Yin Yoga for the 5 elements: WATER with Katharina Thor naf 35
August 9, 2023 •
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pietermaai Movements
Movements Pietermaai
Located in the heart of Pietermaai with stunning views over the Waaigat, our spacious studio is filled with natural sunlight and uplifting energy. This vibrant location offers a welcoming space for both yoga and Pilates classes, suitable for all levels—from beginners to experienced practitioners. With a strong focus on movement, breath, and community, every class is designed to leave you feeling energized, strong, and grounded.
All are welcome. Come as you are.
Description
Yin Yoga for the 5 elements:
In Yin Yoga one holds therapeutic asanas, or poses, longer to activate the flow of chi and give the connective tissues time to open themselves up. By releasing deep layers of tension and activating the main meridians of Chinese medicine, the practitioner nourishes all their primary organs, which is the key to a healthy body. This slow-paced style of Yoga increases circulation in the joints, improves flexibility, reduces anxiety, and calms the body and mind. It is a meditative practice that gives one space to turn their awareness inwards and focus on feelings and the physical sensations in their body.
In this 5-week journey we will focus in each session on one element of Chinese medicine.
In the human body, water relates to our essential fluids. Water is depleted by excessive emotions such as Fear. The way to balance this energy is to learn when to rest and listen to your own needs, flowing like water through obstacles.
In the human body, wood energy is the movement of your muscles and the activity of your tissues. Wood energy demands free expression and space for expansion, imbalances give rise to feelings of resentment, anger, and jealousy.
Fire energy relates to our motivation and confidence to create. Connected to our hearts, the seat of our emotions. Imbalances include feelings of stress/reactive if there is too much fire energy or lethargic/stagnant if too little.
Within the body, our earth’s energy relates to the stomach, spleen, and pancreas. If our earth energy is out of balance our digestion can suffer, this will affect our whole system, emotional imbalances can show as worry and anxiety.
Metal reminds us of our purity and to remember that we are much more than our daily activities. It controls the lungs. Resisting this energy and holding onto old wounds can create imbalances such as sadness and grief.
At the end of every session, you will receive a nourishing Yoga Nidra to come into a state of deep relaxation.
Costs: 125naf for 5 elements packet only one class 35naf
In Yin Yoga one holds therapeutic asanas, or poses, longer to activate the flow of chi and give the connective tissues time to open themselves up. By releasing deep layers of tension and activating the main meridians of Chinese medicine, the practitioner nourishes all their primary organs, which is the key to a healthy body. This slow-paced style of Yoga increases circulation in the joints, improves flexibility, reduces anxiety, and calms the body and mind. It is a meditative practice that gives one space to turn their awareness inwards and focus on feelings and the physical sensations in their body.
In this 5-week journey we will focus in each session on one element of Chinese medicine.
In the human body, water relates to our essential fluids. Water is depleted by excessive emotions such as Fear. The way to balance this energy is to learn when to rest and listen to your own needs, flowing like water through obstacles.
In the human body, wood energy is the movement of your muscles and the activity of your tissues. Wood energy demands free expression and space for expansion, imbalances give rise to feelings of resentment, anger, and jealousy.
Fire energy relates to our motivation and confidence to create. Connected to our hearts, the seat of our emotions. Imbalances include feelings of stress/reactive if there is too much fire energy or lethargic/stagnant if too little.
Within the body, our earth’s energy relates to the stomach, spleen, and pancreas. If our earth energy is out of balance our digestion can suffer, this will affect our whole system, emotional imbalances can show as worry and anxiety.
Metal reminds us of our purity and to remember that we are much more than our daily activities. It controls the lungs. Resisting this energy and holding onto old wounds can create imbalances such as sadness and grief.
At the end of every session, you will receive a nourishing Yoga Nidra to come into a state of deep relaxation.
Costs: 125naf for 5 elements packet only one class 35naf