Yin Yoga & Meditation

This comprehensive and inspiring book is a must-have resource and invaluable companion for anyone wanting to learn, practice, or teach Yin Yoga and Meditation. It provides the knowledge and tools to create and lead transformative and meditative Yin Yoga sessions rooted in mindfulness and compassion. A complete companion that is easy to use and reference, this book offers: ¿ Yin Yoga‘s root wisdom traditions, including Buddhist, Yoga Nidra, and Taoist philosophy ¿ The physiology of Yin Yoga and an investigation of the Yin tissues ¿ Deep dive into the nature of your body, mind, energy, and heart and how Yin Yoga benefits each ¿ The fundamentals of meditation and the science behind the benefits of mindfulness practices ¿ Guidance on how to integrate meditation and Yin Yoga to nurture compassionate awareness and develop a deeper connection to your whole self ¿ Taoist Five Elements Theory and techniques for harmonizing your life energy ¿ 75+ photographed Yin Yoga poses and modifications with step-by-step instructions and creative use of props to honor individualized needs ¿ An exploration of the building blocks of the Yin Yoga poses with an emphasis on functionality and safety ¿ 40+ guided meditations tailored for Yin Yoga, including mindfulness, Yoga Nidra deep relaxation, Taoist energy cultivation, and breathwork exercises ¿ A collection of themed Yin Yoga sequences, including seasonal Taoist Yin-Yang organ flows, wall Yin, full body, and beginner flows ¿ Yin Yoga‘s central practice principles and how you can integrate them for a beneficial practice ¿ Tools for your class planning, sequencing, and theming including the mandala map for creating practice and teaching sessions in alignment with your inner wisdom and needs ¿Access to 7 Complete Class Plan downloads, themed and ready to use, as yinspiration for your teaching toolkit Used widely in Yin Yoga teacher trainings, this book uniquely weaves together the aspects of a transformative Yin Yoga practice into an accessible and inspiring framework to support your ever-evolving practice and teaching journey. Whether you are a yoga teacher, practitioner, or wellness provider, it will serve as a lifelong resource and reference guide that you can return to again and again. You might also enjoy The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts: 30 Yoga Nidra Scripts for Deep Relaxation, Inner Peace, & Manifesting Your Inner Joy by Sagel Urlacher.