Preface
Introduction: The Practice of Yin Yoga

Part 1 The Principles of Yin Yoga

Yin and Yang The Balance of Yin and Yang

Qi The Birth of Qi
Physical Qi
Resonance, Intention, Transformation, and Attachment
Encouraging the Flow of Qi

The Taoist Meridian System
Table: Meridian Attributes

The Tantric Chakra System
Table: Chakra Attributes

Yin Postures, Meridians, and Chakras
Table: Meridians and Chakras
Affected by Each Yin Posture

Part 2 Practicing Yin Yoga
Guidelines for a Yin Yoga Practice
The Yin Yoga Postures
Resting Pose
Half Butterfly
Butterfly
Square Pose
Shoelace
Seal
Saddle
Swan
Sleeping Swan
Forward Bend
Dragonfly
Frog
Spinal Twist
Final Relaxation

The Practice of Mindfulness

The Practice of Loving Kindness

Using the Yin Yoga Kit to Design Your Personal Practice
How to Use the Yin Yoga CD
How to Use the Yin Yoga Cards
The Use of Props

Part 3 Anatomy and Yin Yoga
The Connective Tissue

The Sacrum and the Lumbar Spine
Relaxing the Iliopsoas

Tension and Compression
Movement in the Hips and Spine Movement in the Hip Joints
Movement in the Spine
Table: Spine and Hip Movements in Yin Postures

Appendix 1: Some Sample Practices

Appendix 2: Practices for Specific Organ Meridians

Appendix 3: Using Acupressure Points while Practicing Yin Yoga

Resources

Acknowledgments