In Ayurvedic tradition, water is the element of winter. In Yin Yoga, the kidney meridian is associated with the water element.
In December's Yin Yoga practice, we will choose poses that target this meridian line in the body, stimulating chi flow, restoring vitality and realigning body, mind and soul.
Yin yoga is a slower paced, meditative practice. Floor based poses are held for several minutes targeting a specific part of the body. Rebound between the poses creates space for integration, clarity and stillness.
Practice will finish with a relaxing savasana and time for journaling and herbal tea.
Join Noeleen Shannon, 100 hour trained with the International School of Functional Yoga, for this 2 hour yin yoga workshop at Align Yoga Studio, Cavan.
Everyone welcome to this practice. No previous yin experience necessary.
Winter Solstice is a beautiful time of the year for rest, reflection, sinking into the deepest, darkest days and gently welcoming in the return of the light.
Grianstad as Gaeilge. Sun Stops. Our ancestors would stop on this day. Mark the sunrise ahd the sunset on the shortest day of the year. Honour the dark and welcome back the return of light. Each day getting longer up to Summer Solstice.
Honouring our ancient traditions in a modern world that doesn't value rest, ritual and reflection can be challenging. Especially at this time of year, coming up to Christmas and the end of the year, it's all busy and noisy when its time for hibernating, nesting, conserving our energy for the winter ahead.
Together we will create a cosy, safe, warm space at the beautiful Align Yoga Studio for some much needed R&R Rest and Relaxation. Gentle.heart centered yoga, dropping down into the breath and the physical body, out of the busy mind.
Time for reflection and journalling, looking back on the year gone by and letting go of what we do not wish to carry with us into the new year.
Remembering our own inner light and tending to the embers of our heart's true desires.