Yin Yoga: snail pose

Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time.

For beginners, asanas may be held from 45 seconds to two minutes; more advanced practitioners may stay in one asana for five minutes or more.

Yin Yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fasciae, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility.

Yin Yoga is not restorative yoga. Like all yoga practices, if the tissues you are targeting for exercise are damaged in some way, please give yourself a chance to heal before resuming your regular practice.

SNAIL  POSE

 

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One of the deepest releases of the whole spine

You can either bend the knees toward the floor or keep them straight with feet touching the floor.

Arms are on the floor,  behind your back .

Hold for 3′-5′.

 

Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA),  Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit®  Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®

Model: Fenia Vracha, Yoga & Pilates Instructor,  AthensTrainers® Associate

 

Photos: Dionysis Tsipiras

Source: Body Magazine, issue 54