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Join Our Online Class: JingJin Yoga Basics


with Debby Valentine Smith & Teddy Piotrowski
Thursday January 23, 2024
6:30-8PM $25/student


In this online class we will learn about the (JingJin) Fascial Tendinomuscular Meridians and an approach to basic yoga stretches that stimulates and opens these pathways of Qi – known as “prana” in yoga.

Discover awareness with the use of breath and movement along these channels to unravel the tension and fascial restrictions associated with physical, mental and emotional stress and deepen your attunement to the subtle body.


We will explore how yoga students can incorporate the releasing power of these meridians into their daily practice for self-care.


Included in this class is a 26 minute full-body JingJin Yoga practice.

You can practice using 1)a yoga mat on the floor, 2) an elevated surface like a bed, sofa or massage table, 3) an armless chair. Bring two small blankets, two bed or sofa pillows and an open mind.
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Space is limited.

Payment options to reserve a seat for the January 23rd class
Greater Harmony accepts personal checks or Venmo (online payment).
Please send checks to:
Barbara “Teddy” Piotrowski
PO Box 222
25 S. Haddon Ave.
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
or
VENMO: @Barbara-Teddy-Piotrowski

and include your contact information:
Name__________________________________________________________
Address________________________________City/State/Zip_____________
Email__________________________________Phone__________________

contact: devasmith2015@gmail.com

greaterharmony@gmail.com

Article: More about JingJin Yoga for Injury & Trauma by Deborah Valentine Smith

More information about using JJY for injuries and trauma, whether for self-care or in a bodywork practice.

https://bodymindtreasures.com/books-articles. Scroll down to the articles section.

Using JingJin Yoga for Trauma

Embrace the journey of healing by creating a safe space within your practice. Establishing a sense of safety is crucial when working with trauma in the body, allowing for deeper emotional and physical release. The JingJin Yoga technique meets those requirements. Slowly approaching the stretch allows awareness of the reactions. 

The method is to first identify which of the tendinomuscular meridians (TMM) run through the painful area and to pick the stretch that addresses it. For the yoga practitioner working on themselves, the yoga posture that aligns the whole tract along the TMM will remind the body of its natural path from head to toe. This is coupled with respectful awareness of the signals of the body, including the positive responses of flow as the pathways of Qi and Blood are improved. Unlock the potential of your body by understanding how the fibers in your muscles respond to movement. As these fibers loosen, they create a natural flow that enhances lubrication, allowing the tissue to return to its original state, promoting overall flexibility and health.

Less is More  By integrating these principles, practitioners can enhance their practice and promote a more profound connection to movement and flexibility.  Explore the transformative power of JingJin Yoga by embracing the principle of ‘less is more.’ Allow your body to naturally open and stretch without force, leading to a deeper connection and enhanced flexibility.

The practice of JingJin Yoga encourages a mindful examination of bodily sensations, allowing individuals to recognize and respond to signals of tension, pain, or fear. This awareness fosters a deeper connection to oneself, promoting healing and personal growth.

Want to learn more about using JingJin with trauma?

Purchase your own copy of JJY with links to accompanying videos at  

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/jingjin-yoga or all major retailers.

In health…Teddy

*Stay tuned for the release of my article on  JingJin Yoga for Injuries and Trauma 

A Book is Born

Speaking of elephants, do you know that expectant elephants carry their babies for 22 months? Can you imagine being pregnant for 22 months!!!

Long developmental periods are common among highly intelligent animals. I and my colleague and co-author, Teddy Piotrowski are getting ready to “birth” the delivery of a book that we have been working on way longer than Mama Elephant. It will be available to you soon.

We call our approach JingJin Yoga. We are very excited to be introducing these deceptively simple stretches that combine yoga asanas with the muscle meridians of Chinese Medicine. The combination profoundly benefits the whole body in many surprising ways. When practiced regularly they are cumulative and the benefits are truly endless. 

Elephants symbolize strength, good fortune, health and happiness and are thought to promote well-being in our daily lives. 

May the birth of this book not only bring good fortune and well being to this project, but deliver the wisdom of these ancient healing arts to the students who read and practice these asanas.

Before I sign off, a familiar pachyderm to yogis is Ganesha! The enormous head of the elephant signifies wisdom and knowledge.  Ganesha is also the remover of obstacles. Elephants don’t walk
around obstacles, neither are they stopped by them. They just remove them and
walk ahead, signifying effortlessness.

What do you do to build strength to benefit your daily health?

Coming soon in 2023

A Practical Manual

JingJin Yoga Fascial Stretches Combining Asanas & Muscle Meridians by 

Deborah Valentine Smith,L.M.T., Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM®), AOBTA® Certified Instructor, Authorized JinShin Do® Bodymind Acupressure®  Teacher

Barbara “Teddy” Piotrowski R.N., B.A., Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM®), Board Certified Holistic Nurse, Shiatsu Practitioner, Certified Yoga Therapist, Meditation Specialist

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