In this fast-paced life, many of us struggle to experience deep rest or deeper levels of relaxation.
We have forgotten how it feels to be deeply rested.
Can yoga help us attain this rest?
When we practice Hatha or Vinyasa yoga sessions, we focus on the activation of muscles. The energy is primarily engaged in stimulating the nervous system.
Too much physical yoga without practicing the non-physical yoga can lead to body identification*, development of strong ego and we get stagnant with physical practice.
(*ekatmata iva asmita: False-identification is confusing the nature of Self with the nature of the instrument of perception. Basically, false identification occurs when we mistake our mind, body, or senses for the true Self.)
How Yin Yoga helps
Some practices of yoga such as Yin Yoga can help us relax deeply.
In a Yin session, we keep the body totally still so that the energy is no longer engaged with the muscles. Instead, it is directed towards subtler organs such as the brain and its functions, the mind, etc.
Why nonphysical yoga?
Practicing complex yoga postures is not enough. It is equally important to be able to sit in one place, totally still.
The practice of Yin yoga avoids our lop-sided growth and makes the yoga practice more balanced.
If you are a person who enjoys dynamic Vinyasa classes and finds it extremely challenging to sit still in one place, you must practice yin yoga for more benefits.
You can register for a trial Yin yoga session by clicking on this link.