What can we learn from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective in regards to autumn and our Yin Yoga practice?

Acupressure can influence the flow of energy in your body. Learn about two acu-points that can help you get ready for sleep and that can be used in conjunction with your Yin Yoga practice or by itself as a wind down routine.

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?

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.

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.

According to the 5 elements of Chinese medicine, summertime is associated with the element of Fire. The condition of the heart is reflected in the awareness of your spoken words, a prerequisite for this is mental clarity. Infuse your Yin Yoga practice with TCM insights and practice with me!

Tapping the lung and large intestine meridians followed by the according Makka Ho stretch is a great way to open the lungs for fresh air and to boost immunity. Find out how!