Yin Yoga

Service Description

Seasonal Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine and the 5 Element Theory. Our classes will work through the seasons of the year honouring our natural rhythms with nature. Yin yoga works deep into the body with passive, longer-held poses where we cultivate stillness. Yin yoga centres on placing healthy stress to the deeper connective tissues known as the fascia, ligaments and tendons. These deeper tissues require longer held poses with an emphasis on healthy stresses to be stimulated effectively. Overtime, Yin yoga can improve flexibility and mobility, leading to greater joint health and range of motion. Extended holds in Yin yoga stimulates and supports the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting relaxation. The postures we hold in our Yin practice improve blood flow and circulation throughout the body, aiding the flow Chi (energy) along the meridians (energy pathways in the body) and mood regulation. The slower pace of yin yoga and the focus on the breath can help to improve mindfulness and concentration. Yin offers a safe container while you observe your thoughts and to deepen your listening skills. You have the opportunity to witness your mind and the sensations in your body, this provides you with the gift of self awareness and greater mindfulness. In a fast paced world, where DOing is celebrated (Yang energy), we invite you to join us in stillness and more BEing! (Yin energy) Slowing down Coming to stillness Going deeper Being present Yin is the new rebellion. This class is 1 hour 20 mins long and will roll with the seasons. The 5 Element Theory forms the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and invites us to honour our most natural state of being and flow with nature. The elements show us how our organs and structures are connected. In Yin we aim to work the organs related to the season. Fire - Summer Earth - Late summer Metal - Autumn Water - Winter Wood - Spring It is a wonderfully balancing practice to bring a bit of calm and quiet especially when life is often so busy. It serves our body and mind in a really beautiful way. We will provide mats, bolsters, blocks and blankets for your most comfortable yin experience. Open to all, no previous experience required. We look forward to seeing you join the Yin rebellion soon!​