Pigeon or Swan? Unpacking Yin Yoga Pose Names.

In this episode of the Yin Yoga podcast, I dive into why Yin Yoga poses have different names compared to other yoga styles.

I explore how Paul Grilley (MR.Yin Yoga) renamed poses to avoid the alignment rules dominating the yoga community.

Also, different teachers might use different names for the same pose and stress the importance of being flexible and open-minded about these variations.

The episode encourages letting go of rigid attachments to pose names and focusing on the true essence and benefits of Yin Yoga practice.

00:00 Introduction to the Yin Yoga Podcast

01:08 Welcome Back and Disclaimers

03:23 Listener Feedback and Podcast Love

05:08 The Importance of Following and Reviewing

07:54 Why Yin Yoga Poses Have Different Names

12:40 Paul Grilley's Influence on Yin Yoga1

8:30 Variations and Naming Conventions in Yin Yoga

25:19 The Bigger Picture: Flexibility in Yoga Practice

38:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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