Yin Yoga for athletes

Class description: This class is best suited for runners but also for people who have been standing or walking for an extended period of time. It aims at the lower body and the class contains the only standing pose in yin yoga (the only one to my knowledge).

Duration: 57 min

Props: 2 yoga blocks

Selection asanas: sleeping swan, rugged doll pose, supported bridge pose

Class description: Skiers might love this class! After spending a day on the slopes, it can feel really good to stretch the entire body with some forward folds, twists, and reclined poses.

Duration: 57 min

Props: 1 yoga block

Selection asanas: dragon with a twist, reclined pigeon, waterfall

Class description: Swimmers may profit from this class. It will stretch and twist your arms and your legs and will contribute to a straighter spine.

Duration: 60 min

Props: two yoga blocks and a strap

Selection asanas: tripod with a twist, reclined pigeon pose, waterfall, caterpillar

Class description: This yin yoga practice will stretch your toes, shins, hamstrings, quads, upper back, arms, and hands - everything you need when you go rock climbing.

Duration: 57 min

Props: none

Selection asanas: Toe stretch, Sleeping swan, Reversed prayer hands, reclined twist

Class description: This class is perfect for weight lifters and gym fans. We will stretch the upper body but also work the hamstrings.

Duration: 52 min

Props: none

Selection asanas: eagle arms, broken wing, reclined butterfly, melting heart

Class description: This class will stretch your side body, your legs, your back, and your fronts. I made it with dance on my mind and the stretches might be helpful for dancers of all kinds.

Duration: 61 min

Props: One yoga block (not absolutely necessary)

Selection asanas: Side sphinx, Dragon with a twist, Wide-legged forward fold, Melting heart

Class description: This yoga class is very suitable for kickboxers, in particular. The class emphasises on the lower part of the body, mostly hamstrings, but also has a few poses for the upper body (release of tension in the arms).

Duration: 62 min

Props: You will need two yoga blocks

Selection asanas: reclined hero pose, cow face pose, seated twist, baby dragon

Class description: This class is aimed at bike-riders, regardless of outside or stationary bikes. We are going to work mostly on the legs, the hams and the quads, but will also work a little on stretching the back.

Duration: 61 min

Props: one yoga blocks and if you have knee problems, one or two pads

Selection asanas: wide-legged forward fold, half-shoelace, winged dragon

Class description: This sequence will help to ease any pain in your lower back and to relieve the tension.

Duration: 30 min

Props: one yoga block

Selection asanas: Sphinx, Wide-legged child's pose, supported bridge pose variation, reclined twist

Class description: This yoga class will contribute to release tension in the upper back, shoulder blades, and the neck.

Duration: 51 min

Props: two yoga blocks

Selection asanas: Brocken wing, supported fish pose, neck release, thread the needle

Class description: Many people have injured their knees while doing sports (me including). This yin yoga class will not miraculously heal your knee joints, but will help to relieve them and to relax the tendons and ligaments.

Duration: 58 min

Props: one yoga block and a strap

Selection asanas: half shoelace, banana, crocodile, supported bridge

Class description: A great Yin Yoga class for sore muscles. This class can be practices after a long hiking day, or after a high-intensity interval training, or even after you have been on your feet all day long.

Duration: 46 min

Props: two yoga blocks

Selection asanas: supported fish pose, reclined twist, toe stretch

Class description: Sweet sequence for when you are short of time but still would like to do something nice for yourself.

Duration: 22 min

Props: none

Selection asanas: rugged doll, seated twist, sphinx, wide-legged child's pose

Class description: This is a very quick morning Vinyasa flow, filmed outside. I hope you enjoy it! :-)

Duration: 7 min

Props: No props are required but you should be familiar with the asanas as the cues are held to a minimum.

Selection asanas: Warrior II, Tree pose, Side plank