By Melissa Blair, 889 Yoga Teacher
Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue in our bodies. When we are participating in most other forms of exercise we are targeting the muscles (the yang tissue). Yin yoga targets the fascia, tendons, ligaments, and the entire joint capsule. Connective tissue runs though and encases our muscles. The Yin tissue in our bodies needs to be exercised in the appropriate way. Yin tissue responds to a gentle, static and persistent stress. This is why we hold out postures for 3-5 minutes, to allow the yin tissue to respond.

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