In This Issue:
- Beware the Binary: Finding nuance in a black and white world
- The November 2, 2020 50-hour Online Yin Yoga Teacher Training is open for registration
- A lovely poster of Yin Yoga asanas
- Discounts for online courses
- What’s new in the Forum?
- Other Interesting Events
Beware the Binary
Finding nuance in a black and white world
In a world riven by social media angst and outrage, it is easy to get swept up into the binary, to be driven by extremes, by an either/or mentality—either you agree with me, or I cannot talk to you. This is not new, but it has certainly become more prevalent and malevolent. Most lovers of Yin Yoga are familiar with the taijitu symbol: a dark fish becomes light and a white fish moves back into darkness. At first glance, the icon seems to depict the world as purely black and white, but a closer look reveals many reflections of reality. There is a black dot within the white swirl and vice versa. There is nuance to be found within a seemingly black and white world. Where there appears to be one, two arises. Where there appears to be two, many things are found…
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. To Learn More
The Language of Yin Poster
From Gabrielle Harris, author of the Language of Yin comes this lovely poster of over 80 postures including
- Fiery Dragon
- Lateral Love
- Sweet Sukhasana
- Humble Child
- Peaceful Pontoon
- Softly Supported
- Supple Shoulders
- Classic Yin ( 32 poses )
- Wall Yin
The poster can be purchased and electronically downloaded for local printing and framing.
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
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 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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