Lead by Justin Jinpa (Certified Asana At Home Yin Yoga Teacher)
Why practice Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga is a functional yoga created by Paul Grilley, which comprises 26 poses, focusing on long held stretches where you “play with your edge” of the stretch allowing your body to go deeper into the stretches over time if further possible. It has benefits for the body, energy, and mind.
A list of 26 poses here.
The intention I bring to this Yin practice is primarily focused on the mental benefits of slowing down and relaxing in this world of continuous overwhelm. Using these poses to connect more deeply with our awareness through the body. This practice alone can be done as a meditation, whilst it also can prepare the body for longer winded meditation practices.
To learn more about Yin Yoga click here.
Why the name Dalpo Yin?
Dalpo meaning slow, and Yin as the verb of existence, so dalpo yin translated as “It is slow, or Identifiable/exsists as slow”. I think this name and playful use of language, fits the intention I will bring with this practice.
Who can join these sessions?
Anyone who has interest may join in on these sessions.
How will these sessions unfold?
Sessions ideally will consist of an hour to an hour and a half of Yin poses, with a 30 minute open awareness practice after, depending on the attendees needs and wants.
Date and time coming soon.
1:1 sessions available upon request, which can allow a more tailored experience to your specific intention and needs.
How do I join?
To join in on the sessions scroll down to the bottom of the page and click register.
What if…
What if I have current injuries or chronic pain?
Yin Yoga uses a gentle approach with many alternatives to poses if one feels unable to get into a specific pose, plus using props as a support comes highly encouraged. This practice aims to not cause any pain or potential injury, feel into your body and listen, if at any point during the practice you feel pain, come out of the pose, and ask yourself what might have caused the pain to arise during the pose.
What if I am not flexible?
As long as you can hold a pose at your first edge you will receive the benefits of Yin, no need to go as deep as others might, this practice operates as a functional yoga, not ascetically (and prop supports are encouraged). Yin Yoga may also help you increase flexibility over time, as it benefits range of motion. Two main obstacles to going deeper in poses: compression and tension. Compression will have sensation in the direct of the pose, and usually indicates an end of your range physically. Tension will arise as sensation in the opposite direct of a pose, and can get worked through over consistent practice.
To learn more about prop usage in Yin Yoga click here.
What if I’ve never practiced a yoga before?
Come as you are! The poses within this practice fit well for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners. The poses even though 26 poses get listed out, within a practice only 5-6 poses will likely be used during these sessions, and you don’t have to do all 26 ever, this will tailor entirely to your intention and needs.
