In This Issue:
- Headaches caused by Yoga
- The February 22-28, 2021 50-hour Online Yin Yoga Teacher Training
- 50-hour Yin Yoga TT as part of a 300-hour training by Oxygen Fitness
- Discounts for online courses
- What’s new in the Forum?
- Other Interesting Events
Headaches caused by Yoga
Yoga teachers want our students to feel good, become healthier and enjoy their yoga practice, but in some rare cases, a student may experience a headache during or right after their yoga session. Why is this, and what should the teacher do?
The answer, as always, is – it depends! A headache may be due to the practice the student just did, or it may be due to the environment where she did the practice, or it may have nothing at all do with yoga and is related to some other biopsychosocial factors in her life. We can evaluate each of these three broad possible causes, but first, let’s make sure that the headache is not a sign of something really serious…
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
Oxygen Fitness’ 300-hour online and in-person trainings now include Bernie and Diana’s 50-hour Yin Yoga training
- In this training, you’re invited to learn the techniques of yin yoga, explore 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
- Available 2021 weeks: May 10-16, July 19-25 or Nov 1-7
- In other words: take our Yin TT and apply the hours to Oxygen Fitness’s 300 hour program!
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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