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Is stress affecting you? Do you suffer from headaches, or tension in your neck and shoulders? Wouldn’t it be great to switch off all your devices, tune out of all life’s pressures and tune into your body?

Yin & Pins combines the practices of yin yoga and acupuncture, so that you can enter a deeper state of relaxation. In Chinese Medicine, “Yin” represents softness, slowness and being (without doing). In today’s modern world, we often spend too much time in a ‘Yang’ state; busy, moving from one thing to the next. Whilst we need a certain amount of yang energy to achieve our goals, too much “doing” can lead to burnout. It is important that we spend time to replenish our yin energy, by simply being.

At the Yin & Pins workshop we will start off with a yin yoga class, and finish with acupuncture during savasana. Receiving acupuncture during savasana will allow you to enter a deeply restful state. Acupuncture has been shown to relax the nervous system, release muscle tension and balance hormones. You will leave the workshop feeling like you’ve been on a mini-retreat.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is part of Chinese Medicine, an ancient healing practice that has been around for thousands of years, and is supported by modern research for a variety of conditions.
Acupuncture uses very fine needles (finer than a human hair), which are inserted into acupuncture points. Acupuncture is used to work with a range of conditions including stress and anxiety, musculoskeletal problems, digestion and gynaecological health, to name a few

How does acupuncture work?

From a Chinese Medicine perspective, acupuncture works by moving ‘qi’ or energy to flow smoothly within its meridians (pathways) around the body.
In Western medical terms, acupuncture has been shown to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, reduce pain, balance hormones and relax the nervous system. A recent study shows that acupuncture is as effective as opioids for pain relief.

Does acupuncture hurt?

Most people find acupuncture very relaxing and you may drift off to sleep or enter a dream-like state whilst having acupuncture.
The acupuncture needles are very fine, and most of the time they are inserted superficially. During the Yin & Pins class, a minimal number of points will be selected and the session will be supervised at all times in case you have any concerns. All needles are sterile and single-use.

Your acupuncturist at Yin & Pins

Lucy Heller is a Chinese Medicine practitioner and she will be facilitating the acupuncture part of the Yin & Pins workshop. Lucy is originally from Melbourne and has recently moved to Sydney to enjoy the outdoors lifestyle and beaches. She is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, and is especially interested in treating digestive issues, gynaecology (period pain and fertility), musculoskeletal problems and stress and anxiety. Lucy enjoys a regular yin yoga practice and loves the combination of yin yoga and acupuncture.

Yin & Pins at Divine Flow

Join Lucy for the Yin & Pins workshop which will be held at Divine Flow Yoga on Sunday 28th April from 12:30-2:30pm.

Get in touch if you need any further information! We’re here to help: info@d-fstudio.com.au

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Radha Vine

Yin | Restorative | Yoga Nidra

Radha is a spiritual aspirant and yoga teacher with over 30 years of practice and teaching, rooted in the Satyananda Yoga tradition. She offers a gentle, embodied approach to every yoga class— including asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy — guiding students to explore presence, ease and awareness within their own body, mind and spirit.

Her work as a somatic practitioner naturally flows into her teaching. Drawing on private clinic healing sessions, Radha helps students tune into their bodies and individual needs bringing a compassionate and responsive energy to every class.

Through her life as a mother, mentor, and lifelong student of yoga, self‑study, and spiritual growth, Radha brings warmth, curiosity, and presence to her teaching. She encourages students to move mindfully, feel fully, and connect with their own inner strength, creating a safe and welcoming space for exploration and growth.

Olivia Kerr

Vinyasa | Pilates

Olly has been teaching and practicing yoga on the northern beaches for the past 10 years. She loves teaching and being part of the yoga community and is grateful for the friends, connection and lessons that she has gained along the way. 

Olly is passionate about helping people to move their bodies in a way that is wise and intuitive to them. She believes that movement is medicine and with each class her intention is for students to connect deeply to their body, mind and breath using strong but simple movements.

Olly is also a Chiropractor and has had experience working with people of all ages from all walks of life. During Olly’s chiropractic education she has extensively studied movement, physiology and the nervous system. She loves incorporating her knowledge into thoughtful movement practices. She is trained in Pilates, Vinyasa and Yin.

 

Elise Griffin

Vinyasa | Strength + Soul

With over 17 years of personal yoga practice and a strong background in the fitness and wellness industry, Elise brings a depth of experience, intelligence, and embodied understanding to her teaching. With a Bachelor’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science and more than a decade working as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and movement coach, Elise bridges the gap between strength, mobility, and mindful movement.

Elise discovered yoga as a powerful complement to her athletic training, and over time it became a central pillar in how she moves, lives, and connects. Her approach is informed by both science and lived experience, blending functional strength, breath awareness, and fluid sequencing. Her classes invite students to feel strong, capable, and supported – meeting their edge with curiosity rather than force.

Elise is deeply passionate about the way yoga supports not only physical health, but nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and connection. Her classes offer a space that encourages students to build trust in their bodies and confidence in their practice.

Above all, Elise is committed to creating a welcoming environment where students can deepen their relationship with movement and carry the benefits of their practice beyond the mat and into everyday life.

Jess Verdier

Yin | Vinyasa | Pilates 

Jess is a Yoga and Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people move well and feel supported in their bodies and lives.

With an active background and a long-standing love for yoga and Pilates, Jess’s teaching blends functional movement, mindful awareness, and breath-led flow. Her classes are thoughtfully designed to build strength and mobility while also creating space to slow down, reconnect, and regulate the nervous system.

Jess is known for her calm, grounding presence and inclusive teaching style. She encourages students to trust their own intuition, honour their energy, and meet themselves with compassion, both on and off the mat. Her intention is to support students in feeling strong, steady, and more at home in their bodies.