The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga (Spiral Bound)

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!

This book features illustrated sections on how to practice Yin Yoga, as well as 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 includes:

• A 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.

When searching for the best yoga book, The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga is a great choice. The spiral bound version of this book is great for those who really use and abuse their books. Our proprietary binding helps you lay this title flat for easier reading and handling. If you’re looking for yoga books, then the spiral bound version of The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga is the way to go.

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