Winter – the Water Element.– In the Chinese 5 element system, Winter is associated with the Water element, the most Yin time of the year, quieter, more passive. Nature turns inwards, animals hibernate or rest. The organ pair for Winter are the kidneys and bladder – associated with the water element. Winter yoga will be slower, with emphasis on coming inwards.
Watch the ‘Welcome to Winter ‘ video first for a more in depth explanation.
Each season has a menu of seasonal yoga practices. It’s mainly Yang yoga, but there is usually 1 Yin class, possibly a Yoga Nidra. Class durations vary between 30 and 90 minutes. There are also some shorter Qigong classes.
Suitable for everyone, includes brief introduction to Winter season.
54 mins
Yang / Yin class
Stronger Winter class including Yang and Yin style practices.
58 Mins
Yang yoga class
Stronger Winter class including Body Clock Flow and Salute to the Moon.
59 Mins
Yang yoga class
Winter class recorded from Zoom. Suitable for everyone.
60 mins
Yang yoga class
Winter class recorded from Zoom. Suitable for everyone.
61 Mins
Yang yoga class
Winter ZOOM class recorded live. Suitable for everyone.
88 Mins
Yang yoga class
Strong Winter class recorded from Zoom.
winter Qigong
37 Mins
Winter Qigong class.
First session for Winter.
50 mins
Winter Qigong class. Second session for Winter.
58 Mins
Winter Qigong class. Third session for Winter.
36 Mins
Winter Qigong class. Fourth session for Winter.
20 Mins
Winter Qigong class. 8 pieces of brocade –
A traditional Qigong sequence (this variation master Lam Kam Chuen)
Winter Yin Classes
46 Mins
Yin Yoga class
focussing on the meridians of the Kidneys and Bladder.
51 Mins
Yin Yoga class
A grounding combination of simple Yin postures and a simple pranayama.
Yoga Nidra
26 mins
Yoga Nidra
Known as Yogic Sleep, Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice. You will be lying down the whole time.
Yoga Journeys
Enjoying yoga and want to learn more?
Teacher Training…
Rachel runs an advanced Seasonal Yoga Training course – if you complete the course successfully not only will you have gained more knowledge, but you will be qualified as a Seasonal Yoga Teacher. Next course starts October 2026.
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