You can book this class from 25 November 2026 00:00
Yin Yoga
9 December 2026 •
19:30 - 20:30
Jen Franks
Hi, I'm Jen.
For over a decade before I ever stepped to the front of a room to teach yoga, I was a dedicated student. My personal practise naturally gravitated toward stronger, more rigorous disciplines, which perfectly complemented my background in Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning.
I have a deep appreciation for the mechanics of building functional power. But structurally, we need more than just heavy lifting to thrive in modern life; your nervous system needs intentional space to regulate and rest.
That balance is exactly why I built MOKU. I specialise in teaching Hatha, Vinyasa, and the wonderfully dynamic movement of Mandala Vinyasa. Very soon, I will also offer Yin (for when you need to melt over a bolster and tune out the world) and Shake the Dust (a high-energy somatic release).
Whether you need to build bulletproof joints, flow creatively, or literally shake the Friday stress out of your body, I’ve got you covered.
See you on the mat.
Description
Yin is a slow-paced style of yoga where floor-based postures are held for extended periods, typically between 5 to 10 minutes.
Unlike dynamic movement classes that target the muscular system, Yin specifically targets the body's dense connective tissues: the fascia, ligaments, and joint capsules. To successfully isolate these deeper tissues, the surrounding muscles must be completely relaxed. Gravity and time are used to apply a moderate, sustained physical stress to these areas to help improve joint mobility and tissue hydration.
The reality of the practice:
Mechanics: You will use props to support your frame so your muscles are able to disengage.
The Challenge: While you are physically supported, applying sustained tension to connective tissue creates a high level of physical sensation.
Focus: The primary difficulty of Yin is maintaining absolute physical and mental stillness for minutes at a time while under this tension.
Because you are not generating muscular heat, please bring thick socks and warm layers.
Unlike dynamic movement classes that target the muscular system, Yin specifically targets the body's dense connective tissues: the fascia, ligaments, and joint capsules. To successfully isolate these deeper tissues, the surrounding muscles must be completely relaxed. Gravity and time are used to apply a moderate, sustained physical stress to these areas to help improve joint mobility and tissue hydration.
The reality of the practice:
Mechanics: You will use props to support your frame so your muscles are able to disengage.
The Challenge: While you are physically supported, applying sustained tension to connective tissue creates a high level of physical sensation.
Focus: The primary difficulty of Yin is maintaining absolute physical and mental stillness for minutes at a time while under this tension.
Because you are not generating muscular heat, please bring thick socks and warm layers.