Yin yoga targets connective tissue, specifically ligaments and tendons in the joints and spine. Over time, the practice can lengthen these tissues, increasing range of motion. To convey the role that connective tissue plays in determining range of motion, muscles account for about forty percent of the resistance against the body's flexibility, while connective tissue accounts for about fifty percent. Yin asanas are almost entirely passive and do not usually include what would usually be classified as standing asanas or balance poses. In this class we'll open up the deep, dense, connective tissues and joints of the body, which are not often reached in an active yang yoga class. Each class will offer a series of poses held for a considerable length of time to allow for a more complete release. All levels welcome.