EARTH & METAL ELEMENT series with SOMATIC
YIN and FLOW yoga in September and October
LIVESTREAM WITH RECORDINGS
The autumn series spans from the Late summer and Earth phase and accompanies you in this transition into Autumn and the Metal phase with Yin and Yang/Flow practices influenced and inspired by the outer seasons, Chinese Medicine wisdom and somatic tools for grounding and centering.
This time of the year favors getting more grounded in your routines, so make a commitment and:
NO CLASS on Sept 15 and Sept 17
All sessions are recorded and you will have access to the recordings until the end of the year. If you wish to join the first livestream of the series on September 8, please sign up minimum 1 hour before the first class, to make sure the ZOOM link reaches you in time. |
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This series might be a great source of inspiration to those of you who are interested in somatics and want to explore how to incorporate it into your Yin and Flow practices. If you are interested in seasonal living and want to know more about Chinese Medicine 5 element theory then I'll be sharing generously what I have learned over the years.
- The Monday (6pm) SOMATIC FLOW is a 1-hour session that blends soft, fluid and explorative somatic movements with mobility and strength building exercises. Even though the sessions are slow and gentle, they do build strength and stability along with freedom of movement and fluidity. Monday classes start on September 8 and run weekly until October 27 (there is no class on September 15).
- The Wednesday (7pm) YIN YOGA & Somatics is a creative blend of slow, reflective, felt-sense based practices of Yin yoga, somatics and QiGong with acupressure, poetry and self-inquiry. Wednesday classes start on September 10 and run weekly until October 29 (there is no class on September 17).
BOOK THE AUTUMN SERIES:
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2 sessions/week
14 livestreams + recordings Mondays 6pm (CET) FLOW Wednesdays 7pm (CET) YIN (no class Sept 15 and 17) recordings available until 31.12 |
Somatic FLOW
Mondays 6pm (CET) 7 livestreams + recordings (no class Sept 15) recordings available until 31.12 |
Somatic YIN
Wednesdays 7pm (CET) 7 livestreams + recordings (no class Sept 17) recordings available until 31.12 |
Can't commit to the whole series?
All sessions in this series are also open to drop-ins either for the livestream or to receive the recording.
Everyone who signs up will receive access to the class recording for 7 days.
All sessions in this series are also open to drop-ins either for the livestream or to receive the recording.
Everyone who signs up will receive access to the class recording for 7 days.
This series is inspired by the Chinese Medicine 5-element theory with elemental themes weaved through all the sessions.
Here's some musing for orientation:
EARTH element/phase key words are body, matter, gravity, balance, steadiness, support, nurturing, being grounded, holding ones center, maturity, abundance... In Chinese medicine Earth represents the season of Late Summer and transition times between seasons, in our bodies it corresponds to Spleen and Stomach meridian channels and is linked not only to our body's ability to digest food but our overall capacity to be nourished by life, ability to think clearly, metabolise our past experiences.
Metal element/phase dynamic stands for descent, fall, letting go, darkening, loss, decay as is where the season of autumn starts to carry the natural world. This phase stands for dismantling, chaos, falling away, loss and letting go, while also representing the celebration of a harvest and reaping the rewards of the planning, grown and expansion from previous seasons. In our body Metal element is represented by Lungs (our ability to receive) and Large intestine (our ability to let go).
Here's some musing for orientation:
EARTH element/phase key words are body, matter, gravity, balance, steadiness, support, nurturing, being grounded, holding ones center, maturity, abundance... In Chinese medicine Earth represents the season of Late Summer and transition times between seasons, in our bodies it corresponds to Spleen and Stomach meridian channels and is linked not only to our body's ability to digest food but our overall capacity to be nourished by life, ability to think clearly, metabolise our past experiences.
Metal element/phase dynamic stands for descent, fall, letting go, darkening, loss, decay as is where the season of autumn starts to carry the natural world. This phase stands for dismantling, chaos, falling away, loss and letting go, while also representing the celebration of a harvest and reaping the rewards of the planning, grown and expansion from previous seasons. In our body Metal element is represented by Lungs (our ability to receive) and Large intestine (our ability to let go).
If you are new to Liina's teachings, below she answers a few questions that describe what is at the center of her methodology and what she incorporates into her classes:
What is somatics?
Somatics is a mindful movement approach that emphasizes internal body awareness and self-sensing.
It is not a style of yoga, anything you do or practice can be done with internal awareness.
It encourages a shift from external performance to internal experience, fostering a deeper connection between mind and body.
Somatic approach supports nervous system regulation, enhances mobility, helps to release tension and build strength through attentive, deliberate movement.
It is not a style of yoga, anything you do or practice can be done with internal awareness.
It encourages a shift from external performance to internal experience, fostering a deeper connection between mind and body.
Somatic approach supports nervous system regulation, enhances mobility, helps to release tension and build strength through attentive, deliberate movement.
What are 5 elements/phases?
The five elements, or phases, known as Wu Xing in Chinese philosophy, offer a way of seeing the world as an ever-changing dance of energies. Rather than fixed substances, they are movements of transformation—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—each reflecting patterns found both in nature and within ourselves. They align with the seasons, organs, emotions, and spiritual qualities, reminding us that we are not separate from the cycles of growth, ripening, decline, and renewal that shape the natural world. Earth offers us nourishment and stability, a grounded center from which we can digest not only food but also experiences. Metal, the element of autumn, teaches us how to refine, to let go, and to discern what is essential, much like the trees release their leaves in preparation for winter’s stillness. Water carries the wisdom of depth and rest, reminding us of the power found in silence and yielding. Wood brings the energy of springtime growth, vision, and direction, while Fire embodies summer’s warmth, joy, and connection. Moving through these phases, we learn that balance is not a static state but a continuous, relational process. By embodying the five elements in our practice and daily life, we can attune more deeply to the rhythms of the seasons and the wisdom of change itself.
