Slow Down and Restore: Yin Yoga in Marin
In a world that constantly asks us to do more and move faster, yin yoga offers a radical invitation to slow down. This gentle, restorative practice balances the "yang" energy of being active with necessary rest and intentional pause, creating space for your body and mind to unwind and discover your innate sense of calm. Yin is a very slow practice where we hold poses for approximately two to seven minutes, mostly seated or lying down with props for support, allowing gravity to help your body release stored tension over time. The beauty of yin lies in these longer holds, where we observe how the body gradually opens and the mind settles the more we simply rest in one spot. I teach weekly yin classes at the Bay Club Marin in Corte Madera on Sundays, inviting you to let go of the week's demands and restore balance. I also offer private one-on-one yin sessions that blend restful, long-held poses with hands-on assisted stretching and massage, creating a profoundly nurturing experience tailored entirely to your needs.
Weekly class schedule:
Bay Club Marin (Corte Madera)
Sundays 4:00-5:15pm
Yin
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Improves flexibility and range of motion by gently stretching muscles and connective tissue
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Calms the nervous system and reduces stress through slow, meditative practice
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Balances active "yang" energy with restorative rest and intentional stillness
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Cultivates mindfulness by teaching you to observe sensations without judgment
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Releases deeply held tension that accumulates from daily life and repetitive patterns
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Mostly seated or lying down positions using props like bolsters, blocks, and blankets for support
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Slow, meditative pace with poses held for 2-7 minutes to allow deep release and opening over time
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Calming, restorative experience that quiets the mind and soothes the nervous system
Testimonials
At 43, I’ve had ongoing leg muscle issues, but Katherine’s yoga sessions have really helped. She knew exactly how to target the problem areas and guide me through movements that actually made a difference. I’m finally feeling stronger and more balanced.
Katherine
I have participated in yoga sessions while nursing a knee injury and Katherine been very good at providing a pace I can handle and been accommodating to what I can and can't do movement-wise.
Erica
Katherine is a fantastic yoga teacher. I'm not very flexible so I sometimes find yoga difficult/intimidating and Katherine did a great job making me feel welcome and making the class feel accessible.
Zara
Katherine’s yoga class is very unique and special. I have gone to many yoga classes and have only found two instructors, and Katherine is one of them, that I truly enjoy the entire class from beginning to end. She begins with the breathe and setting an intention and ends with a thoughtful quote. She’s one of a kind!
Vivian
About Katherine
Katherine Edwards Yoga & Massage was born from my own search for balance and ease — and that same intention guides every yoga class I teach today. Based in Marin County, I combine years of yoga, mindfulness, and bodywork to help clients release tension, reconnect with their bodies, and feel more grounded in daily life.
My approach is personal, responsive, and grounded in presence. Each private yoga session is tailored to your unique needs that day — whether you’re seeking relief from pain, relaxation, or deeper connection. It’s not about trends or perfection, but about cultivating balance, ease, and wellbeing that extends far beyond the yoga mat.
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E-RYT 200: This credential is awarded to teachers who have completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance–approved training and logged over 1,000 hours of teaching experience, showing both formal study and extensive hands-on practice.
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RYT 500: This advanced credential recognizes teachers who have completed 500 hours of training through Yoga Alliance–approved schools, reflecting deeper study of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology.
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Graduate of the Yoga Tree 200-hour Teacher Training and Folk 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training.
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