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Ki Yoga (also known as Ki FUSION Yoga) is an innovative system of corrective yoga and energy work that is accessible to every body.

It combines the diagnostics of the Japanese and Chinese healing arts with traditional Hatha yoga to create a dynamic, remedial practice. Each posture (asana) releases and builds upon the energetic intention of the next, having a profound effect on your emotional, mental, spiritual and physical being in each moment.

Classes are designed to reflect the season, the time of day, the seasonal meridians and the needs of individuals to engage all aspects of daily living – exercise, breathing, diet, thought and behaviour. By keeping ourselves aligned with the seasonal elements of earth, fire, wood, water and metal, and maintaining optimal ‘chi’ or ‘ki’ energy flow, we are more able to connect, ground and attune with Nature.  Nature within – Nature without.

There are 5 seasons according to Oriental Therapy and 12 central meridians, upon which Ki yoga is based:

1. Summer – Fire  element – Heart and Small Intestine; Pericardium and Triple Heater

Imbalanced meridian:  high blood pressure, digestive issues, heartburn, breathlessness, heart problems, poor circulation, palpitations, sweatiness, tight upper back/shoulders, excitability, facial flushes, stuttering.

Balanced meridian: regulated circulation, calm demeanour, joyful, expressive, friendly.

2.  Autumn – Metal element – Lungs and Large Intestine

Imbalanced meridian:  respiratory issues, asthma, sinusitis, colds/flus, hay fever, allergies, rashes, acne, tense shoulders, sacral and sciatic pain, RSI, insecurity, grief, cellulite, bad breath, judgemental.

Balanced meridian: positive and accepting attitude, trusting, vital, clear complexion, ability to let go and move forwards, inspired.

3. Winter – Water  element – Kidney and Bladder

Imbalanced meridian:  infertility, premature ageing, baldness, over/under active sex drive, ear/bone/lower back problems, fatigue, fear, depression, anxiety, salt cravings, poor memory, headaches/migraines, cramping, weak pelvic floor.

Balanced meridian: confidence, motivation, courageous, creative, willpower, balanced energy, calm, settled.

4. Spring – Wood element – Liver and Gall Bladder

Imbalanced meridian:  arthritis, weak/painful joints, eye sight problems, genital problems, addictive behaviours, temper, frustration, toxic blood, disorganised, impatience, inflexibility, tight sides, excessively ticklish.

Balanced meridian: patience, ability to plan and delegate, flexible mind and body, creative, intuitive, compassionate.

5. Late Summer – Earth element – Stomach and Spleen

Imbalanced meridian:  poor digestion and immunity, eating disorders, menstrual imbalances, sugar cravings, weight issues, worrying mind, neediness, bloating, weak legs, poor self image, insomnia.

Balanced meridian: balanced digestion, no cravings, satisfied, sympathetic nature, centred, sense of self worth, secure.

Ki FUSION Yoga is unique in that it draws our awareness directly to the source of any issue to create real, lasting change and healing. Sequences are corrective: specific routines based on traditional hatha postures, will help alleviate postural and energetic distortion, and can be either dynamic or passive. Dynamic movement involves repetition where we aim to stimulate ‘chi’ (or energy) into weakened or disconnected areas; passive movement involves more focused holding of postures with deeper breath work to open, release and help build ‘chi’.  The subtleties of energy are addressed and developed so your time on the mat becomes a kinergetic healing experience as well; a powerful journey that moves you through aspects of each element within every pose. Unity. Fusion.

Practising yoga with Denby Sheather (the area’s leading Ki yoga teacher and founder of Ki FUSION Yoga), will not only build structural and energetic integrity on all levels of being, but also strengthen your ‘hara’ (belly/mind centre), the very essence of oneself, and create lasting inner power that will sustain you when practising any style of yoga. Denby teaches beginners/foundation courses as well as general and intermediate level classes and is also available by appointment for private yoga and well being consults.

… whatever your level of experience, as long as you can laugh, and breathe, you can do Ki FUSION Yoga!