Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga with the Five Elements
📍 Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Hayling Library

Embrace the calm and reflective nature of Yin Yoga in this 90-minute class designed to restore balance in both body and mind. This slow, meditative practice blends deep, restorative stretches with the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Five Element Theory, connecting you to the rhythms of nature and the seasons.

In Yin Yoga, gentle, passive poses are held for several minutes, allowing deep stretches through the connective tissues—fascia, ligaments, and joints—while calming the nervous system and enhancing energy flow (Qi) through the meridians.

The Five Elements & Seasons:

• Wood – Spring 🌱 Growth, renewal, and flexibility; supports liver & gallbladder.
  
  

• Fire – Summer ☀️ Joy, passion, and vitality; nourishes heart & small intestine.
  
  

• Earth – Late Summer 🌾 Grounding, nourishment, and stability; supports stomach & spleen.
  
  

• Metal – Autumn 🍂 Clarity, letting go, and resilience; strengthens lungs & large intestine.
  
  

• Water – Winter ❄️ Rest, reflection, and inner wisdom; supports kidneys & bladder.

By aligning your practice with these seasonal energies, you support physical health, emotional balance, and inner harmony.

Benefits include:

• Improved flexibility and joint mobility
  
  

• Enhanced circulation and seasonal organ support
  
  

• Relief from tension, stiffness, and fatigue
  
  

• Emotional balance in tune with nature’s cycles
  
  

• Greater mindfulness, clarity, and calm
  
  

• The perfect counterbalance to active, high-energy workouts
  
  

Whether you’re seeking to unwind, restore, or simply create space for yourself, this class offers a grounding sanctuary.
And no—there’s not a sun salutation in sight!