Winter Yin Yoga | Turn Inward & Connect to Your Flow {60 mins}

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Winter is about turning inward, connecting to our natural flows and rhythms in preparation...
Winter time is a time of all of nature turning inward, storing up, healing, resting and connecting to our natural inner flow in preparation for Spring with it's new ideas and activity. Now is the time to slow down, soften, and allow. It's a time of preparation and that means healing and rest. In this practice we focus on the element of Water and the Kidney/Bladder meridians as we "find our natural flow" through the breath and connect to our inner still point through long holds and stillness.
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[@YogaRangerStudio]

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[@kumaridesilva3992]

This is my favorite kind of Yoga: no music, long holds, minimal cuing - Thank you!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome Kumari and I hope you have a peaceful weekend - Aprille

[@indykatley10317]

I agree! I love it when I am able to hold my poses in silence during yin yoga! I like music, but I can´t concentrate with constant chatter and this is one of the reasons that I love Aprille´s classes.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

The weather has turned cold where I am and the desire to simply turn inward and connect to my own inner flow is strong right now. Our practice today focuses the element of water and our own flow. Enjoy! Peace, Aprille

[@weramade5452]

I want to thank you, Aprille, from the bottom of my heart for everything you are sharing with us, all over the world. I've done this meditation/yoga almost every day for the last couple of weeks and it has helped me so much. Here in Nepal the weather is pretty much the same every day during the winter, cold nights and sunny days. I treat my self with this exercise late in the morning, out on the balcony, to let the sun warm up my body and mind.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Your practice sounds beautiful and I can just imagine it in my mind's eye. Thank you for joining me and for sharing here. So happy to share in Nepal!

[@lifelonglearner2657]

Thank you Aprille. I feel looser, softer, calmer, and more grounded in a quiet lovely way. Great flow! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome and thank you for joining me for practice. Wishing you a wonderful week - Aprille XX

[@asexton7166]

One of my favorite parts of your videos are the poems and readings during shavasana. Thank you!!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@helenacosta9472]

It is very cold today here in Canberra. What a warm doothing grounding practice. Thank you dear Aprillr. Wish you are well. Take care & see you on the matt.💜

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you! You too! Stay warm and enjoy the winter world in Canberra. Peace, Aprille

[@kateryan7267]

thank you! A lovely class on a cold evening after skiing.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it and what a wonderful way to spend the day!

[@wendyw7522]

What a lovely practice, thank you Aprille. It's funny, as soon as I hear your voice, I start yawning. My whole system goes into relax zen Wen mode. It's great :)

[@YogaRangerStudio]

I mentioned this to one of my local studio clients and she said well yes - as soon as I get here and you start talking to me, I get way more relaxed. Thank you - that is such a compliment that I can provide a soft space to be.

[@elkeleggett144]

Thanks Aprille! That was beautiful 😍

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so welcome Elke and thank you for your support! : )

[@elskefree7843]

Such a soothing winter practice. Thank you

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@jenniferhellwig1204]

Thank you Aprille.. I love your work. Sometimes it's saving me

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so welcome Jennifer and thank you for sharing your practice time with me today! Have a beautiful week!

[@KendraDawn_babf]

Thank you so much for this practice! It was exactly what I needed on so many levels.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Wonderful! May you have a beautiful week Kendra!

[@rachelm4774]

Thank you Aprille.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@sarahlindau8777]

This is my new favorite!😍❄

[@YogaRangerStudio]

So happy to hear you enjoyed this practice Sarah and thank you for sharing your time on the mat with me today! Wishing you a beautiful day - Peace, Aprille

[@alicew8625]

What a lovely practice, thank you

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you so much for your kind words Alice and I am happy to hear you enjoyed it so much! Wishing you a beautiful New Moon - Peace, Aprille

[@8scintilla8]

THIS... 🌈🙏🏻🌈

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you!

[@paulat7959]

A lovely practice. 🙏

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you! 🙂

[@zekijacovic5287]

Happy New Year my favorite 🎆🥂🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you and Happy New Year to you as well! 😊

[@StarshipYoga]

Wonderful class!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Many thanks! Wishing you a wonderful weekend - Peace, Aprille

[@kiml787]

Lovely practise, thx!!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@devapriya2245]

This has been a blessing in my time of grieving. Lost two close friends within a week. Healing and restoration. TY Aprille 😍

[@YogaRangerStudio]

I am so sorry to hear this Deva and my thoughts are with you. Take care my friend - Aprille

[@sandradelgado5450]

