Yin Yoga Podcast

Season 7 | Ep. 9
Yin Yoga & Osteoporosis: Essential Safety Guidelines for Teachers & PractitionersJoin me in a conversation with Niamh Daly, Yoga teacher trainer and author of "Yoga for Menopause and Beyond," for an in-depth discussion on safely practicing and teaching Yin Yoga for those with osteoporosis and osteopenia.Key Topics:• Understanding osteoporosis vs. osteopenia and why both require the same precautions• Why 54% of women over 50 have osteopenia (and may not know it)• Specific pose modifications: avoiding spinal flexion, supporting forward folds, and safe alternatives• The truth about whether yin yoga can increase bone density• Teaching accessibly: starting with the gentlest variations first• Supporting students emotionally through their diagnosis journeyEssential Takeaway: Teach osteoporosis-friendly variations as your default approach, especially when working with women over 40—the highest demographic in yoga classes.Learn more about Niamh's work at https://yinstinctyoga.com

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Season 7 | EP. 8
So I got asked to break down saddle pose, and honestly, I was excited but also like... this is gonna be tough to explain just through audio. That's why I partnered with Tummee to create a visual companion PDF with tons of variations you can actually see.
In this episode, I walk through everything from basic hero pose modifications to full saddle alternatives. We're talking blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps, even upside-down chairs. Plus, I cover what to do when saddle just isn't happening for someone, no matter how many props you throw at them.
Whether you're teaching saddle for the quad stretch, the backbend, or both, I've got you covered with options for everybody. This isn't beginner stuff, this is the master class version with real solutions for real students.
Grab the free visual guide here: https://www.tummee.com/yoga-sequence/TeyWL
And let me know in the comments what pose you want me to break down next.

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Season 7 | Ep. 7
I still can't quite believe we made it to 100 episodes. Honestly, I wasn't sure we'd get here; my biggest fear was always running out of topics. But here we are, and I'm so grateful.
For this milestone episode, I borrowed an idea from my friend Addie and asked some past guests to share why they practice Yin Yoga.
The responses were beautiful and reminded me of why I fell in love with this practice in the first place.
My teacher, Paul Grilley said it perfectly: Yin is the ideal way to prepare the body and train the mind to sit still comfortably.
Addie talked about how Yin bridged her yoga practice with her Buddhist meditation practice.
Karina called it "a rebellion against the world telling me I have to move fast and keep producing."
And Bernie? He said Yin gave him the other half of his practice, the stillness and mindfulness he was missing.
And there are other nuggets for past guests, too!

I want to hear from you, let me know why you practice Yin Yoga, leave me a comment on my blog, on spotify or if you are listening on Apple send me a dm on Instagram.

Find the links to my guests and their episodes here:  https://nykdanu.com/teachers/yin-yoga-podcast/a-yin-yoga-podcast-episode-100/

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Season 7 | Ep.6
Year of the Fire Horse 🐴🔥 | Chinese New Year with Dougal Meachem
I'm chatting with Dougal Meachem about Chinese New Year and what the Year of the Fire Horse means for us. Turns out, it's maximum yang energy – think Red Bull meets bungee jumping.
We explore the mythology behind the zodiac animals, explain why the lunar calendar actually makes sense, and discuss how these ancient cycles relate to yin yoga practice. Plus, why making resolutions in January is backwards (spring is when you should plant those seeds).
What we talk about:
How the zodiac animals got their order
Fire Horse energy vs Year of the Snake
Working WITH the seasons instead of against them
Why rest in winter, create in spring

Dhugal's previous interview: Dancing with the Tao 
https://nykdanu.com/teachers/yin-yoga-podcast/yin-yoga-and-taoism/

Find Dhugal at https://www.dhugalmeachem.com
Ready for Fire Horse energy? Let me know in the comments 🔥

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Season 7 | Ep. 5
How Yin Yoga Teaches Us to Be Kinder HumansWhat if I told you the biggest benefit of Yin Yoga isn't flexibility or pain relief—it's becoming a kinder human?In this episode, I share 10 ways a regular Yin Yoga practice transforms how we show up in the world:✨ Meeting yourself without judgment✨ Staying present through discomfort✨ Softening the habit of force✨ Respecting everyone's unique edges✨ Learning to witness instead of react✨ Normalizing vulnerability✨ Developing patience with timing✨ Separating sensation from story✨ Releasing attachment to performance✨ Cultivating steadiness in stillnessIf your Yoga practice isn't affecting your life off the mat, you're not really practicing Yoga. Yin does this better than anything else because of the time, the quiet, and the stillness.The world could use a lot more kind humans. 🙏

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Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley
Hang Drum Music by Fred Westra 
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