Tickets must be purchased in advance. (link coming soon)
Investment: $20 for non-members, $10 for members of GH Tranzform.
Time: arrival time is 6:30 pm to have time to set up your space & class ends at 7:45 pm
Location: 805 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417 On the corner of Robbins & US-31
What to Bring: Your own blankets and pillows. You’ll be seated on cushioned carpeted floor so a blanket will work to sit on or you’re welcome to bring a yoga or pilates mat.
Yin Yoga: Time is the magic ingredient
Yin yoga targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body. Yin yoga is great for beginners or advanced yoga students. One of the most noticeable differences between yin yoga and other yoga styles is time. We hold postures for longer periods of time in a very passive and receptive way. We linger longer, mindfully marinate, lavishly luxuriate, bask and bathe, bake and wait, still and chill, soak in the juiciness of the postures; in other words, we stay for time.
Yin yoga postures are mainly done on the floor and this yoga style helps to target specific tissues, increase circulation, and encourage more mobility. Postures are done by entering into a pose and coming to a place that is sometimes called the "edge." In this context, “the edge” is a place where there is a manageable amount of sensation. This edge is not a place of pain or a place that feels too intense. Instead, it’s a place where you feel some pressure. This sensation indicates there is adequate or appropriate stress on the tissues. This can lead to greater circulation in the tissues and joint sites.
Once the edge is found, the practitioner relaxes the musculature. Yin yoga encourages fluids and blood into the tissues and joints which keep them supple and healthy. The yin yoga practice has the potential to calm the nervous system, and you can develop your meditation practice during the long holds. While you practice each of the postures, remember that you can focus on your breath to calm and focus the mind. When it’s time to move out of the pose, take your time, and engage your muscles as you move.