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by Bernie
Mon May 27, 2024 12:12 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and other body parts
Topic: Cataracts and Yin Yoga
Replies: 0
Views: 14699

Cataracts and Yin Yoga

I recently received the following question from D: I have not seen this question discussed: What are the safest yin poses to do during the first week of recovery after cataract surgery? I practice yin and vinyasa at home and will be undergoing cataract surgery in a few days. I know inversions in whi...
by Bernie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Spine Issues
Topic: Psoas issues causing chronic back pain
Replies: 2
Views: 20440

Re: Psoas issues causing chronic back pain

We all hope you found something! Perhaps yin yoga? :wink:
by Bernie
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:17 am
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: Yin after Yang or not?
Replies: 0
Views: 15852

Yin after Yang or not?

I was recently asked the following questions: Hi Bernie, I hope all is well with you. In your book, there was a mention: "When to practice yin yoga: before an active yang exercise." However, I recall you suggesting that after yin yoga, due to the fragility of our tissues, it's best not to engage in ...
by Bernie
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: External rotation in Bridge, Sphinx and Seal
Replies: 1
Views: 4199

Re: External rotation in Bridge, Sphinx and Seal

Hi Kontoryoga. Thanks for reaching out. I would never specify “How much external rotation” at the hip socket that a student needs in a pose because the answer is always, “it depends!” The bony limits to external rotation vary dramatically from one student to another, and this is due to the unique sh...
by Bernie
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:32 am
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: Sandbags used in dangling posture
Replies: 3
Views: 5401

Re: Sandbags used in dangling posture

if she is very flexible in the hips, then Dangling really won't create much flexion in the thoracic spine or neck; it will all come from flexion of the hips, and lumbar spine flexion. She may get some traction, an axial extension of the spine. If she desires more mid to upper back flexion stress, th...
by Bernie
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: Sandbags used in dangling posture
Replies: 3
Views: 5401

Re: Sandbags used in dangling posture

Hello Lochana Thanks for your post. I would love to know more about this particular student. Is she not feeling anything because she is super flexible and just flops over, or is it because she is so stiff that she can't get into the poses? All your ideas are worth exploring as long as you are advisi...
by Bernie
Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:29 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Hips
Topic: Elderly student with hip replacement and bad knees
Replies: 0
Views: 15972

Elderly student with hip replacement and bad knees

I recently recieved the following questions: I have your book - T he Complete guide to Yin Yoga and have been reading up on the Hip in the book as a guideline but I would still like more info please. I know you can assist me with some pointers and caution on some asanas with a client. She is an elde...
by Bernie
Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:49 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Spine Issues
Topic: Retrolisthesis advice
Replies: 0
Views: 28879

Retrolisthesis advice

I was recently asked about retrolisthesis. Here is the question: I am looking for some insight on ways to help a student with Retrolisthesis. I've searched the forum, your Complete Guide to Yin Yoga book, and other websites, but cannot find too much information on it. I know the biggest rule is how ...
by Bernie
Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Spine Issues
Topic: Wall Yin and Spine
Replies: 2
Views: 17189

Re: Wall Yin and Spine

Hello Stephanie Thanks for posting your question. Firstly, I would love to ask your student what he meant by “difficult” and exactly where he felt any discomfort. Legs up the wall can cause tingling and pins and needle feelings in the legs for some students. Is this what he meant? (If so, he can bri...
by Bernie
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:12 am
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: Dorsi Flexion pose
Replies: 8
Views: 43914

Yin Yoga before Running?

Hello Patti This is a good question and the answer is yes, no and maybe! It depends! I have addressed this question in other places so perhaps I can just give you the links here for you to read over. Cheers Bernie Yin Yoga and Running Addressing the concern that athletes should not do Yin Yoga Yin Y...
by Bernie
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:01 am
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: Dorsi Flexion pose
Replies: 8
Views: 43914

Re: Dorsi Flexion pose

It seems the earlier picture of "the Dorsi" is not loading so, trying again. Here it is, courtesy of Zeynep Aksoy.
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by Bernie
Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:07 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Energy
Topic: Below knee amputee and energy imbalance
Replies: 4
Views: 42456

Re: Below knee amputee and energy imbalance

Hello Durward I am not a TCM therapist so would love to hear from those who are what they think about your questions, but from my understanding, the meridians are embodied and physical. They are not “virtual”. If someone has lost a limb, that part of the meridians that used to flow within that limb ...
by Bernie
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Spine Issues
Topic: Sacral Iliac Joint Hypermobile
Replies: 1
Views: 15680

Re: Sacral Iliac Joint Hypermobile

Hello Claudia I am sorry to hear about your ongoing pain. I would agree that if someone has a hypermobile sacroiliac joint, the priority should be to build stability there. Muscular exercises and even restraining belts can help. However, sciatica is usually not a symptom of SIJ instability. If you a...
by Bernie
Fri May 26, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: Yin Sequence Featuring Grilley's Archetypal Poses
Replies: 1
Views: 12062

Re: Yin Sequence Featuring Grilley's Archetypal Poses

Yes, that could work but I would suggest you batch all the spinal flexion postures together so it may be more like

Butterfly (Caterpillar)
Deer (Shoelace)
Dragonfly (Dragonfly)
Seal (Saddle)
Twist (Twist)
Shavasana

Good luck!
Bernie
by Bernie
Fri May 05, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Yin Yoga Postures, Practice & Sequences
Topic: Yin/Yang sequence
Replies: 1
Views: 10718

Re: Yin/Yang sequence

Hello Maureen

You may find this article, How To Create Yin – Yang Fusion Classes useful.

Cheers
Bernie