Different ancient traditions have talked about an energy system within the body since the earliest of times. Indian Yogis called it Prana, while Chinese Daoists called it Qi or Chi. Chi is usually translated as ‘vital life force’ or ‘life energy’, this energy is the force present in all life and which binds together all things in the universe.

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Just as Prana moves through energy channels called Nadis in the Indian Yogi tradition, in the Chinese tradition this Qi or Chi moves through a network of energy pathways called ‘Jing-luo’ that interconnects and encapsulates all tissues and cells. Jing, meaning ‘to go through’ and Luo meaning ‘that which connects’. The word is translated as ‘channels’ and commonly known as ‘Meridians’.

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The Daoist tradition, upon which Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based, distinguishes 12 main meridians, 8 minor meridians and many collateral ones. TCM acupuncture points can be mapped out on this meridian system.

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While in yoga the chakras are considered as the main energetic points, the Daoist model considers our internal organs as being the main focus points of energy storage and distribution. 

Most major meridians are named after the internal organs they influence and are connected with: an organ’s Qi moves through that organ’s meridian. 

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In this course you will learn the energetic aspects of Yin Yoga. You will gain knowledge about the Chinese meridian system and its effect on us and how we access this during the yin yoga classes. You will learn about your own body (all knowledge starts with yourself) as well as how you can see different body types in your yin yoga class and how to guide your students based on their conditions to get a nice yin yoga session with the benefits availiable to us in yin yoga.

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Module 1 - Lower Body

Module 2 - Upper Body