DESCRIPTION
Yoga as practiced in the U.S. is almost exclusively yang or muscular in nature. The yin aspect of yoga (using postures that stretch connective tissue) is virtually unknown but vital for a balanced approach to physical and mental health. Paul Grilley's Yin Yoga - Outline of a Quiet Practice shares how to practice postures in a yin way. Grilley includes an explanation of Modern Meridian Theory, which states that the meridians of acupuncture theory are currents flowing through the connective tissues of the body. Yin Yoga is specifically designed to address these tissues. The two major differences between a yin and a yang yoga practice are that yin postures should be done with the muscles relaxed and should be held a long time. This is because connective tissue does not stretch like muscle and will not respond well to brief stresses. In addition, Yin Yoga better prepares people for meditation. For yoga practitioners looking for something beyond physical postures. Yin Yoga addresses the deeper spiritual dimensions of yoga, with helpful sections on chakras, breathing exercises, and meditation. Illustrated with thirty-five black and white photos of Yin Yoga postures and six color illustrations of the body's connective tissue and meridian lines.

Yin Yoga is also available as a Kindle Edition for Amazon’s wireless reading device.

Paul Grilley also Produced 2 exceptional DVDs on the practice and theory of Yin Yoga called
Yin Yoga: The Foundations of a Quiet Practice and Anatomy for Yoga

Here is a review from Yin Yoga: The Foundations of a Quiet Practice.
Grilley is an intelligent and empathic teacher...This is a great resource for learning Yin Yoga.
~ Yoga Journal

Here is a review from Anatomy of Yoga.
Teachers, serious students, and anyone running a teacher training program worth its salt will want a copy of this DVD.
~ Yoga Journal


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Grilley

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REVIEWS
Anyone who thinks that Yin Yoga sounds wimpy should gaze hard at the thirty-five photographs in this book, which illustrate some pretty challenging poses. Grilley's technique offers a unique blend of yoga meditation and Taoist principles.
~ Publishers Weekly

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