Engadine Yoga

Class details

Yin

Aka the yoga of surrender, based on the ancient wisdom traditions of yoga, acupuncture and Taoism. A practice that brings you back to yourself. It slows you down and calms the nervous system while it is deeply stimulating for your body and mind.

In Yin Yoga we are there to be with what is. It is ‘not to go anywhere’. We address the deeper spiritual dimensions of yoga, with time and space for breathing exercises, mindfulness and meditation, supporting a balanced approach to physical and mental health.

The practice consists of long held ground postures (usually 3-5 minutes), to stimulate and balance the flow of chi (energy) in the connective tissues of the body. We come into a posture slowly and put the body under temporary distress. We find an appropriate edge, where the body can be for a while. We do less physically and stay longer.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is the season of the Water element, representing deep rest, introspection, and the conservation of your foundational energy (Jing). A winter Yin Yoga focus targets the Kidney and Urinary Bladder meridians to replenish vitality, reduce winter fatigue, and build emotional resilience.