30 Minute Bedtime Yin Yoga | Relax, Stretch & Prepare for Sleep

Welcome to this 30-minute bedtime yin yoga practice, a gentle full-body class designed to help you release tension, quiet your mind, and prepare for a restful night's sleep. Tonight's practice is inspired by the image of drifting in the ocean. Sometimes life quietly carries us away from ourselves through busyness, expectations, comparison, and autopilot. When we finally decide to swim back, we often feel resistance—but that resistance isn't a sign we're going the wrong way. It's proof we're returning to what matters. This calming yin practice is an invitation to stop drifting, reconnect with yourself, and let your breath guide you home. In this practice we will: 🌙 Begin with a guided meditation to settle the mind and transition from the busyness of the day into a place of stillness. 🦋 Gently open the hips and inner thighs with Butterfly Pose, creating space to slow down and soften. 🌿 Release tension through a nourishing Wide-Legged Straddle Fold, allowing the spine, hamstrings, and adductors to unwind. 💛 Open the front body with Sphinx Pose and Seal Pose, creating gentle backbends that encourage deep, relaxed breathing while stretching the chest, shoulders, and abdomen. ✨ Explore Half Shoelace Pose to release the outer hips, glutes, and IT bands while inviting patience and presence. 🌊 Finish with Reclined Spinal Twists and a restful Savasana, allowing your body to absorb the practice and prepare for deep, restorative sleep. Throughout the class, we'll reflect on the idea that resistance isn't always something to avoid. Sometimes it's simply the feeling of swimming back toward yourself. Yoga isn't about never drifting—it's about noticing when you have and choosing to return, one breath at a time. I hope this practice leaves you feeling grounded, restored, and deeply at peace. Sleep well. Namaste, MaKenzie ------------------------------------------------ Practice With Me 🌿 Inspired Flow Weekly A class planning subscription for yoga teachers who want a brand-new themed yoga class every Monday, including a complete sequence, playlist, dharma talk script, and full practice video. https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ 🎓 The Art of Theme Weaving (Free Training) A new way to teach yoga with story, soul, & substance. https://themeweavermethod.com/webinar 📚 Theme Weaver Method Master the art of creating meaningful yoga themes that inspire, connect, and transform. https://themeweavermethod.com/ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Connect With Me Instagram:   / masteryouryogateaching   Website: https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ Podcast: Master Your Yoga Teaching https://www.masteryouryogateaching.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Disclaimer Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this yoga class, you acknowledge that you are practicing at your own risk and assume full responsibility for your health and well-being. Honor your body, modify as needed, and remember that your practice should support—not strain—you.