Yin Yoga- Neck, back and shoulders (Pre 6-week check-up)

Yin Yoga it is a slow practice that offers space for rest and recovery. You will rarely come to standing in a Yin practice, it is almost always done horizontal and only offers only a few postures, held for several minutes each. As you find yourself stationary in a pose for long periods of time, the muscles must be in a relaxed state, so we encourage the use of bolsters, MVMT blocks, the MVMT ball and pillows to bring the floor closer to you and to encourage your body to relax into each pose. Yin is a very calming practice and helps to reduce stress, increase circulation, improve flexibility, release fascia and improve joint mobility. A perfect offering for the evening, or after a dynamic MVMT Pilates class.

This class is safe to participate in prior to your 6-week check-up and is focused on opening up the side-body, neck, back and shoulders. We recommend that it is done either in bed, or on the floor next to the bed (ha-ha). We begin with a neck and shoulder stretch, then move into some gentle cat/cows.

Note: We are still not arching into the cow pose just yet as we still want to reduce stretching the belly area. 

We use the over-ball to assist in a very gentle side body stretch and then move into banana pose as a progression. 

The postures are gentle and safe to do prior to your 6-week check-up, but please listen to your body and go slow, if anything doesn't feel right, do not continue.