Yin Yoga & Meditation by Sagel Urlacher (Author)

An inspiring and insightful Yin Yoga guide for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners - blending meditation, embodied philosophy, and heart-centered teaching.

"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

A steady Yin Yoga companion for those drawn to quieter practices, this book offers 75+ Yin Yoga poses, 40+ guided meditation scripts, Taoist energy practices, insights into Yin’s physiology and core principles, and thoughtfully designed sequences. It provides a holistic approach to practicing and teaching Yin Yoga, inviting you to explore the practice in body, mind, energy, and heart.

You'll find guidance for teaching meditative Yin Yoga sessions, planning intentional classes, and creating practices that foster healing, mindfulness, and growth. With insightful instruction, supportive modifications, and ready-to-use class plans, this book is a trusted resource in yoga teacher trainings and an ongoing inspiration as you deepen your practice and teach from the heart.

What’s Inside:
✯ 75+ Photographed Yin Yoga Poses
Step-by-step guidance with variations, modifications, and prop suggestions to make Yin Yoga accessible to every body.

✯ Yin Yoga Sequences
Seasonal meridian sequences, beginner-friendly flows, Wall Yin, full-body practices, and Yin-Nidra - adaptable for both practice and teaching.

✯ Core Principles of Yin Yoga
Learn the foundational principles of Yin Yoga and how to weave them into practices and classes that are both meaningful and effective.

✯ Body, Mind, Energy, and Heart
Discover how Yin Yoga touches every layer of being on and off the mat.

✯ Guiding Meditative Practices
Integrate meditation, mindfulness, and compassionate awareness into your classes with clarity and care.

✯ Meditation Fundamentals
Understand essential principles of meditation to cultivate emotional resilience and mental clarity.

✯ 40+ Guided Meditation Scripts
Ready-to-use practices for mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, Taoist energy work - adaptable to your own voice and intention.

✯ Functional Yin Anatomy
Support safe and sustainable practice through functional alignment and anatomical awareness.

✯ The Physiology of Yin Yoga
Learn how Yin nourishes connective tissues, enhances circulation, and supports the nervous system - and how to share this with your students.

✯ Taoist Energy Practices
Explore the Five Elements Theory, Yin-Yang Organs, and learn to sense and harmonize Qi in your practice.

✯ Wisdom Traditions of Yin Yoga & Meditation
Explore Taoism, Yoga Nidra, and Buddhism - integrated with insight and compassion, including Buddhist teachings shared through the lens of Thich Nhat Hanh.

✯ Creative Teaching Tools
Design themes, sequences, and classes that reflect your voice and nurture your students’ growth.

✯ Ready-to-Use Class Plans
Receive 7 downloadable class plans with themed sequences to enrich both your teaching and your personal practice, available with new book purchases.

✯ For a complementary resource, you may also enjoy The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts by Sagel Urlacher - a collection of guided practices that pair beautifully with Yin, whether as Savasana or as a closing practice.