20 min Morning Yin Yoga - HIPS & HAMSTRINGS

Start your morning with this simple yin yoga class to deeply stretch your lower body.
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Welcome back to my channel, this morning I'm going to take you through a 20 minute yin yoga class which focuses primarily on stretching your lower body. This is an intermediate yin yoga class and you'll need a strap with you. If you don't have a strap, you can always use a belt.
We'll get into poses like knee to chest, reclining leg stretch, twisted child's pose and square pose. This will target your inner and outer hips, glutes, hamstrings and lower back. A wonderful sequence to do regularly if you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk. Enjoy!
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There are 3 principles of Yin Yoga.
1. Find your edge
2. Be still
3. Hold the pose
Find your edge means respecting your body's limits and not pushing too far and risking injury. Pull back a little bit and as you hold the pose you will be able to go deeper into it without pushing too far or hurting yourself.
Being still means that once you are in the pose it is important to completely relax your muscles so the benefits can get into the connective tissues and joints. Try not to fidget or move or distract yourself, this is a meditative practice. Breathe deeply in and out through the nose.
Holding the pose means that in Yin Yoga a pose can be held for 1-10 minutes depending on the pose performed and on the comfort level of the student. I usually teach poses held for around 4-5 minutes. Learn to surrender and keep a timer close by if needed.
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[@yogawithkassandra]

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[@loudcloud1499]

Master Kassandra your lessons are so accessible and fuel a bodily awakening. I always finish these classes with a feeling of peaceful and grounded energy & enthusiasm 🔥💯😇

[@sabasamir7105]

What’s the difference between morning and evening yoga practice?

[@iboremytherapist]

bring back the kitties! jk

[@olliekobold]

It was amazing and very helpful as I am a side sleeper and therefore I wake up with very tight hips. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much 🧡

[@dulceyz]

This class is wonderful. I am a big fan of your yin yoga and your yoga practice.❤ I did meditation prior to this but my mind calms more and I take more relaxing breaths when I practice yoga😍. My word of the day is "Be." Just be, nothing to force and be present in the moment. Thank you for encouraging us to set a beautiful intention for our practice and for the day. You truly add joy and calm to my life! Thank you so much❤💜💙💚💛🤎🖤🤍

[@gatesofeden]

I would really love more 20-minute morning yin classes! 🙏 They're my favorite and help me reduce stress before starting work.

[@nadamucho704]

This video literally changed my life. I have been consistently doing this video in the morning for two weeks and my mobility has sky rocketed! My hip pain is diminishing everyday. Thank you so much Kassandra💛🥹

[@YourEnglishVoice]

one word intention - gratitude + prayer for people who are in suffering situations. Thank you Kassandra for the wonderful session.

[@verareeves7124]

I love your morning Yin yoga!!! You inspire me for old 55 year old lady. Thank you

[@catrionatalbot]

55 is only old if you think it is. If we keep physically and mentally active we can remain healthy and happy for much longer. - 73

[@jop9090]

Wow ...that last pose is magic for the hips!

[@rhonita]

Thank you, Kassandra! You gave me an understanding of how powerful Yin Yoga can be! I thought yoga should be sweaty but no! Yoga is about mindfulness!

[@yogawithkassandra]

Yes!! I'm so happy to hear that.

[@ReginaLynnavatar]

I love you. And I adore your sweet kitty kitties ❤️❤️❤️🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐾🐾💕

[@gettingonmynerves2840]

Absolutely loved this short morning yin yoga! Keep them coming ✨🦋🫶

[@KS-lt2pc]

The word is centered. And I'm feeling so calm and relaxed after this practice. Much needed poses for my pre-menstrual back pain. Thank you, Kassandra 💜🙏

[@iamberenicemertens]

This was divine. Gratitude to you Kassandra 🙏🏻🤍🤗

[@mutsamunyaradzi334]

Just did this as a post workout stretch, and it was amazing! My word is: care. After a long day of work, I am dedicating my evening to cocooning myself and doing all my favourite low effort activities.