Dear Aprille, many thanks for this lovely winter class, which felt like a blessing!! All the best!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Happy New Year Sandra and I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this practice! Wishing you all the best - Aprille

[@redgamer2915]

Such a beautiful practice, thank you x

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Wishing you a wonderful evening and Happy New Year! Peace, Aprille

[@Symbolsysteme]

Happy new year, Aprille💓Bless you 🙏🏽

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Happy New Year and thank you for joining me for practice! 😊🙏

[@Lauraioga]

Thanks Aprille. A very goog class to reconnect to the winter energy. May we synchronize with nature. Namaste.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are welcome! Indeed... May we connect more deeply to natures way and find peace in the cycles in life. Thank you for sharing your time with me! Peace, Aprille

[@juliebulie7587]

Thanks, Aprille. A very soothing practice and I appreciated the option for my arthritic knees! 😊

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for sharing this practice with me and I hope you have a wonderful week ahead! Peace, Aprille

[@PaulatenBosch]

Thank you Aprille for a beautiful peaceful practice. You have such a friendly and clear voice to listen to. I love the 'simplicity' ai 'less is more'. Many blessings.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you so much Paula and I am so glad you enjoyed this practice. Wishing you a wonderfully relaxing weekend - Peace, Aprille

[@cmeasiam77]

Missed you Aprille thank you!🙏🏽💓🌺...

[@YogaRangerStudio]

🤗 Thank you Tina!

[@JazzBara]

Bonne et heureuse Année Aprille! And thank you for this softening winter yin yoga! :)

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Happy New Year and thank you for sharing your time with me today Barbara! Peace, Aprille

[@JoJo-Chris]

Thank you, happy to have had an hour to focus inward in this new moon energy. I saw your post this morning, it made a lot of sense to me. ❤️ 🌚

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so welcome and it's a great time to turn inward as we enter this very emotionally filled New Moon! So glad you could join me and thank you! Peace, Aprille

[@ninamici]

Beautiful and nourishing practice - just what I needed. Thank you ❤️

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you Janae and I wish you a beautiful day! Peace, Aprille

[@meleakua]

thank you so much this was delicious & just what my body & spirit needed this cold winter day🌫✨🙏🏽✨🌫

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome! Thank you for sharing your practice time with me and have a lovely weekend! Peace, Aprille

[@elisabethwidmer725]

omg, this has been absolutely amazing. made me tear up in the end when gratitude overflowed ... thank you! 🙏🧘‍♀️❤️

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so welcome Elisabeth and I am honored to share this practice with you today. Wishing you a beautiful and peace filled weekend. Thank you for joining me - Aprille

[@elisabethwidmer725]

thank you, aprille. could you please also share the name of the poet whose poem you read in the class? i didn’t catch the name.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Time Enough by Danna Faulds. I use her poetry quite often and LOVE her work!

[@yingyingwu9223]

1/21/2022@12:30

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you for joining me today!

[@kimhadley5204]

I love your poetry endings♥️. Was that Danna Faulds poem in her “Go In and In” collection? Looking to purchase 1 of her poetry books, yet she has so many.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

I think so! I have three of her books and every one of them is wonderful. You can't go wrong with her poetry!

[@nicolelandry3921]

Thank you for this!! I have winged scapula I was wondering if you had something special to help with that?

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you for joining me for practice! Winged scapula can have a lot of different causes and I would suggest reaching out to a yoga therapist near you for specific poses and movements that would help you work with your specific situation. They often work with your medical team and other alternative practitioners to offer a specific treatment plan for you and what you might need. Wishing you a beautiful week - Peace, Aprille

[@laraosgood8823]

That was lovely Aprille, would you mind sharing the poem I can’t seem to find it on line. Thank you 🙏

[@YogaRangerStudio]

The poem is Time Enough by Danna Faulds. Thank you!

[@bhaktideb6841]

Aprille, the Dragon really hurts my sacrum... is there a modification I can do?

[@YogaRangerStudio]

There are a lot of variations for Dragon and propping options. I have a tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/moC1komEdtt8hMk that might help. It might be you are going a bit too deep into the pose and you might try using some more propping or backing out a bit. You can also bring the back knee in closer to take some of the depth out. Thanks for joining me and I hope these help. Let me know if you need more ideas or email me at [e-mail] and we can exchange photos to try some other ideas for you. Peace, Aprille

[@bhaktideb6841]

@@YogaRangerStudio Thank you for your help, Aprille...I tried bending my knee under my torso, almost like ‘the pigeon’ which allowed my sacrum some support before I moved my other leg out to the side. I injured the sacrum a few years ago and it needs tic. Thank you!