In fact, it is relative to Yang Yoga, which emphasizes the expansion and contraction of muscles and the upper body.
Yin Yoga emphasizes the relaxation of the whole body, empties all distractions, and combines slow and natural breathing to maintain movement for a long time.
It is an exercise to exercise bones and connective tissue (cartilage, tendon, ligament and fascia) in the state of complete muscle relaxation, stimulate meridians and regulate the nervous system, so as to achieve the harmonious unity of body, mind and spirit.
In yoga, the concept of yin and Yang is that Yin is a stable, motionless and hidden part of things, and Yang is a changing, moving and manifesting part.
The two are corresponding for reference.
If we substitute muscle and connective tissue to analyze kinematics, from the perspective of tissue elasticity, muscle tissue can be Yang tissue, which is more elastic, soft and full of flowing Qi, and connective tissue can be Yin tissue, such as ligament, tendon, fascia and bone, which is drier, harder and stronger than muscle.
Different parts of practice: yang yoga focuses on muscles, establishes muscle elasticity, tightens and strengthens joints, mainly on the upper body, while Yin Yoga focuses on the compression and tension of joints, mainly on the hip, pelvis and lower body.
The holding time is different: the holding time of Yang Yoga is relatively short, mostly one breath or several breaths, especially one breath and one action of astonga, while the holding time of single pose of Yin Yoga is as long as 2-20 minutes.
Different ways of practice: the practice of Yang Yoga has rhythm and speed.
Each pose is connected or connected in series with the next pose.
It pays more attention to the change, speed and movement of the pose.
The practice of Yin Yoga has no specific rhythm.
It is usually static and slow.
There is no series between the poses.
After a pose is practiced, it should rebound slowly.
The experience of practice is different: when you practice Yang Yoga, your body temperature will rise and your heart rate will increase.
You will be very excited.
The central sympathetic nervous system will be more active.
When you practice Yin Yoga, your body temperature will drop and your heart rate will decrease.
You will slowly become quiet and your parasympathetic nervous system will be more active.
In other words, in Ashtanga Yoga practice, you can have your own choice: you can do high-energy dynamic exercises, or you can do slow, more focused and more intuitive exercises.
However, no matter what kind of practice quality you focus on, other qualities may also occur in the process of practice..
an practitioner can experience all kinds of yin and Yang in an exercise, but with the guidance of the practitioner’s awareness, there is a different focus every moment.
Practitioners can also deliberately highlight a certain practice quality according to the body of the day, and those who can do so will become mature…
Because only clear and clear awareness can let you grasp the physical and mental feelings at that time, choose the practice mode suitable for you, and adjust and balance your own current Yin and Yang.
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