"These gentle, restorative movement programs can be the difference between your freedom of movement and a lifetime of pain and limitation."
Hi my name is Joe Pinella
Welcome to the world of transformative wellness with my Yin Fitness program! If you're seeking a gentle yet powerful path to rejuvenation and vitality, you've come to the right place. I have worked in the realm of restorative fitness and healing movement for over fifty years, and have crafted an innovative program that draws from my own personal journey from quadriplegic to fitness trainer.
Yin Fitness Courses and Training
Yin Fitness programs seamlessly weave together elements from diverse disciplines, including Qigong, Tai Chi, yoga, Pilates, and various martial arts. These time-honored practices, are now your gateway to restoring joint mobility, revitalizing balance, building strength, and alleviating pain.
The Healing Movement Arts
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Complementary Guide: Be Pain Free! How to Move Freely without Pain(PDF)
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Meet Joe Pinella
Joe Pinella has studied and practiced the ancient Chinese healing arts of Qigong and Tai Chi Kung for over fifty years. The real test of his experience came when he broke his neck and back in a horrific auto accident in Flagstaff Arizona, that left him quadriplegic. Using these arts he was able to overcome severe disabilities and regain the use of his body, with no pain and no limitations.
Desire.....Determination......and Dedication, coupled with these arts, gave him back his life! He now uses his personal healing experience to empower others to rehabilitate and recover their health and live a better quality of life using the same practices he used to not just recover, but regain exceptional health and fitness.
Having been very active most of my nearly 62 years, imagine my delight at the benefits derived from Joe's Healing Movements program.I have experienced several areas of healthful improvement; increased flexibility, better balance, digestion, and also meditative as an extra bonus. Something seemingly so subtle yet so powerful.
David Gunsaulus
Instructors that I've had before pale in comparison to Joe. He is an excellent teacher! Not only is he very knowledgeable about pain and human movement, he has the ability to translate that knowledge in to the best movements to aid specific complaints. His exercise methods produce positive results - both physical and mental - for his students and I'm happy to be one of those students.
Carol Golde
As a survivor of a “mild” case of childhood polio and an adult with osteoarthritis, almost all exercise programs I tried over the years were painful and discouraging. I am one of the people who felt better the very first time I tried Joe's Healing Movements program. It has confirmed for me how crazy the “no pain, no gain” approach is. These gentle exercises are an important part of my life…for life!
Hal Myers
As someone who has osteoporosis, I especially appreciate the exercises designed to improve one’s balance. I also look forward to each session as a “time out” from the stresses of everyday life. I can focus on my breath with each movement and learn to live in the moment. Joes’ own recovery is a miracle and he has encouraged my belief in personal miracles.
Beth Burdick
I first met Joe at a time when I had exhausted all hope of an ability to exercise without pain. I had tried many exercise programs and none of them really addressed my needs. From the first session I knew that this was going to help me in a very hands on gentle way. It is now 9 months later, I am feeling stronger, and have had the pleasure of being able to return to many of the activities that I used to enjoy and I am increasingly freer of pain.
Cecelia Thorner
I tried Joe's program because of the movements and discipline of specific positions combined with breathing. I did not expect to see an improvement in my golf, but after 8 sessions, I had the 2nd best golf game I ever had! Good scores have continued to this date. I feel stronger especially in the core and, an added benefit is that my clothes fit better now!
Judith Curtis
Reviews and Testimonials
"In less than two years I had three major surgeries... including an open heart bypass procedure and two hernia operations. Working with Joe Pinella, I used his Healing Movements System to recover from the open heart surgery, to prepare my body for the two subsequent hernia operations and to maintain my health going forward after recovery. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to maintain their good health or who would like to get on track to be more active."
Gordon Hanson
My doctor recommended physical therapy sessions for terrible arthritis and tendonitis in my right wrist. I was not making any progress after two months and was quite discouraged. I was in too much pain to even pick up a golf club, let alone try to swing it.
I started doing your Healing Movements program several times a week. Two weeks later I started playing golf again and did not have too much pain. I have stopped all the other treatments but continue to practice your Healing Movements System. I am very pleased with the results. I feel a lot better and have more energy. My wrists are getting stronger and my golf handicap is going down. What more can I ask for? Thank you Joe. You have been instrumental in my recovery.
Your grateful student,
Ana Lockahart
Two months after doing your healing Movements system, my Golf Handicap went from 24 to 18.7. Wow! I was amazed. No new golf lesson just the relaxation, strength and turning smoothly that your progrm has taught me. I can now turn more around my spine, which my golf instructors have been trying to have me do for years. Out on the golf course I do the neck and shoulder Circles and sneak in some "Hands on Kidneys Shake". Thanks Joe.
Kristi Sonney