Why you NEED to try YIN YOGA if you want to release PHYSICAL & MENTAL tension 🙂

Watch this short but juicy video to discover:
– What yin yoga is and how it differs from other forms of yoga and movement
– Why yin yoga is a wonderful antidote to the stress and busyness of modern life
– How it works on both the energetic meridians of the body and the fascia or connective tissue where we hold physical tension
– Why it’s a wonderful mindfulness practice in it’s own right to help us cultivate a balanced, peaceful mind.… Keep reading...

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body is powered by a vital, life-giving force called chi (or qi), that flows along specific pathways in the body. These pathways relate to key organs in the body, and if the flow is hampered on a particular pathway, it is believed that that particular organ system is suffering from excess, deficient or stagnant chi, which can often result in certain symptoms or maladies.

Certain yin yoga poses can help to clear the meridian pathways and this short sequence acts specifically on the liver/gallbladder meridian.… Keep reading...

Have you tried restorative yoga?

It’s a very gentle form of yoga for all levels in which all of the poses are done on the floor with the use of lots of props (such as blankets, pillows and cushions) for support. The idea is to get really nice and comfy and to take time to rest in long-held, relaxation postures while staying mindful of the breath. It’s a great way to end a busy day or simply something nice to offer yourself when you are in need of a bit of self-care and nurturing.… Keep reading...

I invite you this week to set aside 25 minutes for self-care and relaxation with this super-slow, blissful, yin/resortative class. The theme of this class is Santosha, (sanskrit for contentment) which is a very important attitude to be cultivated for peace of mind according to yogic philosophy.

As ancient yogis have always known and modern neuroscience has now shown, the default state of mind we are all prone to is one of dissatisfaction, always seeing the glass as half empty or viewing our lives, selves or even the present moment as somehow lacking.… Keep reading...