Yin is a gentle practice, focusing on breath, sensations and opening the mind and body through stillness. Mostly floor postures are held for extended durations to settle the muscles, allowing the deeper tissues and more subtle energies to be observed and relaxed. The deep vibrations of the gong release bodily tension and stress at the deepest levels, quieting the thoughts, bringing forth equanimity and euphoric feeling. The gong will be played at different points during the class and for the extended relaxation at the end, using as many props as needed to get as comfortable as possible to release completely