Winter Solstice Yin Yoga Qigong Workshop

Service Description

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a transformative Yin Yoga and Qigong workshop designed to support deep restoration and balance. As we move into the longest night of the year, this is a time to honor stillness, reflection, and renewal, aligning with the season’s energy of rest and introspection. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is associated with the Water element, which governs the Kidney and Bladder meridians. These meridians are essential for our vitality, resilience, and ability to flow with life’s cycles. This workshop will integrate these ancient energy pathways to help you replenish your energy stores, strengthen your foundation, and cultivate calm for the winter months ahead. Yin Yoga: Through long-held, passive floor postures, we will specifically target the Kidney and Bladder meridians, which run along the back body and inner legs. These meridians are deeply connected to our essence (jing) and our ability to manage stress and fatigue. Postures such as forward bends, gentle backbends, and deep hip openers will stimulate these meridians, helping you release tension, nourish your kidneys, and restore balance to the bladder. The practice promotes the free flow of qi, allowing for deep relaxation and healing. Qigong: Complementing the Yin practice, the Qigong sequence will focus on flowing movements designed to harmonize and invigorate the energy of the Kidney and Bladder meridians. With mindful breathing, we will engage in slow, rhythmic movements to strengthen the Water element, support the kidneys (the body's energy reservoir), and calm the nervous system. This meditative practice will guide you toward inner stillness and renewal, helping you connect to the season’s introspective energy. By focusing on these meridians, this Winter Solstice workshop will help you tap into your body's natural wisdom, restore your vitality, and build resilience for the cold months ahead. You will leave feeling grounded, revitalized, and aligned with the cyclical energy of winter.