Yin Yoga has become one of the most popular styles of yoga today, with many yoga studios now offering yin classes to balance their (yang) programs. Yin is in! Yin yoga has a distinct pace, physiology, and philosophy, as well as unique postures. It is restorative and invigorating; it has a meditative and healing quality; and it is well suited for both beginners as well as advanced practitioners.  By passively stretching muscles, yin yoga effectively remolds the fascia and connective tissue, thereby directly improving posture, joint mobility, breathing, athletic performance, recovery from injury, and healthy aging. Even though Yin Yoga as a distinct style emerged in the West only recently, its roots go back to the classical yoga of India and the qigong tradition of ancient China. This workshop immersion introduces the theory and practice of Yin Yoga--for both students and teachers--in order to better understand and embody its profound principles.

Topics: History & Philosophy of Yin Yoga

Anatomy & Physiology of Yin Yoga

3 Degrees of Yin Yoga 

Use of Props as Essential Tools

Yin Yoga Postures & Sequences

Yin Pranayama and Meditation

Legs-up-the-wall Yin

Yoga Nidra & Sound Baths

Standing Yin & Qigong 

Moving Yin

Recommended Texts Bernie Clark, The Complete Guide to YinYoga 

Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (S. Mitchell trans.)

SCHEDULE:

Saturday 10:30 am-11:45 am Gentle Yin Sadhana

12:00-1:30 pm PowerPoint Presentation & Discussion:

History & Philosophy of Yin Yoga

1:30-2:30 pm LUNCH BREAK

2:30-3:00 pm Restorative Yin: Yoga Nidra Meditation

3:00-4:30 pm Yin Posture Sequences Yin Pranayama

Sunday 10:30-11:45 am Dynamic Yin Sadhana     

12:00-1:30 pm PowerPoint Presentation & Discussion:

  Yin Anatomy & Physiology

    Energy Meridians

1:30-2:30 pm LUNCH BREAK

2:30-3:00 pm Restorative Yin: Yoga Nidra Sound Bath

3:00-4:30 pm Closing Sadhana

Closing Circle