In This Issue:
- Hyperkyphosis—Causes and Cures
- Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers
- May 5 – 11, 2025 Online Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings
- Weekly online Yin Yoga classes with Bernie
- Discounts for online courses
- The Forum has Changed! It is read only now
- The Yin Yoga Teacher Directory
Hyperkyphosis—Causes and Cures
Have you ever seen someone walking with their upper back rounded and shoulders hunched forward, almost as if carrying the weight of the world, or at least the weight of their years? That forward curve of the spine is called kyphosis—and when it becomes excessive, it’s known as hyperkyphosis.
Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers
July 7 – 11, 2025 in Vancouver, B.C.
July 7 – 11, 2025 in Vancouver
Only 3 spots left!
The course goes beyond the basic information about anatomy and physiology offered in most Yoga Teacher Trainings. The focus is on how the body moves and, more importantly, what limits movement, when these limits can be extended and when they should be accepted. This is the third and final time that Bernie will be offering this second level training in-person. However, this year’s course will be recorded so that others can view the course on demand online.
Live Online 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
In this course, you will 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. Join the next cohort working live or choose the on demand offering whenever your schedule permits.
Did you know? Diana Batts and Bernie Clark both offer weekly classes. Now you get two Yin Yoga classes for the price of one. Bernie’s Sunday morning class, live at 10am PT, includes a 70-minute Yin Yoga class followed by a 20-minute meditation. Diana’s classes on Fridays at 10am are for 60 minutes. If these times don’t work for you, watch the replays. All subscriptions provide you access to the archives of over 100 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
Time marches on and things change. The Forum has now become a Read-Only resource. If you have questions about Yin Yoga, check it out. Below are some general topic areas but there are others. Use the search bar to find your specific topic.
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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