Yin Yoga Yinsights
December 3, 2016

Precise alignment versus alignment accuracy
Thoughts while listening in to a conversation between J. Brown and Erich Schiffmann

There is a big difference between precision and accuracy. Some yoga teachers are very precise in their alignment cues, and yet, unfortunately, they totally forget what the intention of the pose was. For example, they may state, “The knee in Warrior 2 must be exactly over the ankle and point along the 2nd ray of the foot, towards the 2nd toe!” This is a very precise request, but for many people, it is may be completely inaccurate …

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Tara Baklund video chat with Bernie Clark

In this interview Tara Baklund of Weight Free Welness and Bernie Clark discuss the who, what and why of this vital “other half” of our yoga practice and life!

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A Plethora of Yin Yoga Videos

Gaia Yoga (formerly MyYogaOnline) has over 40 different Yin Yoga videos ranging in time from short 20 minute classes to over an hour. They have almost 20 Yin Yoga classes by Bernie Clark, but also videos from many other teachers such as Doug Swenson, Cameron Gilley, and Dina Amsterdam. If you have never watched a Gaia Yoga video, the first month is really reasonable ($.99) so check them out!

Here is a listing of all the videos

Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings

Yin is In! Yin Yoga has been with us since the beginning of Hatha Yoga centuries ago. But since the early 19th century, yoga has become more and more yang-like in nature. Everything requires balance: yin completes yang. Yin Yoga is the balancing practice for the more active, muscular yang yogas. There are more and more teachers offering Yin Yoga today, and more workshops and opportunities to learn how to become a Yin Yoga teacher. If diving deeper into the yin-side of life is on your bucket list, there are lots of opportunities for you.

Upcoming Trainings and Retreats with Bernie Clark

50-hour, 7-Day Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings
February 13th-19th, 2017 Waiting list only;
May 8th-14th, 2017;
July 24th-30th, 2017;
August 21st-27th, 2017;
September 25th to Oct 1st, 2017;
November 6th-12th, 2017.

All of these will be at the Semperviva Yoga Studios, in Vancouver, Canada. The Yin Yoga Teacher Training Program offered at the Semperviva Yoga College is a unique way to deepen your yoga practice and touch tissues rarely worked in a more active yang style of yoga. For 200 hour certified teachers the credits of the course can be applied towards the 500 hour certification offered by Semperviva, and are eligible for CEUs with Yoga Alliance. (CEUs = Continuing Education Units and are required to maintain your status as a Registered Yoga Teacher).

For more details or to register, check the Semperviva web page or call them at 604-739-2009.

MEDITATION REVEALED
With Bernie Clark & Nathalie Keiller
February 19th-26th, 2017;
June 16th-23rd, 2017.

This course will examine what meditation is, why we do it (its many benefits, spiritually, psychologically and physically), and how to do it, from a variety of viewpoints: From Eastern Yogic and Buddhist views to Western Psychotherapeutic understanding. The course will include personal, one-on-one training in Deep Meditation, as well as group instruction, to give the student an experiential basis for the practice of meditation. Held at the Semperviva Yoga Studios – Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
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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 for teenaged athletes?
• Should we sickle the foot in Shoelace Pose?
• Shaking muscles and tremors
• The Science behind Yin Yoga

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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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Other Interesting Events

Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers and Biff Mithoefer are each planning a full load of workshops all over the world. You can check out their schedules at their home web pages:

Paul Grilley’s Schedule of Workshops

Sarah Power’s Schedule of Workshops

Biff Mithoefer’s Schedule of Workshops

Many teachers around the world are creating Yin Yoga based workshops and retreats. Some of them are posting these activities on our Forum page. Check it out. There may be one happening near you. (If you are a teacher, feel free to add yours to the page!)