Yoga within

Ancient origins—
Modern practice

Yin yoga blends teachings from two different lineages: traditional Indian Hatha yoga and the Chinese Taoist
yin yang philosophy. Each asana—Sanskrit for “manner of sitting” —
Is derived from hatha yoga, but the process of holding poses for an extended period of time is rooted in Chinese Taoist practices. Today yin yoga serves as an antidote to your often stress-filled and busy life, which is typically yang in nature. Too much yang activity can cause an imbalance on physical, emotional and mental levels. While you never want to be yin, true health and well-being come from the practice of balancing the yin and the yang, the passive and the active, and the calming and the stimulating.