Yin & Pins with Dean Wickenden

Join Dean at High Above in Hamilton for a beautiful Winter offering with the healing power of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This afternoon will be blending different modalities of TCM, combining Yin Yoga and Acupuncture to deeply nourish you in the Winter season.

Winter represents the most Yin aspect in Chinese Medicine. Yin is the dark, cold, slow, inward energy. This is in contrast to the Yang of Summer whose energy represents light, hot, quick, expansive qualities. The Summer weather is warm, the days are longer and people are out being active.

In TCM Winter is ruled by the water element, which is associated with the kidneys, bladder, and adrenal glands. According to the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are considered the source of all energy (Qi) within the body. They store all of the reserve Qi in the body so that it can be used in times of stress and change, or to heal, prevent illness, and age gracefully.

During the winter months it is important to nurture and nourish our kidney Qi. It is the time where this energy can be most easily depleted. Our bodies are instinctively expressing the fundamental principles of winter rest, reflection, conservation, and storage. Rest is important for revitalizing the kidneys, which is why some animals hibernate in Winter.

The quiet and stillness of Winter allows us to hear more of the world than the buzzing activities of Summer. This forces us to slow down, rest and relax.

The Yin yoga sequence is designed to awaken the energetic channels through the deep release of connective tissue. This allows free flow of chi, as well as settling any nervous energy and tension in the body.

Our practice will then flow onto an extended savasana where Acupuncturist Dean will provide a seasonally tailored Acupuncture session focusing on the kidney and urinary bladder meridians to promote the health of the Winter energy, and to assist with the resting process of this season.
Be prepared to feel rejuvenated, relaxed, and deeply nourished after this workshop. Due to the unique nature of this workshop, limited space is available.

90min workshop.

A 24hour cancellation policy applies.

No refunds. Exchange only for class/workshops if notified at least 24hour prior to workshop start time.