A mini Winter Yoga class by Martine Ford in the garden of Spirit Yoga in Port Macquarie. Demonstrating around 10 of 20 yoga poses from the book - Winter Yoga: 20 poses for the Bladder and Kidney Meridians. This is available on Amazon through Kindle for just $3.99 USD at the following link, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1LOBVG

These yoga poses activate the energy channels of the Badder and Kidney Meridians. When these organs become balanced it restores warmth and emotional courage.According to the Chinese Five Element theory, the body is made up of the same five primary elements that exist in nature -- Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth and Water. Each of these elements links to different organs, and affects us physically and psychologically.

In winter the water element is strongest, so activating the meridians (energy channels) of the bladder and kidneys brings balance to these organs. Bladder imbalance can cause symptoms like, fear and indecisiveness. If the imbalance is chronic, it can trigger jealousy, suspicion and resentment.Kidney imbalance can cause symptoms like, fear and paranoia. Intense fear can cause involuntary urination.

 Spirit Yoga classes mostly use traditional yoga poses and some yoga therapy exercises that are based on bringing energy (chi or prana) to the meridian channels located through-out the body. Winter Yoga will bring balance to your body and life during the Winter Season, so you can function with greater ease. Imagine starting your day with a new sense of trust in your own power, courage to take on any challenge presented to you and trust knowing you had the clarity of mind to soar. 

Winter Yoga is part of the Yoga for the Seasons Series, other books in the series are: Spring Yoga, Summer and Autumn Yoga. Yoga for the Seasons e-Books are available on the Spirit Yoga website through Amazon's Kindle Platform. Go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1LOBVG