A 6-week course exploring the energetics of the five seasons, according to the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how we can apply this to yin and other styles of yoga.
As teachers, how can we make our public classes feel relevant to our students, when we can’t know what’s going on for each person in the room - everyone has their own personal circumstances and needs.
One thing we all have in common is our connection to nature, even if we don’t feel it in an obvious way.
If we’re all living in the same place, we’re experiencing the same season, with its physical and emotional dynamics.
Our modern way of living divorces us from the rhythms of nature, but the innate connection is still there, and when we live in harmony with nature’s cycles, everything gets easier.
We’re allowed to feel different at different times of year -
There’s a time for inspiration,
A time for expansion.
A time for rest
A time for letting go.
When we honour the turning of the seasons, we also honour our own personal rhythms and needs.
Teachers - this rhythm can help you in two practical and profound ways:
Never guess about what to teach - have your themes and sequences offered to you by the season’s energy.
Let your classes connect the physical, emotional, and philosophical in universal, relevant, and relatable ways.
This course will give you
A deep understanding not only of each season’s energies, but also how they flow into each other, a cycle of growth and release.
An understanding of the connections between the physical body - the organs, their functions, and how this shows up in our emotional and spiritual lives.
How we can create balance in our bodies and our lives, and nurture ALL our systems, not just the ones made for productivity and performance.
How to use this information to create relevant and rich yoga practices - for yin, vinyasa, and any other style.
A map for how to plan out 12 months of classes to keep your students supported through the year.
VALID FOR 6 HRS YOGA ALLIANCE CPD HOURS