Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style in which poses are held for 3-5 five minutes. Even though it’s passive, Yin Yoga can be quite challenging physically, mentally and emotionally due to the long holds, stillness and silence if you rarely practice these things. Physically we are applying moderate stress to the fascia (connective tissue) – getting deep into the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, organs and systems – with the aim of increasing circulation, flexibility, relaxation, detoxification and releasing stored emotional trauma and tension. Mentally we are practicing sensory withdrawal and concentration which helps to prep you for meditation. Guided Meditation is an active form of meditation where I will talk you through the experience to achieve a mentally clear, emotionally balanced and physically pain free state of being. Active forms of meditation (continuous concentration & engagement of 1 or more of the 5 senses) are a great way to start prepping for passive meditation (complete deactivation of the 5 senses & sitting in stillness and silence). Passive meditation can be challenging, and I can teach that in private yoga sessions if you are interested. Sound Healing is an active form of meditation where I play a crystal sound bowl to create healing vibrations that go through the body and help put you in a deeper meditative state. This can also be great for reducing and managing stress, emotional health, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, mental health, heart health and more.