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- All
- Ayurveda
- Chinese Medicine
- Digestion + Immunity
- Health
- Herbal Medicine
- Interviews
- Meditation
- Meridians + Points
- Movement, Yoga + Somatics
- Nutrition + Recipes
- Seasonal Wellness
- Stress, Fatigue + Mood
- Yin Yoga
Simple Exercises for Low Back Pain
In my private medical practice, lower back pain is one of the most common areas of discomfort I see. Many people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. The cause of this pain can be mechanical, including vertebral disk problems, nerve issues, and degeneration, but the ...
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Restorative Yin Somatics for the Hips Yoga Class
This restful movement class leads you through a series of therapeutic movements on the floor designed to support the hips and legs. The slower mindful nature of the practice also supports awareness by giving space and time to sense and feel the more subtle aspects of body, mind, and heart. ...
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3 Powerful Mushrooms You Should Start Using Today
The medicinal use of mushrooms has a long and hefty history dating back many thousands of years. Within Traditional Chinese Medicine many mushrooms are revered as potent longevity and immunity tonics. In recent years, mushrooms have gained massive popularity in the west and can now be found in all kinds ...
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5 Ways to Thrive During Fall and Winter with Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda
There is a gradual slowing down and turning inward this time of year. Trees lose their leaves as the days become shorter and darker, and plants draw energy inward in preparation for winter. It is a time for focusing, gathering, and simplicity. The wisdom traditions of Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda ...
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Boost your Qi with Medicinal Qi Tonic Porridges
In Chinese Medicine, the body and mind function through the interaction of the “vital substances.” The vital substances are Qi, Blood (Xue), Essence (Jing), Spirit (Shen), and Body Fluids (Jin Ye). These substances are defined not so much by their location as by their function (similar to the TCM organs). ...
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Feeling Sluggish, Heavy and Bloated? Support your Spleen!
In Taoism and Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the power of the Spleen is vital for digestive health and overall energy. In TCM, the Spleen is considered much more than an immune system organ. Along with the stomach, it’s primarily responsible for digestion and assimilation, which means it’s a key component ...
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60 min. Yin Yoga and Meditation Class
Please enjoy this 60 minute mindful yin yoga and meditation class. During yin yoga, we hold postures for longer periods of time in a very passive and receptive way. This targets specific tissues, increases circulation, and encourages more mobility. In this class we also use the slower more gentle approach ...
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4 Foods and Herbs for Winter Wellness
During the cold winter months yin energies draw inwards – with winter comes quiet, hibernation, storage, and rest. Then, in late winter yang starts to increase as the days get longer once again. This change occurs slowly at first, but as it happens, heavy accumulation starts to “melt” in the ...
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Yoga Practice for Kidney Qi
Yoga Sequence to Support Kidney Qi Within Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys are paired with the Urinary Bladder and are related to the water element. The Kidneys are sometimes referred to as the “Root of Life”, and are considered very important due to their impact on overall energy levels and stamina. ...
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Late Fall Self Care: The Season of Slowing and Rooting
The plants dive into the ground now, their deep roots growing beneath us, seeking nourishment from the mineral-rich soil below. This is the slowing and rooting of late fall. The mist has settled in the valley in my little corner of the world, my winter squash has been picked off ...
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