Held at Manor Farm Studio, Fenny Compton, CV47

With the arrival of Summer Solsctice on the 21st June, we transition firmly into summer territory.

Yin yoga is the perfect complementary practice to a busy summer calendar, helping to really restore and balance our energy by encouraging us to turn inwards and towards stillness to counteract the late nights, long days, and lust for life that summer carries with it.

According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the season of summer is associated with the element of Fire and the organs of the heart and small intestine.

The heart is considered as the “king” of the organs by TCM for the vital role it plays in controlling our circulation and distribution of blood, and the consequent dependence of all other organs on it for good health. It is also said to house the body’s spirit and therefore plays an integral role in our emotional world.

The small intestine is responsible for sorting the pure from the impure matter that it receives from the stomach, assimilating the necessary nutrients, and passing on anything unnecessary to the large intestine to be eliminated.

As ever in the TCM context, the organs of the body play a bigger part than their anatomical function and are endowed with energetic properties. The balanced flow or energy/chi/prana through the heart and lung meridians/energetic channels is associated with a feeling of joy and enthusiasm for life, being well balanced emotionally and treading the line between vulnerability and resilience with ease, there is genuine warmth in our interactions and a relaxed and satisfied taste to life.

This longer class will include a soothing Yoga nidra (yogic sleep meditation) and end with a herbal tea, treat and community connection.