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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fascia is part of connective tissue and benefits from slow melting stretches - just as we practice in Yin Yoga. But is it all about fascia in Yin Yoga?
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Yin Yoga is a functional style of Yoga in which we try to primarily address our connective tissues, releasing muscular effort. This directs the stretch into the connective tissue along which meridians described by Traditional Chinese medicine are found. How can we inspire our Yin practice with TCM concepts?
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Spring time with its upward moving energy reminds us of our potential, our plans and growth. The wood element in TCM is associated with spring and the organ system of liver and gallbladder. We can target these meridian lines in our Yin Yoga practice.
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Winter is a time to nurture and fill up your energy tank, to consciously choose to do less and turn your focus inward. Acupressure can be combined with Yin Yoga to nurture the water element and your energy levels associated with the kidney organ system.
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