Yin Yoga for Stillness | 20-min foundational practice

This foundational yin yoga practice moves through all five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine — earth, water, wood, fire, and metal — with passive poses held 3 to 5 minutes each. Yin is the balance to our fast, active lives: an invitation to slow down, soften, and move inward. Find your threshold of sensation — not too much, not too little — and let stillness do the work. I've intentionally left quiet space throughout. Less talking, more room to be. Find your edge, settle in, and rest. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Settling in & grounding 3:05 Soft belly breathing 5:55 Malasana (earth) 10:04 Butterfly (water & wood) 14:23 Supported fish (fire & metal) 19:10 Savasana 20:05 Closing 🧘 WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yoga mat (or comfortable surface) Blanket, towel, or bolster (recommended for yin) Optional: a block or two Permission to slow all the way down 🌿 ABOUT WAKEFUL YOGA I'm Michelle, a certified yoga teacher based in Sweden. Wakeful Yoga offers practices designed to meet you where you are: Emotional Balance — gentle yoga for anxiety, depression, and burnout Stillness — yin yoga for sitting with what is Movement — Hatha flows to reconnect with your body My philosophy is evidence-informed and rooted in presence. No perfection required. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: @wakefulyoga 💬 CONNECT Instagram: @wakefulyoga Email: [email protected] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health support. #yoga #yinyoga #yinyogapractice #stillness #fiveelements #traditionalchinesemedicine #restorativeyoga #gentleyoga #wakefulyoga #mindfulness