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  • Upper Body Yin + Myofascial Release
    • yin,
    • 60 min,
    • myofascial release,

    Upper Body Yin + Myofascial Release

  • Yin for Letting Go
    • yin,
    • metal element,
    • lung meridian,
    • 60 min,

    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 for the Heart Meridian
    • yin,
    • fire element,
    • 50 min,
    • myofascial release,
    • heart meridian,

    Yin for the Heart Meridian

    This practice includes:

    • Passive seated side bend

    • Eagle arms

    • Heart bench

    • Peanut

    • Armpit MFR with a block

    • Side Lying with a bolster

  • Acupressure for Headaches
    • yin,
    • 50 min,
    • acupressure,

    Acupressure for Headaches

    Equipment needed: 2 blocks, blanket, 2 loose balls, bolster, peanut

    This practice includes:

    • Various acupressure points for headaches

    • Reclined Butterfly

    • Dragonfly

    • Rabbit

    • Bridge with balls

    • Side Lying with MFR

    • Cradle

  • 30 Minute Yin
    • yin,
    • 30 min,

    30 Minute Yin

    Equipment needed: peanut, strap, block

  • Yin at the Wall
    • yin,
    • 60 min,

    Yin at the Wall

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  • Balancing Yin and Yang
    • yin,
    • mindful movement,
    • 60 min,

    Balancing Yin and Yang

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  • Yin for the Spine
    • yin,
    • 60 min,

    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

  • Movement and Yin for Inner Thighs
    • yin,
    • 30 min,
    • mindful movement,

    Movement and Yin for Inner Thighs

    This shorter practice targets the inner thighs, where the “yin meridian super highway” is located (kidney, liver, and spleen all run through this area), through some gentle movement and yin postures.

    Equipment needed: foam roller; block (optional)

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    Yin with No Props
    • yin,
    • free classes,
    • 40 min,
    • no props,

    Yin with No Props

    40 minutes

    This shorter yin practice can be done without any props.

    Equipment needed: None

  • Yin for the Feet
    • yin,
    • 60 min,
    • myofascial release,

    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

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    Yin Fundamentals
    • yin,
    • free classes,
    • beginner-friendly,
    • 60 min,

    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

  • Yin for the Water Element
    • yin,
    • water element,
    • 60 min,

    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)

  • Present Moment Awareness
    • yin,
    • meditation,
    • 60 min,

    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,
    • 60 min,

    Yin Favorites

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

    Equipment needed: 2 blocks; blanket (optional)

  • Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
    • yin,
    • 30 min,
    • myofascial release,

    Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

    In our practice and in life, not everything will feel good all the time. Here, we can interact with our discomfort in a way that lets us remain fully in control of our experience, using myofascial release.

    Equipment needed: foam roller, bolster, block

  • Supported Yin
    • yin,
    • 60 min,

    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)

  • Yin for the Side Body
    • yin,
    • 60 min,
    • myofascial release,

    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
    • yin,
    • five elements,
    • 60 min,

    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
    • yin,
    • free classes,
    • 60 min,

    Respite From a Busy Day

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

  • Yin at the Wall
    • yin,
    • 60 min,

    Yin at the Wall

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

  • 360 Hips
    • yin,
    • mobility,
    • 60 min,
    • myofascial release,

    360 Hips

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

  • Hip Reset
    • yin,
    • 30 min,

    Hip Reset

  • Chill Yin
    • yin,
    • less instruction,
    • 60 min,

    Chill Yin

    A cooling and relaxing practice for the heat of summer.

Monica Milano

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