The element of Metal in Traditional Chinese Medicine is related to fall/autumn and the lung/large intestine meridians located in the arms/chest/upper shoulders. In this practice we soften, support, and use the poses to get deep into these tissues to make more space.
Props: 1-2 blankets (blanket: http://amzn.to/2v0U0eh) or towels, 1 bolster (bolster: http://amzn.to/2yJVoaj) or 2 bed pillows and/or 2 throw pillows and any props you feel you might want for your practice.
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Elemental Water Yin Yoga Snack
Today we are working with the element of water - connecting to our natural flow, and working with our energy during the related Winter season and the Kidney/Bladder meridians. Lots of calming forward folds, balance for the adrenals and kidneys and focus on the flow of the breath.
Props: 1-2 bl...
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Elemental Yin Yoga Water | Flow with ...
In our practice today we focus on the Kidney/Bladder meridians, the element of water and the season of winter. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season/element are the peak of the Yin cycle - the time of turning inward, connecting to ourselves deeply, and flowing with our natural rhythms.
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Minimal Cues Yin Yoga | WATER | Flow ...
Water - Winter time. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter is the time of the element Water (Kidney/Bladder meridians). This is the time of deep introspection, healing, nurturing as we reflect on what has come before and process is in preparation for the coming Spring. The element of Water ...
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