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60 min. Yin Yoga and Meditation Class

Please enjoy this 60-minute mindful yin yoga and meditation class. During yin yoga, we hold postures for longer periods in a very passive, receptive way. This targets specific tissues, increases blood flow, and promotes greater mobility. In this class, we also employ a slower, more gentle approach to encourage internal ...

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4 Foods and Herbs for Winter Wellness

During the cold winter months, yin energies draw inwards – with winter comes quiet, hibernation, storage, and rest. Then, in late winter, yang starts to increase again as the days get longer. This change occurs slowly at first, but as it happens, heavy accumulation starts to “melt” in the body. ...

Yoga Practice for Kidney Qi

Yoga Sequence to Support Kidney Qi In Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys are paired with the Urinary Bladder and are associated with the water element. The Kidneys are sometimes referred to as the “Root of Life” and are considered very important due to their impact on overall energy levels and stamina. ...

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Late Fall Self Care: The Season of Slowing and Rooting

The plants dive into the ground now, their deep roots growing beneath us, seeking nourishment from the mineral-rich soil below. This is the slowing and rooting of late fall. The mist has settled in the valley in my little corner of the world, my winter squash has been picked off ...

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10 min Yoga Practice for Legs and Back

Today’s quiet and simple yoga practice is done entirely on the floor. This allows the body to rest while increasing circulation in the feet, legs, and hips. Take your time and let your breath soften and relax as you enter the poses. Remember, silence, space, and stillness can be very ...

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Food as Medicine || Using the Five Flavours of Chinese Medicine

“If people pay attention to the five flavours and blend them well, Qi and Xue (Blood) will circulate freely, and breath and bones will be filled with the essence of life.” Huang Di Nei Jing Earth-based medical systems, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, recognize that high-quality whole foods can be ...

Yin Yoga Sequence for Late Summer

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga for Late Summer When sequencing a yin yoga practice, you can plan a series of postures that relate to a specific theme. Some examples of themes include an area of the body, a particular action or movement, a contemplative practice, or a Chinese Medicine ...

Late Summer Self Care: The Golden Season of Nourishment

Here in the valley where I live, the abundance of late summer is on full display. We still have more weeks of hot weather, but I can already feel the shift towards the earth element. My garden basket is brimming with late summer tomatoes and basil, and the squashes are ...

10 min Gentle Morning Yoga Wake Up

Good morning! Start your day with mindful movement! This 10-minute gentle morning yoga practice is an ideal way to start your day or anytime. It’s a gentle, well-rounded class suitable for most students. Remember – 10 min of practice is better than nothing!! 😉 Sometimes it can be challenging to ...

Yoga Class for Beginners

This 30-minute yoga practice is an excellent starting point for beginners. In today’s practice, aim to embody both stability and ease. This is a teaching from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a foundational text in yoga. 2.46 “sthira-sukham asanam” – Asana should be stable and comfortable. ~ Yoga Sutras of ...