In This Issue:
- The 3 Dimensions of Physical Health
- Attend a weekly online Yin Yoga class with Bernie
- Josh Summers and Bernie talk yoga and myths on the Everyday Sublime Podcast
- The next 50-hour Online Yin Yoga Teacher Training runs March 28 – April 3, 2022
- Discounts for online courses
- What’s new in the Forum?
- The Yin Yoga Teacher Directory
The 3 Dimensions of Physical Health
Balancing Yin and Yang
Physical health has three interrelated dimensions: strength, endurance and mobility. This is not the only way to model our wellbeing, but it works for many people. Within these three dimensions are a balance of yin and yang. Unfortunately, traditional yoga classes do not always offer the best route to finding this balance. Strength, endurance and mobility are the three dimensions of physical health. They are intuitively easy to comprehend, but their importance is worth restating. What is challenging is to find ways to incorporate these into a yoga practice.
Welcome to the Yin-side!
Every Sunday morning at 10 am PST (Vancouver time zone), join Bernie for a live 70-minute Yin Yoga class followed by an optional 20-minute meditation practice. Or, if this time or day does not work for you, you can take the class at your preferred time by watching the video reply. In fact regardless of when you choose to attend, you can take the class as many times as you like, until the next class becomes live. (The class costs $4US.) Each class will include
- 3~5 minutes of centring/arriving
- 55 minutes of yin asanas
- 8~10 minutes of Shavasana
- An optional 20 minutes of guided mindfulness meditation
- A suggested Spotify Playlist
The Power of Mythos with
Josh Summers and Bernie Clark
Josh Summers’ acclaimed podcast, the Everyday Sublime, has long been a favourite place to learn about Yin Yoga and Meditation. In this episode he chats with Bernie. They discuss the functional roles of myths and how mythology can shed light on the current events in society.
The March training is now open for registration. There will only be two trainings in 2022: this one in the spring and another in the fall. If you have been considering joining us, here is your chance!
“This training was really amazing! I had to admit I was skeptical about a virtual course, but I was so wonderfully surprised by how human it felt!! Thanks to Bernie Clark, Diana Batts, Nathalie Keiller, and everyone that created such a comfortable and curious learning space. I’ve never felt more supported as a teacher.” – Autumn, Yoga Teacher
Your Spine, Your Body – The Course
by Professor Stuart McGill and Bernie Clark
Up-to-Date Knowledge and Practices to Increase Spinal Stability, Mobility, Endurance, and Well-Being
Professor Stuart McGill is a world-renowned expert in spine biomechanics. In this eight-hour course, Stuart and Bernie will lead you to discover:
- The code—the science of the spine
- The art—applying the science to your body
- Practices—taking it to the mat
The Yin Yoga Forum
Recent Forum Discussions: If you have something to contribute to these topics, feel free to add your voice and experience to the discussions!
Yin Yoga Teacher Directory
If you are having trouble finding a Yin Yoga teacher near you, or if you are traveling to somewhere new, try checking out the Directory of Yin Yoga teachers. We have hundreds of teachers registered from all over the world. If you are a teacher and are not in the directory, just send us your information and we’ll be happy to add you.
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