Workshop - Backbends & the Heart Meridian: Strength, Softness and Shen

Blending Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts with yoga backbends - specifically those from the Ashtanga Second Series with some gorgeous variations - we’ll weave our way toward clearer breath and more radiant hearts.

TCM offers a holistic lens through which we can begin to understand the body’s deeper patterns: where energy might be stuck, and why certain postures challenge us more than others. By tuning into these subtle cues, we open the door to healing on multiple levels.

Backbends offer a wealth of physical benefits: strengthening the spine and legs, opening tissue across the chest, and boosting overall vitality. But emotionally, they often speak the loudest. In times of distress, the body may create a protective shield around the heart - making heart-opening poses tender territory. It takes kindness to accept, patience to unravel, and a deep joy in the release.

As always, I offer this workshop to share as much as I can - with joy, curiosity, and a sprinkle of humour.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP AIMED AT?

All levels of practioners are welcome. You don’t need to be an Ashtanga practioner.

DATE & TIME

15:00 - 17:30, 5 October 2025

Cost

£55

Location

Chobham