Yin Yoga & Meditation Paperback – June 11, 2022
From the Publisher
Sagel Urlacher, M.Ed., E-RYT, is a yoga and meditation teacher trainer and author with more than a decade of experience. Her inspiring approach blends the wisdom of Yogic, Buddhist, and Taoist philosophies to create an accessible and empowering practice rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and self-care.
She has had the joy of sharing these transformative practices with communities across the U.S., including at the renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Sagel’s genuine dedication to supporting her students in discovering their limitless potential to heal, grow, and thrive shines through in her trainings and books.
Yin Yoga & Meditation
This insightful and welcoming guide is a trusted resource for Yin Yoga and Meditation teachers and practitioners. Featuring over 75 Yin Yoga poses, 40+ guided meditation scripts, Taoist energy practices, and thoughtfully designed sequences, it offers a holistic approach to Yin Yoga - anatomically, energetically, mentally, and emotionally.
Discover how to integrate meditation seamlessly with Yin Yoga, balance your energy through Taoist practices, and create meaningful classes that inspire healing and growth. With clear instructions, accessible modifications, and ready-to-use class plans, this book is both a practical reference and an inspiring tool for deepening your practice and teaching from the heart.
The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts
This complete resource provides everything you need to lead transformative and nourishing Yoga Nidra sessions, whether for yourself or others. Inside, you’ll find 30 Yoga Nidra scripts filled with beautiful visualizations, along with restorative poses, mudras, mantras, and creative activities to easily enrich your sessions.
It also includes an introduction to Yoga Nidra, guidance for facilitating sessions, and self-inquiry journal prompts. Each script leads you into deep relaxation and inner peace, helping you emerge rejuvenated and ready to manifest the life you desire. A invaluable addition to any yoga teacher or wellness provider’s toolkit.
An insightful and inspiring guide for Yin Yoga teachers and practitioners - blending meditation, embodied philosophy, and heart-centered teaching.
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"Often I'm asked by students where they can go to learn more about Yin Yoga and extend their studies. Well, now I have the answer! This book! This is it.”
— Bernie Clark, author of The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
This book is a steady and welcoming companion for anyone drawn to the quieter practices. Featuring over 75 Yin Yoga poses, 40+ guided meditation scripts, Taoist energy practices, and thoughtfully crafted sequences, it offers a holistic approach to Yin Yoga - inviting you to explore the practice anatomically, energetically, mentally, and emotionally.
You’ll find guidance on teaching mindfulness, planning intentional classes, and creating transformative experiences that support and uplift your students. Whether you’re deepening your personal practice or teaching with more confidence, this book is here to support every stage of your journey.
Learn the wisdom traditions that inform Yin Yoga, explore its powerful physiological effects, and discover how to guide meditative practices that nurture inner stillness and transformation.
Highly regarded in teacher trainings, this book serves as both a trusted resource and a source of inspiration, helping you teach from the heart and connect more deeply to your practice.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✯ 75+ Photographed Yin Yoga Poses
Step-by-step instructions with modifications, variations, and prop suggestions to make Yin Yoga accessible for every body.
✯ Yin Yoga Sequences
A variety of practices including beginner-friendly flows, seasonal Yin-Yang sequences, Wall Yin, full-body practices, and Yin-Nidra.
✯ Body, Mind, Energy, & Heart
Explore how Yin Yoga nurtures all layers of being - on and off the mat.
✯ Guiding Meditative Practices
Learn how to integrate meditation, mindfulness, and compassionate awareness into your classes.
✯ Meditation Fundamentals
Understand the core principles of meditation to support emotional resilience and mental clarity.
✯ 40+ Guided Meditation Scripts
Ready-to-use scripts for mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, Taoist energy, and more - adaptable to your voice and intention.
✯ Functional Yin Anatomy
Support safe, sustainable practice through pose functionality and anatomical awareness.
✯ Physiology of Yin Yoga
Understand how Yin nourishes connective tissues and supports the nervous system.
✯ Taoist Energy Practices
Learn the Five Elements Theory and how to sense and balance Qi in your practice.
✯ Wisdom Traditions of Yin Yoga
Explore the roots of Yin through Taoism, Yoga Nidra, and Buddhism - woven together with clarity and care, with the Buddhist teachings offered through the compassionate lens of Thich Nhat Hanh.
✯ Creative Teaching Tools
Design themes, sequences, and classes that reflect your voice and support your student’s growth.
✯ Ready-to-Use Class Plans
Receive 7 downloadable class plans with themed sequences to support your teaching and personal practice - available with new book purchases.
If you’re looking for more meditation inspiration, you may also enjoy The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts by Sagel Urlacher - a natural complement to your Yin Yoga practice.
