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An introduction to the practice of Yin Yoga that emphasizes its meditative roots and provides balance to our modern, yang lifestyles.
List of contents
Preface
Introduction: The Practice of Yin Yoga
Part 1 The Principles of Yin Yoga
Yin and Yang
The Balance of Yin and Yang
Qi
The Birth of Qi
Physical Qi
Resonance, Intention, Transformation, and Attachment
Encouraging the Flow of Qi
The Taoist Meridian System
Table: Meridian Attributes
The Tantric Chakra System
Table: Chakra Attributes
Yin Postures, Meridians, and Chakras
Table: Meridians and Chakras
Affected by Each Yin Posture
Part 2 Practicing Yin Yoga
Guidelines for a Yin Yoga Practice
The Yin Yoga Postures
Resting Pose
Half Butterfly
Butterfly
Square Pose
Shoelace
Seal
Saddle
Swan
Sleeping Swan
Forward Bend
Dragonfly
Frog
Spinal Twist
Final Relaxation
The Practice of Mindfulness
The Practice of Loving Kindness
Using the Yin Yoga Kit to Design Your Personal Practice
How to Use the Yin Yoga CD
How to Use the Yin Yoga Cards
The Use of Props
Part 3 Anatomy and Yin Yoga
The Connective Tissue
The Sacrum and the Lumbar Spine
Relaxing the Iliopsoas
Tension and Compression
Movement in the Hips and Spine
Movement in the Hip Joints
Movement in the Spine
Table: Spine and Hip Movements in Yin Postures
Appendix 1: Some Sample Practices
Appendix 2: Practices for Specific Organ Meridians
Appendix 3: Using Acupressure Points while Practicing Yin Yoga
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the author
Biff Mithoefer teaches Yin Yoga at Omega Institute, Nosara Institute in Costa Rica, and throughout the United States. He lives in Dorset, Vermont.
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An introduction to the practice of Yin Yoga that emphasizes its meditative roots and provides balance to our modern, yang lifestyles.
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