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Table of contents :
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface to the Second Edition
Contents
Preface to the First Edition
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Yin Yoga Defined
Yin and Yang
Yin Tissues and Yang Tissues
Original Yin
Daoism
Chapter 2 - The Practice of Yin Yoga
How to Practice Yin Yoga
Functional Yoga
The Three Tattvas of Yin Yoga Practice
Beginning the Practice
Flowing
Ending the Practice
Chapter 3 - Yin Yoga Asanas
The Asanas
Anahatasana
Ankle Stretch
Bananasana
Bridge
Butterfly
Half-Butterfly
Cat Pulling Its Tail
Caterpillar
Child’s Pose
Dangling
Deer
Dragon
Frog
Happy Baby
Reclining Twists
Saddle
Shoelace
Snail
Sphinx and Seal
Square
Squat
Straddle
Swan and Sleeping Swan
Toe Squat
Shavasana
Yin Yoga Poses for the Upper Body
Chapter 4 - Yin Yoga Flows
Chapter 5 - Special Situations
Hip and Knee Issues
Hip Replacement
Low Back Disorders
Having Babies
Chapter 6 - The Physical Benefits
Stressing Our Tissues
Our Tissues
The Limits of Flexibility
Fascia
The Myofascia–Tendon Complex
The Deep Fascia
Connective Tissues
Joints
Collagen, Creep and Counterposes
Ground Substances and Hydration
Inflammation
Other Physiological Benefits of Yin Yoga
Summary
Chapter 7 - The Energetic Benefits
A Yogic View
A Daoist View
The Meridians
A Western View
Meridians Revisited
Summary of Energetic Benefits
Chapter 8 - The Heart and Mind Benefits
The Benefits of Mindfulness
Paying Attention
Dukkha
Pathing
Watering Flowers
Mindfulness
Adverse Reactions to Mindfulness—A Warning!
Summary of Heart and Mind Benefits
Selected Bliography
Other Books By Bernie Clark
About the Author

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