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“Stefanie Arend’s book is a great introduction to
Yin Yoga. She outlines meridian theory and then outlines specific
routines. After each routine, she suggests what inner behaviors
to reflect upon and the relevant traditional Chinese medical
theories. I believe this book will help aspiring yoginis
systematically explore their mind-body interconnection.”
―Paul Grilley, founder of Yin Yoga and author of Yin Yoga:
Outline of a quiet practice and Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice
“Stefanie Arend’s book is a wonderful exploration of a wide
variety of Yin yoga postures, offering plenty of options for
students at all levels with an in-depth look at energy from a
traditional Eastern perspective, combined with several
stimulating exercises. This book will complement any yogi's
library and practice. There are now several books available about
Yin Yoga, but Stefanie Arend’s is the best look at energy from
the Daoist perspective. She not only explains these Eastern
concepts in depth but also writes about several ways to put
theory into practice. She offers unique views on the physical
practice of Yin Yoga.”
―Bernie Clark, author of Your Body, Your Yoga, Yins and The
Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
“Yin Yoga is a simple practice. At the same time, it is a
functional and individualized practice that can be challenging to
teach. It takes a skillful Yin teacher to guide a large group of
students, each into their own exploration of their unique body
parts, while providing them with the internal tools to address
individual mental/emotional patterns. Stefanie Arend’s skills are
clear in her latest book Be y with Yin Yoga. She presents a
comprehensive inquiry into the Yin poses, thoughtful sequences,
meridian massages, and deep contemplations in a way that clearly
and systematically guides its readers through different possible
paths of practice. Stefanie is a skilled and graceful guide
through the myriad of options presented by this work’s various
topics. Be y with Yin Yoga is accessible to lay yoga
practitioners, while simultaneously offering an interesting
approach that I encourage all Yoga Teachers (Yin or otherwise) to
consider.”
―Joe Barnett, assistant to Paul Grilley, Senior Yin Yoga Teacher
Trainer
“Be y with Yin Yoga is a fusion of Yin Yoga practice with
Chinese medicine moving towards y techniques breathing and
meditations. The of applying this knowledge is like all
spiritual paths, is to guide the practitioner to align one's own
wisdom with the natural cosmic forces of the universe. Stefanie
Arend has created a comprehensive and inspiring guide for yoga
teachers and practitioners alike. In these pages, she offers us
the fruit of her years of study and practice combined with her
own personal perspective, this book is a brilliant merger of
traditional wisdom with contemporary approach and in. Arend
is making a real offering to the yoga community, providing
practical tools and inspiration for the path that embraces yoga
and energetics, written in an accessible and easy way to
understand. It is a pleasure to have all of this information in
one place.”
―Sebastian & Murielle Pucelle, assistants to Paul Grilley, Senior
Yin Yoga Teacher Trainers
“I’m delighted by Stefanie Arend’s welcome addition to the
literature on the theory and practice of Yin Yoga. As a Yin Yoga
teacher and practicing acupuncturist, I have a longstanding
interest in the energetic effects that Yin Yoga has upon the
practioner. In essence, Chinese Medicine is a system that
comprehends the individual holistically―taking into account their
symptoms, lifestyle, diet, relationships, work, and environment.
Within Chinese Medicine, one symptom tells the acupuncturist very
little. A trained acupuncturist must contextualize that one
symptom into a larger pattern of signs and symptoms and then seek
to rectify that unique pattern of imbalance. Yin Yoga―along with
Qi Gong, meditation, acupuncture, s, bodywork, and dietary
therapy―is a fantastic tool for supporting the harmonization of
various patterns of imbalance. Stefanie’s book is a wonderful,
non-reductive manual and of the Chinese energetic system and
how Yin Yoga can support and thriving. Like all good s,
they should not be confused with the territory. And Be y
with Yin Yoga will help guide you to a deeper understanding of
your own inner terrain, whereupon your own wisdom will then serve
as your reliable guide.”
