Dive into Yin: Energise & Restore

This special class is for you if you feel depleted and need to recharge. You will feel energised, release tension, and replenish your energy.

We will start with gentle Yoga to warm up the body, follow with a blissful Yin sequence, and close with a deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep). The class will include: breathwork, Gentle Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra.

Yin yoga is a meditative practice involving holding passive poses for 3 to 5 minutes. Props (yoga bricks, blocks, bolsters) can be used for support. It is based on the Taoist concept of yin and yang, the meridians (energy pathways) and incorporates principles of Traditional Chinese medicine.The stretches can be particularly useful for increasing mobility if you feel stiff. It also improves sleep and the immune system as we work with the meridians to eliminate energy blockages.

Yoga Nidra is a restorative practice, a form of guided meditation that works with the deeper layers of our being (the Koshas). It’s an effective, safe and easy practice done lying down in a comfortable position.

This special class is open to all levels.

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Aline Lemos has been teaching yoga classes in Royston since 2018, and has been a dedicated Yoga student since 2009. She is qualified to teach various styles of yoga, specialising in Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, meditation and in guided meditation/relaxation (Yoga Nidra).

Aline is a proud mum, and active member of her local community where she offers weekly classes, workshops and various events. She is passionate about sharing the health benefits of yoga to everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability or age. As a person who grew up with a chronic condition (endometriosis), Aline has been a keen advocate about the benefits of Yoga for mental health and living with chronic pain. Her classes offer a mindful, friendly, nurturing and safe space for exploration through the poses, breathing practices and meditation. Aline’s teaching comes from a blend of her experience of more traditional Yoga approaches, but is also influenced by mindfulness practices. Aline is also a qualified primary school teacher, leaving the education system in 2022 to concentrate fully on her Yoga teaching and development.