Yin Yoga and Hip Pain: What Teachers Should Know
What Yin Yoga Teachers Should Know About Hips- with Beth Coyne Lewis I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Beth Coyne Lewis, a recently retired physiotherapist, multi-trained Yin Yoga teacher, and someone who has lived experience with both a knee replacement and a hip repair. It made for one of those conversations I wish every Yoga teacher could hear. We started talking because someone in the Yin Yoga Network Facebook group asked a question about knees and hips. … Read More
Yin Therapy with Emrik Suichies
What is Yin Therapy I recently had the most fascinating conversation with Emrik Suichies, a Yin Yoga teacher and therapist based between the Netherlands and Hungary, and honestly? I’m still processing everything he shared. If you’ve been in the Yoga world for a while, you’ve probably noticed that most of our training programs follow a pretty familiar formula. You clock your hours, you study your anatomy, and if you’re really committed, maybe you pursue a 500-hour certification or some form … Read More
Yin Yoga Lessons: Learning to Stay
Yin Yoga Lessons: Learning to Stay We’ve Forgotten How to Stay I’ve been thinking a lot lately about something we’ve quietly lost as a culture: the ability to just stay. To be present. To sit with a moment without immediately reaching for a distraction. And honestly? Yin Yoga has been one of the most powerful teachers I’ve found for getting that back. In this episode of the Yin Yoga Podcast, I explore what it actually means to stay, why … Read More
Bernie Clark – Prana One Breath Many Worlds
Prana One Breath Many Worlds Bernie Clarks Most Recent Book! What Is Prana, Really? My Conversation with Bernie Clark I’ve been wanting to sit down again with Bernie Clark for a long time, so when I finally got him on Zoom for not one but two conversations, I was pretty pumped. This is part two of our chat dove deep into his newest book, Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds and honestly? I cannot stop recommending this book. Check out … Read More
What We’re Not Talking About in Yin Yoga (but should be)
What We’re Not Talking About in Yin Yoga (But Should Be) There’s a lot we talk about in Yin Yoga. We talk about fascia. About long holds. About flexibility and stillness and the nervous system. We talk about meridians and mindfulness and learning to slow down. And while all of those conversations can be valuable, I sometimes wonder if they’ve also become the easier conversations to have. Because underneath all of that, there’s another layer of Yin practice that often … Read More
Bernie Clark Answers Your Questions
What I Learned Chatting With Bernie Clark (For Way Too Long) Okay, so Bernie Clark came back on the podcast and answered your questions (and surprise, we talked for way too long.) Long enough that I had to split it into two episodes. Again. If you know Bernie, you know that’s just how it goes, and honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way. This first part was all about answering questions, ones that you all sent in, about Yin … Read More
The Quiet Shift: From Yin Yoga Instructor to Teacher & Guide
I’ve been teaching since 2004, and honestly? For a long time, I was instructing, not teaching. There’s a difference, and it took me years to fully feel it. In the Yin Yoga world especially, the shift from instructor to teacher is subtle. It’s not the moment you nail your anatomy cues or finally master a flawless sequence. It’s something quieter than that. The Class That Changed Everything One of my earliest memories of that switch was the day I showed … Read More
How Often Should You Practice Yin Yoga
How Often Should You Practice Yin Yoga? If you’ve ever asked this in a Yoga Facebook group, you’ve probably gotten the same answer: practice Yin and Yang equally so they balance each other out. And honestly? It’s not wrong, it’s just really oversimplified. As a Yoga therapist, my answer is always: it depends. And I know that can feel like a cop-out, but stick with me because there’s actually a lot to unpack here. The Problem With the Stock … Read More
AcuYin Yay or Nay?
AcuYin: Yay or Nay? So… What Even Is AcuYin? AcuYin is basically the combination of acupressure points (think acupuncture, but without the needles) and Yin Yoga. You hold Yin poses while also stimulating specific points on the body. Sounds cool, right? And honestly, it kind of is. But here’s where I start to have some feelings about it. My Issue with AcuYin Trainings If you’re thinking about taking an AcuYin course just for your own curiosity or to work with … Read More
Vision to Decision: Liver and Gallbladder Wisdom
Vision to Decision: Liver and Gallbladder Wisdom Today I’m diving into one of my absolute favourite topics in Chinese Medicine, the liver and gallbladder relationship. Of all the paired organs in Chinese Medicine, this duo sits at my number two spot for faves, right after the heart and pericardium. And honestly? They deserve all the attention, especially during spring. Why the Liver and Gallbladder Matter in Chinese Medicine If you’ve studied Chinese Medicine or Yin Yoga, you know … Read More