In This Issue:
- Everyday Yin: Unwinding Your Day
- What is the best yoga for osteoporosis?
- On Demand Yin Yoga Teacher Training
- Recent podcasts with Bernie Clark
- Weekly online yin yoga, chair yoga and hatha yoga classes
- Discounts for online courses
- The Yin Yoga Teacher Directory
Are you sitting right now? How long have you been in this position? If you are like most people, your hips are flexed, your legs are together, and your lower back is likely rounded. Your head may be forward, your neck flexed, and your shoulders slightly protracted. These are all acceptable positions for your body to adopt. But when you hold any one posture for a long time, you are in a yin position. Throughout the day, we repeatedly place our bodies into passive, relatively still positions and remain there for extended periods. I call this “everyday yin.”
What is the best yoga for Osteoprosis?
I was recently asked, “What is the best yoga for osteoporosis?” Such a simple question. Such a reasonable question, and one that is often asked. But, unfortunately, life is rarely simple, black or white, or straightforward. The only truthful answer is, “it depends!” Let me explain…
First, any answer will have to take into consideration the questioner’s current state of health. I would rather try to answer the question, “What is the best yoga for you?” Secondly, I am not sure what the word “best” means…
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.
5 weekly yin, yang, and chair yoga classes
with Bernie, Diana, Nathalie & Christina
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
The Forum is a Read-Only resource with questions over the past 15 years about yin yoga. 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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