Embodied Yin
A Mindful Yin Yoga & Meditation Workshop
- Dry skin and hair.
- Night sweats.
- Excessive thirst and dry mouth or throat.
- Muscle aches.
- Weakness, especially in the knees or lower back.
- Poor memory.
- Anxiety, irritability, mood swings and being easily startled.
- Restlessness, not getting good sleep or waking frequently through the night.
This workshop will guide you through a mindful yin yoga and meditation practice where you will embody the Yin energy of introspection, peace and deep restoration to:
- Release physical tension and tightness
- Discover a deep sense of rest and restoration
- Shift blockages from the major energy centres (chakras & meridians) in the body.
This workshop will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and connected to your body and your self.
We live in a world where it is considered normal to be busy. Rarely do we take time to rest and regenerate our energy. In Chinese Medicine, this constant rushing and working are said to use up all of our yang energy leaving us in a state of adrenal overload and burn-out. To avoid burn-out, we must build the Yin energy to harmonise the system.
Yin Yoga works with the Yin tissues in the body, the ligaments, tendons and bones.
These tissues that become compressed and bound up with stress and during our day to day activities.
Yin yoga takes the body through a series of extended floor based holds (3-5 minutes) providing traction on the joints, releasing fixation and the stress of compression. Yin yoga incorporates a strong meditation component and is an excellent stress release therapy.
Benefits of yin yoga and meditation practice may include:
- Detoxification & regeneration of cells
- Hydration of tissue
- Release of emotional blockages
- Release of energy blockages (chakra and meridian systems)
- Calming of the nervous system
- Enhanced mood
- Enhanced sleep
When:
Sunday the 10th of June.
10am – 12pm.
Where:
Madam Heap The School of Mindful Living
106 Canterbury Rd, Middle Park VIC 3205
(this is an upstairs venue)
Suitable for:
Adults of any level of yoga training.
Beginners welcome.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing that you can move in.
Your favourite props if you have any.
Yoga mats and props will be provided at the studio.
Bookings:
Ticket price $45 (includes GST & booking fee)
Your Teacher:
Kristen Ross is a qualified kinesiologist, counsellor, yoga and meditation teacher. As a former professional dancer and yoga practitioner for over 15 years, Kristen believes that establishing a healthy mind-body connection is key to enjoying a healthy and happy life.
Kristen has completed yoga teacher training in Purna yoga, Yin yoga and Meditation. Her interest in yoga goes beyond the physical asana. Kristen includes meditation, breathwork, philosophy, mantra and energetics to create a holistic practice with a focus on self-compassion and care.
Kristen’s teaching style is integrative, nurturing and accessible to all.
Kristen runs a private kinesiology practice in Melbourne and has experience facilitating workshops and for groups, individuals and organisations. She has spoken about the mind-body connection at events such as the Mind Body Spirit Festival and Evolve Yoga Festival.
What people are saying:
Q: What did you like about the event?
“The way Kristen explained everything, the mix of a little bit of yang yoga at the beginning, the yin postures and the meditation at the end” ~ Katrina