[@brittneylynne8773]

My word was “true”. As a reminder to always stay true to myself ♥️

[@lapetitmimi1079]

Amazing. Really developing a love for yin - on today's new moon and eclipse my word is - release and make space. Much love to you Kassandra and to all. ❤

[@rebeccadelpin8796]

While I was typing my first comment I also realised that the comment section is such a good place to journal my experience and also read other people's.. made me feel like I was sharing after an in person yoga class.. Just WOW! :D

[@TwoFacedRYE]

Good morning Kassandra and fellow yogis. The first word that came to mind for me was “alchemy”. At first I wasn’t sure why, but once I completed the yoga practice and set the intention for my day it dawned on me that, I am a seemingly magical process of transformation and creation; I am pure alchemy! 💛🪄✨

[@marymasavage6056]

Easy ☺

[@xoUrbanSun]

I saw this before I played the video and you inspired me to use this as my word as well, never would have thought of that on my own but I’m feeling powerful and creative with that in mind 💜

[@TwoFacedRYE]

@@xoUrbanSun thank you beautiful! I’m pleased to be such an enlightenment towards your yoga practice and your day overall! 💗

[@ivonequerl6230]

Only saw this now , so i am looking forward to the morning

[@devorahbaber6886]

I love your classes however the repetitive music on the piano was quite distracting to this yin yoga class

[@jenb7756]

Not one word but a phrase "take it easy'. Things are busy but I don't need to stress out. I can focus on one thing at a time

[@kateyoung2462]

I’ve been following your videos for years, and in the last year I’ve been doing a lot more yoga as I’ve recovering from long COVID and chronic fatigue. Your yin yoga videos have been SO helpful, and this one has been a favourite that I’ve gone back to again and again. THANK YOU Kassandra for all your hard work with making such a great variety of yoga & meditation videos! 🙏😊

[@kimmyayoga]

felt the urge to do yoga in the morning rather than the evening and this was just what i needed after a few days of hiking! my poor hips and hamstrings remember how it feels to be open now haha

[@kikisuggs]

This particular video has changed my life too! I have had lower back pain and right knee pain for months now. Once I did this video, I felt like my back had never hurt. My knee is also much better. I have also been doing this same video every morning. Thank you!

[@ileneprice7189]

Loved this, as always. Thank you for sharing your gift as a yoga guide. My one word, which is usually the word that I choose, is "productivity"... being productive especially in my self-care, and being productive in creating a better and more equitable world for all.

[@jenniferglowacki6651]

I actually did this in the evening. My word was relax. Thank you for helping me meet this intention. I needed these lovely yin stretches.

[@lowellwillier2800]

One word meditation. Peace.

[@cindylierman7733]

My intention for today : balance. 💜🙏

[@nyokabikamau1653]

My word this morning- Grounded

[@isabellac913]

I was thinking of skipping yoga this morning but did this yin yoga instead. No regrets here!!

[@thewanderingmystic1260]

Love the touch on not chasing sensations and therefore developing equanimity :) Intention is 'Alignment'

[@Smoore-bv2wb]

You provide some of the best yin yoga content out there! Thank you, thank you, thank you. This has been such an instrumental part of improving my practice.

[@christine1962ful]

Grand Rising! My wors for the day is calm

[@anam6011]

"Optimism" is my mantra for the day. It's been a transformative 2023 for me and I am ready to welcome new challenges with an open heart.

[@garamlee713]

Thank u😍 My one word of today is "PEACE". Have a good day🙏🙏NAMASTE❣

[@marginamunoz2804]

Hi Kassandra, my word was acceptance. Thank you.

