Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Yin Yoga
Book Review: A different kind of yoga
Summary: 5 Stars
Yin Yoga is counter-intuitive, if you've developed traditional yoga intuition. You hold the postures differently, in order to feel the stretch deep in your joints. It's a strange feeling, but is very healthy for your body and is quite addictive. I highly recommend that everyone try it, and there is no better guide that this book.Book Review: Combines Chinese mysticism with Indian philosophy...
Summary: 4 Stars
Admittedly, my study of yoga has been mostly superficial: I've read a few books, but never studied with a professional teacher. However, I do enjoy the few asanas (poses/postures) that I do practice regularly, and was glad to receive an opportunity to expand on them.Grilley combines Chinese mysticism with Indian philosophy to create yin yoga, incorporating the Modern Meridian Theory of Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama and Dr. James Oschman. This theory postulates that the meridians run through the connective tissue of the body, representing the yin energy, whereas the muscle tissue represents the yang. Included are several colour diagrams of the body and connective tissue to illustrate this point. The main difference between what Grilley calls 'yang yoga' and 'yin yoga' is that the postures in the latter are held longer, with the muscles relaxed, rather than the straining of 'yang yoga'.
A large variety of poses are illustrated with photographs and detailed explanations on the benefit and suggestions for the novice and more advanced student, giving a range in the degree of difficulty. Three sample routines are included with various emphasis on spine, hips and legs and then a combination. The sample routines are arranged in such a way that the transition between them feels smooth and natural.
Several sitting postures are detailed as well, with brief descriptions of the chakras, and a variety of pranayama and meditation techniques, including Sushumna Purification, chakra and kundalini meditation, Bija or "seed" mantras, etc.
Regarding chakras, Grilley brings up an excellent point often overlooked:
'When trying to describe where a chakra "is" one is in a dilemma. Common language suggests that they are physically located in the spine but the reader should bear in mind that this is both true and false. A "broken heart" is a real experience that indeed seems cantered in the heart but that is not where the feelings "are". The chakras have a physical correspondence but they are more than physical. Bear this in mind when reading about "where" a chakra "is". Don't be limited by only physical conceptions.' (pg. 93)
I found the practical section to be effective and the theory is as sound as any. This is definitely a book I value, and suggest it to anyone looking for a different perspective on yoga.
Book Review: Educational tool for Teachers & Yogis
Summary: 5 Stars
Paul Grilley's book is easy to undertand and is formatted in a visually helpful way. Cuts right to the chase. No fluff. Helpful to teachers and to yogis who want to learn more about Yin Yoga.Book Review: Excellent resource, buy the DVD as well
Summary: 5 Stars
I can remember sitting in Paul Grilleys seminar on Yin Yoga. For the first time I found a great yogi with an anatomists heart who kept hitting the nail on the head. If you have ever wondered why some poses are easy for some and impossible for others, read the book, get the DVD's and by all means go to his seminars. Pauls insights and teaching moved me from a curious yoga practitioner to working on my RYT with the Yoga Alliance. Great stuff.Book Review: Great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn or do Yin Yoga. The poses are usually held a little longer but it has many benefits and feels great on your body! The book explains Yin Yoga practice and has a lot of great information! There are sample routines to help get you started! Each pose has photos that show you how to do the pose as well as a description that is very easy to understand and explains how to carry out the pose! This book is wonderful!