In the Five Element tradition of Chinese Medicine, the Metal Element is honored throughout the season of Autumn. During this time of year the natural world demonstrates the necessity of pulling back on energetic demands and drawing precious resources inward and downward to the hidden realms within the plants and beneath the soil. Not surprisingly, the organs associated with the Metal Element are the Lungs and Large Intestine, as they govern the balance of drawing in and letting go.
In this workshop, Roots & River Yoga founder and Yin Yoga specialist, Machelle Lee, and Registered Dietitian, Jessica Grosman, blend their experience and expertise to offer a seasonal workshop to nourish you on physical and psychological levels as you transition into the season of Fall.
Eating locally and seasonally, and adjusting one’s physical and meditative practices throughout the year, has been a way of life for millennia. When we choose to align all layers of our physical and symbolic nourishment with the seasons, we forge connection with the ancient way of feeding and caring for ourselves, and thus cultivate a greater opportunity to feel well every day.
During this workshop, Jessica will guide a discussion about food and nourishment considerations for the Autumn. She will suggest ways to relevantly support the Lungs and Large Intestine by providing examples of seasonally appropriate foods, meal preparation tips, and copies of her delicious recipes to enjoy during the Fall.
Machelle will lead participants through a meditative Yin Yoga session stimulating the acupressure lines within connective tissues that support the Lung/Large Intestine organs and meridian pathways. Throughout the practice, she will discuss the physical functions of these organs, the psycho-spiritual gifts of the Metal Element, as well as share simple ritual ideas to connect your life meaningfully to the season.
No prior experience with yoga or nutritional study is necessary to benefit from this workshop
Cost: $50
Jessica Grosman’s mission is to help people get comfortable and connected with their own body through food and yoga. She is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian, practicing the principles of Intuitive Eating with her clients. Jessica believes that all people have the right to health, regardless of size or medical condition - aligning herself with Health at Every Size and weight-inclusive practices. As a yoga teacher, Jessica helps students find the ways in which their bodies feel most supported and at ease. As both a Registered Dietitian and a Yoga Teacher, Jessica is qualified to address and educate on the intersection of food, nutrition, and yoga. In addition to her client-focused work, Jessica is a recipe developer and a culinary educator; her goal is to get people excited and into the kitchen to cook, and to find more peace and happiness through the food they prepare for themselves, their family, and their community. Visit With Health and Gratitude to learn more about Jessica.
Machelle Lee has 29 years of experience as a yoga teacher, massage therapist, and childbirth educator. She holds a Masters Degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology and has completed a 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in yoga psychology. With over 11,000 hours of teaching experience, Machelle has cultivated a creative and grounded approach utilizing Yin Yoga (as well as Gentle and Vinyasa styles) in a way that weaves together yogic teachings with modern scientific research on tissue rehabilitation, traditional medicines, and psychology.
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