{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-yin-yoga-by-bernie-clark-9780968766583","title":"The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis second edition of this bestseller provides an in-depth look at the philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga with illustrated how-to sections, including detailed descriptions and photographs of more than 30 asanas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ea more functional approach to the practice of yoga, emphasising the concept of targeted areas;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe importance of stress in reducing fragility and building antifragility;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eunderstanding the nature of creep and the importance of counterposes, with a revised list of effective counterpostures;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003emany new photographs of the postures and their variations for different body types;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ea more current overview of the physiology of tissues and the energy body reflecting new understanding in the science of fascia and cellular signalling; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003emany other enhancements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBernie Clark's \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Yin Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best yoga resources now available. - Paul Grilley, author of \u003ci\u003eYin Yoga: Outline of a Quiet Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082742284524,"sku":"9780968766583","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25245553482532.jpg?v=1765277246","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-yin-yoga-by-bernie-clark-9780968766583","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}