Community Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative style of yoga that invites stillness and deep release. Rather than flowing quickly from one pose to the next, Yin encourages you to linger—holding postures for three to seven minutes at a time. This gentle yet profound approach allows the stretch to reach beyond the muscles, into the body’s deeper connective tissues such as fascia, joints, and ligaments.

Using supportive props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks, the body is encouraged to fully relax and let go. As tension melts away, Yin Yoga cultivates greater flexibility, mobility, and inner spaciousness. Beyond the physical practice, Yin invites mindfulness and quiet introspection. It slows the nervous system, reduces stress, and nurtures a sense of acceptance and presence—balancing the active, fiery energies of daily life with calm, restorative stillness.

These sessions are as much about inner reflection as they are about collective harmony, a space where everyone is welcome to soften and simply be.

Participants must be eighteen years of age or older and will be required to sign a waiver before attending. The waiver can be printed out and filled out before arriving, or we will have some on location. Please bring your own mat, props, and personal items. We recommend bringing a water bottle with a secure lid and a towel. This class is offered at no cost; donations are appreciated.

Facilitated by Darin Milligan

Darin is an avid rock climber, boulderer, mountain biker, surfer and snowboarder who found stillness in the Yin Yoga practice as a counter balance to all of the Yang activities in his life. He has been practicing Yin for 17 years and teaching for several years. He is a certified Yin Yoga instructor through Yin Yoga Space Studio in Portland, OR, and a regularly attending member of the KCC Sangha.