Yin: Untangled - Yin Yoga & Mysticism

Why do we often experience heightened emotions when we practice Yin Yoga?

This episode offers a brief talk about how we store emotions and stress in our body and why these emotions often arise in a yin yoga practice.

A book I reference in this episode is 'Burnout: the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle' and I honestly think it's a must-read for everyone.

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My intention with this episode was to talk about how to come into a Yin Yoga practice safely, and I do talk about that, but this is also a little bit more about what Yin Yoga is and what happens when we practice.

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In this episode I have a look at the contrasting energies of yin and yang. We have a little chat about masculine and feminine and the qualities that each of these energies embodies.

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Here it is. A bit of an up-close-and-personal chat with me! In this episode I share with you pieces of my story that have ultimately lead me towards the place I'm at in my life now, sharing and teaching all things Yin Yoga.

Here's the people and places I mention in this episode:

• Tara South - Mandala YMR
• Kat Clayton - Body Mind Life
• Yoga Loft Newcastle
• Yoga For All
• Byron Yoga Centre
• The Open Mind Space (Renee & Murray)
• Bernadette O'Connor
• Mel McLaughlin
• Dr Dan Hodgins (Osteopath)

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How connected do you feel with the elements around you? What about the elements within you?  In this episode I am talking about the 5 elements that are observed within Traditional Chinese Medicine and looking into how we can use these elements as part of the 'Nourishing Cycle' in our yin yoga practice.

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After a conversation with another yoga teacher friend earlier this week, I decided to let you all know that you have permission to move anytime you need to when you're in your yin yoga practice. I mean, this should be obvious, but sometimes it's not. So, have a listen. If you do need to move in your practice, just move slowly and let yourself rest.

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Does ego even have anything to do with yin yoga? What’s an ego? Do I have one? Yes and yes. Listen to find out what I'm on about.

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In this episode we take an introductory dive into the big, wide world of FASCIA. What is it? Where is it? Why does it matter? What does it have to do with Yin Yoga? Listen now to find out!

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Here's the people/websites referenced in this episode:

Melanie McLaughlan - The Yin Space

Gil Hedley

Tom Myers - Anatomy Trains

Carlos Romero - Livin' Inspired

In this episode we have a look at the Pericardium & Triple Heater meridians, as well as talking about the organs that they are associated with, as well as looking at how this relates to yin yoga.

In this episode I talk a little bit about anxiety from my experience and point of view and talk about how a yin yoga practice can assist to bring you out of that overthinking place to ground you and diffuse some of that energy that usually doesn't feel very nice. I offer some yin yoga poses that I like to use to calm down and you can see my Yin Yoga Pose Library for the how-to's here.

If you need assistance with your anxiety or other mental health concerns, reach out to Beyond Blue or Lifeline. They're there to help.

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Online Yoga Disclaimer:  My aim is to make yin yoga accessible for everyone. Being online, it is up to you to assess whether the class or poses you are choosing to practice are appropriate for you. If you are pregnant or are experiencing any injuries or disease it can be helpful to consult your medical professional prior to practice. Within your yoga practice there may be poses and variations offered that your body is not ready for or are not suitable for you. It is your responsibility to keep yourself safe in your practice and only practice within your own personal limitations. The offerings here are not meant to be prescriptive and are not offering any medical advice. Cat Mead & The Yin Method assume no responsibility for injuries suffered while practicing yoga online.