You’ll love the soothing flow of moving and breathing together through these two graceful, slow movement flows inspired by both yoga and Qigong in our Five Element Yoga®. Combining the mindful focus of yoga with the flowing energy of Qigong, this practice is designed...
Finding inner quiet is like discovering a hidden sanctuary within yourself, a place of peace untouched by the noise of the world. By cultivating inner quiet, you give yourself the gift of presence, a space where you can hear the whispers of your own heart, unclouded...
MUDRAS are 'seals' that can open us to new ways of seeing things, powerfully moving us beyond the level of the thinking mind. Energetically, when we hold a Mudra, it re-circuits energy pathways called Nadis or Meridians that are found throughout the body - the hands...
Mandala creation is a centering device to bring us clarity and deeper wisdom. Yoga nidra and yoga practices are wonderful at awakening our innate creative flow within us, and help us to get out of our ‘judging mind’, giving us more freedom to create with ease. Mandala...
NOURISHING EARTH ELEMENT Five Element Yoga® Self-Care Late Summer’ is the fifth season of the year according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This ‘harvest season’ from late August until the end of September is a time that reflects the Earth’s role in providing...
Restorative Five Element Yoga® uses props on the floor in order to release tensions and rest deeply while you are awake and aware. Each pose gently activates and balances specific elements within the Five Element systems in yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine....
Numerous studies have provided evidence that Metta Loving-Kindness meditation has the ability to restructure the brain in a positive way. Metta means 'positive energy and kindness towards self and others' in the Pali language from northern India and closely related to...
My sister in law Senta Reis has played her incredible live music for us during some of my Retreats and Trainings for Five Element Yoga® and Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra. Many students asked 'When are you recording an album?' Inspired, she hunkered down in the studio and...
Spring-time has intense new energies! Be mindful and aware of your body, energy, and mood as you flow through spring when elements of Wood, Water, Earth, and Fire Elements predominate. This is a time to cultivate your innate calm - focus on relaxing your mind, body...
Spring Equinox is a powerful seasonal time that has been celebrated by ancient peoples throughout human history, and can be meaningful to us, here and now. This is a great time to pause and to celebrate the moment of this potent shift around this time. Here are 12...
