Can you trust that whatever life throws at you is there to help you grow?

To truly surrender and trust is scary. It means letting go of all that you think should or shouldn’t be there. It means letting go of willpower, opinions, doubts and control – stuff that our mind clings to and which literally creates a forcefully upright spine to deal with what is to come. Truly surrendering and trusting means being vulnerable, deeply feeling what life throws at you and being aware of what is triggered inside.

It also means trusting your inner wisdom. This is more than 'intuition'; it's a deep knowing or understanding that everything and everybody is connected, that whatever is presented in our lives is exactly how it should be. And that it is an invitation to deeply connect with yourself and to grow from what triggers you.

Trusting whatever triggers or affects us deeply are important lessons to learn, and this Yin yoga class can provide a safe environment in which to practice this. It's a space in which you can feel and become aware of what triggers you on a physical, emotional or mental level while being in a pose. And then to be able to let go of what no longer serves you – be it thoughts, behaviour or old patterns – to truly shine and be the star you are!

So trust to grow! 

This practice will invite you to dive deep inside, step out of your comfort zone and stimulate, release and surrender the spine – the physical home of our stamina, energy and source. Make it your intention to really let your triggers and struggles come to the surface, to live through them, to then be able to learn from and/or to let go of them. We'll stimulate the spine – neck, upper back and lower back – using various Yin poses. Be prepared to release emotions along the way. Different options are given for each pose, so it's suitable for everyone. Props needed: two blankets, blocks, bolster and pillow.

This class is part of the Yin Yoga and the 5 Elements program.