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Healing the Liver for Emotional Harmony: TCM Insights & Remedies

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Liver is more than just a physical organ; it is the master regulator of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body and plays a pivotal role in regulating emotions. When the Liver functions smoothly, emotions are balanced, and physical processes operate without obstruction. However, emotional ...

Eat for Spring: Nourish Your Body with TCM and Ayurveda

As winter’s cold stillness gives way to spring’s vibrant energy, our bodies undergo a natural shift, mirroring the changes in nature. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda teach that spring is a time of renewal, detoxification, and growth. Adjusting our diets to align with the season’s energy can support digestion, ...

From Frustration to Flow: TCM Acupressure for Liver Qi

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. When Liver Qi becomes stagnant due to stress, emotional suppression, or an unhealthy lifestyle, it can lead to frustration, irritability, headaches, digestive discomfort, and even menstrual irregularities. As a TCM practitioner, I ...

Ayurvedic Health || Healing Kapha

Ayurveda, the ancient holistic healing system that originated in India, revolves around the foundational concept of the doshas—three fundamental energies that govern all things, including the physiological and psychological aspects of the human body. These doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – represent distinct combinations of the five Ayurvedic elements ...

Solar Terms or Seasonal Points for Spring

Many earth-based wisdom systems recognize the need to participate with, rather than work against, the changing tides of the seasons. When we live in harmony with seasonal change, we foster greater well-being. By observing the natural world, the ancient Chinese created a calendar system with 24 seasonal points based on ...

Yoga to Restore Body and Mind

This practice is focused on restoring the body and mind. Use it when you feel tired or need extra support. We’ll practice some slow somatic movements on the floor and do a few standing and restorative yoga poses that aid in deep rejuvenation. For this practice, I recommend starting on ...

Solar Terms or Seasonal Points for Late Summer and Autumn

Ayurvedic Health || Healing Pitta

Yoga Nidra to Connect with the Lunar Waters

Yoga Nidra, often referred to as “yogic sleep,” is a state of conscious deep relaxation. It is a powerful meditation technique that guides practitioners into a state between waking and sleeping, similar to the “hypnagogic” state. In modern scientific literature, non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) is a similar practice. During yoga ...