Berlin  Yin  Yoga

MAY 21, 2016

Yin with a splash of Yang

Yoga DAy Retreat

Slowing Down & OPening Up

 

First we will pause, soften, and connect with how we are at this present moment. Then we will take a journey through our entire body stimulating the 12 primary meridians. Each sequence will target a different meridian group. We will stretch, contract, and compress our bodies in order to be more fully engaged with them. This practice gives us insight into how to meet our bodies daily for the benefits of better health. During the day retreat, we will meet ourselves as we are with openness and creativity. We will learn skills to carry with us throughout our daily life for more authentic, compassionate living. 

 

 

Morning Session:  10:00-13:30

Kidneys and Upper body Meridians

 

10:00

Mindfullness Mediation:

Grounding in ourselves and softening into now

 

10:30

Kidney/Urinary Bladder Sequence:

Our back body: Meeting Fear and Wisdom

This class will be mostly yin with a splash of gentle yang.  Long held forward bends will be followed by  a splash of gentle yang to help strengthen the back muscles. The class helps in keeping our entire back body flexible and strong.

 

11:45

Tea break

 

12:15

 

Upper body Sequence:

Arms, shoulders, and neck: 

Meeting Hate/Love, Sorrow/Courage

This class will be a blend of Yin and Yang focusing on strengthening our arms and stretching and loosing our chest, shoulders, and neck.

 

13:15

Mindfullness Mediation:

Observing the effects of our practice here and now

 

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch break.  

Lovely cafes nearby for a delicious meal.

 

 

Afternoon Session: 15:00 - 18:30

Liver and Spleen 

 

15:00

Mindfullness Mediation:

Grounding in ourselves and softening into now

 

15:30

Spleen/Stomach Sequence:  

Our front body: Worry and Ease

We will first build on our core strength then we will slow down into long held yin postures that help open the chest and strech the thighs.

 

16:45

Tea break

 

17:15

Liver/Gallbladder Sequence:  

Hips and Twists: Meeting Anger and Compassion

This will be a slow yin class that will detox the body as we stimulate the liver and gallbladder meridians through twists and deep hip openers.

 

18:15

Mindfullness Mediation:

Observing the effects of our practice here and now

 

 

What is Yin Yoga:

Yin yoga is a still, slow form of yoga. Postures are done sitting or lying and are held for 2 to 5 minutes long.  It is the vital balance needed to an active, dynamic, and muscular yoga practice or life style. Yin targets the fascia (connective tissue) and meridians, creating more ease throughout the body, especially in your joints. It is extremely helpful for relieving back pain and loss of flexibility. Yin yoga helps us to achieve and maintain our own personal range of motion. By activating the meridians and the parasympathetic nervous system, it calms our body and minds.  It relieves stress and tension in the physical body. It opens us up to the depth of our emotional body, providing us with time and space to hold and digest our emotions. Through yin's natural meditative qualities, it helps still the mind allowing for more clarity of thought and insight.  

 

 

Location:

L. i. Z.  
Odenwaldstr.  1 0
12161 Berlin - Friedenau

 

Cost:

45 euros Morning or afternoon session

80 euros for the whole day 

 

 

Payment Policy:

30 euro deposit required upon booking

 

Cancellation Policy:

Deposit is non refundable

Up to 2 weeks before: 50% of the full amount is returned

2 weeks before or later: No refund

 

 

For more information and registration:

Email: erinbellfanore@me.com