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Balancing Seasonal Qi: Winter Wellbeing
With Addie deHilsterIn this course, you’ll learn about the Yin energy of Winter, from the nature-based Taoist perspective behind Qigong and Yin Yoga practices. As we observe in nature, Winter is a time of hibernation, rest, and germination. During these darker, colder months, we are invited to slow down, repair from the impacts of stress, and prepare for Spring growth. The themes of this season highlight the Water Element and the attributes of the Kidney and Bladder Meridians. In each lesson, we will bring the theory to life through powerful-but-simple practices for calming anxiety, recovering from fatigue, and balancing stillness with flow. You’ll discover a variety of practical tools here, including meridian stretches for the lower body, key acupressure points, easy Qigong movements, and more. Join me to practice watering the seeds of wisdom, as we apply nature’s lessons to our own lives. Music Credit: “Ebbs and Flows” by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Find deep restoration this Winter using these seasonally-aligned self-care practices, inspired by Qigong and Yin Yoga.
About this course
In this course, you’ll learn about the Yin energy of Winter, from the nature-based Taoist perspective behind Qigong and Yin Yoga practices. As we observe in nature, Winter is a time of hibernation, rest, and germination. During these darker, colder months, we are invited to slow down, repair from the impacts of stress, and prepare for Spring growth. The themes of this season highlight the Water Element and the attributes of the Kidney and Bladder Meridians. In each lesson, we will bring the theory to life through powerful-but-simple practices for calming anxiety, recovering from fatigue, and balancing stillness with flow. You’ll discover a variety of practical tools here, including meridian stretches for the lower body, key acupressure points, easy Qigong movements, and more. Join me to practice watering the seeds of wisdom, as we apply nature’s lessons to our own lives. Music Credit: “Ebbs and Flows” by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Meet your Teacher
Addie deHilster is a trained Mindfulness Meditation teacher and Mindful Movement specialist. Her passion is teaching movement practices that "unlock" mindfulness skills, and helping students gain traction in their meditation practice so they can be more present for their lives. She draws from her long-term experience practicing Buddhist Insight Meditation, as well as Yin Yoga, Qigong, and Somatic movement modalities. She is always inspired by the beauty and power of nature, and particularly enjoys drawing on seasonal themes to inform her Yin Yoga and Qigong classes.