is no need to push the legs down.” 2m
  4. Move
  5. 03 Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.” 30s
  6. 04 Seated Forward Fold“Bend the knees and rest over a cushion if useful; stay somewhere easy enough to soften.” 2m
  7. 05 Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.” 30s
  8. 06 Reclined Twist · Right side“Right side. Support the knees with a cushion and let the twist remain small. Come out before any strain.” 2m
  9. 07 Reclined Twist · Left side“Left side. Support the knees with a cushion and let the twist remain small. Come out before any strain.” 2m
  10. 08 Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.” 30s
  11. 09 Side-Lying Rest · Right side“Right side. Use a cushion under the head and one between the knees if that feels more restful.” 2m
  12. 10 Side-Lying Rest · Left side“Left side. Use a cushion under the head and one between the knees if that feels more restful.” 2m
  13. Rest
  14. 11 Corpse Pose“Let the floor carry your weight; the breath can find its own rhythm.” 5m

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