Benefits of Yin Yoga and Breathwork

The benefits of breathwork and yin yoga are rooted in the nervous system.



Consistent practice is associated with:

• Improved autonomic flexibility
• Improved and widened window of tolerance
• Improved emotional regulation

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The role of breathwork and yin yoga in autonomic flexibility

Autonomic flexibility is the ability of our nervous system to restore homeostasis once our fight or flight response has been activated. Improving our autonomic flexibility improves our ability to adapt to changes in the environment.

We sometimes get stuck in our fight or flight state, obscuring our reality with mixed signals of danger, even when we are safe. In breathwork, we intentionally use activating and grounding breathing patterns, improving our ability to rebalance during times of stress.

In yin yoga, we hold poses for 3-5 minutes. targeting deep connective tissue. Each stretch brings our awareness further into the body. We connect with what arises and approach it incrementally with curiosity, compassion, and non-judgement.

How breathwork and yin yoga widen our window of tolerance

In breathwork, we use prolonged breathing patterns and holds to release tension and emotionality held in the system. This process helps us process and release trauma. From there, we are able to better tell when we are kicked out of our window of tolerance.

Our window of tolerance is the zone of arousal in which we are able to function and thrive. When we are in this zone, we are able to respond to the demands of life without much difficulty. Periods of extreme stress and trauma shrink our window of tolerance, causing us to get thrown off more easily.

The practice of breathwork and yin yoga help expand our window of tolerance, allowing us to move through life with more ease.

Other benefits of this practice

Through consistent practice, we are better able to regulate our emotions by tuning in to the wisdom of our bodies. From this place, we are able respond to the world rather than to react. We work to create an internal state of safety in the body rather than trying to control our external environment.

Other benefits associated with consistent practice include:



• reduced stress and anxiety
• increased ability to focus
• enhanced sense of well-being 
• reduced inflammation
• boosted immune function
• increased stress resilience
• improved joint mobility and fascial release

Testimonials

"Empowering, transformative, inspiring! This class was truly a gift! 

The breathwork class was a distinctive combination of educational content, Yin Yoga and breathwork. It's truly been one of the best gifts I've given myself. Michaela and Geordan cultivated an environment of safety, acceptance and peace as they guided our class. This safety allowed me to learn, heal and grow over the eight weeks. The Yin Yoga set the stage for the breathwork, and Geordan was a calm, nurturing and patient guide. And with Michaela's guidance, the breathwork was transformative. She knows just when and how to support, encourage, and help move students forward. Over the eight weeks, I've noticed my window of tolerance has widened, my nervous system has relaxed and I'm able to show up in my life with more peace, agility and ease. Highly recommend! 🌟"

"I took the Yin Yoga & Breath Work course and highly recommend it! I was a bit nervous at first but Michaela and Geordan immediately helped me feel at ease. They truly care about your healing! By the end of the course I was less stressed, felt a weight had lifted from my heart and had a sense of well being. I’m walking away with a new set of skills that I can use daily to care for myself! 💕"

Are you interested in trying yin yoga and breathwork? 

At Thrive Relational Recovery, we have combined these modalities to maximize the benefits to the nervous system. We are hosting an 8-week program where we somatically explore different topics. If you are new to the idea of this therapeutic approach and live in or around Centennial, Colorado, this is a great place to begin.

Our instructors are trauma-informed and empower participants to listen to their own body in deciding the depth and pace of their practice.

Please be aware that these practices require physical movement. As a result, we always recommend you contact your physician before scheduling a session or attending any group classes.

If you would like to try us out before committing, we are currently offering one trial class at no cost to you at Thrive Relational Recovery.

Please register below to be added to the running waitlist. We are eager to hear from you.

Meet Our Practitioners

Michaela Penners

MA,LMFT,Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator

Geordan Penners

CYT-200, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher

Michaela Penners

Michaela brings her background in trauma therapy to her breathwork practice, and assists her students in connecting to the trauma held in their bodies, and learning to release it.

Geordan Penners

Geordan brings his knowledge in yin yoga, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga to trauma-informed practice. He assists his students to incrementally drop-in to their internal awareness and find new insights.

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