An insightful and inspiring guide for Yin Yoga teachers and practitioners - blending meditation, embodied philosophy, and heart-centered teaching.
✨"Often I'm asked by students where they can go to learn more about Yin Yoga and extend their studies. Well, now I have the answer! This book! This is it.”— Bernie Clark, author of The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
This book is a steady and welcoming companion for anyone drawn to the quieter practices. Featuring over 75 Yin Yoga poses, 40+ guided meditation scripts, Taoist energy practices, and thoughtfully crafted sequences, it offers a holistic approach to Yin Yoga - inviting you to explore the practice anatomically, energetically, mentally, and emotionally.You’ll find guidance on teaching mindfulness, planning intentional classes, and creating transformative experiences that support and uplift your students. Whether you’re deepening your personal practice or teaching with more confidence, this book is here to support every stage of your journey.Learn the wisdom traditions that inform Yin Yoga, explore its powerful physiological effects, and discover how to guide meditative practices that nurture inner stillness and transformation.Highly regarded in teacher trainings, this book serves as both a trusted resource and a source of inspiration, helping you teach from the heart and connect more deeply to your practice.Inside, you’ll discover:✯ 75+ Photographed Yin Yoga PosesStep-by-step instructions with modifications, variations, and prop suggestions to make Yin Yoga accessible for every body.✯ Yin Yoga SequencesA variety of practices including beginner-friendly flows, seasonal Yin-Yang sequences, Wall Yin, full-body practices, and Yin-Nidra.✯ Body, Mind, Energy, & HeartExplore how Yin Yoga nurtures all layers of being - on and off the mat.✯ Guiding Meditative PracticesLearn how to integrate meditation, mindfulness, and compassionate awareness into your classes.✯ Meditation FundamentalsUnderstand the core principles of meditation to support emotional resilience and mental clarity.✯ 40+ Guided Meditation ScriptsReady-to-use scripts for mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, Taoist energy, and more - adaptable to your voice and intention.✯ Functional Yin AnatomySupport safe, sustainable practice through pose functionality and anatomical awareness.✯ Physiology of Yin YogaUnderstand how Yin nourishes connective tissues and supports the nervous system.✯ Taoist Energy PracticesLearn the Five Elements Theory and how to sense and balance Qi in your practice.✯ Wisdom Traditions of Yin YogaExplore the roots of Yin through Taoism, Yoga Nidra, and Buddhism - woven together with clarity and care, with the Buddhist teachings offered through the compassionate lens of Thich Nhat Hanh.✯ Creative Teaching ToolsDesign themes, sequences, and classes that reflect your voice and support your student’s growth.✯ Ready-to-Use Class PlansReceive 7 downloadable class plans with themed sequences to support your teaching and personal practice - available with new book purchases.If you’re looking for more meditation inspiration, you may also enjoy The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts by Sagel Urlacher - a natural complement to your Yin Yoga practice.
