Teaching Yin Yoga from a Mental Space Written by Mary-Rose Dias Yin yoga can offer an optimal space for working with and nourishing mental health. It is important that yin yoga teachers teach safely from a mental space, are aware of the mental health benefits of yin...
How Yin Yoga Teachers Can Effectively Time and Structure Their Yin Yoga Classes Written by Mary-Rose Dias Time and spaciousness are fundamental to the philosophy and practice of yin yoga and a gift that students will gratefully receive from their yin yoga teachers. It...
The Benefits of Teaching Yin Yoga Yin Yoga is a holistic practice that can support individuals to realise optimal health and well-being on the level of the physical, mental, energetic and emotional body. Yin yoga is growing in popularity. In the west we live in a...
How to Use Props and Modifications when Teaching Yin Yoga Every body is different, and in yin yoga, each practice can be different as well. There is no one definitive way to use props and modifications in yin yoga classes, and it is important that yin yoga teachers...
Teaching Yin Yoga from an Emotional Space Written by Mary-Rose Dias Yin yoga is a holistic and embodied practice, and when taught safely can provide an optimal opportunity for working with the body on an emotional level. With proper training yin yoga teachers can...
How to Sequence Yin Yoga for Yoga Teachers Written by Mary-Rose Dias Sequencing a yin yoga class is a mindful and intelligent art. While there are no set guidelines on how to specifically sequence in yin yoga, there are several important considerations to keep in mind...
The 5 Dimensions of Yin Yoga: Responsibilities of a Conscious Yin Yoga Teacher Written by Anna Caldwell Yin Yoga is the multifaceted approach to weaving the energy of Yin and the tradition of Yoga through the five dimensions of Yin Yoga. These five dimensions of Yin...
Yin Yoga & The Rebound: Why Leaving It Out Costs You Healing Written by Anna Caldwell The Rebound is one of the most defining features of a Yin Yoga session and leaving it out robs the practitioner of some of the most profound and enjoyable benefits of the...
Yin Yoga & The Mind: The Power of Neuroplasticity Written by Anna Caldwell Neuroplasticity is the science and concept that our brain is actually designed to change throughout our lifetime. Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to change, form and...
What is the Difference in Anatomy in Yin Yoga and Hatha Yoga? Written by Anna Caldwell No matter what, anatomy is important to understand as a yoga teacher to conduct safe and effective yoga classes for your yoga students. The primary difference between Yin and Hatha...
What is Propping and Why Is It Important In Yin Yoga? Written By Anna Caldwell Propping is one of the most important components of a Yin Yoga practice. The art of propping is a component that we dive deeply into in a Yin Yoga Teacher Training, as it is foundational...
What is Asana Breakdown in Yin Yoga? Written by Anna Caldwell In any yoga teacher training, there is a large focus on how we physically move our students through space on their mat. In yogic language, this is referred to by the Sanskrit word “asana” which,...
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