"Yin or Yang description of any object is relative, the description varies as different aspects are considered. For example, when considering its location the heart is Yin to the breast bone because it is more inside, more hidden. But when considering its substance the heart is Yang to the breast bone because it is soft, mobile and elastic.
Most relevant to a consideration of Yoga practice is the elasticity of muscle and connective tissues. When we move and bend our joints doing Yoga postures, both muscle and connective tissue are being stretched. The muscles are Yang because they are soft and elastic, the connective tissue is Yin because it is stiff and inelastic..."
~ Paul Grilley
Yin Yoga - Outline of a Quiet Practice
Most relevant to a consideration of Yoga practice is the elasticity of muscle and connective tissues. When we move and bend our joints doing Yoga postures, both muscle and connective tissue are being stretched. The muscles are Yang because they are soft and elastic, the connective tissue is Yin because it is stiff and inelastic..."
~ Paul Grilley
Yin Yoga - Outline of a Quiet Practice
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