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Fire element season, summer, is the most expansive, yang, outward focused, with its long, hot, social days. It can ignite the fire of anxiety in our bodies. Throughout this yin yang 60 minute yoga class, we will bring in the gentle, balancing and harmonizing qualities of five element theory to neutralize anxiety. We will bring in the moderating influence of water, to quell the expansiveness of fire and anxiety. We will pull and pressurize the tissues of the small intestine meridians to clear the mind of worry and judgment.

This class begins with a 30 minute yin portion to tune into the always present and nourishing earth element so that you can release the accumulated physical tension from anxiety into thte ground. You will experience several calming and relaxing yin yoga postures to support you in neutralizing the fire of anxiety.

From there, we will move into the yang portion of the class which will be a gentle and intentional 30 minute hatha yoga session. We will bring in qigong influences to release and purge the stress of anxiety and invite in inner peace and contentment.

Yin Yoga Sequence to Neutralize Anxiety
Crocodile Pose
Child’s Pose
Revolved Child’s Pose

Yang Portion Gentle Hatha Yoga Sequence to Neutralize Anxiety

Dead Bug Pose
Cat Pose
Downdog
Warrior 1
Warrior 2
Wide Legged Standing Forward Fold
Tree Pose
Standing Forward Fold
Eagle Pose
Easy Pose
Greeting the Earth Pose
Row the Boat Pose
Savasna

Poem: Self-Care by James Crews