Calligraphy Yoga Series

9 week series

Whole Body Wellness, Organ by Organ

Based on teachings from Master Zhen Hua Yang, this unique yoga series combines breath, mind, and fluid movement to support and restore balance in the body, improve organ function, enhance blood circulation and instill calmness. Just like an artist writing calligraphy, this ancient practice is "continuous, gentle, yet strong and full of energy" – Master Yang.

During this course, each week will be dedicated to a specific organ or organs, embodying the ancient wisdom and beauty of Calligraphy Yoga (a combination of tai chi, qi gong and martial arts) Hatha Yoga, and Hanna Somatics.

We will enhance, optimise and enliven the health, function and happiness of our organs.

Weekly Focus, Expectations and Benefits:

Week 1: Brain and Nervous System

• Focus: Gentle stretches and poses to enhance blood flow to the brain and calm the nervous system.
• Benefits: Sharper focus, reduced stress/anxiety and better sleep.

Week 2: Lungs and Respiratory System

• Focus: Breathing exercises (Pranayama) and chest-expanding poses.
• Benefits: Enhanced lung capacity, better breathing patterns and reduced anxiety.

Week 3: Heart and Circulatory System

• Focus: Heart-opening poses and gentle backbends
• Benefits: Increased circulation and a sense of emotional openness and balance.

Week 4: Liver, Spleen and Detoxification

• Focus: Twisting and detoxifying poses
• Benefits: Improved liver function, clearer skin and increased energy.

Week 5: Kidneys, Pancreas and Endocrine System

• Focus: Forward bends and poses that stimulate the lower back
• Benefits: Stabilised blood sugar levels, consistent energy, balanced hormones

Week 6: Stomach, Gallbladder and Digestive System

• Focus: Core-strengthening poses and gentle twists
• Benefits: Better nutrient absorption, stronger core muscles and better posture.

Week 7: Intestines and Gut Health

• Focus: Fluid movement and abdominal massages
• Benefits: Healthy digestion, balanced gut microbiome and improved immunity.

Week 8: Skin and Lymphatic System

• Focus: Gentle flows and inversions to promote lymphatic drainage
• Benefits: Improved skin tone, reduced swelling and a sense of rejuvenation.

Week 9: Bladder and Urinary System

• Focus: Gentle stretches, forward bends and hip-opening poses
• Benefits: Improved urinary function, reduced tension in the lower abdomen and a sense of grounding and balance

Overall Benefits:

• Increased circulation and rate of healing in your body
• Ability to centre and ground
• Supports mood and mental health
• Emotional resilience – trauma and PTSD
• Stimulates organ hormonal and digestion function
• Improved sleeping patterns
• Structural alignment and posture
• Depth of connection to core

“The highest level of living is with no sickness, no pain and passing away naturally.”
Master Zhen Hua Yang

COURSE INCLUSIONS:

Nine modules with a 115min to 120 min class (introduction and movement practice) and optional home practice sheet and video per module.

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CANCELLATIONS: There are no refunds on this on demand series.

PRAISE FOR JACKIE’S YOGA SERIES:
“Jackie has an encouraging, and patient teaching style. I really appreciated her clarity, commitment and support throughout the series. Well prepared, acknowledged where individuals were at in the process and practices. Excellent series...thank you.” Lesley

“I found each segment easy to follow and as it built on each session it was easier to integrate.”

“It was very valuable to me in terms of better understanding in addition to being a lovely practice.” Rosie

“Jackie, your passion for yoga and particularly this gentle and restorative style is infectious, and you have such a gift. I just felt people really need to know about the sensations, subtleties, awareness, release, trust, surrender, pleasure, self-satisfaction, pride, nurturing & love we all feel when we are in your classes” Rick

ABOUT JACKIE WALLIN: Jackie has been teaching Gentle Somatic Yoga and Hatha Yoga for 10 years and practicing yoga for 16 years. After experiencing corporate burn-out in 2012, Jackie found balance through a gentle, therapeutic yoga practice and was inspired to teach. She has completed over 650 hours of teacher training with renowned teachers such as Donna Farhi, and has recently added Calligraphy Yoga, Pilates and Embodied Dance. She teaches in-person, online and private classes that blend her favourite modalities to create safe, accessible and enjoyable experiences. Jackie’s classes support people to slow down, move in ways that feel good, release tension, balance the nervous system and increase fluidity, strength and resilience.