In this extra long class Kata will take you on a journey of balancing between movement & stilness.
“The practice of yin/yang yoga helps us learn about stillness in movement and the flow in stillness.” Sarah Powers
Yin Yang Yoga blends two styles of yoga into one practice - bringing together the benefits of passively holding yoga poses with more dynamic sequences and standing postures.
Yin and Yang are the Taoist concepts which describe the two relative qualities present in everything. Yin is more internal, passive, cooling and downward. While Yang is more external, dynamic, warming and upward.

When these terms are applied to yoga, Yin Yoga is a slower practice where poses are passively held for longer, working on the deep, dense (Yin) connective tissues and joints in the body. Yang Yoga, in contrast, refers to a more active practice working on the (Yang) muscles and blood flow, building strength, stamina and flexibility. Yang styles of yoga are those with rhythm and repetition like Vinyasa Flow.

Benefits
Yin Yoga
· Stimulates the meridians (energy channels) bringing balance to the organs in the body
· Improves flexibility and joint mobility
· Calms and balances the mind and body
· Reduces stress and anxiety
· Works deeply on the connective tissues (fascia, tendons and ligaments)
· Can prepare the practitioner for meditation practice


Yang Yoga
· Strengthens and tones the body
· Improves flexibility and circulation
· Increases stamina
· Calms the mind down by inviting us to synchronise movement with breath
· Removes tension and obstacles in the body to allow breath and prana to flow