Yin Yoga classes in Nottingham UK Mike teaches Yin Yoga, a slow paced deep Yoga practice with Taoist roots. Regular practice of Yin Yoga stretches, stimulates and creates fluidity in the deep connective tissues, tendons, and ligaments of the body and is particularly effective for working on the hips, back-bends, forward-bends, and twists. Yoga as practiced in the West is almost exclusively Yang or muscular in nature. The Yin aspect of Yoga (using postures that stretch connective tissue) is virtually unknown but vital for a balanced approach to physical and mental health. The main difference between a Yin and a Yang practice are that postures in the former (Yin) should be done with the muscles relaxed and be held a long time (3-5 minutes). This is because connective tissue does not stretch like muscles and will not respond to brief stresses. To get more info on the Yin Yoga method log onto Mike's Website and follow the links on the 'Links Page.'All abilities are wellcome at Mike's classes. Because of Yin Yoga's non-dogmatic style all physical types will benefit. Those who are more experienced will find the Yin different than active (Yang or muscular) asana practice, and in a way that's more profound and satisfying as well as more beneficial to the deeper tissues. Most classes are held on a drop-in basis and so just turn up at one of the venues (bring a Yoga mat) or phone or email beforehand. Mike is a Yoga Register Teacher (YRT) with the Independent Yoga Network (IYN) and is a member of the British Yoga Teachers Association. Mike has gained first-rate hands-on experienceof the Yin method in intensive workshops with American Yin Yoga Master and Anatomist Paul Grilley, together with his wife Suzy Grilley, a Yoga Teacher and Dancer, and with American Yin Yoga Deva Erin Fleming, who is based in California.