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- Ayurveda
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- Digestion + Immunity
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- Meridians + Points
- Movement, Yoga + Somatics
- Nutrition + Recipes
- Seasonal Wellness
- Stress, Fatigue + Mood
- Yin Yoga
8 Foods to Reduce Inflammation Today
Inflammation is probably something you’re familiar with by now. Maybe you’ve experienced an infection of some sort, a sore throat, or a hot and painful joint. All of these are examples of inflammation in the body. Any condition ending in itis could have inflammation, such as arthritis or diverticulitis. Inflammation ...
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How to do an Elimination Diet the Right Way
An elimination diet is a great way to press the refresh button, develop mindfulness around food habits, and discover foods you’re eating that are causing troublesome symptoms. It’s very common for diet choices to cause imbalance and even disease, so I usually recommend doing an elimination diet if you’ve never ...
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Simple and Quick Yin Yang Yoga Sequence and Practice
The terms yin and yang are used within Taoist and Chinese philosophy to describe how opposite forces are connected and interdependent in the natural world. Yin refers to qualities that are slower and more passive, while yang refers to qualities that are more active and dynamic. When the two forces of ...
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Yin Yoga Sequence for Fall
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga for Fall To sequence a yin yoga practice first choose your theme. Some examples of themes include an area of the body, a specific action or movement, a contemplative practice, or a Chinese Medicine meridian. There are many directions you can go with this ...
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How to Build and Nourish your Blood with Holistic Medicine
Blood provides energy and vitality. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s considered a yin fluid; it creates a feeling of grounding and presence. Blood is vital for overall health and well-being. Suppose you’ve been diagnosed with low iron or anemia, or you have low energy, paleness in your face or tongue, ...
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4 Simple (and easy!) ways to kickstart your digestion for fall
As autumn approaches you may be starting to think about creating some new rhythms and routines. The transition of seasons is a wonderful time to reassess where you’re out of balance and create healthier habits moving forward. Supporting digestion is a great way to amp up your healing and get ...
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How to use Chinese Medicine in your yoga practice
Did you know that Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda (the sister science of yoga) were almost certainly influenced by one another? Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda are two of the oldest continuously practiced and recorded medical traditions in the world. They are both a product of their individual cultures, but at their ...
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What is Yin Yoga? How does Yin Yoga work?
The practice of yoga that we do today comes from varied traditions based in ancient India. Most of what is called yoga today can be traced, at least in part, to the Hatha Yoga tradition. Hatha Yoga was primarily concerned with strengthening and preparing the body for other practices like sitting meditation. From its ...
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Bladder and Kidney Meridians for Yoga
In Chinese Medicine, the Kidney and Urinary Bladder are paired. When looking at the organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that Chinese Medicine is concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually ...
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What is restorative yoga? How does restorative yoga work?
“Restorative poses are poses of being rather than doing” Judith Lasater Restorative yoga is a specific style of yoga that emphasizes relaxing and receiving. The deliberate stillness once you’re in a restorative posture affects energetic and physical healing by calming the nervous system. Many restorative poses also gently activate and ...
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