[@obaidnajm]

Infinite love and gratitude.💕🌹🌻🌈🙏❤️

[@sbeene10]

Really liked the Yin this morning. Like the slow steady longer streatch

[@tomryan6461]

Two years on and that was SO good. One word intention; Happy. Thank you! X🙏

[@danielsykes7558]

Presence I chose this word to represent the embodiment and peace I'd like to bring into my day. I started off with some exercise and the oft podcasts and some music and a couple showers. I am telling myself I will exercise some more later (today has been upper body lifting). Hopefully I close my day with a longer yin practice. Hopefully I spend some time reading. I have an application I meant to do, but I'm unsure where to fit that. Anyway, the day is long. Provided I don't veg too much online. I should have about 7 hours until my yin practice. We shall see.

[@geoffmcmillion9803]

That Square pose. That took some focus. I have a ways to go to have both legs lay flat! Great stretch! Thank you

[@jodiehowlett5427]

Thank you so much, Kassandra. I loved that sequence. My one word was: release. 🦋

[@annav2672]

Thank you, Kassandra! Todays intention was to take care of my own time, not to waste it for doing nothing 🙈

[@alexsheldon8503]

More Vin to Yin, longer classes when you are able. Many thanks!

[@sagime2506]

Calm is my one word intention as I'm feeling like rushing things up .

[@lucykelly6083]

311022 I was drawn into the class with the HIPS & HAMSTRINGS bit, but didn't see "YIN". I am so happy that I did the class, I loved the H&H bit but even more the YIN bit. My H&H feel really really good. This was truly wonderful. RELAX is my intention. Thank you. Namaste.

[@greenteaandcigarette]

Gently. Thank you for this incredibly softening morning yin yoga. Deepest appreciation and gratitude.

[@vanessarousselle3992]

wonderful practice this morning ! my word is: centered.

[@Ravzie]

Love the yin. Thank you. I “enjoy”. See you again soon.

[@lindajackson5035]

Thank you Kassandra, for me Yin is a mental challenge to hold poses for 2 minutes but a 20 minute practice was a good length for me not to fidget too much.😁 I love the square pose for stretching my hips and do it regularly. A tip for other yogis, rest your head on a block. It has 3 heights depending on how your hip mobility is that day and aids in totally relaxing your upper body. Namaste. 🙏

[@robinsoderlund3169]

Love This!! Presence is the word!!

[@cristinabock1310]

My one word tonight is peace. Thank you!

[@cicitchorzewski6925]

“Health”. Thanks again Kassandra. A good startt of my week. Namaste

[@natallielees5752]

My word is 'optimistic' my dog is in the hospital so needing some optimism, positivity & clarity this morning 🌄 this practice was divine 🙏

[@TheWhitedovesings]

Word: purpose. Thank you, Kassandra!

[@harmonia22]

magic! - the word of the day and your video! thank you Kassandra! I started my yoga journey in 2020 and did not stop since!

[@pilarmatisko969]

Loved the square pose. Felt so good! Thankyou so much!!!! Xx

[@christavanwerkum7028]

Thank you very much, Kassandra, have a lovely day!

[@alessazaias2421]

Again never disappoints

[@mskrisnarini]

My intention for the day is: Balance. By setting this intention, I'll allow myself to believe that I'm not lacking of time and energy and I'm able to balance every area of my life 🤩

[@mariafrey6190]

Sending love and gratitude! ☮️❤😊🙏

[@tinak.7366]

You have introduced me to yin yoga, and I enjoy all of your videos and have been learning so much. I recently found and purchased your yin yoga book on Amazon, and I love it. It is a fantastic resource for someone new to yin yoga, and I appreciate your clear and detailed instructions and photos, now in book form. Thank you for all that you do to teach, inform, and empower. Namaste.

[@hxneyoats]

My word is contentment . Idk why but it was the word that came to me

[@gabrielcarneiro5751]

Hello Kassandra! Amazing class, thank you! My word for today was Progress. Looking forward for more videos!

[@sandrahollett3920]

was definitely more challenging and really energizing.

