Chinese medicine blog

Nov 7, 20218 min read

Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine: Inspiration for class themes (Pt. 3)

How I have explored the themes and concepts of TCM in my classes in a way that has felt more open-ended, interpretive and human centered.

Oct 5, 20219 min read

Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine: How are they related? (Pt. 2)

How Yin Yoga is related to Chinese Medicine, namely acupuncture, and what might actually be happening in the body.

Sep 20, 20211 min read

How to use blocks for Butterfly pose

Ever wondered how you might use blocks in butterfly to enhance your experience? Here are three ways you can experiment.

Sep 19, 20218 min read

Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine: Be mindful of your language (Pt. 1)

We must be mindful when using the Chinese medicine paradigm to make healing connections in Yin Yoga.

Sep 11, 20211 min read

To mirror or not to mirror?

Do you mirror your students in your yoga classes, or is that too confusing for your brain? there are some pros and cons for both choices.

Sep 4, 20214 min read

A love letter to Yin Yoga.

Meeting you has completely changed my life. I will always be eternally grateful for the gifts you have shared with me.

Sep 3, 20211 min read

Demonstrate less in your Yoga classes

There are lots of reasons why you need to have the skills to teach your class without demonstrating, or to only demonstrate some postures.

Aug 28, 20213 min read

My Skeletal Variation Story

What is skeletal variation? Essentially it is the acknowledgement that every bone in every body is different.