Saturday 29th January | 2.00pm to 4.15pm | sliding scale pricing (see below)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Once again at least 50% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO BRIXTON SOUP KITCHEN
My seasonal yoga workshop series continues with this Winter-themed practice:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are Five Elements central to its philosophy – Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth – with each element linked to a specific saon, organ system and emotion.
Water is linked to Winter and represents our will and courage; just as water yields to adapt to what lies in its path, by cultivating its qualities we can learn to courageously embrace life’s natural flow.
Organ-wise, Winter is linked to our Kidneys and Urinary Bladder. The Kidneys are the root of the yin and yang energies in our bodies.
During Winter we often feel dull or fatigued with our immunity compromised and our motivation flagging. It’s a time of hibernation and darkness, but also a time when our potential can develop as we rest and conserve our Qi so as to be ready to emerge in Spring.
Part one of this workshop will be a Kidney and Urinary Bladder yin yoga practice to help us shift us out of Winter stagnation. Physically the focus is on moving deeper into the connective tissues of the body (ligaments, tendons and fascia). In this slow practice, each pose typically lasts for three to five minutes.
This will prepare us for part two of the workshop – a yoga nidra practice to leave you feeling refreshed, restored and rebalanced.
Imbalanced Kidney and Urinary Bladder Qi can sometimes appear as and be mistakenly diagnosed as lower back problems and can manifest as fear, anxiety, depression, worry fatigue and difficulty in adapting to new situations. When in balance we can feel calm, relaxed and a sense of physical, mental and emotional balance. In addition, we may even feel a deeper connection to our creativity and passions.
This workshop is open to all levels, however it is not suitable for pregnant students.
Sliding scale pricing is as follows:
*Pay it Forward – £25
The Sustainer – £20
The Preserver – £15
(*Pay it Forward price allows me to offer this workshop to those in financial hardship. If you would like to attend but finances are a barrier, please email me at
[email protected].)