STYLES OF YOGA

YIN YOGA

3-5 min holds. A repetitive series of Yin Asanas (postures) learning a same sequence creates strong foundations for growth & achievement. The 5th Tibetan Rite is used 5 times in-between Yin postures for the first 30 - 45 mins. Creative freedom and softness is always encouraged in this class - an opportunity to check in with self and breathe. 

TIBETAN YIN 

This is a more physical form of Yin which makes use of the 5th Tibetan Rite between Yin postures.  Asanas are held for 5 minutes or longer and 21 repetitions of the 5th Rite are used to release between postures.  This is a great class if you are wanting to strengthen & open the entire body including the pelvic floor muscles. 

YONCE

This class is for those that are OPEN to, and love,  a wide variety of music. We will hold in Yin poses and then we release through open improv FREE dance. Did You Know - Dancing frequently decreases the greatest risk & reduction of  brain degeneration .

 DEEP YIN 

Yin poses will be held between 7-10min (or for as long as you are able).  There will only be ONE set of Tibetans practiced at the end of class.  Yin stirs the body and emotions can surface. It is important to release  before leaving class. 

LOVE YOUR LIVER & KIDNEYS 

A sequence specifically designed for your Liver & Kidneys . Yin is often compared to Acupressure/Acupuncture.  The long holds help us to target specific areas of the physical body as well as specific meridian lines.  Meridians are considered channels where Qi or Prana flows.  Qi is the basic life force of the body.  (While each pose affects multiple meridians at a time we can combine the poses in a sequence to emphasise one or two meridians.)  

YIN FOR THE SHOULDERS 

Like millions of others in our very busy society, you may find that you hold a lot of your stress in your shoulder region. We have all heard the phrase “Don’t carry the weight of the world on your shoulders”.  In this class we will also use tennis/golf balls to help release tension.

WHAT IS THE TIBETAN RITE?

The Five Tibetan Rites is a system of exercises reported to be more than 2,500 years old.  I have chosen to use The 5th Rite as it brings an immediate change in the energy currents of the body.  It makes one feel strong and invigorated and brings a happy glow to the face.  This is the most powerful rite in terms of speeding up the chakric vortexes (our body’s energy system).  A great pose to bring into one’s life especially if you are also wanting to strengthen the whole body in one strong intentional movement.

WHAT ARE PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES/MULA BUNDA ?

Pelvic floor, also known as The Mula Bunda, is the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis.  The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in men, and bladder, bowel and uterus in women.  The pelvic floor muscles in women also provide support for the baby during pregnancy and assist in the birthing process. The muscles of the pelvic floor work with the abdominal and back muscles to stabilise and support the spine.

The style of Yin I share

 has come through my own personal practice Intuitively. 

You are best to practice Your own form

of Yoga however imperfectly that may be

Than to practice the Yoga of another perfectly

Bhagavad Gita