"Gravity" Yoga flexibility

Yoga Off The Mat
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Hi David & everyone,

my main focus to practice yoga is to gain flexibility. By researching around on the web I came across this website: https://www.yogabody.com/flexibility-kit/

They have coined the term “gravity” yoga, which sounds a lot like regular yin yoga.
It reaffirms what I’ve learned from classes on here, that yin yoga goes into the soft tissue and may be key to increasing flexibility. I have loved doing classes with doyogaforme, but I do appreciate the other site’s approach that they have a specific course focussed on flexibility gains and they offer shorter (15-20min) yin/gravity sessions, while DYWM’s yin sessions are usually much longer.

So in short: I was wondering if there would be any interest from DYWM to cater to that scenario too because I prefer this site =)

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There are some yin classes on DYWM that are about 25 minutes.

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Hi, can you explain better what do you think is the best approach to gain flexibility, I’new to the yoga world.
What videos do you suggest in DYWN ?

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Sure, we have considered shorter yin classes, but it’s difficult since yin is meant to be done over a longer period of time. With longer holds, the body needs time to adapt and warm and stretch.

@massimo.esc, it depends on what you are looking for? Are you looking for gentle or more active classes?

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I’d like an active class

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Ok, I would recommend one of these. They are listed from gentle to challenging, top to bottom:

Fundamentals of Practice 7-Day Yoga Challenge
7-Day Beginner/Intermediate Hatha Yoga Challenge
Build Your Resilience Intermediate 30-Day Yoga Challenge