Yin Yoga And The Middle Way- Norman Blair

In this episode of the Yin Yoga podcast, I sit down with Norman Blair to explore the expansive world of Yin Yoga. We delve into Norman's Yoga journey, from his initial introduction to yoga in the early 1990s, his transition into teaching, and his passion for Yin Yoga. Whether you're a Yin Yoga enthusiast or a yoga teacher looking to deepen your practice, our lengthy, informal, and heartfelt conversation will provide valuable insights.00:00 Introduction to the Yin Yoga Podcast01:22 Meet Our Guest: Norman Blair01:39 Listener Review and Personal Anecdotes02:26 Norman Blair's Yoga Journey04:57 Discovering Yin Yoga08:53 Teaching and Practicing Yin Yoga16:38 The Importance of Personal Practice20:57 Challenges and Insights in Yoga Teaching22:49 The Role of Critical Thinking in Yoga24:11 The Evolution of Yoga Practices34:35 Writing and Teaching Yin Yoga48:07 Understanding Trauma Responses in Teaching 49:53 The Journey of Writing a Book53:58 The Importance of Collaboration in Writing55:08 The Value of Diverse Yoga Training01:03:09 Balancing Inner and Outer Work01:08:10 The Joy and Challenges of Yin Yoga01:17:48 The Fluidity of Yoga Practice01:28:49 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsYou can find Norman on his WebsiteOn InstagramYoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the PageTo Join my Yin Yoga Classes on ZoomTo subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library:Full Show Notes https://nykdanu.com/teachers/yin-yoga-podcast/Anatomy for Yoga with Paul GrilleyHang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga@YinYogaPodcastSee all episodes at a glanceWant to support my work? Leave me a tip.