Yin Yoga diverges from conventional hatha yoga, prioritizing a meditative and physically demanding method. Unlike typical practices, Yin Yoga focuses on deep tissues like connective tissue and fascia, particularly in joint areas such as the hips, sacrum, and spine. Its relevance increases with age, serving to maintain joint flexibility. Yin Yoga practitioners contrast it with dynamic hatha yoga, referring to the latter as "yang" practices. Originally labeled as "Daoist" yoga, Yin Yoga initially aimed to regulate energy flow while emphasizing deep connective tissues and fascia. Its postures are largely passive, executed on the ground, and fewer in number compared to yang practices. Unlike the superficiality of yang yoga, Yin provides deep access to the body, with postures often held for extended periods, resembling meditation. While some postures resemble those in yang classes, they are often renamed to highlight Yin's distinct purpose, facilitating the shift from active to passive engagement. This introspective practice encourages individuals to confront themselves, including their emotions and sensations, often overlooked in faster-paced yoga. Yin Yoga finds application in programs addressing addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma, aiding individuals in cultivating mental resilience and embracing stillness.