What is yin yoga?
A yoga style that focuses on connective tissues. Connective tissues are
tough, fibrous and stretch best when
a) the poses are held longer and
b) the poses are held with muscles relaxed.
Yin yoga postures gently
stretch and rehabilitate the connective tissues that form our joints. The flexibility of the joints gives us the feeling of ease and lightness
in the body.
In a typical yin class you'll do 10-12 postures, sometimes even less. You'll hold each pose 2-5 minutes, letting gravity assist
you.
The poses are all done on the floor, sometimes if needed using props such as bolsters, blankets and belts.
The classroom is dimly, but adequately
lit, and the temperature is a pleasant 25C.
For more information on yin yoga, click on www.yinyoga.com.
Location
720 Spadina Ave, Suite 306 (Hot Yoga Challenge), Toronto, Ont M5S 2T9,
1/2 block south of Spadina/Bloor intersection, on the west side of Spadina Ave
Times
Sunday - 2pm; 80 minutes long
Cost
$18 each class, cash only please. Please visit
www.hotyoga.ca for our great introductory specials, and other packages.
Instructor
Aranka Shkolnikova, trained in Iyengar and Bikram Yoga methods, actively
training and practising Yin Yoga.
Class Description
The class material is inspired by Paulie Zink, Sarah Powers and Paul
Grilley.
Classes also incorporate:
- Yamuna Body Rolling - 10 mins
- Om Body Swing - if interested in inversions
- Chest Opening Health Bridges
- Free use of mats, bolsters, blocks, and straps
- Readings from Osho, Swami Rama, Eknath Easwaran and other inspiring authors
Every student's needs will be considered and appropriate suggestions and/or modifications will be made, regarding the practice.
Contact
Aranka Shkolnikova, yogaranka@bell.net
Please, do not wear perfume, cologne and other strong scented
substances, when coming to yoga!
Student Testimonies
I have a physical disability and have found Aranka's Yin Yoga class to be both invigorating and beneficial. With her excellent
guidance I have gone from being a curious beginner to a regular practitioner, in a matter of months. Her instruction is wonderfully restorative and it is
deeply satisfying to have found such a great yoga class.
Best,
Christian
