Samhain Special Yin Yoga – St Ives, Cornwall
Sat 31st October · 6:00–7:30pm
Yin Yoga for rest, reflection and seasonal release
Join Emma for a special Samhain Yin Yoga evening in St Ives, Cornwall, created as a space to slow down, turn inward and reconnect with yourself as we move into the darker half of the year.
Samhain is an ancient seasonal festival associated with the transition from autumn into winter, a time traditionally connected with endings, remembrance, reflection and making space for what comes next.
This special Yin Yoga class draws on these themes through slow, passive postures, longer holds, mindful breathing, meditation and seasonal reflection. Rather than pushing or striving, Yin invites you to soften, listen and allow the body and mind to become quieter.
Yin Yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice suitable for all levels. Postures are generally held for longer periods with the support of props such as bolsters, blocks and blankets, allowing the body to settle into stillness without muscular effort.
The practice offers an opportunity to shift away from the stimulation of everyday life and towards a more restful state, supporting relaxation, body awareness and a sense of calm. Breathwork, mindfulness and meditation are woven throughout the practice to encourage presence and grounding.
What to expect
- Gentle, supported Yin Yoga postures
- Longer-held poses and nourishing stillness
- Breathwork for grounding and relaxation
- Guided meditation and mindfulness
- Seasonal reflection inspired by Samhain and the turning of the year
- A quiet, candlelit-feeling atmosphere rooted in nature and the rhythm of the seasons
- Time to pause, reflect, release and reconnect
You don’t need to be experienced in yoga or flexible to take part. This is an inclusive practice where you are encouraged to work with your own body, making space for whatever you need on the day.
From stillness, we reconnect. From softness, we grow.
Come as you are and give yourself 90 minutes to slow down, breathe and listen inward.
Join Emma for this special Samhain Yin Yoga class in St Ives, Cornwall, or practise online from wherever you are.