Yin Yoga Podcast

Season 8 | Ep. 12 Episode Title: Protecting the Sovereign: The Wisdom of the Pericardium This is the last episode of the season, and we're going out on one of my favourite topics: the heart and the pericardium in Chinese medicine. The heart is the sovereign, the seat of our Shen (spirit/mind). The pericardium is its protector. But what happens when that protection goes too far, and the fence b...

Season 8 | Episode 11 A comment in a Yin Yoga network group stopped me in my tracks. Someone said they were "already certified to teach Yin," and I couldn't get that out of my head. So this episode is all about what certification actually means, whether it equals qualification, and what only time and humility can teach you that no training ever could. In this episode: Why a certifica...

Season 8 | Ep. 10 Knee Pain and Yin Yoga: Modifications, Surgeries, and What Your Teachers Need to Know Hey Yinies! Welcome back to the Yin Yoga Podcast. This one is near and dear to my heart because, honestly, I've been living this topic in real time. Between the X-rays, physio appointments, knee braces, and, yes, the electric scooter I bought to get myself to the studio, knee pain has been my ma...

Season 8 | Ep. 9 I am excited to share this conversation with you. In this episode, I sat down with Beth Coyne Lewis, a recently retired physiotherapist, Yin Yoga teacher, and someone who has personally navigated a knee replacement and a hip labral repair. Beth also completed my 100-hour Yin training, so we already knew each other going in, which made for a really easy, honest conversation. This e...

Season 8 | EP. 8 I had such a good conversation with Emrik, and I honestly could have kept going for hours. Emrik is a Yin Yoga teacher and therapist based between the Netherlands and Hungary, and what he has built over the course of his career is unlike anything I've come across in the Yoga world. We're talking about a formally accredited bachelor's degree in Yin therapy . Not just a...

Season 8 Ep. 7 What We Aren't Talking About in Yin Yoga We talk a lot about fascia, long holds, meridians, and the nervous system in Yin Yoga. And those are all valuable conversations. But in this episode, I wanted to go a little deeper and explore the quieter, subtler parts of a Yin practice that don't always get airtime, the things that are harder to measure, harder to teach, and maybe h...

Season 8 | Ep. 6 Yin Yoga Lessons: Learning to Stay In this episode, I'm diving into something I've been thinking about a lot lately, the lost art of staying. Like, actually being able to sit with yourself without immediately reaching for your phone or looking for the next distraction. I talk about how Yin Yoga, with its longer holds and quieter pace, is honestly one of the best tools I kn...

Season 8 | EP. 5 Bernie Clark Returns: Prana, Fascia Science, and the Art of Slowing Down (Part 2) Part two with Bernie Clark is here, and we are going deep into his newest book, Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds . This one is equal parts storytelling, history, and science, and there was so much to unpack. We get into: Helene Langevin's research and how it builds a real bridge between ancient Eas...

Season 8 | EP. 4 Your Questions Answered with Bernie Clark So excited to share this conversation with Bernie Clark, one of the most well-known voices in the yin yoga world. Bernie and I got talking and, true to form, it went long — so I split it into two parts. This first episode is all about your questions. You sent them in, I asked them, and Bernie delivered in the most thorough and nuanced way...

Season 8 | EP. 3 The Quiet Shift: From Yin Yoga Instructor to Teacher and Guide There's a transformation that happens when you've been teaching Yin Yoga for a while, and most people don't even notice it's happening until they're already on the other side of it. In this episode, The subtle but powerful evolution from instructing to truly teaching and eventually stepping into the...

Season 8 | Ep. 2 How Often Should You Practice Yin Yoga? In this episode, I'm diving into one of your most asked questions: how often should someone practice yin yoga? Spoiler: the answer is "it depends," and I get into all the reasons why. The stock answer you'll hear a lot is that yin and yang should be practiced equally to stay in balance. And while that's not wrong, it&#3...

Season 8 | Ep. 1 In this episode, I'm diving into AcuYin, what it is, whether it's worth adding to your toolkit, and why I have some serious reservations about it. We talk about the real depth of Chinese medicine, why acupressure points are way more powerful (and individual) than most Yoga teachers realize, and where I think short continuing ed courses on this topic fall short. If you'...

Season 7 Ep. 12 Today I'm talking about one of my favourite paired organs in Chinese Medicine, the liver and gallbladder. They're connected to spring, and the wood element, and understanding them can transform your Yin Yoga practice and your life. The liver sees the path. The gallbladder walks it. Key Functions: Ensures smooth flow of chi (emotional, digestive, menstrual) Controls the sine...

Season 7 | ep. 11 In this episode, I dive into why the world desperately needs more Yin energy right now – and I'm not just talking about Yin Yoga (although definitely that too). I'm talking about the overarching philosophy of Yin and why embracing these qualities is an act of resistance against hustle culture. I explore seven key reasons why we need more Yin, sweet Yin:• Yin as resistance...

Season 7 EP. 10 Should you mix Yin and Restorative Yoga in one class? Spoiler alert: I'm not a fan, and in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why. I get asked this question all the time, so let's clear up the confusion once and for all. Yin and restorative yoga have completely different intentions. In restorative, you're using tons of props to feel zero stretch so your nervous...

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 r...

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...

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 w...

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 a...

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...

Season 7 | Ep. 4 In this episode, I'm diving into one of my favourite topics: why teaching yoga functionally is such a game-changer compared to the old-school alignment rules we've all inherited. I'll share my own journey from being an alignment-obsessed Iyengar teacher to having my mind blown by Paul Grilley's work on skeletal variation. Turns out, we're not all built the same...

Season 7 | Ep. 3 When Less Is More: Do We Really Need to Go Deeper? Do your students really need to go "deeper" in their Yin poses? In this episode, I challenge the common teaching habit of encouraging students to go deeper partway through a pose—and explain why this well-meaning cue might actually undermine the true purpose of yin yoga. We'll explore:✨ Why "going deeper"...

Season 7 | Ep. 2 Join me and my guest, TJ, as we dive into the world of neurodiversity and Yin Yoga! In this candid, 'fireside chat', we share personal stories, discuss what it means to be neurodivergent, and explore how yoga teachers can make their classes more accessible for all brains. Whether you’re a teacher, student, or just curious about neurodiversity, this episode is for you. Don’...

Season 7 | Epiosode 1 In this Episode: I talk about why critical thinking is essential for yoga teachers and students, and how it shapes my approach to teaching and podcasting. I address listener feedback, including comments about my direct style and why I ask tough questions. The importance of debate, being open to new ideas, and how discomfort leads to growth—both on and off the mat. I explain w...

S6 | Ep.13 Welcome to this special winter episode of my Yin Yoga podcast! In this episode, I dive into the wisdom of winter through the lens of Chinese medicine, exploring themes of rest, introspection, and the water element. You'll hear me share some of my favourite seasonal poetry, reflection questions, and journal prompts to help you honour this time of year. I talk about the importance of...