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✯ Yin Yoga’s Wisdom Traditions- Explore the ancient teachings of Buddhism, Yoga Nidra, and Taoism, and how they shape Yin Yoga.
✯ Insights into Yin Yoga Physiology- Learn how Yin Yoga nourishes the body’s Yin tissues, promoting strength, flexibility, and balance.
✯ 75+ Yin Yoga Poses- Photographed with step-by-step instructions, including modifications, variations, and props to support all bodies.
✯ Mind-Body Connection- Explore the connection between body, mind, energy, and heart, and how a mindful Yin Yoga practice nurtures all aspects of your being.
✯ Meditation Fundamentals- Learn the essentials of meditation, how to practice and lead it, and its benefits for mental clarity, emotional resilience, and wellbeing.
✯ Guiding a Meditative Practice- Practical guidance for creating and teaching Yin Yoga classes that blend meditation and mindfulness, fostering compassionate awareness both on and off the mat.
✯ Taoist Energy Practices- Discover the Taoist Five Elements Theory, Yin-Yang Organ energetics, and techniques for sensing and balancing your Qi (life energy).
✯ Focus on Functionality and Safety- Core principles of the Yin poses, anatomical awareness, and safety practices to support a sustainable and effective practice.
✯ 40+ Guided Meditation Scripts- Tailored for Yin Yoga classes, including Mindfulness, Yoga Nidra for relaxation, Taoist energy practices, and breathwork to foster greater presence, peace, and clarity.
✯ Yin Yoga Sequences- Thoughtfully designed sequences, including seasonal Yin-Yang Organ flows, beginner routines, full-body sessions, Wall Yin, and Yin-Nidra sequences, each tailored to meet specific needs and themes.
✯ Tools for Creative Teaching- Spark creativity and tap into your inner wisdom with tools to craft personalized class plans, sequences, and themes that reflect your unique voice and resonate with your students.
✯ Complete Class Plan Downloads - A collection of 7 ready-to-use, themed class plans with sequences to inspire and enrich your teaching and practice. Available with new book purchases.
Popular in yoga teacher trainings, Yin Yoga & Meditation book is both an essential reference and a source of inspiration. It will help you deepen your connection to the practice and build a strong foundation for teaching from the heart.
This comprehensive and welcoming guide is an invaluable companion on your journey of teaching or practicing Yin Yoga & Meditation. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, practitioner, or wellness provider, this book provides practical tools, philosophical insights, and inspiration to enrich your practice and teaching.
With over 75 Yin Yoga poses, meditation scripts, Taoist energy practices, and thoughtfully designed sequences, this resource invites you to experience Yin Yoga from every angle- anatomically, energetically, and emotionally. You’ll learn to approach Yin Yoga with mindfulness and creativity, using practical tools to craft intentional class plans and sequences that resonate with your unique teaching style and your students’ needs.
Inside, you’ll explore the ancient traditions that shape Yin Yoga, discover its powerful impact on the body’s physiology, and learn how to guide transformative, meditative experiences. Whether you’re looking to teach with more confidence, craft meaningful classes, or simply deepen your personal practice, this book offers guidance and resources to support you at any stage of your journey.
"Often I am asked by students where they can go to learn more about Yin Yoga and extend their studies. Well, now I have the answer! This book! This is it."
- Bernie Clark, author of The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
"The most impactful book on yin yoga that I've read in my 20 years of teaching. It has revitalized my practice and teaching, and it will be a cherished reference for years to come. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is at all interested in yin yoga and/or meditation, regardless of your experience."
– Natalie Schmick, Yoga Teacher
"Often I am asked by students where they can go to learn more about Yin Yoga and extend their studies. Well, now I have the answer! This book! This is it. Get ready to dive deeply into the practice of Yin Yoga and meditation. There is so much here, so take your time and savour the journey."
"Sagel Urlacher is a true gift to the world of YOGA. Her offerings - written or taught- have been medicine for so many people. Her ability to fuse where East meets West with humor, compassion and wisdom is unprecedented."
"Cultivating joy. This is the essential song at the heart of Sagel Urlacher’s Yin Yoga & Meditation: what tools we can use to make our lives better, how we can live our lives, what are some pathways towards presence and wellbeing. This book’s mandala map is an insightful device that can sing to both those relatively new to practice and those who have been practising for decades…This is the fruit of Sagel’s twenty plus years of teaching experience and practice, and her own substantial study. She reminds us again and again of the preciousness of this human existence…This new book is definitely a very valuable addition to the growing library of Yin titles…For practitioners and teachers, this book is a wonderful and thorough resource that I highly commend."
"Sagel has written a true gem of a book I will come back to for years to come! Full of wisdom, technique, practices, and philosophy, layers unfold and will keep you coming back for further exploration. As a yoga teacher, I value Sagel’s expertise in Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, and mindfulness, so I immediately dove into the book and I am so glad I did. I truly love the innovative mandala mapping for the practice, and I have learned so much, as the teachings go right to the heart and soul of the practice. Both accessible and complete, this book is perfect for all levels. If you are curious about the Yin practice, this book is for you. And if you are an experienced yogi, this will give you further insights into the beauty and layers of the yoga practice."
