Yin Yoga- Lower back limbering (Post 6-week check-up).

Yin Yoga it is a slow practice that offers space for rest and recovery. You will rarely come to standing in a Yin practice, it is almost always done horizontal and only offers only a few postures, held for several minutes each. As you find yourself stationary in a pose for long periods of time, the muscles must be in a relaxed state, so we encourage the use of bolsters, MVMT blocks, the MVMT ball and pillows to bring the floor closer to you and to encourage your body to relax into each pose. Yin is a very calming practice and helps to reduce stress, increase circulation, improve flexibility, release fascia and improve joint mobility. A perfect offering for the evening, or after a dynamic MVMT Pilates class.

This class helps to release the tension in the glutes and lower back. We begin in a standing forward fold and then release into child's pose. We soften the side-body with a side bend using the over-ball and gomukasana (cow face pose) to release the glutes...(I missed this one in late pregnancy!) We finish on our backs with the over-ball behind the sacrum for a hip flexor stretch and supported bridge pose. While the class and postures are gentle and safe, we do encourage that you wait until you get the all clear from your doctor and pelvic floor physio at your 6-week check-up before participating in this class.