The Language of Yin
THE LANGUAGE OF YIN is a four-week course, designed to shine a light on the practice of Yin Yoga, both what it is, and what it is not.
Over the past several years—from my teaching mat—I have offered Yin Yoga classes, only to discover that many in our community are still quite unfamiliar with this particular practice. Understandably, we tend to avoid that which what may be unfamiliar. Alternately, from my student mat, I’ve experienced that—while Yin may be so lovingly offered and taught with the very best of intentions—its foundation, as to the true nature and essence of Yin, at its very core, has been unintentionally misunderstood—from the outset--and is, therefore, misguided in its subsequently- offered presentations.
Yin Yoga deserves a voice in its language, and you deserve to practice in an informed and mindful manner that is safe, enables you to make decisions regarding when to incorporate pose modifications, and within a practice that is not injurious to you or to your students.
With that in mind, I offer this four-part course, The Language of Yin. It is designed to allow just that, the language of Yin to be spoken clearly and mindfully while, at the same time, encouraging both you and your students to skillfully cultivate a deepened awareness over time. Amongst other elements of which Yin is comprised (and which you will learn), Yin Yoga is also a most sensation-filled practice, accompanied by quietness, contemplation, and finding the still point within. Yin Yoga allows us the experience of discovering much-needed spaciousness in our bodies, minds, and day-to-day lives, alike, as well as a time to shift away from the busyness of doing and to settle into the stillness of being.
The Three Principles of Yin will be the foundation to guide this course, surrounded and accompanied by the many other lovely elements of this particular practice.
Each week will include an Educational Segment consisting of 60 minutes of a specific set of Yin Yoga poses introduced to the group, then practiced, discussed, and broken down, followed by a 60-minute Yin Yoga Practice, as a recap of the day’s poses, and for you to simply enjoy. (We will pause from learning for a 10-minute break mid-way through the day.)
Certainly, of course, the practice of Yin Yoga cannot be summed up in an eight-hour series, nor would I ever assert to do so; this will, however, be the start of a delightful relationship with a most beautiful and challenging practice. — Gianna
Over the past several years—from my teaching mat—I have offered Yin Yoga classes, only to discover that many in our community are still quite unfamiliar with this particular practice. Understandably, we tend to avoid that which what may be unfamiliar. Alternately, from my student mat, I’ve experienced that—while Yin may be so lovingly offered and taught with the very best of intentions—its foundation, as to the true nature and essence of Yin, at its very core, has been unintentionally misunderstood—from the outset--and is, therefore, misguided in its subsequently- offered presentations.
Yin Yoga deserves a voice in its language, and you deserve to practice in an informed and mindful manner that is safe, enables you to make decisions regarding when to incorporate pose modifications, and within a practice that is not injurious to you or to your students.
With that in mind, I offer this four-part course, The Language of Yin. It is designed to allow just that, the language of Yin to be spoken clearly and mindfully while, at the same time, encouraging both you and your students to skillfully cultivate a deepened awareness over time. Amongst other elements of which Yin is comprised (and which you will learn), Yin Yoga is also a most sensation-filled practice, accompanied by quietness, contemplation, and finding the still point within. Yin Yoga allows us the experience of discovering much-needed spaciousness in our bodies, minds, and day-to-day lives, alike, as well as a time to shift away from the busyness of doing and to settle into the stillness of being.
The Three Principles of Yin will be the foundation to guide this course, surrounded and accompanied by the many other lovely elements of this particular practice.
Each week will include an Educational Segment consisting of 60 minutes of a specific set of Yin Yoga poses introduced to the group, then practiced, discussed, and broken down, followed by a 60-minute Yin Yoga Practice, as a recap of the day’s poses, and for you to simply enjoy. (We will pause from learning for a 10-minute break mid-way through the day.)
Certainly, of course, the practice of Yin Yoga cannot be summed up in an eight-hour series, nor would I ever assert to do so; this will, however, be the start of a delightful relationship with a most beautiful and challenging practice. — Gianna