Yin Yoga Podcast

Welcome to A Yin Yoga Podcast with your host Nyk Danu - Certified Yoga Therapist, Mentor of Yoga Teachers, Yin Yoga Teacher trainer and total Yin Yoga Geek. If you have a crush on Yin Yoga and are ready to dive deep, you are in the right place. My guests and I will discuss all things Yin Yoga, including anatomy, philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Meditation, Taoism, teaching tips, and so much more. You can expect these conversations to be long format, informal, lo-fi and delightfully imperfect.Welcome to the Yinside!

Yin Yoga Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Nyk Danu, with 118 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nyk Danu hosts Yin Yoga Podcast, a health show with 118 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  The Courage To Say ' I Don't Know"

  Oct 1, 202634 minS9

  Season 9 | Ep. 2 The Courage to Say "I Don't Know" In this episode, I'm talking about something that I think every Yoga teacher needs to hear: it's okay to not have all the answers. I share a real moment from my own teaching that got me thinking about how we relate to not knowing, and why saying "I don't know" is actually one of the most courageous and mature things a teacher can do. We get into the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it shows up in Yoga teacher training, my own experience of thinking I knew way more than I did as a new teacher (including some very confident and very wrong alignment cues), and how discovering Paul Grilley's work on skeletal variation completely cracked my world open. I also talk about the difference between clarity and certainty, why the wellness world's obsession with having all the answers can actually do more harm than good, and what Daoism has to say about the wisdom of not knowing. Whether you're a brand new teacher or you've been at this for years, I think this one will resonate. In this episode: The Dunning-Kruger effect and how it shows up in Yoga teaching Why "I don't know" reflects maturity, not inadequacy Skeletal variation and how it changed everything for me The difference between certainty and clarity Why curiosity is lighter to carry than the pressure of having all the answers Want to support my work? Leave me a tip. See all episodes at a glance Yoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the Page To Join my Yin Yoga Classes on Zoom To subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library : Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley Hang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga @YinYogaPodcast

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  Episode #1

  7 Things I Wish I Had Known When I started Teaching Yin Yoga

  Sep 24, 202630 minS9

  Season 9 | Ep.1 7 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Teaching Yin Yoga In this episode, I'm sharing seven things I wish someone had told me earlier in my teaching journey. These aren't lessons you have to wait decades to earn. Think of them more like signposts to keep an eye on as your teaching unfolds, whether you're brand new or you've been at this for years. What we get into: 1. The nervous system always has the first and last say 2. Timing matters more than technique 3. Your presence matters more than your plan 4. Variability isn't the problem; it's the practice 5. I stopped teaching poses and started teaching people 6. Experience doesn't give you all the answers 7. Go teach, then come back and study again Also mentioned in this episode: My #1 Pose for Every Yin Yoga Class (constructive rest) Dear Yin Yoga Teacher- Please Shut Up How To Teach Exceptional Yin Yoga Classes Mentorship matters Let's connect: I'd love to hear what pearls of wisdom you've picked up on your own teaching journey. What did I miss? Drop a comment on YouTube or Spotify, I genuinely want to know. And if you love this podcast, a rating or review goes a long way in helping other Yin Yoga lovers find it. You can also take a screenshot of your favourite episode and share it in your Instagram stories. Tag me so I can share the love! Thanks for being here. Until we meet again, bye for now. Want to support my work? Leave me a tip. See all episodes at a glance Yoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the Page To Join my Yin Yoga Classes on Zoom To subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library : Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley Hang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga @YinYogaPodcast

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  Episode #12

  Protecting the Sovereign: The Wisdom of the Pericardium

  Jul 2, 202636 minS8

  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 becomes a wall? Or when there's not enough, and we're giving it all away? We also get into how Yin Yoga creates the conditions for the Shen to settle, and I leave you with some journal questions to take this deeper. In this episode: the Shen and why it matters, signs of scattered or disturbed Shen, the pericardium as heart protector, boundaries versus walls, emotional armour, and how stillness reveals what we didn't know we were carrying. Quote: "Wide open, gentle heart. Big fucking fence." Danielle LaPorte Taking a summer break, back in September 2026. See you then. Want to support my work? Leave me a tip. See all episodes at a glance Yoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the Page To Join my Yin Yoga Classes on Zoom To subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library : Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley Hang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga @YinYogaPodcast