[@raquelgribler8371]

Thank you Kassandra once again. Your classes are wonderful. My word is calm. And my hamstrings are much better after this session, I shall do it more often. Lots of love 🥰🥰🥰

[@breathingwoman1]

My word was CALM from Portland OR. Thanks K!

[@gerrardmartindance2020]

Love your practice....the cues, your voice, the music. Thank you

[@csthomson]

My word today was presence. This practice felt amazing on my chronically tight hips.

[@margaretsr8633]

Thank you very much!i It is exactly what someone needs! Especially..if the day requires sitting for hours in front of a screen!

[@npnpnp858]

This was great for evening whine down too ❤

[@janehansen4637]

Thank you for this morning practice. It targets my true problem body parts. It feels so good to work with them in this way.

[@darkredrecords8610]

Lovely. My word for today: flow >>> :)

[@kimanderson9135]

Good morning! Tight hips here so thnkas for this. Especially box pose. Starting my week with "gratefullness"

[@nicoleinafrica]

Steady, that's my word. I'm out in the wild ocean, but I'm not buffeted or thrown off course, I've set a steady course for safe harbour.

[@marcbeattie4484]

Thank you! My hips feel so much better

[@maritseverijnse1876]

Thank you!! My word is 'calm' 🌻💚

[@reginadawley9646]

Peace for today.

[@katesmith8005]

I've already done my morning yoga bit. But I am tempted with Yin. I love Yin Yoga!!!

[@hoanghuynh8160]

what is yin

[@SujataPalMathematicstrader]

Thank you so much Kassandra, my word for today is love ❤❤❤

[@JessieErin666]

You are amazing! I love your morning Yin. I try to make sure I have the time at least 4-5 times a week. Even your voice is soothing. Thanks for getting my days started on a fabulous note!! ❤

[@yogawithjulia844]

Amazing class thank you

[@killiansalgado6508]

Merci, Kass. My word of the day, sanguine. Namaste 🙏 #GoodMorningYoga

[@jayeannsopkowiak1169]

Perfect way to start the day! Thank you! Namaste

[@lickmyballoonknot]

WOW that yoga mat is gorgeous!

[@rhianamicheel5281]

word of the day - calm Thank you kassandra !

[@catlady715]

My lower back which always feels tight first thing in the morning felt much better after this practice.

[@elizabethsorola2201]

11/23/2021 Congratulations For keeping me motivated with your good videos. I love keeping my peace In mind. Have a wonderful life And enjoy your Holidays. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Danah.1]

To be present and feel joy ❤

[@TanyaR]

I love your yin practices. Have a wonderful day!

[@janellison5011]

This video is one of my favorites. Your videos are often easy to follow without having to look at the screen constantly. I use these to guide a severely vision-impaired person in yoga practice. Your instructions make it easier to explain, and she loves the videos I select for her. Thanks, Kassandra!

[@veronicah.3251]

Courage. Have to do something difficult today. This practice allowed me to sit with the emotions attached to the situation.

[@melali5058]

Thank you for this nice yin class Kassandra 💜

[@caiodsantos]

I adore your Yin classes

[@TanyaR]

I love your yin practices. Thank you!

[@lucysalas1949]

Thank you so much. ; I feel great thanks to this. My word is present.

[@melodyhopkins3746]

My word was whole 🧡Thank you so much Kassandra!

[@josesdiary]

Good morning 😊 ☀️

[@bodyiswise]

So much gratitude to you. You and Your video make a difference in my life.

[@meerahonde]

Nice stretches. My word was be happy

[@sarahswitzer7658]

Just finding your channel & loving it. My intention for the day is Joy!

[@lisebarrera9211]

Love is my word. And i loved this class! Thank you.

[@louisgreen4883]

Thank you for another wonderful yoga practice 🧘‍♀️

[@vivekbansal6332]

Beautiful soothing practice. Thanks Kassandra 👍🏻