Join Jess in on your mat and learn the beautiful language of Yin Yoga.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of candle light for your Yin practice. Yin is a slower-paced, more meditative form of yoga. In Yin, the postures are held for a long period of time (typically three to five minutes or longer) to target the connective tissues rather than focusing on the muscles. You can expect a series of long-held, passive floor postures that mainly focus on the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues and can often be problem areas for most people. Although Yin is a slower paced class you are actively holding stretches. This is where the meditation and quieting of the mind comes into play. Everyone needs more Yin in their lives because we are all great at going fast but not so great at slowing down. This class gives you space to slow down, connect with yourself and quiet your mind.

Join Shalyn for this Men’s Only Yin and Plunge class and discover the power of yoga and perhaps the missing link in your wellness practice. The practice of Yin will keep you mobile so that you can continue to do all of the things you love like lifting weights, running, hiking, etc. Yin is the companion that everyone needs.

We will begin our class by focusing on community and connection. We will talk about various subjects, perhaps pull cards and engage in meaningful discussions. Everyone will be seen and heard here. Connection off the mat is just as important as your time on your mat; therefore you will have plenty of time to connect with the other men in class through meaningful conversation after class.

After class take a cold plunge! This is optional but highly recommended as an excellent companion to your yin practice.

Yin is about digging deep and reconnecting with yourself. It is about tapping into your feminine energy and allowing yourself to slow down, let go and just be.

In this class we will be seated or laying down on our mats holding poIstures for longer periods of time. This class is a slower paced class that stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system and encourages you to slow down by bringing awareness to your breath and the connection between your mind, body and spirit. This is a great class to quiet your mind and slow down.

Don't let the slower pace of this class fool you though, this class will push you. Yin focuses on stretching the deep connective tissues like ligaments, tendons and fascia rather than the superficial muscle tissue. We will get into the good stuff here!

We are all great at going fast, but when is the last time you slowed down? Everyone could use more Yin in their lives. Join us!