The element of fire is associated with summer, the heart and small intestine meridians and the heart chakra. In this practice we focus on opening and balancing the Heart and Small Intestine meridians that run on the inner seam of the arm, into the neck and chest. Focusing on these meridians can...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Metal element peaks in Autumn - a natural time of quieting and turning inward. Many people find they become more introspective and nostalgic during this season and it's a great time to work with your creative side (coming up with new ideas and plans for the w...

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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If you are new to Yin Yoga and interested in why and how you might want to add this practice to your weekly routine, this practice is for you. In this video I explain the basic tenets of Yin Yoga and apply the principles to a practice suitable for any and all practitioners. We use props to supp...

We are so often told to hide our feelings, bury our responses, control our selves - and while that may be the societal rules we have to live by - there are times where we need and should ALLOW ourselves the time to grieve, cry, be angry, feel all the feelings and have all the thoughts and simply ...

The heart is known as our seat of vitality, the fire inside. Today we are working with the Heart Chakra - using mantra, breath, poses and mudras - to help bring more awareness to our sense of inner peace and acceptance. Develop your inner peace and feed your inner heart fire!

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Our crown chakra is associated with our divine connection - that connection to the universe. In this practice we focus on the San Jiao and Pericardium Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians associated with this chakra and use mantra to help guide our experience. We explore allowing the universe...

Whether it be life, stress, circumstances, seasons - sometimes we feel a disconnect to our inner guide - our intuition. When this happens we can feel disoriented, unable to focus, and struggle with seeing our way forward.

Join me for a practice focused on bringing you back to your intuition -...

Our 5th Chakra, the Throat Chakra, is associated with our ability to express our true self, our authentic self - communicating freely and accepting communication freely. It is also associated, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with our Liver and Gallbladder Meridians.

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The upper chakras, comprised of the Throat, 3rd Eye, and Crown chakras - are more spiritual than the more physical lower body chakras. Relating to our personal expression, our intuition and our connection to the universe - these three chakras link us to the world around us in unique ways.

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The heart chakra is the gateway between the lower more inwardly related chakras and the upper more outwardly related chakras. This chakra is associated with our sense of compassion, love, peace, and kindness both for ourselves and for others. It is also the seat of our inner vitality - the flam...

Our 3rd chakra, solar plexus or manipura, is associated with our sense of personal power, will, and drive. It is here that we define ourselves and feel empowered and confident. In this practice we are working with the Lung/Lg Intestine meridians to bring balance to this power center of the body...

Our practice today is focused on the sacral chakra (svadisthana). This chakra is associated to our sense of connection, creativity, sensuality and going with the flow. The element is water and the meridians most associated with this chakra are the Kidney/Bladder meridians.

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Our Root Chakra is the first and base of the chakra system - the chakra where the energy of the body lies. In activating this chakra, we move the energy up the spine into the rest of the body. The Root Chakra is related to our sense of support, grounding, and stability. Join me for a Yin pract...

Our endocrine system is comprised of many glands located throughout the body secreting hormones that affect our weight, heart rate, cholesterol levels, reproductive cycle, sleep cycle and so much more. Keeping this system stimulated and in balance can make our bodies much healthier and our lives...

Sometimes using a bolster can help you dive deeper into your practice or it can also support you when you need a little extra love. Either way - using a bolster can enhance your Yin practice exponentially! Join me for this sweet release practice using a bolster and 3 cats (if you have some cats...

Our practice today focuses on the endocrine system and specifically on the thyroid gland - working to keep it healthy and bring it back to balance. In Western medicine and yoga we work with the chest, throat and neck to bring balance to this area. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, thyroid issues...

Your heart meridians and thymus gland help protect and heal your heart center and this is especially important when you are feeling sad, depressed or dealing with grief. In this practice we use mudra (hand gestures), essential oils, crystals and Yin poses to help heal this area and bring more lo...

Today's 1 hour Yin practice is focused on helping you and your body transition from one season to another with ease. As we approach the equinox, our minds and bodies often undergo a period of excessive worry, unreasonable concern about the future, excess gas/bloating and digestive disorders. As...

In today's Yin yoga practice we focus on balancing the Liver, Bladder and Gallbladder meridians and mobilizing the connective tissue in the hips, inner & outer legs, and the entire back to release tension and bring balance to the meridian systems - preventing and relieving headaches. We also str...

We could all use a little more grounding in our lives, right? Our lives are filled with a whirlwind of activity and demands and we often need to find some stability to balance that out. This practice is about grounding - settling into long held, ground bound poses - breathing - mindfully connec...

Are you struggling with going to sleep, staying asleep or maybe you are struggling to get a deep sleep? This practice is a full body stretch to release tension with a focus on your breath and soothing your body and mind into a quieter state - helping you feel more relaxed and settled. Enjoy!
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If your digestion has been feeling a little off lately due to illness, stress, holidays or anxiety - this practice is for you! Also perfect to help you keep your digestive system balanced. We focus on soothing the digestive organs with breath while balancing the meridians associated with each ...

What is it about the heart and the hips that draws us in Yin Yoga? For me, I know that these are the places I need the most opening, the most release, the most balancing. Today we are working deep into these areas to release tension and bring more balance to the body and mind. Ready to feel sp...