We all have masculine energy (yang) and feminine energy (yin) within us. Yang energy is associated with solar energy and ‘doing’, whereas yin energy is associated with lunar energy and ‘being’. We live in a world which requires us to be in our yang (masculine) energy a lot, stuck in cycles of doing, striving and achieving, which can lead to stress and anxiety.
Yin yoga is a slower, introspective practice which invites us to turn inwards and deepen our awareness to our subtle bodies. In stillness, we are able to surrender control and meet our bodies with compassion. The practice creates space for feelings and sensations to rise up to be felt and observed without judgement, inviting cathartic release.
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1:1 Yin Yoga sessions
Stillness
Melt into the floor and be held by the earth as you settle into stillness, holding poses for
1-3 minutes
Softness
Meet sensation with compassion and curiosity. Allow all that is present in your mind, body and emotions to be felt and seen.
Surrender
There is nothing for you to 'do' here. This is a space for you to be and let go to experience peace, balance and presence.
What are the benefits of Yin Yoga?
Yin yoga accesses deeper layers of the body like the connective tissue and fascia, with poses being held for longer periods of time. By letting gravity do its work, we can maintain flexibility in our joints as we let go, release tension, soften and relax. This also creates space for prana or chi (life-force energy) to flow through us and release energetic blockages which could be at the root of physical illness. ​​
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Yin Yoga focuses on the function of a pose - and how it targets an area in the body, rather than the aesthetic of a pose and how it looks. Here we can see how unique our bodies are; a pose might work for you but not for someone else and that’s ok. With Yin yoga, the aim is to find your unique edge.
This is where the magic happens. ​
Explore if this feels right for you
Bring any questions you have and let's jump on a call together to see if this feels right for you. ​​
