What was your first experience of yin yoga like?

I’ll never forget my first yin class about 20 years ago, where an athletic male yoga teacher had us doing dragon for the loooongest time. I hated it! He didn't guide us to relax into it, so I thought I was supposed to engage and square my hips the whole time. I got the impression that yin was for people who wanted to force their bodies into shapes.

I didn't change my mind until I saw Paul Grilley's Anatomy For Yoga DVD. Paul's teaching pulled me into yin – reluctantly at first, to be honest – but the more I studied with him over the years, the more I ended becoming the yin lover that I am.

Today’s new Somatic Yoga video was filmed in the stunning Yosemite wilderness where I’ve spent the past week camping in glorious mountains, doing epic waterfall hikes, and chasing rainbows. 🌈🚐

If you’ve been overdoing it, or just need a reset, this 23 minute class offers a gentle detox for your nervous system - helping lower cortisol levels through slow, mindful stretches and intuitive movement. 🌙⭒