Yin Yoga for bone health
The practice of Sphinx Pose stretches the entire back, mainly the muscles of the spine, chest, shoulders, abdominal muscles, neck, and arms. This process of stretching strengthens the spine, back, and arms, and helps in tightening the gluteus muscles (buttocks). The tightening of these muscles supports the hips, spine, and pelvis.
Yin Yoga for Weight control/Fat burning
The stretching of the abdominal area and the chest helps to activate the adrenal glands giving a gentle massage to the kidneys, stimulating them. The digestive system is also stimulated by the gentle stretch of the upper abdominal area.
Yin Yoga to fight Depression & Anxiety
Since the practice of Sphinx Pose helps to open the lower back with the gentle stretch of the hips and the psoas muscles, it is said to keep stress and anxiety out acting as a simple therapeutic pose. A great way to help with easing the tiredness and fatigue in the body when done before going to bed, forming part of nighttime yoga.
