How does Yin Yoga reduce anxiety?

Yin is all about stillness."

Each asana is generally held anywhere from 3-5 minutes and whilst this allows a slow release of the muscles and fascia of the physical body, emotionally and spiritually we can use the breath of the practise to really find calm and peace in our beings. Think about those times when we are stressed or feeling anxious and how impactful a short series of 10 deep breaths can be for our state of mind. Yin Yoga takes this idea over the entire sequence, as we breathe deeply in and out of our stretching connective tissue, allowing our minds to truly feel the calmness of the practice.