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  Episode #10

  Knee Pain and Yin Yoga: What Teachers Need to Know

  Jun 18, 20261h 12mS8

  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 main concern lately. So, I brought back Beth Coyne Lewis, a physiotherapist and Yoga teacher, to help me (and all of you) make sense of it all. If you missed our last episode with Beth on hip pain, go back and listen to that one first. But if your knees are what's on your mind right now, you're in exactly the right place. In this episode we cover: A breakdown of the main structures of the knee: bones, cartilage, meniscus, ligaments, the IT band, and why all of it matters for Yin teachers and students The difference between acute injuries (ACL tears, falls, sports injuries) and gradual wear-and-tear issues like arthritis and meniscal degeneration Tracking issues and what they actually mean, including my own 20-plus-year journey with them Hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos, and how to safely support those students in your classes Common knee surgeries, including meniscal repair, partial and full knee replacements, and what recovery actually looks like today (way better than you might think) Beth's own experience of having a knee replacement 12 years ago and returning to teaching Yin Pose-by-pose modifications and alternatives for students with knee pain, including saddle, sleeping swan, child's pose, sitting cross-legged, seiza, squatting, and kneeling Why figure four on your back is not just a modification, it is a variation that works better for a lot of bodies (including mine) How to talk to students about their medical history without overstepping your scope as a Yoga teacher Why Yin is so much more than the physical shapes, and how that matters especially for students in recovery Links and resources mentioned: Also mentioned in this episode: Hyper mobility and Yin Yoga Teaching Saddle pose Help In On The Way Deepening Yin - The Power of Props Blog post for this episode with an anatomy image on my website If this episode was helpful to you, please leave me a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. And Spotify or a comment on Spotify. You can also find a blog post with more details and images on my website, and there's a comment section there too. And if you want to suggest a topic or send me a note, Instagram DMs are always open. See you in the next one, Yinnies Want to support my work? Leave me a tip. See all episodes at a glance Yoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the Page To Join my Yin Yoga Classes on Zoom To subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library : Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley Hang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga @YinYogaPodcast

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  Episode #9

  Yin Yoga and Hip Pain-What Teachers Should Know

  Jun 11, 20261h 11mS8

  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 episode came about because of a question that popped up in the Yin Yoga Network Facebook group (not my group, just one I help admin!) about knees or hips, and I thought, most Yoga teachers, especially those with just a 200-hour, have not been given the tools to support students dealing with hip issues. Beth was the obvious person to call. What We Talk About: The difference between true hip joint pain and outer hip pain, what to actually do when a student tells you they have had a hip replacement, and why the type of surgery matters so much when it comes to movement restrictions. We also talk about props, asymmetry, scope of practice, and the shadow side of certain Yoga traditions when it comes to pushing through hip pain. And we spend some time on something I feel really strongly about: Yin Yoga is not just a physical practice, and sometimes the breath and mindfulness aspects are exactly what a student needs most. A Little More About Beth: Beth is currently teaching Yin, Vinyasa, Nidra, chair, aqua, and Yoga for grief. She teaches at a studio and at the Jewish Community Centre through a grant program for people over 60. She is also an advanced clinical aromatherapist and a level one and two Reiki practitioner. When she is not doing all of that, she is probably baking sourdough and spoiling her cats, McCartney and Harrison. Part two is coming, and we are tackling knees, which feels very timely for me personally right now. Stay tuned. Want to support my work? Leave me a tip. See all episodes at a glance Yoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the Page To Join my Yin Yoga Classes on Zoom To subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library : Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley Hang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga @YinYogaPodcast

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