Kind Roots Yoga

Whats the main differences between a yin practice and a restorative practice?
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Yin practice objective: to stretch the deep connective tissues in our bodies (ligaments, tendons, and fascia), rather than the more superficial muscle tissue, to increase strength and flexibility and improve join mobility.
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Restorative practice objective: Meditative practice with heavy props to allow your body to relax and passively release tension in the mind and body without active stretching.
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How long do you hold postures?
yin: 2-5 minutes
restorative: 5-10 minutes
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Who is it for?
Yin is for people who may want to slow down their practice but are craving energy. It’s also a great practice that compliments other yoga practices like Hatha or Vinyasa.
Restorative is for people who want to slow down but want more rest. Restorative practice is also a good practice for people who are recovering from an injury or illness.
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The main difference is that in a Restorative Yoga class the practitioner is asked to be 100% comfortable to release tension.  In a Yin Yoga class discomfort is welcome to encourage change at a deep level.
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Both practices encourages the mind to slow down and pause from your everyday life. They both can create transformational healing by bringing awareness to your inner world. Encouraging us to rest and notice what is coming up for ourselves when we encounter stillness.
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Come experience both practices for yourself on Tuesdays at 5:30pm for Yin Practice with or a Restorative Practice with on Thursdays at 6pm. We can’t wait to slow down with you💕
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