Yin Yoga: The Foundations of a Quiet Practice
by Ian Albert and Mark Holmes
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Actor: Paul GrilleyDirector: Ian Albert and Mark Holmes
Brand: Pranamaya
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 338 minutes
Published: 2005
DVD Release Date: 2005-07-18
Model: YIN1
Studio: Pranamaya, Inc.
Product features:
- 2-disc set contains over 5 1/2 hours of material
- 3 guided Yin practice sequences of over 60 minutes each
- 3 specially choreographed Yang yoga sequences
- Customizable playback of the Yin and Yang practices
- 2 hours of lecture on the theory of Yin Yoga
DVD Reviews of Yin Yoga: The Foundations of a Quiet Practice
DVD Review: Am digging it
Summary: 5 Stars
I am SO happy that a friend of mine (& fellow yoga instructor) turned me on to Paul Grilley's work. I LOVE this DVD & I LOVE Yin Yoga. His lecture on here is just as fantastic as that on his other two DVDs (anatomy + chakras). He explains things in a very organized and succinct fashion, making it easy to get what he means. His sequences on the second DVD are fantastic-- my favorite of which is the Hip Series, since it helps you to really dig in there and release all kinds of tension.
Since adding Yin sessions to my home practice a month ago, I have noticed a serious increase in my range of motion, which allows me to move further into asanas in my "Yang" practice too. But really more than anything, I feel things opening up, energy moving-- I'm feeling unstuck & it's the dead of winter, which is usually a time that I'm prone to collapsing in on myself.
I've added some Yin-ness to the classes I teach, most especially in a meditation class. Square Pose before sitting for 30+ minutes is just what the doctor ordered. :)
I can't recommend Paul's DVDs enough & I am definitely looking forward to whatever else he produces, as the odds of me being able to get to one of his workshops are pretty slim.
DVD Review: outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this dvd as a gift. I am at a low intermediate level in regular yoga. In my late 50's, I'm focusing more and more on flexibility. In just a few sessions of the spine sequence my flexibility has noticably improved, especially in backward bends. Even something as simple as the cobra was difficult for me, and now I just hang in the snail, reveling in the front of my torso getting such a great stretch. Grilley is an excellent speaker and teacher. I particularly like the way he addresses the mind body connection, as far as fear, and how we can approach it. Anxiety is soothed away, as he assures us that slight discomfort can be a good thing. I am slowly getting the confidence to release myself into the stretches more and more. A great feeling! Grilley does seem to assume that the viewer has substantial experience with yoga. I know there are plenty of "regular" yoga dvds out there, but I wish Grilley would add one more.DVD Review: Good on theory and practice
Summary: 5 Stars
Paul Grilley is an engaging speaker and I found the theory section of this DVD set to be particularly interesting. The DVD is good value as it has several routines with different focus. The explanation provided are good. Be forewarned though that yin yoga could very well be unlike most other yoga you may have done so far: this is not a bad thing, but this is an important thing to know. I now intertwine traditional "yang" practices with ying practices from this DVD, the yin yoga kit and the book from Sarah Power and I enjoy it very much.DVD Review: Paul Grilley's yin yoga video
Summary: 5 Stars
Paul Grilley's yin yoga video is great. It combines theory with practical advice on how to adapt each pose to one's particular physical limitations. Using different people and body types, both male and female, he demonstrates ways to adjust the poses to achieve the desired results without injury or excessive discomfort. One holds yin poses for 2-4 minutes--much longer than more familiar yoga poses--so some of them can inherently be a tad uncomfortable at first, but the results are fantastic and pretty immediate. What's not to like about that?DVD Review: Studio quality at home.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm still a beginner but my wife has been practicing Hatha Yoga at home for more than 20 years mostly using videos. For the past year we both attended a yoga studio for more detailed instruction where we were introduced to Yin Yoga. Yin Yoga focuses on the connective tissues rather than the muscular tissue in the body and is a very good complement to Hatha and other forms of Yang Yoga. The positions are held for 3-5 minutes and use gravity instead of your muscles to put the targeted connective tissue into extention. What we liked most about the yoga studio was the detailed instruction on how to safely put yourself into a correct yoga position to maximize the benefit and how to adjust the position to your body type and conditioning, including the proper use of props. When the yoga studio went out of business, we decided to continue our practice at home and purchased the subject Yin Yoga DVD by Paul Grilley. After a month of practice, we can wholeheartedly endorse this DVD and recommend it to others. The expertise of the instructor is evident and the quality of instruction is as good as the personalized attention we received at the studio. Disc 1 of the two disk set contains a two hour detailed lecture on the theory of Yin Yoga and is a must before continuing on to the guided practices on disc 2. I generally can't sit still for a two hour movie but had no problem paying attention to the lecture. Disc 2 contains three guided practices of about one hour each that focus on hip opening, spinal bends and an "infant series" emulating the progressive movements of an infant. My wife and I alternate the three sessions every other day. In addition there are about two hours of material including Yang movements in the Chinese tradition and bonus Yin practices. The set is a little pricey for an exercise DVD but considering the quantity and quality of the material presented, is well worth the price. Bottom line: If you would like to learn Yin Yoga without signing up for a studio class, this is the DVD to get.
Description of Yin Yoga: The Foundations of a Quiet Practice
This 2-DVD set by Paul Grilley, Yin Yoga's foremost authority, is the definitive presentation on this essential practice. Yin Yoga emphasizes yoga postures held on the floor for long periods of time (usually 2 to 5 minutes or longer) with a minimum of muscular effort. The focus is on gentle stretching and stimulation of the fascia and connective tissues of the body. Rather than an exclusive style of practice, Yin Yoga is the necessary complement to muscular, dynamic strength-based yoga and fitness practices.This 2-disc set contains over 5 1/2 hours of material, including:
Fascinating 1 1/2 hour lecture on the theory of Yin Yoga
3 hour-long Yin Yoga practice sequences including variations for flexibility level and joint structure
3 specially choreographed Yang, or dynamic, Taoist Yoga practices
8 audio-only guided Yin Yoga sequences of adjustable length.
Customizable playback of the Yin and Yang practices to create new sequences
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