The Elements of Yin

Seasons of Transformation Through the Art of Yin

This course blends the practice of Yin Yoga with the ancient wisdom of the five elements in Chinese medicine: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. This is designed to be a comprehensive immersion for both yoga practitioners and teachers.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Elemental Yin Yoga: Dive into five comprehensive modules, each featuring a 90-minute lecture and a 60-minute Yin Yoga class focused on postures, meridians, and energetics unique to each element.

  • Holistic Healing: Explore acupressure points and meditative practices to complement your Yin Yoga practice and bring balance to your body and mind.

  • Anatomy and Energetics: Learn about the corresponding organs for each element and how they relate to your physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.

  • Seasonal Practices: Learn how to align your practice with the natural rhythms of the seasons and times of day, deepening your connection to the cycles of nature.

Course Structure:

  • Water Element (Winter): Nurture your kidneys and bladder while practicing deep rest, introspection, and trust through healing Yin postures and meditations.

  • Wood Element (Spring): Support your liver and gallbladder as you embrace renewal, flexibility, and growth with dynamic Yin sequences that release tension and stagnation.

  • Fire Element (Summer): Open the heart and small intestine meridians, inviting joy, connection, and warmth through heart-centered Yin practices.

  • Earth Element (Late Summer): Balance the stomach and spleen meridians, fostering stability, nourishment, and self-care with grounding postures and soothing meditations.

  • Metal Element (Autumn): Strengthen the lungs and large intestine while cultivating clarity, release, and embodied knowing with practices designed for letting go and honoring change.

Why Take This Course?

This training is ideal for yoga practitioners and teachers who want to:

  • Deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga through the integration of the five elements.

  • Learn practical tools to create seasonal, thematic yoga classes that resonate deeply with students.

  • Explore how Yin Yoga can support physical, emotional, and energetic balance.

Whether you're looking to expand your teaching toolkit or embark on a personal journey of transformation, The Elements of Yin offers a profound opportunity to harmonize with the natural world while cultivating inner peace and vitality.