Yin Yoga for Runners - Hip Opening Yoga Stretches

The perfect yin yoga class for runners who want to stretch their hips & hamstrings 🌞 Join the 30-Day Yoga & Pilates Morning Challenge: https://bit.ly/30dayyogalates ✅FREE WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES http://bit.ly/ywkassandra Hey yogis, this week I'm offering you a 50 minute Yin Yoga class for your hips, hamstrings and IT band. This is an intense deep stretch yin yoga class perfect for runners! I did a Yin Yoga for Runners class a long time ago but wanted to film a new, updated one. You will need 2 blocks and a strap for this practice. This is a challenging yin yoga sequence that will deeply open up your hips and hamstrings. What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is often called the Yoga of the joints because unlike other styles of yoga, the emphasis is not on the muscles but on the deep connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of fascia, ligaments and tendons which surround and form your joints. Yin yoga improves the range of motion in your joints and also strengthens them. The results and benefits are more flexibility and greater range of motion and also more stability within your joints. Although your muscles will also be stretched, that is not the focus of the practice. It is best to practice yin yoga while your muscles are cold and NOT warmed up, even if that sounds counter intuitive. The reason we do this is so that we can send the "stress" and the "Stretch" to the connective tissues. If the muscles are warm they will steal the focus away from the joints. There are 3 principles of Yin Yoga. 1. Find your edge 2. Be still 3. Hold the pose Use as many props as needed in Yin Yoga! Blocks, bolsters and straps are all great ways to support your body to make sure you are respecting your edge and not going too far. Thanks for watching, Kassandra http://www.yogawithkassandra.com   / yoga_with_kassandra   📱 MY MOBILE APP 📱 Stream or download more than 1000+ classes, use the in-app calendar to track and schedule classes, new exclusive challenges, classes and programs added every month ❤️ FREE TO DOWNLOAD ❤️ https://yogawithkassandra-members.com/ FREE YOGA CHALLENGES 🌞 30 day Morning Yoga Challenge http://bit.ly/morning30days 🌛 30 day Evening Yoga Challenge: http://bit.ly/bedtime30 🧘 7 day Yoga & Meditation Challenge: http://bit.ly/ywk7day 🤸 30 day Flexible Body, Flexible Mind Challenge: https://bit.ly/flexbodymind 💪 30-Day Yoga & Pilates Morning Challenge: https://bit.ly/30dayyogalates 🛍️ SHOP MY MERCHANDISE, BOOKS & ONLINE COURSES 🧘👉 https://bit.ly/ywkshop 🎓 STUDY WITH ME 🕉️ ONLINE TEACHER TRAININGS: https://bit.ly/yttcourses 🛒 SHOP MY AMAZON FAVORITES 🛍️ https://amzn.to/4kKJFMW ✅ SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT FREE YOGA ON THE INTERNET http://bit.ly/ywkassandra Yoga with Kassandra - Disclaimer Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Yoga with Kassandra from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Yoga with Kassandra’s negligence. claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Yoga with Kassandra’s negligence. #yinyoga #yogaforflexibility #yogaforhips yin yoga for runners