What exactly is Yin Yoga, and how is it different from restorative yoga? Aru gets nerdy with Vinay Jesta about sensation, stillness, connective tissue, the meridian system, emotional awareness, and finding the right balance between Yin and Yang. They also discuss common teaching mistakes, practicing Yin online, and what to look for in a good Yin Yoga training.

Episode Highlights:

What Yin Yoga is and its place in the yoga tradition
Yin Yoga vs. restorative yoga
Sensation, stillness, and finding the appropriate edge
Props, modifications, and working with different bodies
Yin practice length, sequencing, and connective tissue
Tension vs. compression and recognizing harmful sensations
The role of verbal guidance in Yin
The meridian system and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Meridians, nadis, emotions, and the psychological aspects of Yin
Stillness, self-observation, and meditation in Yin poses
Yin poses, gravity, and different ways to practice
Yin for injuries, pregnancy, and hypermobility
Balancing Yin with Yang-oriented practices
Common misconceptions and mistakes in teaching Yin
Music in Yin classes
Practicing Yin through online videos vs. with a teacher
What to look for in a Yin Yoga training
Balancing anatomy, skeletal variations, and energetic approaches in Yin

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