Yin Yoga Tiger Hour for Lung Meridian, Increase Qi, Activate Immunity, Release Sadness & Grief

Understanding the Lung Meridian & Tiger Hour

• 💡 This practice focuses on the Tiger Hour (3am-5am), which governs the lung meridian and is crucial for drawing in Qi or Prana.
• 📌 The lung meridian starts at the chest and extends down the arm to the thumb, with all movements designed to activate it.
• ⚠️ Blockages in the lung meridian can manifest as respiratory issues, skin problems like eczema, exhaustion, poor immunity, and feelings of sadness, loss, and grief.
• ✅ Unblocking this energy flow can lead to feelings of joy, abundance, and gratitude, while also healing illness and boosting immunity.

Preparing for the Fire Horse Year

• 🚀 This session is part of a series preparing for the New Year of the Fire Horse, which brings energetic and audacious energy.
• 🚧 Clearing physical and emotional blockages is essential to embrace and utilize the powerful Fire Horse energy effectively.

Key Yoga Poses and Techniques

• 🧘 The practice incorporates Chinese Yin Yoga with circular movements to activate the lung meridian.
• ✨ Poses include toe squat, seated cat cow, traditional cat cow, downward-facing dog, dolphin pose, sphinx pose, and open wing.
• 🐠 The Fish pose is introduced to open the front body, with a caution for individuals with neck issues.
• 🌬️ Emphasis is placed on deep breathing and long exhales to slow the heart rate and enhance energy flow, including Ujjayi breath.

Cultivating Energy and Well-being

• ⚡ The practice aims to increase Qi and vitality, expanding breath and releasing emotional burdens like sadness.
• 🌀 Techniques like fluid circular cat cows and rolling hands and feet help release tension and promote energy flow.
• 🌟 The final Shavasana (corpse pose) allows for stillness, enabling the body to absorb and circulate vital energy throughout the organs and meridians.