![]() After the second side, lie down on your back and rest for 1 minute before the last posture. On the other hand the practice of Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar. Practicing Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar) calms and cools the mind and body bringing balance. These are fundamental terms associated with Chinese philosophy of complementary forces. These Yin Yoga asanas stretch what we call the yin tissues. Moon on the contrary with feminine characteristics represents the yin energy. A Yin Yoga sequence is basically a series of passive yoga poses held anywhere between three to 10 minutes. Sun is considered masculine and full of yang energy. If at any stage there is discomfort in the knees in the full square, switch to loose square.ĪFTER: After first side, take a pause and use "Windshield Wipers" as a release (soles of the feet on mat, roughly hip distance or wider, keep dropping knees over from side to side). Yin Yoga Sequence: Moon Salutation Yoga Sequence. Don't let your buttock lift when you walk forward, keep gently pressing down with your hands to guide the hips to stay grounded. You can stay seated upright or gently explore the folded option. If the top knee is high up, then place a blanket or block underneath it (see variation picture). ![]() For full square you want to stack your shinbones on top of each other like logs (that's why it is also sometimes called a fire-log pose) - RIGHT heel on top of left knee, RIGHT knee on top of left heel. ![]() Check out the "loose" square variation first, where you cross your legs so the middle of the shin-bones align (keep your heels away from your buttocks and walk them away from each other. Here is a great visual aid to see where Gallbladder meridian runs.Ī deep outer-thigh, gluteus stretch SQUARE is not for all hips and knees. ![]() There isn’t even an ‘and’ separating them because it is, they are, simply, Yin-Yang. The reality is however, there is no Yang without Yin, and vice versa. In many texts Yin-Yang is often written as Yin and Yang. It will be more our attention and intention that will affect the movement of chi. Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, try this: 7 Yin Yoga poses & questions to help you embody Yin-Yang off the mat. In this sequence thought I have focused mainly on the Gallbladder line - you can do the whole sequence of pick postures that stretch and stimulate that target area best for you. Mind you - yoga postures will never be exact and precise in targeting the meridian lines (like for example acupuncture would be). Usually when we want to work with Liver meridian line we would include both "liver poses" and "gallbladder poses". Whether it is digestion, circulation, respiration, intercellular exchanges, or any other bodily function, everything follows a design – a plan for operation (the Liver function) and has a means for carrying it out (the Gall Bladder function). From the minutest decisions and choices, even those that are made unconsciously, to our highest conscious aspirations. It organizes, coordinates, and carries out into expression the plan of operation of every Official, every plan we make, and every goal, however small, to which we aspire. The Gall Bladder makes decisions for every Official (organ). When Liver (Gallbladder's partner) is called the "General of the Army" whose job is strategic planning and visioning, thenGallbladder's job is to make decisions, evaluate and provide wise judgement. In Chinese system each organ does not only have a function, but affects also our emotional, mental and spiritual state of being. Invest in you today!Ĩ am to 9:15 am- Renew and Refresh Yoga Flow plus Intention Setting with Samantha Drumĩ:30 am to 10am - Simple Eats Vegan Breakfast Healthy locally sourced vegan meals.The physical function of Gallbladder is the production of bile that helps to metabolize fat. You will leave with a few goodies, memories, connections and a deeper sense of self. You will then be led into a Sound bath and Reiki healing session where gongs, drums, bells and more will allow you to ground and breathe. Moon will guide you through a 30 minute series of seated and supine postures designed to relax the body and open the energy channels. The day will then conclude with a Sound Bath/ Yin Session with Jordan Moon. You will explore the benefits of Reiki, and how it can help to promote relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety through gentle touch. ![]() We will begin with a morning yoga flow and intention setting, followed by a refreshing vegan breakfast provided by Simple Eats MKE. The day will continue with discovering how to live in alignment with your body learning modifications to your lifestyle and how to maintain balance during times of seasonal or stressful change. Invest, refresh and renew in yourself during this one day wellness retreat filled with all things dedicated to you! ![]()
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