Yin Yoga Sequence for the Summer

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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga for the 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 specific action or movement, a contemplative practice, or a Chinese Medicine meridian.

The summer is the most “yang” time of year. It’s a time when the natural world is abundant and is displaying beauty everywhere! It’s also a time when you can get burnt out. This yin yoga sequence for the summer emphasizes poses that target water and earth elements which helps one to slow down and turn inward.

This sequence targets the Kidney and Spleen meridians in Chinese medicine. Meridians are considered channels where Qi or the basic life force of the body flows. While each yin yoga pose usually affects multiple meridians at a time, you can combine the poses in a sequence to emphasize one or two meridians. The Kidney meridians are related to the water element and the Spleen meridians are related to the earth element. Targeting these channels can help create balance in the summer.

Learn more about meridians with this video: What are meridians? How do meridians work?

The season of summer is related to the fire element in Chinese Medicine. So you could also do a yin yoga practice focused on the Heart meridian like this one. To learn more about the fire element and the summer watch this video.

Acupressure Point Heart 8 (Shao Fu)

This point is located on the palm of the hand in the space between the 4th and 5th finger bones (the metacarpals). To find this point make a fist. The point lies where your pinkie finger rests on your palm.

Use this acupressure point before, during, or after the yin yoga sequence for summer. Use gentle pressure to begin and slowly increase. Hold the point anywhere between 30 seconds to a minute or so dependant on your preference.

This point clears heat and regulates the mind and supports Heart Qi. According to Chinese Medicine, the Heart can become agitated or too hot when there is emotional upset. Using this point is said to calm this activation.

Learn more acupressure for yin yoga here.

Yin Yoga Sequence for Summer:

** Hold poses between 3-5 min. depending on your ability

I hope you enjoyed the sequence! Let me know in the comments if you used this yin yoga sequence for summer 🙂

Looking for a few other posts about summer? Check out these resources:

Seasonal Self Care for Winter Online Course

Chinese Medicine for Yoga Online Course

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