yin yoga
Yin is the stable, unmoving, hidden aspect of an object. Yang is the changing, moving, revealing aspect of an object. These two aspects always coexist~there is never one without the other.
Exercises that create a gentle traction of the connective tissue are yin. As important it is for our physical and mental well being to be strong, it is not the muscular strength that gives us the feeling of ease and lightness in the body, it is the flexibility in our joints.
If we never bend our knees and stretch our spines, the connective tissue is going to shorten to accommodate our movements. If we want to maintain our joints flexibility, we must exercise them. But we should not exercise them like muscles, we must exercise them in a yin way.
~Paul Grilley
In Yin, the muscles must be relaxed. We use gravity and props, comfy bolsters and blankets so you can settle into the first edge. And then be still. Postures are held from 3-12 minutes. This is not a restorative yoga class.
By booking and attending all yoga classes, you agree to the terms and conditions.
Friday Night Yin YOGA FOR THE GALS
Yin Yoga for the Gals. Experience a nurturing 90-minute Yin Yoga session exclusively for women on the third Friday of the month at 7 PM, enhanced with the calming energy of Reiki. Enjoy the practice as we hold postures for 4-8 minutes, incorporating hand mudras, intention setting, and concluding with a blissful savasana and meditation in the tranquil environment of Holos House.
- Holos House is a vibrant community hub where practitioners from diverse disciplines come together to create a collective buzzing with energy and collaboration. Here, you can explore a wide range of practices that support your journey toward holistic well-being including groups, workshops, yoga, postpartum circles, dance, meditation, book club, and spiritual practices.
Deep Rest and restore
A Monthly Restorative Healing Class
In a world that constantly asks us to move faster, this monthly class invites you to slow down, soften, and truly rest.
Deep Rest combines three powerful healing modalities—restorative yoga, assisted stretch therapy, and Reiki—to help calm the nervous system, release stored tension, and bring the body back into balance.
Restorative yoga is less about effort and more about surrender. Using bolsters, blankets, and supportive props, you'll settle into fully supported postures designed to gently guide the body out of chronic stress patterns and into deep relaxation. This practice helps shift the body from the sympathetic nervous system—our "fight or flight" state—into the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the "rest and digest" state, where true healing, repair, and restoration can occur.
As you rest in each posture, RaShaun Spencer (Ray), Human Performance Specialist, will provide gentle assisted stretch therapy to help muscles and fascia soften naturally, creating greater ease, mobility, circulation, and spaciousness throughout the body. Rather than forcing flexibility, his work focuses on releasing holding patterns, unwinding tension, and helping the body feel safe enough to let go.
Throughout the practice, Jen Darling, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Reiki Master Teacher, and Yin Yoga Instructor, will guide you through meditation while offering Reiki energy healing to support deep relaxation, energetic balance, and emotional well-being. Together, these modalities create a deeply restorative experience that nurtures both the physical and energetic body.
The result is a quiet, candlelit space where stress softens, breath deepens, and the body remembers how to rest.
To preserve the intimate and personalized nature of this experience, enrollment is intentionally limited to 8 participants, ensuring that everyone receives individual attention throughout class.
Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, physically depleted, emotionally exhausted, or simply craving stillness.
Class Length: 75 minutes
All levels are welcome.
new moon yin and special events: eclipse and winter solstice
New Moon Yin is a monthly yin yoga gathering held on Tuesday night, the week of each new moon at The Cauldron Café in Covington, KY. Each 75-minute class is thoughtfully inspired by the energy and personality of the current new moon and includes deep yin yoga, meditation, and reflective journal prompts to continue your practice at home. This is a space to slow down, root deeply, become clear, release what no longer serves, and reset beneath the energy of the dark moon.
New Moon Yin
75 Minutes • $25
In addition to the monthly New Moon Yin gatherings, two special Breath, Brew & Begin events will be offered this year:
Winter Solstice Edition: New Moon in Sagittarius
These expanded two-hour experiences include yin yoga, guided meditation, tea or warm seasonal cider, journaling, and gentle community connection within the cozy, candlelit atmosphere of The Cauldron Café.
Special Events
2 Hours
Please bring your own yoga mat, two yoga blocks, a bolster, a blanket, and a journal.
Props are an essential part of a traditional yin yoga practice and are strongly encouraged for comfort, support, and deeper release within the postures.
All levels are welcome.
The Foundations of Yin yoga
An Immersive Journey into the Art & Science of Yin
There is so much more to Yin Yoga than simply holding a pose.
Join me for an immersive four-hour workshop designed to deepen your understanding of this beautiful, meditative practice and explore the why behind Yin Yoga.
Together, we'll journey beyond the physical postures and into the philosophy, anatomy, and energetic foundations of Yin. We'll explore the fascinating world of fascia and connective tissue, the nervous system, meridian theory, and the profound benefits of slowing down and creating space within the body and mind.
Through guided instruction and hands-on exploration, you'll learn foundational Yin postures, the intentional use of props, and how to modify and adapt poses to support different bodies, abilities, and individual needs.
Whether you're a dedicated Yin Yoga student looking to deepen your personal practice or a yoga teacher wishing to expand your knowledge, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect more deeply with the wisdom and intention behind Yin.
Each participant will receive a comprehensive workshop manual to support continued learning and exploration, and we'll conclude our time together with an extended, deeply nourishing Yin practice and guided meditation.
Come with curiosity. Leave with knowledge, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for the transformative practice of Yin Yoga.
This four-hour immersive workshop will be held at Holos House, 4855 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. Bring some snacks, come ready to learn and explore, and enjoy plenty of hands-on practice time! A comprehensive workshop manual will be provided for each participant
Fall Into Reiki 🍂
Fall is here. Come reset, ground, and reconnect after the heat and busyness of summer.
Last-minute Reiki I training this November — a beautiful time to begin.