In yoga and somatic movement, there are numerous creative ways to explore, stimulate and embody the five phases - either through the channel network of Chinese medicine, where each element is expressed in specific meridians and acupoints or through breath, posture, and felt sense - inviting us to embody the grounding of Earth, the release of Metal, the yielding of Water, the expansion of Wood, and the radiance of Fire.
In yoga and somatic movement, there are numerous creative ways to explore, stimulate and embody the five phases - either through the channel network of Chinese medicine, where each element is expressed in specific meridians and acupoints or through breath, posture, and felt sense - inviting us to embody the grounding of Earth, the release of Metal, the yielding of Water, the expansion of Wood, and the radiance of Fire.
What is functional strength?
Functional strength is about building the kind of strength that supports how you move through daily life—lifting, twisting, reaching, stabilizing—not just how you perform in a workout. In the FLOW sessions, we approach strength not as something to push for, but something we cultivate with attention, breath, and alignment. Movements are slow, precise, and connected to somatic awareness—meaning you’re not just going through the motions, but tuning in to how the body moves and responds.
Through this lens, strength becomes more than muscular—it becomes coordinated, responsive, and intelligent. You learn how to move from your center, distribute effort efficiently, and build resilience in a way that feels supportive, not depleting. This kind of strength carries over into your everyday movements, helping you feel more grounded, capable, and at home in your body.
Through this lens, strength becomes more than muscular—it becomes coordinated, responsive, and intelligent. You learn how to move from your center, distribute effort efficiently, and build resilience in a way that feels supportive, not depleting. This kind of strength carries over into your everyday movements, helping you feel more grounded, capable, and at home in your body.
Why the fascia approach?
Fascia is the body’s three dimensional connective tissue network - it weaves through muscles, joints, and organs, creating structure, support, and fluid communication throughout the body. A fascia-informed approach works with the body as a whole system, rather than isolating parts. In this series, we move in ways that respect the natural spirals, tension lines, and elasticity of the fascial web. This means incorporating slow, spiraling, multi-directional movement, subtle resistance, and yielding - inviting not just stretch, but responsiveness and connection.
In both the FLOW and YIN sessions, this approach helps unlock habitual holding patterns, improve mobility, and bring more fluidity into strength work. Rather than forcing change, we’re inviting adaptability - building a body that is not just strong, but responsive, resilient, and connected from the inside out.
In both the FLOW and YIN sessions, this approach helps unlock habitual holding patterns, improve mobility, and bring more fluidity into strength work. Rather than forcing change, we’re inviting adaptability - building a body that is not just strong, but responsive, resilient, and connected from the inside out.
What does nervous system have to do with it all?
Everything we do - how we move, breathe, respond to stress, rest, and recover - is guided by the nervous system. It is very important to not just emphasize finding calm, but have an approach that builds range: the ability to move between activation and rest with flexibility and choice. A well-regulated system isn’t one that’s always relaxed - it’s one that can respond appropriately to life’s demands, then return to a place of steadiness. In this series, we work with the nervous system by layering movement with awareness and engage the nervous system's different branches through tempo, breath, pauses, pacing and balancing familiarity with novelty. In the FLOW sessions, we explore effort with clarity and control; in YIN we slow down and listen. This supports your system in developing a broader window of tolerance - so strength isn’t just muscular, but also nervous system-based. You build the capacity to meet challenge without collapse or overload, and to return to center with more ease.
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I have used my limited tech-skills to set up this booking flow directly from my website.
Please let me know if you run into any problems, as this is the first course to be booked like this.
Also, you can still pay directly to my bank Liina Tael, IBAN DE35100500001063948483 or
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I apologize for any inconvenience.
Can't commit to the whole series?
All sessions in this series are also open to drop-ins either for the livestream or to receive the recording.
Everyone who signs up will receive access to the class recording for 7 days.
What people say...
Throughout the series I noticed your turn to strength and must say: I love it. For me it was a wonderful mixture of activation, exploring my own border, mindfulness and feeling my muscles the day after practice. You offered so many little movements and sequences that I was able to do easily, but then through repetition I really felt the muscles that were targeted much more and how much strength it required to repeat the movement. This strength part didn’t take away any of the contemplative and mindful quality of the practice. I think in contrast it actually contributed to it, because one really needs to negotiate personal limits. (Julia)
First of All - huge like an ocean - thank you for those sessions I could participate with you in a live online mode. It was a treasure. Thank you for your constant, beautiful, human-friendly approach to practice, your high-end quality and just your spirit. You are a true inspiration to me how to work, how to trust the Whole, how to take time to tell, share, explain sometimes very subtle things to others. I am looking forward to more opportunities to work with you. (Paulina)
From the very first video i watched, i have loved the granular way in which you guide and teach. I think of each instruction like a granule, i can use them alone or i can build something more complex with them. I loved the fluidity and ease. Occasionally, i am freaked out, well more like pleasantly surprised that you are reading my mind, great anticipation. I hope you love what you do, i certainly do. (Eli)