An invaluable Yin Yoga companion, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to deepen your own practice and lead meaningful, meditative Yin Yoga sessions.
Designed for immersive study and easy reference, this welcoming resource includes:
• 75+ photographed Yin Yoga poses and variations, with step-by-step guidance, modifications, prop suggestions, and considerations for practicing safely and adapting poses to individual bodies and needs
• 40+ guided meditation scripts for Yin Yoga, integrating mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, and Taoist energy practices—all adaptable to your voice
• The physiology and functional anatomy of Yin Yoga, including connective tissue health, circulation, nervous system regulation, skeletal variation, and principles honoring individual anatomy to support mobility, flexibility, resilience, and a safe, sustainable practice
• Meditation fundamentals, with practical guidance for cultivating mindfulness and compassionate awareness and weaving meditation into Yin Yoga
• The mind–body–heart–energy connection, exploring how mindful Yin Yoga can nurture the whole self and deepen awareness both on and off the mat
• Wisdom and contemplative traditions, drawing from Taoism, Yoga Nidra, yogic wisdom, and Buddhist teachings shared through the lens of Thich Nhat Hanh
• Five Elements Theory and Taoist energetics, including Yin–Yang Organ relationships and practices for sensing, balancing, and harmonizing Qi (vital life energy)
• A diverse collection of Yin Yoga sequences, including seasonal practices, beginner and full-body sequences, Wall Yin, and Yin–Nidra fusion
• Creative tools for intentional teaching, with guidance on sequencing, theme development, meditative techniques, and classes that reflect your authentic voice and students' needs
• The core principles of Yin Yoga, offering a grounded framework for practicing and teaching with safety, sustainability, and intention
• 7 downloadable class plans with themed sequences for teaching and practice (included with new book purchases)
With clear, inspiring instruction, accessible modifications, and seven ready-to-use class plans, Yin Yoga & Meditation serves as a trusted resource in yoga teacher trainings and a steady companion as you cultivate your practice and teach with insight and presence.
The Essential Guide to Meaningful, Meditative Yin Yoga: Practice and Teach with Skill, Wisdom, and Heart
"Often I'm asked by students where they can go to learn more about YinYoga 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
An invaluable Yin Yoga companion, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to deepen your own practice and lead meaningful, meditative Yin Yoga sessions. Bringing together 75+ Yin Yoga poses and variations, 40+ guided meditation scripts, functional anatomy and Yin physiology, Taoist energy practices, and timeless wisdom traditions, it weaves together the many dimensions of Yin Yoga to deepen awareness of body, mind, heart, and energy through mindful practice.
You’ll find the knowledge, tools, and practical guidance to create and guide inspiring classes with greater intention—supporting deep restoration, compassionate presence, and overall well-being. With clear instruction, accessible modifications, and seven ready-to-use class plans, Yin Yoga & Meditation supports you in teaching with insight, confidence, and care while enriching your own experience of the practice.
Holistic and accessible for all levels, Yin Yoga & Meditation is a trusted resource for yoga teachers, dedicated practitioners, and wellness professionals, and is widely used in teacher training programs. Whether you're exploring Yin Yoga for yourself or sharing it with others, you'll find practical tools, deeper understanding, and inspiration you can return to again and again as your practice and teaching continue to evolve.
You may also enjoy The Heart of Yoga Nidra and The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts by bestselling author Sagel Urlacher—complementary resources for bringing Yoga Nidra and meditation intoYin Yoga, Savasana, and other contemplative practices.
"Often I am 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. Get ready to dive deeply into the practice of Yin Yoga and meditation. There is so much here, so take your time and savour the journey."
"Sagel Urlacher is a true gift to the world of YOGA. Her offerings - written or taught- have been medicine for so many people. Her ability to fuse where East meets West with humor, compassion and wisdom is unprecedented."
"Cultivating joy. This is the essential song at the heart of Sagel Urlacher’s Yin Yoga & Meditation: what tools we can use to make our lives better, how we can live our lives, what are some pathways towards presence and wellbeing. This book’s mandala map is an insightful device that can sing to both those relatively new to practice and those who have been practising for decades…This is the fruit of Sagel’s twenty plus years of teaching experience and practice, and her own substantial study. She reminds us again and again of the preciousness of this human existence…This new book is definitely a very valuable addition to the growing library of Yin titles…For practitioners and teachers, this book is a wonderful and thorough resource that I highly commend."
"Sagel has written a true gem of a book I will come back to for years to come! Full of wisdom, technique, practices, and philosophy, layers unfold and will keep you coming back for further exploration. As a yoga teacher, I value Sagel’s expertise in Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, and mindfulness, so I immediately dove into the book and I am so glad I did. I truly love the innovative mandala mapping for the practice, and I have learned so much, as the teachings go right to the heart and soul of the practice. Both accessible and complete, this book is perfect for all levels. If you are curious about the Yin practice, this book is for you. And if you are an experienced yogi, this will give you further insights into the beauty and layers of the yoga practice."
