Yin is a slow-paced style of yoga, where postures are held for between three and five minutes. A modern interpretation of ancient Yoga practices, Yin was pioneered in 1980s California (more on this ...

When all I want is total relaxation, I know exactly what type of yoga practice to play. Yin yoga focuses on holding poses for longer periods of time (think three to five minutes), emphasizing the ...

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I HAD NEVER been so excited to relax. I needed to unwind. A lot of the movement I love most taxes my body and nervous system (see: Olympic weightlifting). Like the rest of the world, I also deal with ...

There's a common belief that the harder and faster we move, the more effective the workout. But in my experience, that’s simply not true. As someone who lifts weights, runs and does Pilates, I’ve ...

Where there’s a yin there’s a yang, as the ancient Chinese philosophies say. And so while yang energy is light and active, yin energy is soft, passive and contemplative. You’ll find styles of yoga ...

Yin yoga is a slower, more relaxed take on a movement you’ve likely tried (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) Yin yoga, labelled ‘lazy yoga’ (you spend most of this yoga class lying on your mat – not a ...