―Josh Summers, licensed acupuncturist, Yin Yoga and meditation
teacher and trainer, and host of the “Everyday Sublime” podcast
“I am so appreciative of Stefanie's well-thought sequences for
different conditions. Finally, an easy go-to book for the
layman who seeks self-practice at the comfort of the home without
being led by a teacher in class. This book outlines the purpose
of each pose alongside easy-to-follow illustrations. I call this
the Dummy's Guide to Yin Yoga 101.”
―Jo Phee, assistant to Paul Grilley, Senior Yin Yoga Teacher
Trainer
“Exercise is essential for good , and yoga is certainly one
of the best ways to keep your body fit. Be y with Yin Yoga
offers far more than poses and sequences to help strengthen our
bodies; Arend does a superb job of synthesizing Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM), which I have used in my more than 40
years of practice as a family physician. Her understanding of
chi, meridians, and anatomy is impressive, and her presentation
of sequences for specific physical issues, accentuated by
offering holistic and TCM perspectives, allows readers a
multidimensional rtunity to look at their issues. In our busy
world, it is also extremely helpful to reflect on what is
happening rather than just simply looking for quick solutions. I
highly recommend Arend’s book for those who are a seeking an
integrated approach to healing.”
―Elson Haas, MD, is founder and director of Preventive Medical
Center of Marin, and author of a dozen books on and
tion, including Staying y with NEW Medicine:
Integrating Natural, Eastern, and Western Approaches for Optimal
and Staying y with the Seasons
“Be y with Yin Yoga is a great read for both new and
advanced yoga practitioners as well as yin yoga teachers.
Stefanie provides a comprehensible description of Yin Yoga as
well as its connection to Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern
meridian theory. I especially enjoyed the section on and
well-being where Stefanie describes a series of common complaints
from anxiety to skin problems, what energy channels are affected
by these complaints, and then detailed yin yang sequences
designed to stimulate the flow of energy through these channels.
A must have book for your Yin Yoga library!“
―Alan E. Mileham, ERYT500 and YACEP Yoga Alliance (USA), Yin Yoga
teacher and trainer
“Stefanie’s work is remarkable for many reasons: it showcases a
solid and widespread knowledge of Yin Yoga, fascia, Traditional
Chinese Medicine, and much more. It reveals deep wisdom on how to
weave this knowledge with sensitivity and compassion to help us
recover and heal. More than anything, it applies this wisdom to
offer practical, nourishing, and regenerating practices
accessible to everyone. I am sure this book can sustain and help
many through their self-healing processes. Impressive.“
―Anat Geiger, assistant to Paul Grilley, Senior Yin Yoga Teacher
Trainer
“Yin Yoga is explained in this book in a format that beautifully
blends Western Science and Eastern tradition. I think that anyone
who is interested in this healing practice, whether beginners or
experienced practitioners, will benefit from the well laid out
format that seamlessly weaves the author’s story through the
pages pulling you into the text. The most impressive aspect of
the writing is it’s ability to succinctly present the evidence
based knowledge of Yin Yoga’s’ healing capacity in combination
with a pragmatic explanation of the ancient tradition that
ultimately creates a unique and important lenses into the world
of Yin Yoga.“
―Tyler Maltman, MD, Medicinal Yoga teacher
“Once again Stefanie Arends brings her wisdom to the practice of
Yin Yoga. The skill in which she compassionately guides students
toward the depth of their uniqueness is a reflection of her many
years of dedicated practice and study.”
―Tracee Stanley, Owner, Pranamaya
“Arend’s encyclopedic approach is satisfying, exploring the
concepts behind Yin Yoga in a deep fashion.”
―Foreword Reviews
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About the Author
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Stefanie Arend studied English, Spanish, and French
and worked as a translator after graduating university. After
giving birth to her first child, she decided to start over again
and work as a yoga teacher, tionist, and holistic
coach because she wanted to be able to help people on their
self-healing journey. She did many teacher trainings before she
finally came across Yin yoga and realized that it was exactly
what she was looking for. Her first book about Yin yoga became a
bestseller and has now become a classic among yoga books in
Germany. Four more books followed before she wrote Be y
with Yin Yoga. Her books have been translated into five
languages.
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