Yin Yoga
& The Elements
A Concise Three Day Module for Experienced Practitioners
A deep dive into the science of Yin Yoga and the elements. Three immersive days of stillness, fascia, and elemental awareness, held slowly and studied closely.
Every Month, Last Monday
The module begins on the last Monday of each month and runs across three consecutive days.
Around Twelve Hours
Approximately four hours each day, combining theory, guided Yin practice, and breath awareness.
Medically Informed
Taught by Dr. Rucha Shinde, MBBS, MD, yoga teacher and holistic healthcare practitioner.
Dr. Rucha Shinde
MBBS · MD · Yoga Teacher · Holistic Healthcare Practitioner
"Stillness is not the absence of work. It is where the tissue, the breath, and the nervous system finally begin to speak."
Dr. Rucha brings a rare combination to the mat: a medical training that understands tissue and physiology, and a yoga practice that understands patience. She works with the body as she finds it, not as a template.
This module is her study of Yin at its most precise, where fascia, the nervous system, and the elements are taught together rather than separately.
Three Days, One Descent
Each day runs approximately four hours and moves through theory, guided Yin practice, and breath awareness. Around twelve hours in total.
01
Understanding Stillness
Where the practice begins.
- →Philosophy and principles of Yin Yoga
- →The science of fascia and connective tissue
- →Nervous system regulation in stillness
- →Grounding through element inspired postures
- →Breath awareness as an anchor
02
Fascia & Grounding
Meeting the body as it is.
- →How fascia responds to long holds
- →Mapping tension patterns in the body
- →Guided Yin practice with props and support
- →Grounding practices for the earth element
- →Observation, adjustment, and self enquiry
03
Element Science
Body, breath, and the elements together.
- →How fascia aligns with the respective elements
- →Elemental awareness within Yin sequencing
- →Building a personal Yin practice
- →Breath awareness and closing integration
- →Guidance for teaching and holding space
Element science and fascia awareness
The module opens with the philosophy and principles of Yin Yoga, including the science of fascia, connective tissue, and nervous system regulation. Students explore grounding practices through element inspired Yin postures and breath awareness.
From there, participants gain an understanding of how fascia aligns with the respective elements, deepening the practice through a closer connection between the body's connective tissue and the natural elements.
Duration
3 Days
Daily
~4 Hours
Total
~12 Hours
What three days holds
Three Day Immersion
Approximately four hours each day, around twelve hours in total, unhurried and complete.
Theory & Practice
A combination of theory, guided Yin practice, and breath awareness across all three days.
Fascia Science
A grounded, clinically informed look at connective tissue and nervous system regulation.
Element Awareness
Understand how fascia aligns with the respective elements and how that shapes practice.
For Experienced Practitioners
An advanced module designed for those already living inside a regular practice.
A Quiet Space to Land
Held at Aavya, Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh, with the hills and the river close by.
Ready to slow down?
Three days. Stillness, fascia, and the elements.
This is an advanced module, best suited to practitioners already familiar with a regular practice. Dates open every last Monday of the month.
We'd love to hear from you
Dr. Rucha Shinde
Approximately four hours each day across three days. Message us to confirm the next start date and to check availability.