The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
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As a long-time practitioner of yoga, I was eager to dive deeper into the world of Yin Yoga with ‘The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga.’ This updated second edition has truly lived up to its reputation as a go-to resource for both beginners and seasoned yogis worldwide. The book’s comprehensive approach to the practice, illustrated by over 30 detailed descriptions and photographs, has been invaluable.

What sets Yin Yoga apart from other forms of yoga is its focus on the deeper levels of the body, mind, and spirit. By holding poses passively for extended periods, I’ve found myself embarking on a unique journey towards mindfulness and meditation. This book provides a functional approach to practice, emphasizing targeted areas and the importance of stress reduction and antifragility.

The second edition includes numerous enhancements, such as a revised list of effective counterpostures, an updated overview of physiology and the energy body reflecting new understanding in the science of fascia and cellular signaling, and many more photographs for different body types. The information on how to do the practice is meticulously detailed, covering everything from getting into and out of poses to contraindications and warnings.

One of the most significant aspects of this book is its discussion on why we do the practice. It delves into the physiological, energetic, and mental-emotional benefits of Yin Yoga. I’ve personally noticed a reduction in stress levels, increased flexibility, and a greater sense of peace and mindfulness in my daily life.

  • This second edition of the best selling
  • The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
  • provides an in-depth look at the philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga
  • with illustrated sections on how to practice Yin Yoga, including detailed descriptions and photographs of over 30 Yin Yoga asanas. This is an updated version of the book that has become the go-to resource for Yin Yoga teachers all over the world and has been required reading in many teacher training programs.All forms of yoga can provide benefits physically, emotionally, and mentally, however Yin Yoga works the deeper levels of the body/heart/mind: the yin tissues of fascia, tendons, ligaments, joints and bones, as well as the energetic channels of the meridians, nerves and blood system. One big difference noticed by students of Yin Yoga is the long-held, passive nature of the posture, which gives time for a deeper journey to unfold, a journey into the meditative aspects of yoga, a bridge to living life mindfully.The second edition includesa more functional approach to the practice of yoga, emphasizing the concept of targeted areas; the importance of stress in reducing fragility and building antifragility; understanding the nature of creep and the importance of counterposes, with a revised list of effective counterpostures; many new photographs of the postures and their variations for different body types; a more current overview of the physiology of tissues and the energy body reflecting new understanding in the science of fascia and cellular signaling; and many other enhancements. As in the first edition, the book presents comprehensive information on
  • how
  • to do the practice, including how to get into and out of the pose, contraindications and warnings for those who may have trouble with particular aspects of the posture, and other important information.
  • Why
  • we do the practice is discussed by looking at its benefits in three main sections: the physiological, energetic and mental/emotional benefits.
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