In This Issue:
- A Viscoelasticity Primer for Yin Yogis
- The May 10-16, 2021 50-hour Online Yin Yoga Teacher Training is open for registration
- Paul Grilley has written a chapter in Fascia in Sport and Movement
- Bernie chats with Cora on The Teaching Yoga Podcast
- Discounts for online courses
- What’s new in the Forum?
- Other Interesting Events
A Viscoelastic Primer for Yin Yogis
Fascia fascinates yin yoga teachers and students. That is understandable because yoga affects our fascia, and yin yoga in particular targets fascial structures like ligaments, tendons and joint capsules. If you love to learn about anatomy and physiology, you have no doubt come across the mystical term viscoelasticity. But, you may not fully understand what it means. Here is your chance to learn a bit about the viscoelastic nature of our fascia and how it can inform our yoga practice. Read the rest of this article
In this online, real-time course, you’re invited to learn the techniques of yin yoga in a way that will allow you to share this practice with others. Bernie Clark and Diana Batts will guide you through the theory behind yin yoga, illustrating the physiological, energetic, and psychological benefits. You’ll also dive deeply into the practice, learning how to safely do yin yoga as well as teach it to others. You will find that your teaching of all styles of yoga will be affected through the many “Aha!” moments you’ll experience.
Paul Grilley has written a chapter
for the second edition of
Fascia in Sport and Movement
I had the good fortune to start my yoga journey in earnest, only a few kilometers from the home studio of yin yoga pioneer, Bernie Clark. This meant that very early on, only a year or so after I started teaching, I completed a 50 HR Yin Yoga training with Bernie. Alongside the depth of wisdom Berniebrings to his teaching of yin yoga & human variation, I learned the value of applying critical thinking & the scientific method to my endeavors in yoga. In this episode, Bernie helps me explore these concepts more deeply. At a time when we’re digesting more information than ever, critical thinking becomes even more important. It’s my hope that in this conversation, you feel inspired to question everything and keep an open mind, while not being afraid to change your opinions when presented with new evidence….Cora Geroux
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
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