Characteristics:
Yin yoga, is a very distinct style of yoga similar to hatha yoga that stretches the connective tissue rather than conditioning the muscles, the latter being the aim of most other styles of hatha yoga. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Yin postures are held three to five to ten minutes at a time. This type of practice complements the more muscular styles of Yoga.