• Yin for Letting Go

    Yin for Letting Go

    “Letting Go” is the first point on the Lung meridian and is the focus of this practice. We also explore some of the many ways to “let go” throughout our practice.

    Equipment needed: a blanket and a tennis ball or myofascial release ball

    This practice includes:

    1. Opening meditation

    2. Supported Fish

    3. Pec Press

    4. Elephant

    5. Your choice (Supported Bridge, Legs up the Wall, Reclined Butterfly)

    6. Closing meditation

    CORRECTION: I made one small but important error in this video. I mentioned that the lung meridian ends at the pinky finger, but it ends at the thumb. Sorry about that!

  • Yin at the Wall

    Yin at the Wall

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  • Balancing Yin and Yang

    Balancing Yin and Yang

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  • Yin for the Spine

    Yin for the Spine

    Our spines are made to move in many directions - they allow us to round forward, arch our back, rotate to see behind us, and stretch to each side. In this practice, we’ll explore the unique experience of our own spinal movement.

    Equipment needed: peanut, 2 blocks, blanket

  • Five Essentials Embodied Meditation

    Five Essentials Embodied Meditation

    The Five Essentials provide guidance on what to do during the stillness of a yin posture, help us strengthen our felt sense of our bodies, and gently nudge us into a state of relaxation.

    Equipment needed: 2 blocks for my suggested shapes, but endlessly adaptable, so don’t let that stop you!

  • Yin for the Feet

    Yin for the Feet

    Our feet carry us around all day, so they deserve a little extra love and attention. This practice explores some yin postures and myofascial release for the feet.

    Equipment needed: tennis ball or myofascial release ball, blanket

  • Strength, Mobility, and Myofascial Release for the Feet

    Strength, Mobility, and Myofascial Release for the Feet

    This is an active practice focusing on strength, mobility, and myofascial release work for happy, healthy feet.

    Equipment needed: myofascial release ball or tennis ball; block (optional)

  • Overhead Flow

    Overhead Flow

    Inspired by one of my favorite full-body strength training activities, we’ll explore moving in various ways while holding an object overhead.

    Equipment needed: a yoga block (or tissue box, empty shoebox etc)

  • Yin Fundamentals

    Yin Fundamentals

    Whether you’ve been practicing for a day or a decade, this class is for you if you want to connect (or re-connect) with the essential elements of the Yin practice.

    Equipment needed: 1 blanket, 2 blocks

  • Exploring Elements of Tree

    Exploring Elements of Tree

    This movement practice explores essential qualities of the familiar Tree pose (vrksasana).

    Equipment needed: foam roller, myofascial release ball or tennis ball

  • Yin for the Water Element

    Yin for the Water Element

    A low-key practice that begins with some dynamic movements to invoke the fluid quality of the Water element, and flows into longer-held static postures for the Kidney meridian.

    Equipment needed: 2 blocks (or household equivalent)

  • Side & Back Body

    Side & Back Body

    Explore a fun twist on common movement patterns through variations of side plank and bridges. This practice has plenty of love for the hips, too!

    Equipment needed: block; blanket (optional)

  • Present Moment Awareness

    Present Moment Awareness

    Throughout a simple yin yoga practice, we’ll tap into both external and internal elements of our immediate experience to quiet our minds and stay anchored into our practice.

    Equipment needed: 2 blocks, wall space, blanket (optional)

  • Yin Favorites

    Yin Favorites

    A simple, full-body practice with all my favorites!

    Equipment needed: 2 blocks; blanket (optional)

  • Cozy Yin

    Cozy Yin

    For those long winter nights when you’re too cold to move… grab some blankets, light a few candles and get cozy with your yin practice!

    Equipment needed: one blanket for class, plus as many blankets as you need to be cozy!

  • Supported Yin

    Supported Yin

    Tune in to steadiness in this extra-supported practice. We’ll use blankets, blocks, and anything else you have around that might help more of your body make contact with the ground as you soften into the shapes. Fewer cues are provided in the shapes so that you have the freedom to adjust according to your own present moment experience.

    Equipment needed: a blanket, 1-2 blocks or small pillows

    This practice contains:

    Opening meditation

    Supported Fish

    Half Dragonfly

    Supported Bridge

    Reclined Twist

    Closing meditation (available as a standalone meditation)

  • MFR and Yin - Legs and Hips
  • Yin for the Side Body

    Yin for the Side Body

    Equipment needed: foam roller, blanket

    This practice contains:

    • Centering/Opening meditation

    • Dynamic seated side bend

    • Myofascial release for the serratus anterior & lats (just under the armpits)

    • Reclined Shoelace/Pigeon

    • Banana

    • Reclined Twist

    • Closing meditation

  • Full Body - Meridians

    Full Body - Meridians

    This practice takes a full-body approach through the meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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    Respite From a Busy Day

    Respite From a Busy Day

    Rest and relax with this low-key practice - you deserve it!

  • Yin at the Wall

    Yin at the Wall

    A lower-body practice, focusing on the support we can get from the wall.

  • 360 Hips

    360 Hips

    Work into the tissues all the way around the hip joint.

  • Chill Yin

    Chill Yin

    A cooling and relaxing practice for the heat of summer.