Bernie Clark

The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga

The Philosophy & Practice of Yin Yoga. Foreword by Sarah Powers

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Bernie Clark's 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 descriptions with photographs of 30 Yin Yoga asanas. All forms of yoga can provide benefits physically, emotionally, and mentally, however Yin Yoga works the deeper levels of the body/heart/mind: the connective tissues of the ligaments, fascia, joints and bones and 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. Clark presents comprehensive information on how to do the practice, including a deep look inside over two dozen Yin Yoga postures showing the benefit of the pose, 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. The benefits are explored in three main sections: the physiological benefits, the energetic benefits and the mental/emotional benefits.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ingram Publisher ServicesBooks
• Revised Edition
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 225mm x 151mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 510g
• ISBN-13: 9781935952503
• ISBN-10: 1935952501
• Artikelnr.: 33329040

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Foreword ........................................................................................................ xi Preface ............................................................................................................ xiii Acknowledgements..................................................................................... xv Introduction .................................................................................................. xvii Chapter One: Yin Yoga Defined ............................................................. 1 Yin and Yang ........................................................................................... 2 Yin Tissues and Yang Tissues ............................................................... 6 The Theory of Exercise ........................................................................ 8 Original Yin ............................................................................................. 10 Daoist Yoga ............................................................................................. 13 Modern Yinsters ..................................................................................... 19 Chapter Two: The Practice of Yin Yoga .............................................. 29 How to Practice Yin Yoga ..................................................................... 30 Intention & Attention ............................................................................ 42 Moving Energy ........................................................................................ 51 Chapter Three: The Asanas of Yin Yoga ............................................. 63 Anahatasana ............................................................................................. 66 Ankle Stretch ........................................................................................... 68 Bananasana .............................................................................................. 70 Butterfly .................................................................................................... 72 Half Butterfly .......................................................................................... 75 Camel ........................................................................................................ 78 Cats Pulling Its Tail................................................................................. 81 Caterpillar ................................................................................................. 84 Child's Pose .............................................................................................. 87 Dangling ................................................................................................... 89 Deer Pose ................................................................................................. 92 Dragons .................................................................................................... 95 Frog ........................................................................................................... 99 Happy Baby ............................................................................................. 102 Reclining Twist ........................................................................................ 105 Saddle ........................................................................................................ 108 Shoelace .................................................................................................... 112 Snail ........................................................................................................... 115 Sphinx & Seal .......................................................................................... 118 Square ....................................................................................................... 121 Squat ......................................

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“Bernie Clark's The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga is one of the best yoga resources now available." &mdash Paul Grilley, author of Yin Yoga: Outline of a Quiet Practice Yin Yoga is a practice much needed in today's difficult, divisive times. It offers us a way to leave behind our ideas of how we should be, and return to our true selves, where all lasting healing takes place. Bernie Clark has written a wonderfully detailed account of the history, philosophy, and practice of Yin Yoga. I recommend it not only for those interested in Yin Yoga, but for all yoga practitioners. &mdash Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit

Bernie Clark's The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga is one of the best yoga resources now available."
&mdash Paul Grilley, author of Yin Yoga: Outline of a Quiet Practice

Yin Yoga is a practice much needed in today's difficult, divisive times. It offers us a way to leave behind our ideas of how we should be, and return to our true selves, where all lasting healing takes place. Bernie Clark has written a wonderfully detailed account of the history, philosophy, and practice of Yin Yoga. I recommend it not only for those interested in Yin Yoga, but for all yoga practitioners.
&mdash Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit