A course made up of 6 lessons of 75 minutes each.

During these lessons I will teach you the techniques of acupressure, myofascial release, and yin yoga focusing on stress relief.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about Chinese Medicine as each week is themed on the 5 Elements Theory (on the first week I introduce the techniques focusing on immune system boosting).

Bespoke Spotify playlists for each week.

Lifetime access to all of this!

This is not your average yoga class - this is 75 minutes of a combination of techniques I have spent years studying lifted from a more traditional yoga practice as well as Chinese Medicine.

What is yin yoga?

While “yang” yoga focuses on your muscles, yin yoga targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body. Because you’re holding poses for a longer period of time than you would in other traditional types of yoga, yin yoga helps you stretch and lengthen those rarely-used tissues while also teaching you how to breathe through discomfort and sit with your thoughts.

The practice of yin yoga is based on ancient Chinese philosophies and Taoist principles which believe there are pathways of Qi (energy) that run through our bodies. By stretching and deepening into poses, we’re opening up any blockages and releasing that energy to flow freely.

What is myofascial release?

Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. Myofascia is the dense tough tissue that surrounds your muscles and bones and is known as “the tissue of movement.” It consists of three layers: the superficial fascia, the deep fascia and the subserous fascia. Fascia is one of three types of dense connective tissue (the others being ligaments and tendons), and extends from head to toe.

Vigorous workouts and inflammation cause muscle stress which can result in “trigger points” of myofascial pain. Myofascial release targets those rigger points to relax them, helping to stretch them out and relieve pain. Myofascial release helps prevent injuries, rids your muscles of tightness and knots, alleviates stress, increases blood flow and flexibility, and aids in recovery from workouts.

What is acupressure?

Acupressure finds its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupressure is essentially a method of sending a signal to the body to “turn on” its own self-healing or regulatory mechanisms. Normally, Qi (vital energy) circulates through natural pathways in the body called meridians. Blockage of this flow or an imbalance in Yin and Yang can cause illness and pain. Acupressure helps to correct functional imbalances and restore the flow thus returning the body to a more natural state of well-being. Acupressure is an effective form of stimulation used to help relax the muscles. If done regularly, this method of self-massage can sustain improvement and minimize recurrence of symptoms.

All for an investment of £150

Who is this course for?

Many of us live fast-paced, active lives, whether we’re going for a run, powering through several Zoom meetings, or sweating it out on our bike. Yin yoga is the perfect balance to those intense exercises, providing a slower, more meditative counterpart to help you round out your workouts.

Yin yoga is also for anyone who is dealing with injuries or a chronic condition like arthritis or osteoporosis as this style in particular is a more restorative practice than other forms of exercise. Yin can also be a great starting point for anyone interested in meditation as it has such an internal focus.

To access this course you'll need two tennis balls or two myofascial release balls (purchasable online) as well as props that you like to be comfortable - cushions, blankets, a yoga mat (optional).