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In this class, we’ll use a foam roller and balls for targeted Myofascial Release (MFR) to open up the thoracic cavity, enhancing your breath capacity and ease. We’ll focus on releasing tension in the intercostal muscles, diaphragm, and psoas major, creating more space for optimal breathing. We’ll close the session with a calming 5-minute breathwork […]
Prolonged sitting creates stress and compression in the thoracic cavity, leading to restricted breathing patterns that can contribute to stress, insomnia, and even depression. While work-related stress is often blamed, posture plays a major role, too. In this class, we focus on freeing up the thoracic cavity by stretching the intercostal muscles and their fascia, […]
This class is dedicated to nurturing the upper body, with special attention to the areas around the shoulders and ribcage. Through gentle, targeted movements, we aim to release tension, increase mobility, and create space in these often-overlooked areas. Whether you’re looking to ease tightness, improve posture, or simply invite a sense of openness and ease, […]
In this class, we focus on opening and releasing tension in the upper body. Through a series of gentle yin yoga poses, we target the tissues around the shoulders, encouraging flexibility and mobility in this often tight area. We also work on the muscles and fascia between the ribs, promoting a deeper sense of expansion […]
This unique yoga class is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy gentle movement and relaxation from the comfort of their bed. Ideal for those who may be bed-bound or simply prefer a cozy practice, this session combines yin poses to help release tension and calm the mind. Feel free to join even if you’re […]
In this class, we focus on targeting the glutes, specifically the piriformis muscle, and the hamstrings. By working on these muscle groups, we aim to release tension throughout the entire area. This approach helps in relaxing the piriformis muscle, which is crucial for alleviating pressure on the sciatic nerve. As a result, participants can experience […]
This class is filmed during a training in Portugal with students in the studio. In this class we start Qi Gong with guest teacher Anna Feilchenveldt, she takes us through the 5 Chinese elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. Marcel takes over and going through he same elements but with yin yoga poses. We […]
The mantra “so-ham” means “that I am.” It is so simple and deeply meaningful, and it’s power grows within in the practitioner bringing its vibration and truth within. As an internal sense of sound, it is also a practical tool for settling into stillness. I encourage you to see if it helps settle in your […]
Yin Yogis often use the expression “The Rebound” to describe the minute or minutes spent reclining and meditating on the changing sensations that follow the release of a long-held posture. We call this class a “No Rebound” class because we are not taking the time to lie still, instead we are transitioning from one posture […]
What do you see with your eyes closed? In this session, we will feel deeply in our Yin Yoga pose, meditate on the changing sensations of the exit with an inner eye toward the changing lights, colours, and potential dream-like visions that flow with all other rebounding sensations. The sound in the first 5 minutes […]
The two sides of the body are asymmetrical at least a little… and sometimes a lot. Our bones are different between the sides, and we also use one side more for certain daily activities. These asymmetries are natural, and because of this, we might naturally find ourselves spending more time in a Yin Yoga pose […]
