I have recently completed a Yin Yoga Teacher Training and I wanted to share some of the insights I have learned on my Yin Yoga journey.
Meridians – Pranamaya Kosha
For thousands of years, Taoism has taught the essential source essence of all life is wu chi. This is synonymous with the Sanskrit term prana, ki in Japanese or lung in Tibetan. Chinese medicine is based on the concept of chi as the dynamic source energy of creation. These ancient wisdom traditions discovered that chi flows through the body in an intricate network of energetic pathways called meridians. The meridian channels are housed in our deep connective tissues, passing through our visceral organs and vital energy centres. In opening the meridian pathways, we increase the flow of chi that nourishes the tissues and organs of the body; amplifies our energy and enhances our capacity to absorb more chi.
I was blessed to share a stunning yoga retreat in the exquisite beauty of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is one the most beautiful and biodiverse countries on the planet, an ecological gem of tropical rainforests, rolling green hills and pristine beaches. Costa Rican culture is defined as pura vida, pure life, where the beauty and power of nature is the temple and sunlight is the soul. 
Our beautiful Balinese yoga retreat took place at The Shala Bali. This tropical, peaceful, rice paddy paradise is set amongst magnificent natural beauty. It was founded on ancient Balinese and Indian philosophy, lovingly created as a sanctuary to reconnect with essence and realign with nature. The Shala is cocooned among the lush, green rice paddy fields of Ubud, the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali. Ubud is renowned for abundant natural beauty and a world class yoga destination. 
I taught my first international yoga retreat at Neeleshwar Hermitage in Kerala this year and our Indian yoga home will stay in my heart forever. The vibrant beauty of nature, the rolling Arabian Sea and the golden Indian sun welcomed our mandala of community.
Our springtime yoga retreat took place at a luxury 19th century converted barn, located in the heart of north Norfolk countryside; the stunning beaches of Holkham and Wells-Next-to-the-Sea nearby.
Yoga and ayurvedic traditions teach that the key to holistic well-being is balance.
