What happens when we do not return to center (=our earth) instead accumulate more and more? 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. Yin Yoga or Qigong deepen our connection to the earth element, a reminder to return to our center.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreA 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, others and life with warmth and authenticity. Fire is the radiance of who we are when we dare to be seen.
Read MoreEver wondered why Yin Yoga is called 'Yin'? Let’s look at the roots and influences from Oriental medicine that shape this deeply grounding practice.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreOn a physical level, Yin Yoga is working on myofascia. This stimulates the meridians and the flow of energy and can be felt as sensation, an emotion being released or relaxation settling in. Cultivate Qi awareness with tools you can integrate in Yin Yoga classes: myofascial release, acupressure massage and tapping along the meridian pathways.
Read MoreOur bodies are a repository for emotional experiences. Stress or Trauma is not per default felt and accumulated in the brain, they also manifest in the body. The fascial matrix acts as a storage system for both the physical tension and emotional memory. How Yin Yoga helps with emotional regulation...
Read MoreSomatic 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…
Read MoreLet'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.
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