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Teacher - Melina MezaBook This Teacher
Location: Seattle, US
Melina has been exploring the art and science of yoga and nutrition since 1994. She combines her knowledge of Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, whole foods nutrition, and healthy lifestyle promotion into a unique style called Seasonal Vinyasa. Seasonal...
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Duration: 25 minutes
Level: All Levels
Views: 19355
Winter is nature’s time of hibernation and retreat. The active rest phase in winter is necessary to replenish your internal batteries after the fall harvest. In the Chinese Five Elements system, winter is a time to maintain active chi flow though the kidneys and urinary bladder, the organs that primarily move water through the body. In this Yin practice, we will explore asanas that open the kidney meridian channels on the front of your spine, and urinary bladder channels on the back of your spine which feed into your hamstrings. By keeping the water element moving during this cold season you will feel fluid, self-expressed, and emotionally well.
Tags: Gentle, Yin, Yoga, stretch, Back Bends, yin yoga, asanas
I am thoroughly enjoying all of the practices. Thank you
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clarebeer
so lovely, thanks Melina!!
2 months ago
melinameza
Even though I've never lived full-time in Hawaii and don't know first hand what it's like to live without the seasons, I would still consider creating "seasonal practices" to break up the year and potential habits being formed. Perhaps the winter and summer solstice are great transition markers to inspire new themes, cleanses, and lifestyle routines? All of nature is in a constant state of renewal and change no matter where you live, hopefully remembering that will motivate you to practice new routines with the moon, seasons, or stages of life you are in.
Namaste,
Melina
3 months ago in Vancouver, CA
melinameza
For new Yin folks, I recommend 3 minute long holds. Months later, you might enjoying moving towards 5 minutes holds.
3 months ago in Vancouver, CA
passionate
In yin yoga is there a set time to hold each pose???
3 months ago in Milwaukee, US
kirstenrae
I love these. But I live in Hawaii. The seasons are subtle (or imagined), to say the least. Any thoughts?
3 months ago in Honolulu, US
sailornezy
My first yin class! I feel great^^
7 months ago
sheri_dust
As someone who spends most of her time in Winter (snowboarding) I found the information in this video very interesting and valuable as a guide to how the cold season affects my moods and energy levels. Definitely explains why I found it so much easier to practice in the summertime!!
about a year ago in Magnetic Island, AU
nacosta
Wonderful!
about a year ago in Albuquerque, US
mizudesierto
so so good. I love your concept and ideas around seasonal vinyasa. I look forward to more......
about a year ago in Portland, US
princessali
Thank you. This was the perfect practice for me today :)
about a year ago in Abbotsford, CA
Skinartia
Very relaxing to the point that I thought I could doze off, haha.
about a year ago in Winnipeg, CA
wiredwoman
Enjoyed it to end my weekend and calm me.
about a year ago in Winnipeg, CA