As Yin Yoga teachers we have the opportunity to not only guide students through movement or shapes, but also to integrate seasonal wisdom for body, mind and soul. In spring we feel the upward momentum - the energy of the Wood element teaching us about vision and the decision to grow.

Cultivate Qi awareness with tools you can integrate in Yin Yoga classes: myofascial release, acupressure massage and tapping along the meridian pathways.

Fascia adapts to patterns of tension and posture - that can be shaped by past emotions. The longer holds create space to notice and be present with yourself. As you settle in, the heaviness or the restriction can begin to fade, bringing a sense of release: as if something within is shifting….

Somatic movement is guided by an internal curiosity and sensation. It doesn’t have a specific look and can be anything from gentle micro-movement, swaying or a subtle adjustment. Why I integrate somatics into my Yoga classes…

Let's look at the connection of fascia and the nervous system through the interoception and how we can use practices such as Yin Yoga or myofascial release to get in contact with our fascia.

Each of the five main Yin organs of TCM houses a spirit. The five spirits are the ‘archetypes of our psyche’, allowing you to reflect on a psychological/ emotional level rather than solely on the physical level. They can be seen as a mirror to reflect and understand how you perceive the world.

Why you should care about Fascia? Well, since it is found almost everywhere in your body, connecting your sense of outer and inner world, absorbing stress and facilitating smooth movement you should take a moment to care about fascia and learn what you can do to keep it supple and healthy!

One of the most profound yet often overlooked ways to restore balance and regulate our nervous system is through interoception—our ability to sense and interpret internal bodily signals.

According to TCM, sleep will occur once you are able to let go of your day. With Yin Yoga you can feed your Yin- side, nourishing Heart, Liver and Kidney systems to set the stage for deep, restorative rest.

Yin Yoga is an excellent practice for soothing the nervous system and inviting the body into its “rest and digest” state. Practice with me to slow down and give your overworked nervous system some rest.

We all embody all 5 elements but one element will be your most dominant one. Understanding the different aspects that make up each element and what best supports them can help you personally, but also as teacher of Qigong or Yin Yoga as you theme your classes.

The practice of Qigong is as a gentle exercise therapy with different movement styles, tapping, self-massage, acupressure massage, sound and meditation. The practice releases stress and tension from the physical body as well as from your mind so that the energy can flow freely.