August Yin

What Is Fascia Flossing?

Fascia flossing is a technique to gently mobilize, hydrate, and release restrictions in the fascia—the connective tissue that wraps every muscle, bone, and organ. In Yin yoga, we “floss” fascia by:

• Holding long stretches (2–6 minutes)

• Applying mild pressure or compression

• Introducing gentle micro-movements within the pose

• Breathing deeply to stimulate fluid movement (interstitial hydration)

Fascia flossing improves range of motion, reduces pain, and enhances energetic flow.

Yin sequence

Pose

Duration

Bolster Use

Target Area

1. Supported Butterfly

5 min

Bolster under spine

Groin, hips, spine fascia

2. Caterpillar

5 min

Bolster under thighs/chest

Hamstrings, spinal fascia

3. Melting Heart

4–6 min

Bolster under chest

Upper back, shoulders

4. Sphinx/Seal

4–6 min

Forearms on bolster

Abdominal fascia, spine

5. Dragon (low lunge)

3–4 min each side

Bolster under front thigh

Hip flexors, quads

6. Shoelace with twist

4 min each side

Bolster under knees or belly

IT band, glutes

7. Reclined Twist

4 min each side

Bolster between knees or under leg

Spiral fascia lines

8. Legs on Bolster (Waterfall)

6–8 min

Legs resting on bolster

Lymph, fluid drainage

9. Savasana

5–8 min

Full support under knees/h

🧘‍♀️ 1.

Supported Butterfly

“Place the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall wide. Gently recline back onto your bolster—let it cradle your spine. Palms open. Soften. Breathe.”

“Your inner thighs, hips, and abdomen are wrapped in layers of fascia. With stillness, you invite these tissues to soften and rehydrate.”

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Melting Heart

“Walk your hands forward. Rest your chest and forehead—or chin—onto the bolster. Allow your heart to melt toward the earth.”

“The deep lines of your upper back, neck, and shoulders begin to floss with breath. Each inhale slides fluid through the web of your fascia.”

🧘‍♀️ 5.

Dragon Pose

“Step your right foot forward into a low lunge. Let the back knee rest gently. Place a bolster under the front thigh for support if needed. Relax your upper body.”

“Instead of gripping, imagine the fascia around your hips being wrung out like a sponge. This is fascia flossing: compression, breath, release.”

🧘‍♂️ 7.

Reclined Twist

“Lie back. Bring knees to one side and place a bolster beneath them. Allow your arms to open wide.”

🔸 Suggested Acupoints & Timing:

Pose

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Sphinx Pose in Yin Yoga & Fascia

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Fascia Lines Activated

• Superficial Front Line → stretches chest, abdomen, quads

• Deep Front Line → lengthens psoas, diaphragm, and front of spine

• Arm Lines → forearms to shoulders fascia engaged in support