Yin & Tonic - weighing anchor for focus (Dunedin)

Name: Yin & Tonic - weighing anchor for focus (Dunedin)
Start: 2025-03-21T18:00:00+13:00
End: 2025-03-21T19:30:00+13:00
Location: Quaker Centre 15 Park St, North Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand

Schedule

Fri Mar 21 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Quaker Centre 15 Park St, North Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand | Dunedin, OT

As autumn sweeps in with its wild winds and chilly whispers, it’s time to drop into grounding vibes and dial down the chaos. The trees shed their leaves, rivers take a breather, and the world opens up with a little more room to roam. Inside us, too, there’s a shift—air and ether take the stage, stirring up what Ayurveda -the ancient holistic health playbook of India - calls 'vata' dominance. Our calendars thin out after summer’s hustle, leaving us feeling a bit wobbly, maybe even exposed. Habit might scream, 'Fill the void! Stay busy!'—but Ayurveda’s got a cooler plan. It’s all about settling in, wrapping ourselves in calm, and leaning into life’s natural slowdown.
This is your shot to root down deep and reset your rhythm. Join us for a yoga session that’ll anchor your chi, followed by sweet, delicious chai tea and tasty treats to warm you from the inside out. Bring your mat if you’ve got one, or use one of mine.
In Yin Yoga, the extended, gentle holds are especially beneficial for the fascia, the body's web of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. By holding poses for several minutes, Yin Yoga gradually stretches and compresses the fascia, promoting hydration and elasticity in this often-neglected tissue. Fascia can become tight or “stuck” due to stress, repetitive movement, or lack of mobility, which can limit range of motion and even cause discomfort. Yin Yoga's slow, intentional approach helps release these adhesions, enhancing overall flexibility and supporting greater freedom of movement. Regular practice may lead to reduced joint stiffness, improved posture, and a deeper sense of lightness and ease within the body. This deep focus on fascia also allows energy (or "qi") to flow more freely, promoting a balanced and revitalized state of well-being.
In Traditional Oriental Medicine, the wind element is linked to the liver, fostering vitality and fluidity. Yet, when it grows excessive, it may unsettle us, bringing restlessness or a wandering mind. As autumn’s gentle breezes usher in the season, we will practice a series of qigong movements to balance this dynamic energy—calming its intensity, anchoring our foundation, and restoring inner peace.
Ticket options include a standard $15 ticket or pay what you want.