Yin Yoga

in the Annex of Toronto, right next to U of T




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: 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