In This Issue:
- Office Hours with Bernie on March 24 at 10am PT
- Synonyms for Stress
- Welcome to the Yinside now includes Chair Yoga
- Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers
- On Demand Yin Yoga Teacher Training
- Prana – One Breath, Many Worlds is now available
- Discounts for online courses
- The Forum
- The Yin Yoga Teacher Directory
Synonyms for Stress
Feeling stressed out? Need to reduce your stress levels? It seems obvious that stress is a bad thing. Just think of the word “distress.” Who wants to be in distress? Maybe the fault is not in being stressed, but in having too much stress or being stressed too often. There is another word that few people know: “eustress.” Eustress is the appropriate amount of stress needed for growth, strength, and resilience. All living organisms need optimal levels of stress to survive and thrive. The challenge we face is knowing when enough is enough, and avoiding too little stress when some stress is needed…
Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers
The digital version of Functional Anatomy is the recorded version of the live course given in July of 2025. This On Demand 30-hour version 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. What is uniquely fun about this course is that you will be exploring your own body’s ranges of motion.
To learn more and to order the course visit either Asana at Home or Yogaversity.
On Demand Yin Yoga Teacher Training
This comprehensive on demand, online training will immerse you in the techniques, theory, and teaching of Yin Yoga. Guided by Bernie Clark and Diana Batts, you’ll explore the foundations of the practice from physiological, energetic, and psychological perspectives. Through a blend of lectures, demonstrations, and guided practice, you’ll learn how to safely experience Yin Yoga yourself—and how to confidently share it with others. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, therapist, or dedicated practitioner, this course will deepen your understanding and expand your skillset.
Bernie Clark’s Newest book Now available — ask your favourite book seller
“Having read all of Bernie’s books, this is by far my favorite. It’s a wonderful mix of the personal, scientific, and creative…”
– J. Brown, Host of the Yoga Talks Podcast
“Bernie Clark takes the reader deep inside the mystical, invisible, subtle yet powerful realms of prana… managing to do so in an engaging and accessible manner.”
– David Swenson, author of Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual
“Prana is a luminous and deeply original work – part memoir, part mythic tapestry, part philosophical inquiry – that breathes life into one of the most enduring mysteries of human existence.”
– Mark Stephens, author of Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama
Prana, One Breath, Many Worlds is now available for ordering. To learn much, much more about the book, visit the website www.yinyoga.com/prana.
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 online yin yoga classes you will learn
- The nature of yin and yang
- To practice with intention and attention
- The 3 principles of 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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