Learn about GB-30: ease glute and hip tension after too much sitting with myofascial release in the area around acupressure point GB30. Pair it with a Yin Yoga twist to give the fascia time to soften and adapt.

How do you respond when things don’t go to plan? Where are you flexible and where do you find yourself pushing?

These are questions related to the Wood element of TCM and we can explore these through Yin Yoga, joint movement, acupressure, MF and simple reflection on and off the yoga mat.

There is so much fascinating theory behind TCM: meridians, the Five Elements, emotions, Qi cultivation and acupressure. But do our Yin Yoga students really need to know all of it to experience its value?

When teaching or using MFR it is important to understand what the tissues are communicating to us. Should you compress or roll on swollen tissues? This is when the MFR principle of indirect before direct comes into play…

Beyond the sensation of physical release, Yin Yoga is an invitation to explore our inner landscape. In the stillness of a long-held pose, we can notice the movements of the mind, be present with what arises, without needing to follow every thought.

Explore the qualities of metal and how to integrate this into theming a Yin Yoga class along with acupressure to nourish your metal, that of value within. 

Fascia thrives on variety. Yin Yoga gently stretches larger areas of the body, while myofascial release works more specifically. Different approaches, yet both speaking to the same system. Discover why combining them can support supple tissue, balanced tension and a deeper shift into rest and digest.

Releasing fascia can also free the flow of energy along our meridian pathways. We can weave myofascial release and acupressure into a deeply nourishing practice for the body-mind, nervous system & emotional regulation.

What happens when we do not return to center (=our earth)? You might have felt it before: overwhelm, worry, overreactive nervous system. In Oriental medicine, the Earth element is holding our center and it is responsible for digesting - both food and thoughts.

For over a decade, I practice and teach both Yin Yoga and Qigong and notice that students often think Yin Yoga comes from Chinese medicine. There is specifically the question whether our modern Yin Yoga comes from DaoYin. Let me give you an overview of the evolution from DaoYin to Daoist internal arts and the modern Yin Yoga we know today.

A Traditional Chinese Medicine reflection for Yin Yogis and Yin teachers, offering nuggets of wisdom to support class theming, self-reflection and heart-led teaching. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Fire element is the spark that allows us to truly meet ourselves…

Ever wondered why Yin Yoga is called 'Yin'? Let’s look at the roots and influences from Oriental medicine that shape this deeply grounding practice.