Yin is the blood and the bones. Words that are felt, not said. The liminal space, the threshold, the precipice between what is, and what comes next. Yin is the ancient waters, the mist, the breath out, the reflection of the moon in a pond.

The Elemental Body is a three month exploration into the art, the practice and the sharing of Yin Yoga in the style of The Daily Rest. Together, with spaciousness and attentive care, we will practice, study and share the essence of Yin, using the five elements of as our framework.

In order to teach yin, we first must reconnect with our own inner yin essence. This is about learning to live yin in an overwhelmingly yang world. This immersion is Yin in approach: rather than a standard training of rote learning theory and anatomy, we absorb and expand through practice, lecture and group discussion. This is a somatic, embodied learning experience that will, in part, be shaped by the women who join.

While the scaffolding for this training is the yin practice and five element theory, we will also explore meditation, movement, restorative yoga and pranayama practices, as well as poetry, storytelling, writing and absorbing teachings from the natural world.

This is not only an immersion for teachers, but for creatives, artists, writers, mothers, therapists and business owners — for anyone who wishes to develop a more intimate relationship with their practice, to accept their own rhythmic way of moving through the world and to re-connect to the body and the intuitive, creative and powerful, but quiet knowing voice within.