Josh Summers – Yin Yoga 101

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OVERVIEW

There’s a yin side to your body, a yin side to your energy, and a yin side to your mind. And if you’re not taking care of your yin side, you feel imbalanced: stressed, edgy, and agitated—from too much yang. Join Josh Summers for this in-depth exploration of the theory and practice of Yin Yoga, and the benefits of slowing down. This 6-week course delves into the physical, energetic, and meditative aspects of Yin Yoga promising a sublime experience of stillness and peace. All bodies, and all minds, are welcome; especially if you’re always on the go or your go-to yoga practice is always vigorous. 

Each week includes an introduction to a theme, a teaching, an intention meditation, a 60-minute asana practice, and a closing meditation. 

This course qualifies for 20 non-contact continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

You’ll Learn

• How to safely practice Yin Yoga
• Functional alignment in Yin Yoga, including using props
• Yin Yoga’s effects on fascia
• How to incorporate “intention” and “experience” during Yin practice
• What Yin Yoga is, along with its history
• Yin-Yang Theory, including the functions of Qi and the Meridians
• How Yin Yoga can influence your energy 
• The difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga
• The differences between yin- and yang-based meditation 
• Symptoms of energetic and physical imbalance and how to restore balance

INSTRUCTOR
Josh Summers
Josh Summers, E-RYT-500, YACEP, L. AC., MSOM, is a Yin Yoga teacher and the founder of Summers School of Yin Yoga, based in Boston. He teaches workshops and trainings in Yin Yoga throughout the United States and Europe. Josh is also a meditation instructor and has been a licensed acupuncturist for 15 years. He began studying Iyengar yoga in the early 1990s with James Murphy in New York City. As his interest in vipassana (insight meditation) developed so did his interest in more contemplative forms of yoga practice, drawing him to Yin. He later learned Yin with Paul Grilley and trained to teach Yin with Sarah Powers. Josh has spent several years living abroad in India, Taiwan, and Burma, studying both yoga and meditation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology with a focus on East Asian religion from Columbia University. Josh co-created and co-teaches the course Mindfulness and Performance at Boston University and hosts the podcast Everyday Sublime: Shedding Light on Yin Yoga and Meditation. He is co-author of the books The Power of Mindfulness and The Buddha’s Playbook: Strategies for Enlightened Living.  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Week 1
Roots and Practice
Yin Yoga Core Principles

Week 2
Fascia and Yin Yoga
Physical Benefits of Yin Yoga

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

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