{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-yin-yoga-the-philosophy-and-practice-of-yin-yoga","title":"The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBernie 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. \n\u003cbr\u003eAll 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. \n\u003cbr\u003eClark 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references (p. 279-281) and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents \n\u003cbr\u003eForeword ........................................................................................................ xi \n\u003cbr\u003ePreface ............................................................................................................ xiii \n\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements..................................................................................... xv \n\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction .................................................................................................. xvii \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter One: Yin Yoga Defined ............................................................. 1 \n\u003cbr\u003eYin and Yang ........................................................................................... 2 \n\u003cbr\u003eYin Tissues and Yang Tissues ............................................................... 6 \n\u003cbr\u003eThe Theory of Exercise ........................................................................ 8 \n\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Yin ............................................................................................. 10 \n\u003cbr\u003eDaoist Yoga ............................................................................................. 13 \n\u003cbr\u003eModern Yinsters ..................................................................................... 19 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter Two: The Practice of Yin Yoga .............................................. 29 \n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Practice Yin Yoga ..................................................................... 30 \n\u003cbr\u003eIntention \u0026amp; Attention ............................................................................ 42 \n\u003cbr\u003eMoving Energy ........................................................................................ 51 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter Three: The Asanas of Yin Yoga ............................................. 63 \n\u003cbr\u003eAnahatasana ............................................................................................. 66 \n\u003cbr\u003eAnkle Stretch ........................................................................................... 68 \n\u003cbr\u003eBananasana .............................................................................................. 70 \n\u003cbr\u003eButterfly .................................................................................................... 72 \n\u003cbr\u003eHalf Butterfly .......................................................................................... 75 \n\u003cbr\u003eCamel ........................................................................................................ 78 \n\u003cbr\u003eCats Pulling Its Tail................................................................................. 81 \n\u003cbr\u003eCaterpillar ................................................................................................. 84 \n\u003cbr\u003eChild's Pose .............................................................................................. 87 \n\u003cbr\u003eDangling ................................................................................................... 89 \n\u003cbr\u003eDeer Pose ................................................................................................. 92 \n\u003cbr\u003eDragons .................................................................................................... 95 \n\u003cbr\u003eFrog ........................................................................................................... 99 \n\u003cbr\u003eHappy Baby ............................................................................................. 102 \n\u003cbr\u003eReclining Twist ........................................................................................ 105 \n\u003cbr\u003eSaddle ........................................................................................................ 108 \n\u003cbr\u003eShoelace .................................................................................................... 112 \n\u003cbr\u003eSnail ........................................................................................................... 115 \n\u003cbr\u003eSphinx \u0026amp; Seal .......................................................................................... 118 \n\u003cbr\u003eSquare ....................................................................................................... 121 \n\u003cbr\u003eSquat ......................................................................................................... 124 \n\u003cbr\u003eStraddle (Dragonfly) ............................................................................... 127 \n\u003cbr\u003eSwan \u0026amp; Sleeping Swan ........................................................................... 130 \n\u003cbr\u003eToe Squat.................................................................................................. 133 \n\u003cbr\u003eShavasana ................................................................................................. 135 \n\u003cbr\u003eYin Yoga Poses for the Upper Body ................................................... 140 \n\u003cbr\u003eYang Counterposes ................................................................................. 148 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter Four: Yin Yoga Flows ................................................................ 153 \n\u003cbr\u003eAn Easy Beginner's Flow ....................................................................... 154 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Spine .............................................................................. 156 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Hips ............................................................................... 157 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Legs ............................................................................... 159 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Shoulders, Arms and Wrists ...................................... 160 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Kidney and Urinary Bladder Meridian Lines ............. 162 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Liver and Gall Bladder Meridian Lines .................... 164 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Stomach and Spleen Meridian Lines ........................ 166 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Flow for the Whole Body.................................................................. 168 \n\u003cbr\u003eWall Yin .................................................................................................... 171 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter Five: Special Situations ............................................................. 177 \n\u003cbr\u003eHip \u0026amp; Knee Issues ................................................................................. 178 \n\u003cbr\u003eLower Back Disorders............................................................................ 181 \n\u003cbr\u003eHaving Babies .......................................................................................... 183 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter Six: The Physical Benefits ........................................................ 191 \n\u003cbr\u003eStressing our Tissues .............................................................................. 191 \n\u003cbr\u003eFascia ........................................................................................................ 194 \n\u003cbr\u003eConnective Tissues ................................................................................. 200 \n\u003cbr\u003eJoints ......................................................................................................... 207 \n\u003cbr\u003eOther Physiological Benefits of Yin Yoga .......................................... 211 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter Seven: The Energetic Benefits ............................................... 219 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Yogic View ........................................................................................... 219 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Daoist View ......................................................................................... 228 \n\u003cbr\u003eA Western View ...................................................................................... 247 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter Eight: The Heart \u0026amp; Mind Benefits ....................................... 269 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBibliography ................................................................................................. 279 \n\u003cbr\u003eIndex ............................................................................................................... 282 \n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author ......................................................................................... 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Bernie Clark's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Yin Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best yoga resources now available.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;mdash \n\u003cb\u003ePaul Grilley, author of \u003ci\u003eYin Yoga: Outline of a Quiet Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYin 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;mdash \n\u003cb\u003eBiff Mithoefer, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Yin Yoga Kit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBernie Clark's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Yin Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll 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. 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