An article that I just read, from Bernie Clark, is very informative regarding the use of Props in Yin Yoga. As he puts it, "Yinsters know something that yangsters haven't quite grasped yet - the intention of their yoga practice is not to look any particular way; it is not to get into a pose: the intention is to feel a particular way; to use the pose to get into the body. Yinsters don't care if a little extra help is needed to get sensation into the targeted area: if props can help - let's use props!" And I couldn't agree more. Not only has the use of props helped me with my own yin practice, but the benefits I've realized and the improvement I've gained due to using props has meant an overall improvement in my flexibiliby and range of motion. And, I certainly don't feel the stiffness in my joints like I was prior to practicing yin. So, I see using props as the tools to help us to take this practice to the therapeutic level that it is designed to do. So, with that said...
Here' I'll briefly include the uses and types of props in this blog, but I do recommend reading Bernie's article and, when time permits, watching some or all of his video.
The six uses of props in Yin yoga:
1. To increase stress
2. To decrease stress
3. To increase comfort
4. To make certain positions available/accessible
5. To allow us to relax
6. To create length and space
And, the type of props...
1. Cushions
2. Blocks
3. Bolsters
4. Belts & straps
5. Sandbags
6. Blankets
In Bernie's article he provides a much more thorough explanation on this topic. Plus he includes a 45 minute video explaining the use of props in almost every Yin pose and discussing the various options available and why these options are of benefit in your yin practice. Here is the link:
http://www.yinyoga.com/newsletter19_using_props.php
Bernie is definitely an expert in his field and I hope you get as much out of reading/watching his article/video as I did.
Here' I'll briefly include the uses and types of props in this blog, but I do recommend reading Bernie's article and, when time permits, watching some or all of his video.
The six uses of props in Yin yoga:
1. To increase stress
2. To decrease stress
3. To increase comfort
4. To make certain positions available/accessible
5. To allow us to relax
6. To create length and space
And, the type of props...
1. Cushions
2. Blocks
3. Bolsters
4. Belts & straps
5. Sandbags
6. Blankets
In Bernie's article he provides a much more thorough explanation on this topic. Plus he includes a 45 minute video explaining the use of props in almost every Yin pose and discussing the various options available and why these options are of benefit in your yin practice. Here is the link:
http://www.yinyoga.com/newsletter19_using_props.php
Bernie is definitely an expert in his field and I hope you get as much out of reading/watching his article/video as I did.
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