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. 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 with illustrated sections on how to practice Yin Yoga
including detailed descriptions and photographs of over 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 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.
