In This Issue:
Welcome to the 100th issue of the YinSights Newsletter!
- But, is it Yin? What makes a posture a Yin Yoga pose?
- On-line 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training November 13 – 19, 2023
- Weekly online Yin Yoga classes with Bernie
- Discounts for online courses
- What’s new in the Forum?
- The Yin Yoga Teacher Directory
But, is it Yin?
What Makes a Posture a Yin Yoga Pose?
Come In a recent post in the Yin Yoga Forum, a question was asked whether a particular posture was really a yin yoga pose or not. Included with the post was a photo, similar to the one shown here, of a student in a deep back bend supported by suspended silks. (To see the actual photo, visit the Forum post.) The author of the post felt that this pose was too extreme to be considered “yin” and questioned if anyone would gain any benefits from doing such a pose in a yin yoga manner. She admitted she could never do this pose. So—is this a yin yoga pose or not? What follows was my reply.
Live Online 50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
November 13 – 19, 2023 with Bernie Clark & Diana Batts
All over the world, people are discovering the joy and challenge of Yin Yoga. The acclaimed 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training by Bernie Clark and Diana Batts is now available online. It is a unique way to deepen your overall yoga practice and touch tissues rarely worked in a more active yang style of yoga. This course is designed for students who have been practicing Yoga for at least one year and want to deepen their understanding of the practice. Expect to learn much more than just Yin Yoga.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PT, join Bernie for a live 70-minute Yin Yoga class followed by a 20-minute meditation. If that time doesn’t work for you, watch the replay which is available for 7 days. Or, here is a new option, with a one-year subscription, you can access the archives of all the past classes!
Bernie together with Yoga International offers 8 one-hour, online, Yin Yoga for Your Body video classes. These hours are eligible for continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Through these 8 on-line yin yoga classes you will learn
- The nature of yin and yang
- To practice with intention and attention
- The 3 principles of the yin yoga
- The reality of human variations
- To create a functional yoga practice
- To develop anti-fragility
- To develop mindfulness
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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