Qigong, Yoga & Stillness: Tending to the Water Element.

Seasonal Yoga teaches us that our energy, moods, and needs shift throughout the year. Just as nature moves through cycles of growth, blooming, harvesting, and rest, so do we.

Each season carries its own element and energetic qualities, and when we pay attention to these rhythms, our practice becomes less about striving and more about listening.

In Seasonal Yoga, the Water Element is most alive during winter. It is a season of stillness, depth, conservation, and restoration, when energy naturally turns inward and gathers at the roots.

The Water Element invites us to slow down, to descend, and to rest into the deeper currents of our being. It is associated with inner wisdom, quiet courage, and the steady resilience that comes from knowing when to pause.

But water energy is not only a winter need. We return to it whenever life calls us to soften, reflect, or replenish our reserves. Which is why this practice can be done at any time of year, whenever you feel the need to root, restore, and come home to yourself.

🧡 About the Practice

In this Water Element practice, we move through gentle qigong, yoga movement, and moments of stillness, allowing the body to settle and the breath to deepen.

You'll learn the pathways of the bladder and kidney meridians, stimulating key acupressure points to encourage energy to descend, nourish, and rise in its own time.

The practice closes with spacious rest, supporting a sense of grounding, quiet strength, and inner steadiness.

This class is especially supportive if you have been feeling:

tired or depleted

emotionally sensitive

unsettled or ungrounded

in need of rest, reflection, or replenishment

🧘‍♀️ Props you may like to have2 yoga blocks (or books)

A cushion or folded blanket to sit on comfortably

💛 A gentle reminder

Please honour your body and move with awareness.

Not all movements are suitable for all bodies, so feel free to adapt, pause, or simply rest when needed.

If you are new to qigong or yoga, you may wish to watch the practice first to get a feel for the pace and flow.

If you have any medical conditions, injuries, or concerns, please consult your healthcare provider before beginning.

Your body’s wisdom leads. Always.