In This Issue:
- A Yin Yoga perspective on serial and parallel tissues
- The February 22-28, 2021 50-hour Online Yin Yoga Teacher Training
- Clara Robert Oss Podcast chat with Bernie
- Discounts for online courses
- What’s new in the Forum?
- Other Interesting Events
A Yin Yoga perspective on serial and parallel tissues
A previous YinSights newsletter article suggested that we should change our view of yin tissues being plastic and yang tissues being elastic. An even earlier article on Hot Yin discussed why exercising or stressing our tissues when the muscles are cool, engaged or contracted shares more stress with the tissues in series with the muscles than those in parallel to the muscles. However, exercising or stressing our tissues when the muscles are warm, relaxed or elongated allows more stress into the tissues that are parallel to the muscle fibers than to those in series. Many readers asked for an explanation of what is meant by serial and parallel tissues. Particularly confusing are the ligaments: are they in series with the muscles or in parallel to them? The answer is one of my favorite phrases: it depends! To paraphrase Olivia Newton-John*, “let’s get technical…”
* Who? Ask your parents…
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
Recent Podcast with Bernie Clark
Welcome to the Practice With Clara Podcast where Clara Robert Oss and Stephanie Trembath discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, they interview yoga teacher and author Bernie Clark to learn more about yin yoga and the power of myth. Bernie touches on the benefits of a yin yoga practice, the need for balance in a society of ‘Yangsters’, and the difference in training on the joints between yin and yang styles of yoga.
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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