Yin Yoga is a slower-paced, more meditative version of the popular physical and spiritual discipline of yoga.

In this type of yoga, the poses are held for a long period of time (typically three to five minutes or longer) to target the connective tissues (such as the ligaments) rather than focusing on the muscles. As a result, the asanas are more passive holds, with little muscular engagement.

Yin yoga may also help to: